I've been trying a new hair technique/style on the Pocket Poppets, and have been enjoying the results. It takes me a lot longer to do, but the color variation, and the firm hold to the point I can run a comb through the doll's hair, is totally worth it. I hope folks will agree when I start listing these in the Etsy store. :)
Here is a preview of things to come:
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.
Time has flown by, but I at least finally got some pics taken of the stash of Pocket Poppet dolls I've had ready for a while now.
I also made up two dolls from the last pattern I purchased with the button leg joints, the one I can't actually sell. I did one stuffed with polyester fiberfil, and the other stuffed with pure wool. I'll get photos of both done hopefully by the end of this upcoming weekend, and do a comparison of working with polyster versus wool stuffing.
But for now, here are three new Pocket Poppet dolls, ready for purchase in my Etsy store. :)
This month has flown by, and I have not had as much sewing time as I thought I would. I have been able to do quite a bit more than I have been over the last few years, but I've been sidetracked by things like my clutter filled house, and specifically my clutter filled home office.
So while I haven't been able to do the marathon hours of crafting I'd envisioned, I am very happy with what I'm making. I have some new Binky Boos ready to list, and also eight Pocket Poppet dolls nearly done. I've decided to go in a little different direction with the Etsy store and these dolls. I'm going to make new dolls with a simple dress and shoes, and then offer outfits separately. That way folks who just want the doll can save a few dollars, and those who want the doll and several outfits (maybe for a lovely Valentine's Day gift or Easter basket!) can pick the "base" doll they like, and not worry if another doll has that perfect outfit.
We'll see how that works out. :D
I also have taken on two custom orders, which I told myself I would never be interested in doing. However, both are I believe within my skill set (most important to me), and are also fun (just as important). One is a custom set of Pocket Fox dolls for someone's upcoming wedding vow renewal ceremony this year. The other is interpreting a character from an independent author's children's book. So those are also distracting me a little bit, but in a very good way.
In the meantime, here are pics of the eight Pocket Poppets who are still patiently awaiting shoes, and then final photos for Etsy.
I stocked up on some different colors of LIon Brand Homespun yarn, which I love using for doll hair.
And finally, a shot of all the dolls, and one of my "helpful" kitties supervising. :D
