Connie is finished

Ta dah!!!! Connie is finished. She was a joy to work on and such a lot of extras to make for her. If you love the Christmas season the way I do, then this will make a great addition to your holiday decorations. The class starts tomorrow so you haven't missed anything. Kat's class is here.


Enjoy and now I'm off to get caught up on some other projects, like the Joggles Shoe Challenge. Give your creative side a challenge, you have nothing to lose if you try.....and you might even surprize yourself.. Come on, what are you waiting for....

Connie the Dollmaker Part 5

Just a quick update on Connie today. It's a been a full week of activity, but I've managed to finish the little clown which is the last of the little dolls that Connie is making. I still have some little bells to sew on, but you'll see those later. This is my favourite of the little dolls because I just love clowns/jesters, the bright colourful colours and the all the emotions they express. I hope to have the whole project put together over the weekend and will post again when it's all done.

Connie the Dollmaker Part 4

Here's the next step in the dollmaker. I didn't have a cute little tricycle for the bunny and baby doll like Kat used, so I improvised. I had a little bamboo basket, it's about 5" W x 2" H. I gave it coat of paint and lined it with fabric and trim. Don't you think the bunny and baby doll will fit in there nice and snug. You'll see. The other piece that's also finished is the sewing basket. Kat has her's displayed a bit differently but this is just another way that might appeal to you. I made a little sewing basket for Connie. It holds all kinds of things, like her fabrics, lace and sewing notions. Isn't it cute.


The sewing basket is approx. 4" W x 3" H at the top of the fabric and lace bolts. There are little packages of notions at Michaels and the little spools I picked up and just wrapped with cord... Get creative and have fun with this part of the class to give Connie your own personal stamp.

So here are the bunny and baby doll settled into the basket now. She's got her pacifier and bunny, what more could she need. Ah, I know. A clown to make her laugh when she wakes up. That's coming next, watch for it. After that, it's just final touches and Connie will be done.

Connie The Dollmaker Part 3

Well, here is Connie with the rag doll on her lap. She's busy adding her hair and soon will have her dressed. At her feet, at least for now, is the little bunny. I've used a fabric called "Minky" for the bunny. The original instructions call for felt. I've been wanting to use the minky to test drive it and this was the perfect opportunity. He's so darn soft. If you are near a fabric store stop in and ask if they carry minky. They might have it by a different name. I have some in mauve for a robe, and it's so soft and cozy...perfect for fall weather that's soon upon us. Soon the bunny and rag doll will be joined by a baby doll and clown. Come back soon and see how things are shaping up.

Connie The Dollmaker Part 2

Well here is the next stage of Connie the Dollmaker. The ottoman is made, and now we have a lovely dollmaker ready to get busy and make all those dolls. If you haven't yet decided to sign up for Kat's online class, give it more thought, you will not be disappointed. The class will be so much fun, the lessons are well done, tons of pictures and when it's all done, what a beauty of a keepsake you will have. Along with all the other elves in the collection and Santa to,they are going to make a fantastic display for your Christmas decorating. Now off to put my things together to make the dolls and extra's.

A Tip

Have you dollmakers or sewers in general seen these little gems. If you haven't, run to your nearest fabric or craft store and see if you can get them. They come in packages of 3 and are an absolute must for you. You know those sore tired fingers you get from pushing and pulling those long doll needles through arms and legs to get them sewn on. I don't know about you, but my hands and fingers get very sore and tired after a while.
My friend Andrea at the local fabric store blessed me with a package of these to try and they are great, none of you should be without them. Whether you're a doll maker, quilter or a general crafts person, if you are using needles and have a hard time pushing and pulling those needles, this is the notion for you...Let me know how they work for you...

Connie the Dollmaker

I've been asked by Kat Lees, to test her most recent pattern. Her latest design is Connie the Dollmaker and she is a beauty. Anyone who is like me and waits all year for Christmas knows that when the feeling of Christmas is drawing near, you start looking for those wonderful unique decorations and anything Christmassy in general. I just love the season, it's colourful, the music, the movies...it's all good. When Kat sent me a picture of her finished elf, the third in the series, I was so excited. It's bright cheerful and such a lot of detail and emotion went into this. It will be an online class at Lisa's Heaven, so be sure to watch for it. For now, I have just begun working on the pattern. The first step is where the little dollmaker will sit to work her magic, and this is it...Will post again as I proceed...

Website Updates

I've updated a few pages on my Regular Website over the last couple of weeks. The pages that I've updated are my Fantasy page, which is showing the newest dragon I just finished. My Gallery page is mostly my dolls that I've entered in challenges.
I've also added a new page for my Goddess Doll pins that are now finished, if you'd like to see them all. I have other pages I'm working on and will post another update as I get those done.

Fancy Nancy

A few months ago, I challenged a group of friends to make a blog by the 1st of August. I was able to bribe several of them to give it a try. The bribe..... "Fancy Nancy" ( a free design by Judith Prior). I made a Fancy Nancy in blue tones, and she became a mascot for our group. You can see her in the gallery page of my personal website, in the dolls section, Since then she has travelled across Canada, to Australia, France, back to Oz and is waiting for her next port of call. I told these ladies, all they had to do was make a blog, add some features that I specified, and if they did that I would put their names in a draw. The winner would get their own "Fancy Nancy" in the colour of their choice. Sandy H. was the winner and chose a purple scheme. So here she is, I hope you like her Sandy, she'll be on her way to Oz by weeks end....

Dragon- Boris the 2nd

Well thank goodness. I finished Boris this morning and with a few days to spare no less. He'll be heading for the shop tomorrow with all his bling in place. Now you can see how the trim came together with him. I've used in on the body and around his armour. The design for Boris is by Judith Prior if you feel so inclined to give him a try. The results are quite amazing when you stand back and take a look at your hard work..