This week, I’ll start creating a new doll. I wanted to cast the mold today but the heat was too much, and I had to give up. I can’t use the kiln during this heatwave. Instead, I’ll make a Chevrot body in the air-conditioned doll room. The new doll will be a 12-inch Bru. Everyone please stay safe during this severe summer weather!
I am delighted to introduce my latest creation, 14” Bru Jne, featuring antique eyes.
Since the beginning of this year, I have been working on this doll, and I’m thrilled to see her finally come to life! The customers on the current waiting list have already been waiting for three years, and I’m very grateful for their patience. It gives me satisfaction that I can finally offer her a doll that she had been waiting for a long time.
It will probably take another two years to complete the current list, and if I were to make another waiting list, I would accept only a small number of people each year so that I could fill the list in one year.
I didn’t realize so many people would apply to be on the waiting list when I first offered it three years ago, and I think it would be a shame to keep customers waiting for so many years.
(The maximum number of dolls that can be produced in one year is three.)
I will continue to make extra dolls available to the public when I do doll shows or exhibitions, as long as I am able to. Lastly, I am very grateful for the support and encouragement I receive from everyone.
I finished the little leather Bru shoes for 14 inch Bru. All her outfit is complete now. I will share her final look in next few days. It’s going to be so cute!
I created a bonnet for 14-inch Bru using beautiful antique red silk velvet as the base fabric, and added antique jacquard ribbons and antique straw trim as an accent. I purchased this piece of antique straw many years ago but never had a chance to use it because it’s so short in length. I figured out how to make a use of it this time so that I can create the look of straw hat. Now, I need to make her shoes to complete the look. ( this doll is reserved)
The dress for 14”Bru is complete! I will use dark blue eyes that complement her sweet expressions and the red dress is the perfect color for her . I’ll now make her hat and shoes then she will be all done !
This is the front design of the dress. I had originally prepared a different front design, but the ecru fabric was too stiff, and I couldn’t achieve the desired drape, so I changed to this design. Many antique fabrics alter in texture when wet and ironed, so I have to be flexible with the design in case this happens.
I acquired light blue antique eyes for my 14 Bru doll, and I am currently deciding which ones to use. I will make a decision once the doll is fully dressed. ( this doll is reserved)
The WDD Show & Sale event on May 4th was a huge success despite the weather.
Thank you so much to the people who came to see us in the pouring rain.
I was able to meet many followers of my dolls and that was the best part of the show. I only do very few public events so meeting customers and followers in person means a lot to me. Also reuniting old doll friends, meeting new doll friends are another best part of attending doll shows. My son came as my helper and he was a great help! We really enjoyed the event. Driving over I-80 Donner Pass was a little concerning because late season snow storms dropped 1-2 feet of snow on the mountain while we were in California. We stayed overnight at the hotel and we stopped by an antique mall on the way back home the next day to wait for the road to dry out at mountain.. The road was clear with snow by the time we hit the summit so we made home safely. It was a short but very meaningful trip.
Both of my dolls – 11″ Jumeau and All Bisque Kestner found a new home at the show.
Thank you again to everyone who came to the show !
Getting ready for the WDD show & sale on Saturday, excited to meet my doll friends at Pleasanton CA !My little Juneau and all bisque Kestner will be there too.
I am truly grateful for all the thoughtful get well messages I received last week. It has been a challenging time, but with each passing day, I am recovering more and more.
In fact, I was finally able to complete my 11-inch Jumeau doll after much anticipation!
Although I missed out on the Sacramento show over the weekend, I’m excited to announce that I will be attending the Pleasanton CA show on May 4th (Saturday) thanks to Mary Senko who kindly offered me this opportunity.
I will be bringing this little Jumeau and All Bisque Kestner with blue boots with me.
Look forward to meeting lots of people in Pleasanton in May!