Dreaming of Dolls

Friday, November 24, 2023

Tasha's Cake

Tasha is mixing up something to wow the judges! What can it be?

Is it the chocolate cake with raspberries from the opening title of the Great British Bake Off?

Friday, November 17, 2023

Tasha's Pastry

Tasha is ready to roll out some pastry!

I love this wooden rolling pin. AG really makes cool accessories.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

More Autumn Leaves

Here are some more pictures from the same photoshoot with autumn leaves.

Joss. This is one of my favorites really. I just think she looks really good here.

Anne

Joss

Anne

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Happy Diwali!

Kavi is happy to be celebrating. She is SO pretty in this outfit.

She is putting up fairy lights to celebrate!

Friday, November 10, 2023

Tasha's Decorating

Tasha is ready to put her piping skills to work and decorate some biscuits for an elaborate baking challenge!

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

I took some dolls outside to have pictures in the autumn leaves. I was in a highly visible spot, and I got a bit worried about being out in public with so many dolls. I wasn't very creative with the posing, but the pictures are cute!

Anneliese

Evette

Mara

Evette. She looks quite startled in many of the pictures for some reason.

Anneliese

Mara

Monday, November 6, 2023

Eighteen Cotton Lane

I have been following Eighteen Cotton Lane on Instagram for a while.

The account belongs to a seamstress in Canada who does absolutely beautiful work.

I wanted to give her a shout out because she has branched into making patterns for others to use.

So far, her first two patterns are both 1930s dresses for Kit, who is her favorite doll.

Her first pattern is a replica of a sailor dress worn by Shirley Temple. It is absolutely exquisite.

It is also a beautiful pattern when used in different colors and fabrics. I have seen several different variations now.

Shirley Temple Inspired Pleated Sailor Dress Link

Her second pattern is a 1930s tea dress. It has lots of beautiful detail. It is also inspired by a vintage 1930s pattern.

1930s Tea dress Pattern

I recommend following her even if you don't sew, or have the budget to buy from her. Her doll clothes are always a pleasure to look at.