My Doll Haven

Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

Saturday

Knitting Frenzy

I've been kind of busy knitting lately, I hope you like them. :)

I used the "Susan" pattern from Jacknitss by Jacqueline Gibb (available on Ravelry). However, the pattern was designed for 18/19" dolls, and called for UK double knit yarn with 3.25mm needles. As I needed it to be smaller, I used 4ply yarn and 2.75mm needles which gave me the perfect fit for my Disney Animator dolls.

I managed to find matching shoes on eBay and had most of the buttons on hand.

Though I still need turquoise green shoes to match the cardi below and buttons for the blue cardi are on their way from Etsy.

These are part of optional outfits (dresses need to be sewn yet) that my girls will wear from time to time, when they are not in costume.

Tuesday

Unannounced Arrival

Remember this post? Well without a word from Fairyland, my full set Toki arrived along with his sleeping plate with face-up.

Although I loved Toki as he was, I really needed someone to become Linaria, so with a quick change of lower body and the addition of a few items that had been waiting especially for her, here she is!

Li (Linaria) ~ Charming, delicate and graceful best describe this one. Although she is quite tall, Li looks a little fragile, but don't be misled, she comes from hardy stock. Li spends a lot of time in the sunshine and enjoys wearing bright, strong colours, her favourite colour being pink!

Li is also the senior fairy and as such, makes all the decisions regarding the other two, (Wi and Pi).

Friday

Another Arrival

She arrived on 2nd August, and as I already have a Hannah sculpt (with red center parted hair) I have renamed this little one Hope.

She is another Gotz doll (Hannah Princess), who is 18 inches tall, with beautiful deep blue eyes and pretty mocha/pink lips.

Hope is my third Gotz doll with blonde hair, having previously purchased Kitty with green eyes and a left side part, and Emma with grey/brown eyes and a center part (no fringe).

This doll now completes my blonde Gotz collection.