This little lady is wearing her party dress

Here she is, my second Plantation Doll. I tell you what, I have a feeling this is going to become an addiction, doll number three is already underway! (Jenny...I PROMISE I will make for July!! PROMISE) This little lady is much more flamboyant then her sister, her silk dress is really very pretty with tiny embroiderd 'wheel thingy's' ( I don't know what they are called!!) and applique using vintage cloth. She is also a little bit taller than her sister. Along the edge of her dress there are matching fabric beads. I tied these on as opposed to sewing them, I find tying really therepeutic and I like the finish, little knots on the back of the work.

She even has a little embroidered hair band. Again, there is no face. I actually prefer it that way, it gives her an air of innocence. I have put her in the shop this evening.

Back in the real world, as opposed to doll world where I aspire to live, it has been really hectic.
James foot seems to be improving fingers crossed and thanks for all the good wishes. I am becoming an expert at bandaging and strapping after every shower. Work has been SOOOOOO busy, or maybe it's because it's the first week back after a long break, whichever, I'm exhausted! And all I want to do is stay home and make dolls. This weekend it's three days off because of the Bank Holiday and I am so looking forward to it. One day for the house and two for embroidery. I have so many e-mails to answer and comments to respond to and I promise I will, work just seems to take over, I'm sure you know how it is. So I wish you all a fantastic week, happy stitching, creating, whatever it is that gets you ''there'' you know what I mean. x

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