Category Archives: sewing
Brooch Swap and Other Trades
Those who are absent, by its means become present; it (mail) is the consolation of life. ~Voltaire ———————— A little package came in the mail from Australia for me, it’s what my partner, Becky, made me for the flower press … Continue reading
Posted in brooches, Uncategorized
Tagged brooch, button hair clips, dolls, flower press brooch swap, lavender sachet, swaps, sweet limes, trades
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Making Progress
Making progress is like miners’ work: it doesn’t advance as quickly as one should like, and also as others expect; but faced with such a task, patience and faithfulness are essential. ~Vincent Van Gogh ———————— Tonight I finished making the … Continue reading
A Dress and a Funny Story
Awake, thou wintry earth – Fling off thy sadness! Fair vernal flowers, laugh forth Your ancient gladness! ~Thomas Blackburn, “An Easter Hymn” ———————— Thought I’d share some terrible (and rushed) pictures of a nice spring dress that I swear looks … Continue reading
Mrs. Matryoshka
If there is no passion in your life, then have you really lived? Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you and you will find great things happen FOR you, TO you and BECAUSE … Continue reading
Pouch & a New Friend
I want to sing like the birds sing not worrying about who hears or what they think. ~Rumi ———————— I promise you won’t be hearing anything like a legitimate song come out of me, but if we look at ourselves … Continue reading
She’s Done
Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity. ~Bo Bennet ———————— Well, she’s done. A week of every spare second I could find was put towards making this “first” of mine. I have to admit that I … Continue reading
Posted in art doll, doll making, fabric dolls, sewing
Tagged art doll, doll making, fabric doll
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Simply Angelic
The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we only know them when they are gone. ~George Elliot ———————— It’s not very often that … Continue reading
Posted in art doll, fabric dolls, sewing
Tagged art doll, doll, fabric doll, fabric dolls
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Girls Need Knickers
Don’t be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones tend to take care of themselves. … Continue reading
More Bunnies
Thank goodness I was never sent to school; it would have rubbed off some of the originality. ~Beatrix Potter ———————— Made a couple more bunnies in little spring dresses who stand just shy of 10″ tall. Lanny is a small … Continue reading
Posted in art doll, etsy, home decor, random sewing, sewing
Tagged art doll, etsy shop, sewing, sweet limes
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Wee Rabbit
Wilson: Who’s Harvey? Miss Kelly: A white rabbit, six feet tall. Wilson: Six feet? Elwood P. Dowd: Six feet three and a half inches. Now let’s stick to the facts. ~”Harvey” ———————— My calendar recently has been filled with day … Continue reading
