Tuesday, February 15, 2011

BIGHORN_SHEEP GREETING CARD from Zazzle.com

Started playing around in Zazzle and designed a note card and coffee mug using a photo of a Big Horn Sheep we saw during one of our forest day trips through Arizona's back country.
 I will definitely order the coffee mug for myself and am thinking about getting some cards to use for letter writing.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

New Prim Cloth Doll Finished

This adorable little girl turned out so nice!
Her body is made from hand dyed muslin to a wonderful walnut cocoa brown. Of course, I saved the dye mixture for future dolls! I've tried so many times to get a nice brown color. Mostly always ended up with a maroon or purple-ey black.
Hand painted features with gorgeously shaded brown eyes done in acrylic paint and colored pencil.
Featured in my Etsy Shoppe.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65779458/prim-african-american-doll-raggedy-10

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Loom knitted slipper socks - Off the loom and GONE!

Sheesh! I didn't even have time to get pics of them!
Finished a pair of blue and orange slipper socks for DH as a Christmas/BD present.
Then finished a pair of red and white (as per ordered) for DS. Those a bit large on him, but he luffs em anywho.
Hoping I can swipe them for just a few minutes to get pictures! Mine took 3 days to make but these two pairs each only took one day.
The pattern is found at: YarnGear Loom knitted socks

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

A New Knit Scarf!


I taught myself to knit about 4 years ago. Always one for challenge, I started off with baby sweaters and hats and mittens. Never a scarf. I felt like a simple scarf would be too boring and not hold my interest or the pattern would be so involved that I wouldn't be able to concentrate on it.
I found a drop stitch pattern that was simple enough but not boring but not too complicated! PERFECT!
I am so happy with it! I used Lion Brand Homespun Acrylic/Polyester Bulky in the "Lagoon" colorway.
The scarf is currently available at my Etsy Shoppe. Can arrive by Christmas if purchased by Dec. 21.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Crocheted Doll Top and Pedal Pushers


This outfit was made using an adorable pattern by Darsky.
I used worsted weight acrylic yarns in yellow and teal.
The top has velcro closures and a yarn ribbon bow tie at waist; the pedal pushers (or capri's or clam diggers) have an elastic waistband.
This set will fit the Madame Alexander 18" slim bodied dolls. It is a bit tight on AG dolls. The top would fit well, but the clam diggers would be too small. I will adapt the pedal pushers to fit AG as well make several pair as shorts, pants and bell bottoms.
This is featured and available on my website on the doll clothes page. Click image to see a larger version. Custom colors are always welcome!

Monday, November 08, 2010

Handmade Jacket for American Girl Doll

New jacket for 18” dolls like American Girl, Madam Alexander Mia Bella and Tonner dolls.

Short jacket in a sparkly pink swirly print cotton fabric. I fell in love with this fabric. The sparklies were getting all over everything until I washed it twice prior to cutting and sewing. 

There are no closures to pose choking hazards.

For the next one, I plan to lengthen the bottom just a touch.   

Sunday, November 07, 2010

Hand Crocheted Thread Bear "Cowardly Lion"

This cute little fella is ready for a new home. He is hand crocheted using yellow crochet thread size 10 for his "costume" and dark brown thread for his head. The Mane Hood is removable. His eyes are seed beads and his nose and mouth are embroidered.
See complete details in his listing at my Etsy Shoppe. Price Reduced.