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?

Tasha's Pastry

 Tasha is ready to roll out some pastry!

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

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

Happy Diwali!

 Happy Diwali!

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

She is putting up fairy lights to celebrate!

Tasha's Decorating

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

Autumn Leaves

 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

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.

Bonfire Night

 Today is Guy Fawkes Day!

   Remember, remember!
    The fifth of November,
    The Gunpowder treason and plot;
    I know of no reason
    Why the Gunpowder treason
    Should ever be forgot!

The dolls are enjoying a good bonfire to celebrate.

Making doll food?

 I am just going to put it out there that this tutorial from Epbot should be perfect for making doll cupcakes and cakes!

I would like to try it... but I have a million other projects I also want to do.

Tasha's Pie

 Tasha just took this pie out of the oven. It looks good on top. 

She hopes that it doesn't have a soggy bottom!

School Days

 Anne is paying attention in math class!

Both the Blue Jeans Basics outfit and the backpack set are new-to-me, and I am thrilled to have a bigger collection for Anne!

I need to start changing my dolls into Christmas clothes. It is Way Too Early, but it gets really dark here around Christmas, and it is very hard to get good doll pictures then. Soooo I take my doll Christmas pictures early.

I also need to plant my garlic soon. I am sure everyone reading my doll blog wants to read about my garlic, yes?