Newsletter #58: Budgeting Creative Time

 https://blue-heron-dolls.kit.com/posts/budgeting-creative-time

Newsletter #57: Countdown to ODACA Day - A New Doll

 https://blue-heron-dolls.kit.com/posts/countdown-to-odaca-day-a-new-doll

A New Amity Doll

https://blue-heron-dolls.kit.com/posts/countdown-to-odaca-day-a-new-doll

I've been working in the studio the past few days, admittedly procrastinating (putting off making my steampunk centerpiece doll for ODACA Day). So, I went with something known to me, but not necessarily simpler due to the amount of hand work required - especially her hair.

This is "Amity" made from my pattern, reduced in size to 78% of the original. I recycled a wool cycling jersey to create her black shrug. 

Her wool felt beret is pinned in place while it dries. She's just waiting for a belt and face touchup before her official photo shoot tomorrow. She will be in New Orleans this summer for ODACA Day in New Orleans.

Update: Amity is finished

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Newsletter #56: Creative Procrastination?

 https://blue-heron-dolls.kit.com/posts/creative-procrastination

Steampunk Stash

Newsletter #55: Massive Commission Finally Completed!

 https://blue-heron-dolls.kit.com/posts/massive-commission-finally-completed

I've not published a newsletter in a few months, but this one celebrates completion of a massive (for me) commission! 

I wasn't able to design and publish my annual Christmas ornament, but hope to do so in early 2026.

Newsletter #54: Project Update

 https://blue-heron-dolls.kit.com/posts/project-update-immersion-productivity

Newsletter #53: Another Averill

 https://blue-heron-dolls.kit.com/posts/another-averill

Newsletter #52: Time for a New/Old Project

 https://blue-heron-dolls.kit.com/posts/time-for-a-new-old-project

Starting a new doll!

Newsletter #51: Frustration!

 https://blue-heron-dolls.kit.com/posts/frustration

Newsletter #50: 'Tis the Season E-pattern is Done!

 https://blue-heron-dolls.kit.com/posts/tis-the-season-e-pattern-is-done

I finally finished the second doll, writing the instructions and photographing the steps to complete her - 20 pages later...

Newsletter #49: What the New Year Brings

 https://blue-heron-dolls.kit.com/posts/what-the-new-year-brings

Newsletter #48: Christmas Ornament 2024

 https://blue-heron-dolls.kit.com/posts/christmas-ornament-2024

Working on this year's Christmas Ornament (pattern pending):

Newsletter #47: November, Already?

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/november-already

Newsletter #46: Fall is Officially Here!

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/fall-is-officially-here

Coming Soon: Witch 

Newsletter #45: Finally, Cooler Days!

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/finally-cooler-days

Newsletter #44: ODACA Day 2024

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/odaca-day-2024

Newsletter #43: Making a Pleater Board

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/making-a-pleater-board

Newsletter #42: Designing Clothing for Your Doll

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/designing-clothing-for-your-doll

Newsletter #41: Yarn Hair - Not Just for Rag Dolls

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/yarn-hair-not-just-for-rag-dolls

Newsletter #40: Ready to Switch Gears

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/ready-to-switch-gears