Portraits of Lolly

Lolly Spoon arrived on the 20th this month, but until now I haven't had a chance to take photos. I changed her hairstyle just a little before taking these. It had gotten a little messed up during transport.

I think she is the perfect sibling for Lina, dont you? I really love the way she is dressed, simple, colourful and not too grown up.

Now I have two favourite dolls at the same time.

Big hugs,

X

Sewing for Gotz Happy Kidz

The weather hasn't been very nice lately so I've been knitting these little bolero style tops for my girls. You can find the knitting pattern (which is also suitable for Zwergnase Junior, Carpatina and Kidz'n'Cats) at Swish & Swirl. The skill level is easy and it only requires 50g ball of fingering yarn and a pair of 2mm knitting needles, a yarn needle for finishing, stitch markers (I just use a slip of contrasting yarn) and a button.

Not finding any suitable clothes to complete their outfits, it was time to look at my fabric stash and decide what to work on next. I'm using a Dianes Doll Designs romper pattern for my Greta with the ringlets which I will modify to fit as necessary. For Lea and Greta (above) I'll be using my own patterns.

These are some of the fabrics I have selected . . . the one on the right will be for Greta (above) the two on the left will be for Greta with the ringlets and the center fabric for Lea. They will all wear coordinating leather sandals.

Oh the weather outside is frighful, but this fabric is so delightful,

and since I've no place to go, let me sew, let me sew, let me sew.

Okay that's all for today folks, I'll be back when I'm done sewing.
Big hugs,
X

Portraits of Lina

 Lina Spoon has been keeping me company ever since she arrived, and I cannot stop looking at her.

 

I believe when collectors are asked "which is your favourite doll?", it's nearly always the last doll they have brought home. It's certainly true with me, I just adore my little Lina Spoon!

Big hugs,

X

Hard Vinyl or Resin

On every website that sells Zwergnase dolls, even Zwergnase itself, they say the Spoon Dolls are made of vinyl, but my 42cm doll feels very much like the same resin all my Asian ball jointed dolls are made from. She quite hard and very heavy for her size, weighing about the same as my Liz Frost (Wizworx) dolls which are roughly the same height.

When I compare my Spoon Doll to my Zwergnese Art Doll Nilli, which is made from phthalate-free vinyl, they look and feel completely different.

After researching further I found this on the internet:

"Hard vinyl and resin differ primarily in their material composition, flexibility, and physical behavior.

Hard vinyl (PVC) is a tough yet slightly pliant thermoplastic that bends under stress and resists shattering, whereas resin is a rigid, thermoset polymer that offers ultra-fine detail and a heavy, porcelain-like feel but can chip or break upon impact.

Material Properties and Feel:

Hard Vinyl: Feels slightly warmer or more forgiving; can absorb minor shocks without breaking.

Resin: Feels heavy, dense, and rigid; sounds "clanky" or glass-like when tapped.

Durability and Damage:

Hard Vinyl: Prone to surface staining or denting under heavy pressure, but very difficult to shatter.

Resin: Highly resistant to denting and chemical wear, but prone to chipping, cracking, or shattering if dropped."

This information leads me to believing these dolls are more likely to be resin!

Now aside from all this info . . . I found another Spoon Doll . . . her name is Lolly Spoon and I just ordered her!

 

Hopefully she will be arriving soon.

Big hugs,

X

A Feeling for What's to Come

After such a long absence, I had been wondering whether I should return to blogging at my age. Then a friend reminded me how important it is for older people to remain active in their hobbies and not to cut themselves off from friends. 

It's been good having a break, but I realised I am at my happiest when I am sharing my love of dolls with you; my kindred doll enthusiasts and blogging buddies. Of course finding Lina Spoon helped fire up the desire for more dolls as well, so here I am chatting away to myself and anyone who bothers to read my blog.

My goal for the rest of the year is to find a sibling for my little Lina Spoon, hopefully one with a toothy smile like Ludy or Zora Spoon.

LUDY SPOON (CAPPUCCINO VINYL)

ZORA SPOON (MILK VINYL)

The Zwergnase Spoon dolls with a 16-part structure were launched in September 2024 and currently there are nine faces, the newest being the three Elf Spoons, released in May 2026. Vinyl colours are Milk (previously called light porcelain), Cappuccino, Original skin colour and New.

Most of these dolls have already sold out around the world, so I have a feeling I will need to keep a close eye out to find one to keep Lina company.

Big hugs,

X

Eight Months Absence

Has produced a new doll! 

Introducing Lina Spoon . . .

Lina is a limited edition of 25. She is a 42 cm collectible ball-jointed vinyl doll designed by Nicole Marschollek-Menzner for the Zwergnase "Spoons" series. Lina features 16 moveable joints, hand painted face, carrot-coloured hair and blue mouth-blown glass eyes from Lauscha.

Her outfit and accessories are comprised of a blue dress and matching socks, green lace-up real leather boots, a light scarf and a hand-crocheted bag.

Big hugs,

X