Cuteable Feature

I was featured on Cuteable again today. My halloween dolls were found on Craft Juice and then featured on the Cutable blog. It's always nice to get a little more exposure. You can check it on at cuteable.com

Halloween Friends

Halloween Friends
Originally uploaded by Danner's Place

Well I finally did it. I made some dolls again. They are listed in my Etsy shop. I am getting ready to make another set for thanks giving and then it time for Christmas dolls.

Skirt #3

Skirt #3
Originally uploaded by Danner's Place

This is a skirt I made for myself. It looks exactly like I had hoped. I used a pattern to cut it out, but I cut it a little wider at the bottom for a little loser fit. I was in such a hurry to see if it would fit that I forgot to put the zipper in. Funny thing is, I didn't need it. I can slip the skirt right on. At the top it's a little loose so I added a little elastic to the sides to snug it up. And I put bias tape at the hem for a little added detail. I am very happy with the fit and I hope to make another. Next time I will go a little slower and remember to add the zipper, I think?? It's awfully comfy just the way it is.

Skirt #2

Skirt #2
Originally uploaded by Danner's Place

Another skirt made fro my daughter. She picked this fabric out at the fabric store. It literally took about 45 min. to make the entire thing (including cutting out the fabric). It's just a simple two piece straight skirt with an elastic waist band. The fabrics is a light weight corduroy, perfect for early fall. And she loved the owls!

Skirt #1

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Originally uploaded by Danner's Place

After making all those dolls for the museum exhibit, I haven't felt to inclined to make dolls lately. Instead I have wanted to sew. It's been a while, but I keep seeing things out in blogland that I would like to try and make. So I started with a skirt for my daughter. The first attempt was a bit too poochy at the waist so I took out the elastic and added a fixed waist band with two pleats in front and elastic in the back. It still has a little pooch, but not as bad. Besides she will probably outgrow it in a month or two, so we won't have to see the pooch for long. Next up is a dress for the first day of school and a skirt for myself. Then it's back to the dolls. I have some fun ideas for the holidays, and I am actually excited to get started on them.

Off to the Museum

Off to the Museum
Originally uploaded by Danner's Place

It's been a while since I posted... We have been taking vacations and playing around the house. As a result, I had made only a few dolls until I received an email congratulating me on my acceptance to be featured in an exhibit of miniature collections. My dolls will be on display at a local museum for the next few months. I will be displaying 26 dolls, some added just for the exhibit.

Stephen Colbert Action Figure - profile

Stephen Colbert Action Figure - profile
Originally uploaded by Danner's Place

Maybe I am going out on a limb making Stephen Colbert, but it was fun. I was going to make Marilyn Monroe but I am not sure what to do about her hair. I will have to get back to that one.