Sweaters To Keep The Spring Chill Away

Once again the days have flown by.  I've been able to post things to my Facebook page, but a post to my website has eluded me.

So, what have I been doing the last few weeks?  I have been thoroughly distracted with knitting tiny sweaters.  I found a great free pattern on Ravelry that I just keep knitting.  Pretty soon I'll have it memorized!

I've been knitting using mostly laceweight yarn on size US 1 double pointed needles.  I've also used fingering weight yarn for two, but don't have handy pics of those.  I also just finished a lovely lilac purple sweater in laceweight yarn on size US 0.

The laceweight yarn has all been from my favorite reclaimed yarn seller on Etsy, Penelope's Fine Yarns.  She has such a great variety of colors, and such good prices!

I'm now onto a birthday project this week, an Einstein Doll, but I know I will be right back to more doll sweaters after that.  The end results fit well on 12" fashion dolls like Tonner's Tiny Kitty, and Fashion Royalty's Poppy Parker, and also on 10" dolls lke Tonner's Patsy, and Bambicrony Lottie.  But I'm thrilled with how great they fit on the 8" Pocket Poppet dolls I've been making!

So here's a ton of photos of what I've been spending my time on the last few weeks.  :)

This sweater was knit on size US 0 DPNs.

Tiny Kitty Collier models this one knit on US 1 DPNs, in a fingering weight turquoise merino.

Knit on size US 1 DPNs, modelled on a Pocket Poppet doll.

Size US 1 DPNs.

Another Pocket Poppet doll models.

Random Photos Day-Maudlynne Macabre

Tonner's Maudlynne Macabre doll was one I anxiously waited to be released.  When I finally got her, I was smitten.  Those big eyes!  Those worried brows hidden under her bangs!  And she's flexible, and can even stand on her own.

Plus, her back story was one I felt I could relate to.  Basically she's a shy young girl who would rather stay in her room and read than venture out and gasp! meet people!  :D

I made up some tiny toys this weekend, a miniature version of a doll I made last Xmas, and named Blobby Monsters.  I've been making full sized versions, but until the holidays roll around again, they are probably just going to work on taking over at least a corner of the house.

But with the quest to miniaturize Binky Boos, I found myself picking up scraps of felt and fleece, and voila!  A micro/mini Blobby Monster was born.  And Maudlynne seems like a girl who would appreciate them, so I pulled her out for a few random pics.

New Tonner Doll Joins My Collection-Perfect Morning Cami

I was lucky enough to have some funds when Tonner Doll had a 15% off plus free shipping sale about a week ago.  I've been eyeing the Cami dolls for a while, ever since I first saw her as Cinderella.  So when I could get one for under $50 with shipping, I jumped at the chance.  I purchased Tonner's Perfect Morning Cami, redhead.

I have realized I love red heads when it comes to my dolls.  I look around my collection, and several either came as redheads (rooted), or with red wigs (both from the factory, and from me purchasing red wigs to swap).  I did debate between the brunette and the red head, but there's something about that red hair that called to me more.

She comes with a sweet stretch tank/shorts outfit.  Normally I just sell off the outfit on the basic dolls, but this one is very versatile, and I think I will keep it, at least for now.  It doesn't have any goofy frills that don't fit my style.  :D

Her neck isn't extremely posable, but that seems to be the case for any doll that isn't a full BJD.  Her arms are very flexible, however, and she can reach up to touch her hair without it looking awkward.

I believe she shares the same body as Antoinette, which is wonderful for me since I needed to do a "fire sale" on some of my dolls recently, and the Antoinette I had was one I had to sacrifice to pay some bills.  I still want to get an Antoinette again, but I'm glad to have the similar body type to sew for.  While Antoinette has smaller, more realistic eyes, Cami's are big and wide, reminding me of Ellowyne Wilde.  But she also has a slightly bigger, wider face, and everything is in scale.  She has a great personality, and I think will become one of my favorite dolls to photograph.

 

A New Obsession Begins!

I scored sweet Tonner Patsy's New Year from eBay. I knew I'd love her. She truly is more adorable than photos can show.

Even better, this version of Patsy has a removable wig. I won't have to fight against glue like the basic versions I am impatiently waiting on shipping date information for.

Her outfit is beautiful, and very well made. Sometimes you get a dressed doll and the outfit feels like an afterthought.

I can hardly wait for one of the new basic Patsy dolls to be released. I will be very interested to compare a basic Patsy to this West Coast Luncheon exclusive. If they at least have as expressive of eyes as this lovely girl, I will be thrilled.

Now off to introduce Patsy to Ann Estelle. Other than Patsy having knees that bend, they share the same body sculpt. It will be fun to make outfits for them to swap. And they definitely will need a custom doll room with furniture at some point in the future!

Let the obsession over this new doll commence! :D

Tonner Antoinette-Instagram Style

There's something about Tonner's Antoinette dolls.  At first I didn't really like them, being used to larger eyes, nearly anime in style.  But the more I saw her, and all the variations, the more I wanted one.  Especially as I saw so many lovely photographs of other doll owners, and saw how much her personality changed with each outfit and each pose.  And the poseability!  She competes with Horsman's My Valentine in that respect.  She can sit and almost perfectly cross her legs without falling over, or looking ridiculous.

I finally managed to snag my own Antoinette a few months back on eBay.  I'm not sure of the year, but I know she is definitely an earlier model, maybe even one of the first year's production.  She has lovely wheat blonde hair that reaches her waist.  Her eyes are a soft blue, and the makeup palette beautiful matte tones.  She's dramatic, but not trampy.

I still need to sew up some proper outfits for her, so for now my photos are limited to closeups of the lovely face that took years to grow on me.

I'm late to the Instagram party, so make fun all you want.  I'm having a blast with it like a "new to me" toy!