Life Book 2015 December Lessons

I'm so far behind. There are still many very cool lessons waiting for my attention.

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, everyone! I'm off to work in a bit, but hope everyone stays healthy and happy (thereby avoiding the ER!)

Doll for Sale - SOLD

and one of the reasons I don't do commissions any more (and have learned something in the process).

A number of years ago I was contacted to create a doll representing an animated character. I did not require a deposit, but did spend quite a bit of time and money making the doll to the requested specifications... only to never hear from the commissioner after it was all said and done.

I need to make some more space in my studio, so I'm selling this doll (SOLD).

This elf doll is about 21 inches tall, and is all cloth. Her clothing is not removable, and she does not stand alone, but requires a doll stand (not included).

 

The doll was made from these illustrations:

 

Sleepytime Santa

I've just put the finishing touches on my Santa doll for tomorrow. Now I need to start getting organized and packed. I'll try to remember to take a photo of my table tomorrow, though I don't expect I'll have much for sale.

Here's a LINK to this pattern (second row down).

Gettin' into the mood

I just dug my Christmas/holiday CDs out of the attic to get in the mood. The tree's up (and a target of my cat's attention), and a few gifts have been purchased. Now I'm getting ready to finish this Santa for the Winter Festival tomorrow. I won't have much on my table, but that's ok.

Winter Festival, and another Santa doll

The Volunteers at Columbia Memorial Hospital have been organizing a first annual(?) show/sale that will feature the talents and hobbies of hospital employees. So I signed up and started making prints and ordering cards last week.

 

I also started working on a Sleepytime Santa doll to take to this event (prompted by a couple ladies who had questions about the nightshirt - they are making over 50 of these dolls from my pattern!). So I started on the nightshirt first. The green mini hound's-tooth flannel was all that I had in my stash that was suitable, and to make the best use of my time I wanted to use something other than scrap fabric.

 

I'm starting the body now, using my favorite woven fabric: "Complexion Collection" by Timeless Treasures. I haven't made one of these dolls in a long time!