Paula Walton’s doll-making notes
SOLD, and soon she’ll be off to her new home in London.
This is my newest Izannah, that I just finished this week. She is currently up for auction on eBay. The bidding ends on September 14th. Please feel free to email me at Paula@asweetremembrance.com or call me at 860-355-5709, if you would like to ask any questions about her before you bid.
Recently, Margie Herrera, one of the students in my Izannah Walker Reproduction Doll Making Class, finished her first Izannah. Margie is an extremely talented doll maker and her doll is beautiful. I feel just like a proud mother. So in the tradition of Moms everywhere, I am posting photos of Margie’s doll here for you all to admire.
Margie currently has this doll up for sale on eBay. Her auction ends on September 11th.
One of my very favorite things about teaching is “meeting” all of the wonderful people who take my classes. Being able to chat with each other online via my Ning site exclusively for students is the next best thing to having everyone all together in one big classroom.
Margie, just like all of my students, has been a joy. She keeps assuring me that she had a lot of fun working her way through the class – even on the day she re-made her shoulders three times 🙂 ! Now you can see why I love the people who take my classes!
I thought I would share some of Margie’s kind words about her experiences with the class.
“I can only say that even though I have been sculpting and making dolls, I didn’t have the information about Izannah Walker doll design that your class has offered, as well as your other sewing information, and ongoing online assistance with the challenging areas of sculpting and mold making too. It’s a lesson as well as the real up close information, like patterns, body design and history. Those of us who never saw a real Izannah doll can get a closer look from this class. Much enjoyed! Thank you Paula.”
– Margie
If you want to see more of Margie’s work, add her to your list of favorite sellers on eBay.
This is the reproduction Izannah that I’m currently working on. I thought you might enjoy seeing a sneak peak . As you can see she still needs ears, hair, arms and legs. Not to mention clothing.
Even though she’s not complete, she is now sold. I do have five more dolls started. I’ll be posting more photos as I get them finished, so please check back! 🙂 Or email me for details on available dolls – paula@asweetremembrance.com.
I have one new, historically accurate, 18-1/2 inch tall Izannah Reproduction Doll available.
This is an all cloth doll. Her head is made from layers of pressed stockinette and cotton. She has bare feet with individually stitched toes, applied thumbs, and is painted with artist oils. This doll and her clothes are based on one of the original antique Izannah Walker dolls that I own.
She is wearing a chemise, pantalettes, and dress made from antique fabrics. Her petticoat is an antique, and does have some imperfections, but is still a beautiful garment. Her second skin is made from antique glazed linen. If you would prefer, you may choose the brown dress made from a reproduction print fabric instead.
Her photo album is below. Please feel free to call (860-355-5709) or email (paula@asweetremembrance.com) me if you are interested in purchasing this doll and have any questions that you’d like answered, or would like to see any additional photos. I’d also be happy to chat with you about other available dolls.
Izannah Walker Journal 