A few of my favorite places!

A few of my favorite places!
Creative inspiration abounds here.

Suggested Reading

Suggested Reading
No one beats Helen Gibb for tips and techniques on ribbonwork flowers. I use many of her techniques when creating millinery designs and decoration the gowns of my dolls.

About Me

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By day, I'm a graphic designer and commercial illustrator, by night I am a mom, wife, folk artist and crafter!  Creativity is absoulte in my life,  infused in every aspect of it and what I do.  Without it, I think I'd go insane with boredom.   Designing  gowns for antique dolls is but one facet of my creativity and it is derived from my fascination with fashion from the past and my love of all things history.  I have been passionately recreating fashion from the past for at least 20 years now, taking part in everything from Renaissance reenactment to theatrical costuming!  Taking the leap to creating gowns for antique dolls and sewing in the miniature has not been a big leap for me and I actually find it more fulfilling as projects tend to move along faster. Whether it is for a Fashion doll or one of the Cherished French Bebes, I employ the same antique sewing techniques like cartridge pleating and smocking as were used 200 years ago.  Being a stickler for the tiniest of details, I use the finest antique/vintage French Laces and fabrics still available...and those things are getting harder and much more rare to find! I also have a love of the early American Izzanah Walker dolls, and I craft these from scratch.

I will be glad to create custom gowns for your antique dolly, from your great grandma's precious china head to the antique doll collector's prize Jumeau! Contact me to discuss your needs
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