When Weird Becomes Wonderful
We've all been there. That beautiful piece of ribbon or fabric or lace that beckons you to "Buy it Now". And then it arrives and it's just not. . . what you...
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Introducing Celeste
I've had this little one for a while, but haven't been organized enough to take her photograph until now. Her name means "heavenly", which fits her to a "T". Celeste is a...
Chiffonnette Departs Paris
The final days of August frequently bring change. We come to the end of the summer months and move on to new things. And if we're lucky enough to have wise counsel...
Bernadette’s Costume Hollandaise
Every year at the annual UFDC convention, there's a gathering for Bleuette collectors. One of the highlights of this evening is the "parade of fashions", where any doll wearing that year's themed...
A Good Rest Well Earned
The fact that my bank account is in tatters - TATTERS! - is neither here nor there. Bernadette and I survived convention - that's the important thing - and we're now enjoying...
Spangles and Barbed Wire Embroidery
So, Bernadette's disguisement - her "Costume de Hollandaise" - is nearly complete. We're not posting photos yet, because she wants to make a splashy entrance at the Bleuette Gathering next Thursday evening....
The Fascinating History of Sequins
What do Michael Jackson, King Tut and Leonardo da Vinci have in common? Check out this fantastic article in the Smithsonion Magazine about the history of sequins and see for yourself. Spoiler...
Going Rogue
I'm not, by nature, a rule follower. Nevertheless, when I use LSDS patterns, I try my best to stay true to their history. They're not meant to result in perfection. They were...
And Once Again, the Word of the Day is Hmm. . .
Sewing for Bleuette is always an adventure when you use her LSDS patterns. Today I finished up binding the edges of the blouse for her disguisement. It's very wide. Bernadette is not...
An Historic Occassion
On July 5, 1911, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands welcomed the French president for a state visit. The above photo captured their ride together through Amsterdam, but of course to a precocious...