Work in Progress… Almost Finished

February 20, 2014February 20, 2014 paulawalton6 Comments

*** a late night addition to this post. It’s 11:00 p.m. and I’m quitting for today. One doll is finished and the other one is waiting for her arms to dry. Last photo of the night, with more to follow in the daylight!

Here is a quick glimpse of two dolls that I have been working on for the past month. I’m so pleased with the way they are turning out that I just had to share a few photos with you before I go out to my studio for the day. Both of them are made from a mold of the Izannah Walker doll I bought in November.

The original Izannah is on the right. She was recently repainted by a previous owner - so this is not her original paint. My reproduction is on the left. — The original Izannah is on the right. She was recently repainted by a previous owner – so this is not her original paint. My reproduction is on the left.

Another view of the girls as that sat with me this morning over tea. — Another view of the girls as they sat with me this morning over tea.

The second doll I'm working on from the same mold. — The second doll I’m working on from the same mold.

Now back to work so that I can get these girls completed!

Please feel free to contact me if you would like more information about either of these dolls. paula@asweetremembrance.com or 860-355-5709

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Another Snowy Day…

February 6, 2014February 6, 2014 paulawalton4 Comments

Instead of following the yellow brick road, I followed the freshly cleared path, to... — Instead of following the yellow brick road, I followed the freshly cleared path, to…

Yesterday brought another snowstorm to my corner of New England, making it a good day to spend in my studio while small white flakes drifted furiously down from the leaden sky.

The foot of new fallen snow, on top of the snow from the last storm, obscures some of our second floor windows.

I love being able to look out my windows and watch the snow while I work. It’s very peaceful and makes me think about the other women who have lived in our house. I wonder whether they enjoyed sewing and doing needlework on similar snowy days….

Here is a glimpse at the first reproduction of the antique Izannah Walker doll I purchased in November. — Here is a glimpse at the first reproduction I’m making of the antique Izannah Walker doll I purchased from my friend, Edyth O’Neil, in November. I just had to take a photo of her last night, before I shut down the studio for the day. I’m not quite finished with her paint, but I love the way she looks so far.

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Last Minute Christmas Gift Crisis? Gift Certificates Available for Dolls & Dresses

December 23, 2013 paulawaltonLeave a comment

In a panic for a perfect last minute present? Now you can put a gift certificate for one of my dolls or an extra doll dress under your tree!

If you need a wonderful last minute gift for a very special doll lover in your life, I have gift certificates available for custom made Izannah Walker dolls and for custom made Izannah doll dresses too! Call or email me to order – 860-355-5709 or paula@asweetremembrance.com. I can still email the certificate to you for you to print and wrap before Christmas.

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Meet Hope

December 22, 2013December 22, 2013 paulawalton4 Comments

I’d like to introduce you to Hope a very special doll that I have been making for Susan. Hope is the last doll that I’m shipping out before Christmas this year. She is a quiet, demure girl with auburn wisps of hair that frame her sweet face. Susan chose a dark brown print fabric with a madder stripe for her dress, that compliments her hair and complexion. She has bare feet, with hand stitched toes, tall stockings made from a vintage lady’s sock and red leather shoes with pinked edges and silk ribbon ties.

Merry Christmas Susan!

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A Christmas Doll for Marilyn!

December 20, 2013December 21, 2013 paulawalton2 Comments

With just a few days left before Christmas, I thought you all might like to see photos of Marilyn’s Christmas doll (don’t worry, I’m not spoiling the surprise, she knows all about the doll and planned it so that she would have her before Christmas). 🙂

I was planning to mail this doll to Marilyn on Tuesday, but a heavy snowstorm got in the way and delayed her departure by a day, giving her one last chance to romp in the snow before heading west to her sunny new home. The post office has done a wonderful job of transporting her, and at last check she has reached Arizona and should be arriving at her new home very soon!

12/21 – Update: Good news! Marilyn’s doll arrived at her new home safe and sound. She is settling in nicely on her new settee and making friends with a very sympathetic teddy bear from Maine. They are busy chatting about their travels from New England to the great southwest and making plans for the best Christmas ever! Thankfully this doll turned out to be everything Marilyn was hoping she would be. Something I always worry about when my dolls leave the studio to venture out in the world 🙂

Staying warm in front of the fire... — Staying warm in front of the fire…

Look Ma, no arms! :) — Look Ma, no arms! 🙂

Should we place these by the door for St Nicholas?

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Happy Birthday Charlotte!

December 11, 2013December 11, 2013 paulawalton6 Comments

Meet Verity Annabelle Mary. She is just starting out on her long journey to her new home in Canada. She is so excited that she will get to give her new mother a big birthday hug and be able to celebrate Christmas with all of her sisters!

I overheard her whispering to Isabeau and Zanna that she is hoping for a big cup of hot cocoa when she arrives home, to help her warm up…

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A New Doll for Shirley

December 2, 2013 paulawalton4 Comments

This afternoon I finished making this doll for Shirley. She is now winding her way west to her new home in Illinois.

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Jennie’s Doll Part 2

November 11, 2013November 11, 2013 paulawalton7 Comments

Yesterday brought unexpected rain showers, which played havoc with my photography plans. Eventually the skies cleared and I was able to venture out with doll and camera in hand! Here are my daylight photos of Jennie’s doll. Tomorrow she will be traveling west to her new home. She is very excited to meet her new sisters, most of whom are early china dolls! If you’d like to read more about her home coming and Jennie’s collection of antique china dolls, visit her blog Quintessential Antique Dolls.

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Jennie’s Doll – Part One

November 9, 2013 paulawalton4 Comments

Jennie's doll is so happy to have her wardrobe finished and packed for her westward trip to her new home. — Jennie’s doll is so happy to have her wardrobe finished and packed for her westward trip to her new home.

I just finished making this doll and her wardrobe for Jennie. I haven’t quite adjusted to standard time yet. 🙂 I usually work until pretty late in the day, and don’t leave my studio until 6:15 or 6:30 each evening. All through the summer I’ve been able to take photographs at the end of the day, but no more. Now that we are well into autumn and daylight saving time is no more, the moon is well up before I dash between the studio and the kitchen door! I had to resort to taking these photos inside the studio with a flash this evening. Tomorrow I will take more in natural light. Needless to say, she looks so much prettier in person!

Jennie's doll is modeling her summer dress. — Jennie’s doll is modeling her summer dress.

Here she is wearing her indigo morning dress.

All red! Dress, beads and shoes... — All red! Dress, beads and shoes…

Jennie's doll is very fond of her brown sunbonnet. — Jennie’s doll is very fond of her brown sunbonnet.

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More Photos From the Early American Life Photo Shoot

November 7, 2013November 7, 2013 paulawaltonLeave a comment

I’ve just posted more photographs from the day of the Early American Life photo shoot at our home last December. Several of the photos show my antique Izannah Walker dolls and my reproductions as well. Click here to see the photos at Paula Walton’s 18th Century Home Journal.