Okay so I just have to post about this pattern!

This is Muggins the Skylord dragon from the very talented Kat Lees. Isn't he just precious?

I  received this pattern tonight, and as always, I read over each new pattern as soon as I get it. I get so excited seeing the art created from such wonderful doll makers around the world.

Now, I must tell you that not only does this look like an incredibly enjoyable pattern to make, it has a FANTASTIC trick in! Oh no no no, tsk I musn't tell you what this trick is, but I will say if you decide to try this pattern as well, you will not be disappointed. I got so tickled just reading the instructions.

I can sooooooooooo see this lil fella becoming a fast friend of one of my Baby Giants,can't you?

You can find Muggins the Skylord pattern here:

http://designsbykatleespatterns.blogspot.com/

Just to let you know, since these patterns are such a treat for me I plan to take a day out of each week to post about other artists patterns. I also have a page on my website where I will showcase the dolls I make from these patterns.

Up next I am above and beyond excited about a pattern from Little Dirt Lane. I actually started a doll a bit back from a pattern Jess created but I got very side tracked and lost the head. Not to worry though, I will be staring anew and I have Jess to thank, as well as Madame Samm, for introducing me to the wonderful world of ragdolls! What joy!

Oh some wonderful smiles to share with you, yes indeed!

I just want to scream out to the world what a fantastic and talented budding artist Miss Kaeli is! She is the beautiful daughter of the beautiful Jess at Little Dirt Lane (please check out her link on the right hand side of my blog)

Oh yes I am in quite the happy fuss after receiving my very first painting from Kaeli. This is a purchase I will always cherish and what a bargain! Pictures do not do this precious piece justice. I just had to fancy frame it right away and it's hung right next to my sewing station so I can smile at it as I create. What inspiration. Oh and even to top it off I received the most precious dolly along with my painting! Oh so unbelievably cute cute cute! Thank you darling Kaeli and Jessi wessieeeeeee so much!

Ahh yes, so now onto what I have been up to...

Well I am very happy to say I am finally working on a doll. She is going to take me a tad more time then most my normal dolls do as I am experimenting with new techniques learned in Kat's eyes and lips classes as well as Kim's face painting class. Oh both classes are a must! Thank you Kat and Kim bunches for offering those classes!

Her name is Ember Nyte, her hairstyle was inspired from a character in the movie City of Ember. She will have a full handmade outfit, hat included, when finished and she will be offered for sale as my special edition Halloween Uht Oh! I am really excited about her!

Now I have to post this...

After visiting Little Dirt Lane and Sew Pure I just could not wait any longer to post my new hair color surprise. If you take a peek at their blogs you will see what I mean. They are the first two blogs listed on my fav list on the right. You will get the most delightful smiles when visiting there I promise.

Like Jess, I have been a fan of wearing my bandannas in a vintage style for many years now but I never had the guts to dye my hair black to complete that vintage/rockabilly look. Whelp, a few days ago I went for it and I am loving it!

What ya think?

More vintage treats!

What a lucky girl I am!

Right before my bday my hubby and I decided to hit the thrift stores and we found these two matching pink vintage rocking chairs for 50% off, how cool is that?!?

I am tickled pink, pun very much intended.

They are just perfect in our bedroom and make such a wonderful reading and doll making nook. On the table is a wonderful piano styled lamp that I bought at an antique store in Memphis and on the table I have put a vintage teapot with matching cup that fits onto the top (so neat), and then a little tray holding a vintage travel brush.

I just smile when I look over to my new little nook.

Yikes, quite a mix up...

Oh yes, the rooster above seems to have quite a shock underneath him. Now we all know roosters aren't suppose to lay eggs but this is not the mix up I mean to speak about in this post.

I have been bombarded with a ton of emails concerning my Animees and I just do not have the time to answer them all so thought it best that I do a post that everyone with questions can read.

It seems someone has come very close to copying my original Animee design and while I personally feel being copied is a very big compliment I also feel credit should absolutely be listed when doing so and this was not done. I am in a bit of a mess now due to this.

I have been asked many times through the years if I sell my patterns and I have always answered honestly in saying that I do not. This does not mean that I never will but at this point in time it's just not something I want to focus on as I have a hard enough time just trying to get the time to make my dolls etc. This has led to my site having a fairly long waiting list should I ever get a pattern ready for sale. Now with this look a like dolly out there I am getting emails in that are a bit on the upset side regarding the release of my pattern. I promise I have not released my pattern nor have I given any patterns out. I promised to email my list should this come to pass and I will keep that promise. Please know that.

This "look alike" was created without my knowledge and I in no way took part in any of it. The wonderful people who have emailed through the years will be the first to know should I sell my pattern.

I am really sorry about this mix up and I encourage anyone who is inspired to make a doll very similar to another artist please give credit where credit is due. It can keep a lot of problems from happening.