Monday, October 29, 2012

Brown House Dolls Easy Sew Designs

Doll making has been around a long time….as long as the little girls who carry a “baby” in their little arms. The Brown House Doll company of Jonesville, Michigan has been making historically correct costumes for dolls for a while…not as long as dolls have been around but for a while. As luck would have it, I happened upon a lot of these patterns during one of my foraging trips. Here are the “new” additions to the GoofingOff shops.

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Christening Dress & Slip French Hand Sewing by Machine 21”-22”

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Clown costume for a doll! BHD 450 17”-18”

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Bonnet for 8”-10”c. and 12”-14”c. All sizes are included.

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Big Brother & Sister BHD 371 20”-21”

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Modern New Born Design BHD 419 23”-24”

All the links are to the GoofingOff Artfire shop but these patterns can also be found in the GoofingOff Etsy shop, too. Your preference.

Peace, love, and happy stitching!

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Holiday Stitches: 50’s Skirt, Tree toppers, Angels, and a Big Turkey

Aside from cooking, I don’t think there is anything more traditional than holiday stitching. When I talk to friends, some of their favorite Christmas and Hanukah memories are of gifts made for them by loved ones. Not only is there love in every stitch but the creativity of the stitcher comes through to treasure for many years to come. My grandmother, Frieda, crocheted a shawl for me, one that I still use and treasure to this day. Here’s a few ideas for this season.

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McCall’s 2352 in size 4 from 1959 features a full skirt with suspenders. An embroidery transfer comes with it for those adorable pictures on view B. It has a headband, too! View A is pleated with embroidered daisies on the suspenders. Short on time or your embroidery skills are like mine? Use adorable buttons over snaps for the suspenders.

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McCall’s P247 includes a tree skirt, ornaments, tree topper, stockings, and even a pinafore for the little one.

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This Thanksgiving table topper pattern is from My Sister & I Patterns. Cute turkey!

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How about a Victorian Angel Ornament? This pattern is from Shelley & Pat Etc. for a tree topper,garland, and a door decoration. A beautiful gift for a newly married couple.

Well, there’s a few ideas to get you started. You can find these patterns in GoofingOff Etsy or Artfire shops. Don’t put it off too soon….you need time to create without feeling stressed. Besides, wait too long and the patterns just might be gone.

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