Made it through the Thanksgiving holiday, and now the prep for Christmas begins. This week I've been working on some Santa ornaments, thinking I may participate in my hospital's upcoming holiday craft fair.
https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/quick-note-quick-nick
In today's newsletter, I talk about if/how we track the dolls we've made. I'm also offering a discounted Santa pattern, now through the end of December.
https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/dolls-record-keeping-and-santa
In this newsletter, I share a tip to successfully match and sew stripes.
https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/stripes-are-tricky
This week's newsletter is about work flow, doll design by trial and error, and pattern modification and writing.
https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/crazy-eights-and-doll-patterns
Today I'm working on one of my eight prototypes. This one is made of Windsor Ponte fabric. She has a trapunto-style face. This is the first time I've added ears to a head/face like this. They're a little on the big side, so I'll trim the pattern down a little next time.
