I'm testing out my mobile blogging. I didn't even realize this picture posted until 2 days later. I thought it didn't take.  Hmmmm...anyway, my granddaughters requested poodle skirts for their American Girl dolls, so there they are!  They have a list a mile long, so I better get crackin'.

Test

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Getting ready to dive back in....lol

Let's talk dolls...

Now that I've gotten through the business of making costumes, I've turned my thoughts to Christmas. I can't believe it's only about 6 weeks away! Gracious! Where have I been? So, my granddaughters have been pouring over the American Girl catalogs. Looks like I have my marching orders...lol. My older two will have the best time with these dolls...I think they are the perfect ages. My youngest granddaughter is a little young, but there is no way I'm going to make clothes for the older two and leave her out. I'm also not going to make her Bitty Baby clothes, b/c I'd rather assembly-line sew 3 outfits rather than two and one for Bitty. So there it is.
I used to sew the American Girl doll clothes for my youngest daughter about 13 years ago. She sooo loved them. I thought I'd share my little doll clothes collection with y'all...lol.


These are the patterns that Pleasant Company used to put out for the dolls they had at the time. These patterns are for Felicity, Kirsten, Addy, Samantha, Molly, and Josephina. I'm going to have to check if they still offer patterns for the new dolls that have come out since my daughter grew up. My new generation has chosen Kit, Emily, and Felicity (which I already have).





These are some books that I've used. Most of them are written by Joan Hinds and Jean Becker. These books have a HUGE selection of outfits for the decriminating doll.




These patterns are mainly by Susan Payne of Fancy Frocks, Beth Dix of Primrose Lane, and Debbie Glenn of Love and Stitches. These are some talented ladies!


Of course, there are the big 3 patterns.

And last but not least, my Wendy Schoen adn Children's Corner patterns. These probably won't be Christmas presents. They are a little too detailed for me to make 3 of each before Christmas. I'm just going to be shooting for play clothes and sparkly clothes for them. It's going to be fun.

Costumes

I've had a busy week of sewing. Every year I say that I won't wait til the last moment to get the costumes sewn and every year I do! lol Thank goodness they weren't elaborate ones... Here are pics of the indian squaw and the cowgirl. I'll have some of Dorothy tonight. I still have to hem that one.

Busy Sunday!

It was a really good day today. I feel like I got alot accomplished. Since Sunday is the only day of the week I have off, I try to catch up with everything that I can. Today was my youngest grandaughter, Taylor's, birthday. She is now a big 4 year old!! She's quite impressed with herself. lol

I've also put together a little Dorothy outfit for her...all I have left to do is add some pinafore buttons, a zipper, and a hem. She is super excited.

I've cut out the Indian outfit for my oldest grandaughter. I'll be sewing on that after work tomorrow. This one is easy-peasy.

We've also been hard at work replacing more studs, walls, and windows...daggum termites! Big sigh...

It's official!

Yep, it's official. I made it through this looooong, hoooooot summer! Believe me, there were plenty of times I was wondering if I would. We had one day where the heat index was 120 degrees and the route I have is one where I'm standing outside in the sun! Whew! I should be getting a much easier route by the end of the month, so let the sewing commence!

My new sheetrock...yippee!

If you remember, parts of my house was gutted after I had a water leak between the walls where I subsequently found termite damage. I had a guy come in to do the work for me and here I am a year later in just about the same condition. He kept upping his price and doing less and less work, so I had to let him go. My ex and his friend came last weekend and they almost have it all done. I am sooo excited. Not only are they replacing studs and putting up new walls, they are replacing my windows. My house is very old and most of them wouldn't open very easily.

My new window!!

Sewing in my daugther's room.

Unfortunately, it was my sewing room and bathroom that was gutted, so I've had to move all my sewing stuff into my daughter's room. She moved out about 6 months ago so it was just sitting empty. I can't find a thing, let me tell ya.

The never-ending applique block.

I know I have some applique pins in this mess somewhere. I've been looking all over for them. Anyhoo, I'm finally sewing the berries on my basket quilt January block.

I've also got a commission (by my granddaughters) to sew one Dorothy costume, one cow girl costume, and one indian squaw costume...lol. I'll be paid in hugs and kisses.

Costume time!