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.

Monday

Australia Post Sucks!

My little blonde Ava (Petitcollin Minouche) arrived on 3rd May and she has been sitting in her underwear ever since. Janette's Studio posted her new clothes on the 30th April, so I had been expecting them to arrive around the same time.

Well, after waiting for over a week for her little blue set to be delivered from just two suburbs away, it finally arrived today. Twice the parcel was sent from South East sorting to Narre Warren (completely in the opposite direction) and redirected back again! It wasn't until Janette's Studio contacted Australia Post on Thursday, that the parcel was eventually sorted to the correct delivery centre. Australia Post tried to blame it on the parcel not being addressed correctly and this was NOT the case, it had been clearly addressed to me.

Ava: Ah what's this I spy?

Ava: A family of butterflies!

Ava: Come to me pretty butterflies, you match the colour of my dress.

Now all I need is another little boy and this set will be complete. Hopefully Petitcollin will release a new boy soon.

Saturday

New Knitting Pattern

I have finished writing and posting a few free knitting patterns which are listed here. The last pattern being inspired by these 1920's nautical style day dresses.

The collar is separate from the dress, the band is also knitted separately and stitched on.

The dress closes at the back with seven small buttons. I have used this pattern with some personal adjustments for my other three girls and will show photos of them later when I have more time.

For Linda: Here is a Paola Reina Las Amigas in the dress, as you can see you would need to adjust the length of the sleeves, but otherwise the fit looks okay.

All Dressed

I had a visit the other day from Vicky, one of the team from Janette's Doll Studio. She lives nearby and dropped my order off as she was passing by. She also brought an outfit which I wanted to purchase for Eloi.

As you can see, everything fits my Minouche dolls beautifully.

I also received those long awaited shoes from Russia and paid for them again!

Now my RRFF girls can model their completed outfit No.1 ... Sara has had a hat change and Maya a different wig.

Sara

Maya

Stella

I'm still working on outfit No.2, most is done but I had to wait until I could find some white 4ply wool locally, which I did yesterday. So after I've checked your latest posts, it's back to the knitting needles for me.

Hope you are all well and enjoying some dolly time of your own!