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Mon Dieu!
The suspense is over. The news is not good. Bernadette's instrument will be cymbals. CYMBALS!!! Clang, clang, clang! Zing, zing zing! Bang, bang, bang! She hasn't blessed us with a peformance yet,...
MTBF
The letters "MTBF" are an acronym for a statistic. As in many things, the larger this number is the happier a person will be. I learned the term recently in a conversation...
La Rentrée
When school in France ends for the year, life slows down for everyone. Many children are sent to visit cousins or grandparents in the country (there are special trains just for this...
Scallops, How I Loathe Thee!
How do I loathe thee? Let me count the ways. . . Seriously. First there's the design transfer, then you have to outline the top and bottom of each scallop, and add...
Surprise! The Old Ways Still Work
When I decided to make Bernadette the LSDS 1912 Music Carrier, I knew I wanted to use leather. What I didn't know was how to transfer the complex design. This is what...
Bernadette’s Accoutrements
When Bernadette arrived in California, she brought a small wardrobe with her. This included the slip she's wearing in the photo above, as well as a corset and shoes with crocheted socks....
Introducing Bernadette
Bernadette is a Bleuette doll marked 6/0. I could spend hours discussing the history of Bleuette, but since this is Bernadette's official entry to the blog, I'll refer you to several outside...
The History of Bleuette
Having been immersed in the world of Bleuette for so many years, it's hard for me to imagine someone not having heard of her. But of course that's a very self-centered way...
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