Jumping Out of My Skin!

Yes, the old girl has ants in her pants and can't wait until next week . . . I finally received my shipping notice from Fairyland that my two tiny PukiPukis, Soso and Ara, are on their way. YAY!!

 

And here I was feeling all down in the mouth because they appeared to be behind with their deliveries, and of course Doll Zone's even more behind, so wasn't expecting anything before Christmas. Then low and behold one of my wishlist dolls was up for grabs on DOA . . . ah ha I thought to myself, I could have a new member of my family in my hot little hands by the end of next week.

 

 

Needless to say, I couldn't resist the temptation and this sweet, no longer loved Bisou is coming to live with me, where she will be very  much loved and spoilt. So instead of none, I now have three arrivals scheduled for the coming week. Funny how things always happen in threes around here. :)

 

Winter Knitwear for BJD's & Give Away

The jumpers are made using a basic pattern and a little "artistic licence", so no two will be exactly the same. The yarn is 2ply wool and they all close at the back with a zipper. The hats, (which are quite stretchy to go over a wig, as long as it's not too boofy), are just made up as I go along. They can be made to any length, depending on whether one wants to cover the ears or not.

 

 

Antoinette modelling a little striped number with matching hat.

 

This short sleeved lacy set was made for Nadia my Luts KID Delf.

 

Lime set for boy or girl BJD.

 

Golden set for Littlefee, Iplehouse BID or Dollzone BB.

 

Wren modelling a jumper and hat in a lovely tobacco brown.

 

Finch in Lime . . . I actually finished this set before we went on holidays.

 

WIN A SET FOR YOUR DOLL

 

If you would like to win a set made especially for your Littlefee, Iplehouse BID or Dollzone BB, you need to follow my blog and add a comment on this post stating what colour you would like.

 

Each person will receive one entry only and I will draw the winner on 30th November, so you have plenty of time to enter.

Project: Upholstering Stools

First I must apologise for not commenting on everyone's blogs, for some unknown reason, I am having problems with Blogger. I even managed to lose Lily's comment from my last post, the other three showed up and Lily's just disappeared completely!! Sorry Lily, X.

 

Now on to my project . . . my kitchen stools.

 

First I removed the top from the base.

 

 

Then proceeded to remove all the staples . . . I found they come out easier if I lift with a screw driver UNDER the fabric.

 

So many to remove, stabbed myself twice, so if you are attempting this make sure your hands are clear of the ruddy screwdriver . . . it hurts and there's lots of blood!!

 

I made a pattern using the previous cover and double checked all my measurements.

 

 

Cut out the pattern, pinned and sewed the two end panels in place.

 

 Pulled it over the top and stapled it down, then cut a square of black fabric, folded the ends under and stapled it to cover the raw edges.

 

 

Then screwed the top back on the base . . . and hey presto, my finished stools.