Well, I promised I would show you what I made with the frilly frocks in my last post – so here goes: a maker’s dozen. It’s taken rather longer than I expected. I made a dozen basic dolls without delay…It … Continue reading
maker’s dozen
Category Archives: craftyness
nothing doing
Well, there’s not been exactly nothing doing, but I have not been very active with making since my last post. Brian the dachshund has been with me most days and has kept me reasonably busy: I have been walking and … Continue reading
tailcoats & titles
It’s been cold this week. My hands have been suffering as a result: aching knuckles, stiff fingers and throbbing wrists are the norm for me in cold weather. The doctor has done tests, but found nothing wrong with me. I … Continue reading
a cat can look at a king
January is always a strange time, making-wise, for me. I just want to curl up in the warm, like a cat. The month of December, up until Christmas, is so busy and frantic… I’m like a dog with a whole … Continue reading
season’s greetings
Season’s greetings from me! I hope everyone has had a good Christmas? Ours has been a quiet one, not having family nearby and with my niece back in Spain for the festivities it’s been just the three of us; me, … Continue reading
making it big
It’s funny how things that once were strange and unfamiliar become ordinary over time. When I started making dolls, I knew that I wanted them to have long thin legs. I’m not sure exactly why, or where I first saw … Continue reading