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 #38: Creating a Digital Doll Course

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/creating-a-digital-doll-course-how-hard-can-it-be

Newsletter #36: What Will the New Year Bring?

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/what-will-the-new-year-bring

We're almost through this interesting year. Hope 2024 will be kinder for much of the world. Me? I plan to spend focusing on family, friends, and creative outlets.

Now that we've made it through Christmas, here are two dolls I couldn't reveal until after the holiday:

Newsletter #35: Another Successful Doll Class

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/another-successful-doll-class

Newsletter #34: The Claire Witch Project

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/the-claire-witch-project

Newsletter #33: Evolution of a Moose

 https://blue-heron-dolls.ck.page/posts/evolution-of-a-moose

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