The dolls and I are hoping that you will be able to join us for the festivities here on IzannahWalker.com two weeks from today!
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Isadora – SOLD
Isadora is now SOLD. Thank you so much for coming to look at her!
I’ve had some requests for additional photos of Isadora, which made her blush! Once she overcame her shyness, she was happy to pose in front of the cameras for a few more shots. She is sitting on an unfinished antique quilt top that has quite a bit of plum colored fabric in it. I think I probably have enough to make two dresses 🙂
If you would like more information about Isadora you can read her official write up on my website or you may email or call me with questions. Paula@asweetremembrance.com 860-355-5709.
See more photos of Isadora in this post.
Three Dolls Available – 7/31/14 Update & 8/11/14 Update ALL SOLD
I have just listed three new dolls for sale. Two of the dolls are available on my website, Paula Walton’s A Sweet Remembrance. The third doll is listed on eBay because I know that some people, who haven’t purchased from me before, find the buyer protection programs on eBay comforting.
ISADORA #1 SOLD
ISADORA IS NOW SOLD – THANK YOU! Meet Isadora, she is the very first doll made from one of my three new molds. She has a sweetly rounded head and features. Her paint is lightly distressed to give her the aged appearance of the original she was reproduced from. I made Isadora’s dress from a very old wool challis paisley shawl. She has an antique bar pin at the center of her neckline.
If you would like to purchase Isadora you may use the automated check out on my website or you can simply email me at paula@asweetremembrance.com or call me at 860-355-5709. I would also be happy to answer any questions you may have about her, or send you additional photographs.
IZZYBELLE #2 SALE PENDING – Thank you for looking!!!
THIS LITTLE IZZY B. HAS FOUND A WONDERFUL NEW HOME, BUT IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN IZZYBELLE TO CALL YOUR OWN, YOU MAY PLACE A CUSTOM ORDER BY GIVING ME A CALL OR EMAILING ME. ❤
Little Izzybelle is just 14 inches tall and is the second doll I’ve made from this new mold. I’m sure you all recognize her from her resemblance to her sister 🙂 I’m in the midst of finishing her dress, which will hopefully be done tomorrow. In the mean time you can get a good view of her undergarments in these photos. Beneath all the layers of white cotton and lace she has an antique blue glazed cotton second skin.
I’ll be adding more photos of her in her new dress. If you are interested in buying Izzybelle you may purchase her through my website, or call me at 860-355-5709 or email me at paula@asweetremembrance.com. I’d be very happy to answer any questions you may have about her or send you more photos.
As always you may put Isadora and Izzybelle on lay-away with terms to fit your budget, or you may use Paypal, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, a personal check or a money order.
Isabeau #4 SOLD – THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY TO MEET ISABEAU #4
Isabeau #4 WAS LISTED ON EBAY, BUT HAS NOW SOLD. I love her sweet, shy expression and the way her head cocks slightly to one side, as if she is bending nearer to listen to secrets being whispered in her ear. She is wearing a dress made from a rare piece of c.1850 double violet fabric. The dress has one growth tuck in the skirt and a false hem made from antique purple and white polka-dot fabric. If you would like to know more about Isabeau #4 you may email me at paula@asweetremembrance.com.
The Countdown to the UFDC Convention Continues – 7 More Days of Doll Making Left!
Shopping for Fabric in Brimfield
If you are a frequent reader of this blog you will know that I am constantly searching for antique fabrics to fashion into doll clothes. I hunt for antique quilts and garments that are far too worn to be restored, but are still in good enough condition to sew with. One of my favorite places to shop for antique textiles is at the May antique shows in Brimfield, MA. My husband and I had planned to spend two days in Brimfield, but heavy rains made Friday a washout, so we packed all of our shopping into one day on Saturday!
Our textile scavenger hunt started out slow, with only a single white wool baby blanket in my shopping bag when we took a break for lunch. Things picked up in the afternoon, after a few disappointing instances where we found great quilts that turned out to be very over priced. By the end of the day we had accumulated almost more quilts than we could carry, along with half a dozen pieces of antique underpinnings.
On Sunday we ventured out to the Elephant’s Trunk, our local flea market, where we purchased another quilt and an additional armful of antique petticoats and nightgowns. In the afternoon we went to a car show, since turn about is fair play and Brian certainly deserved a reward for all of the miles he walked and pounds of fabric he carried for me during the rest of the weekend. ❤
Sophie and Mae Are Back Home From Their Visit to Prims Magazine & Are Now SOLD
Thank you so much for coming by to see Sophie and Mae. Both of them are now sold.
Sophie and Mae, the two portrait face New England rag dolls that were in my article in the Winter 2014 issue of Prims are back home, in all their Sunday finery, just in time for Easter! Sophie and Mae are two of the five flat face head variations that I made for my Izannah Walker doll making students. Class members can use the five different heads with their Izannah class patterns. The bonus patterns are available to class members through the class discussion site free of charge. Follow this link to read more about my Prims article.
Now that the girls are back from California, they are ready to find new homes. I’ve just listed them for sale on my website. If you are interested in buying either of them you can go through the secure automatic checkout at http://www.asweetremembrance.com or you may call me 860-355-5709 or email me paula@asweetremembrance.com. Shipping is free to any US address and lay-away is available with terms to fit your budget.
Sophie
SOLD Sophie is dressed in a pink and black print dress made from antique late 19th century fabric, a petticoat with lavish pink crochet trim and a cap made from antique crocheted cotton lace. Her face, head and shoulders are painted with artist’s oils.
Mae
SOLD Mae’s face, head and shoulders are painted with artist’s oils. She is wearing a silk plaid dress with cartridge pleated skirt and velvet ribbon trim, a white scalloped petticoat, black hand knit socks and handmade brown leather shoes with purple silk laces.
Sophie, Mae and I Wish You a Happy Easter!
*** The girl’s dresser is also for sale, click here to read all of it’s particulars.
Work in Progress… Almost Finished
*** 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.
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
Last Minute Christmas Gift Crisis? Gift Certificates Available for Dolls & Dresses
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.
Two New Dolls Available For Sale – 10/31/13 Update – Both SOLD Thank You!
10/23/13 – I want to add that these may be the only dolls, other than already scheduled custom orders, that I will have finished before Christmas.
Naturally I will try to make one or two more before the end of the year, but as of now I am pretty tightly booked.
The other thing I forgot to say is that you may put these dolls on lay-away, just like everything else that I sell.
As promised, here are photographs of the two dolls I currently have finished and available for sale. They are listed for sale on my website Paula Walton’s A Sweet Remembrance. You may email me at paula@asweetremembrance.com or call 860-355-5709 if you have any questions about the dolls or would like to see additional photos.
Isabeau #3 SOLD
A sweet, demure 17-1/2 inch tall doll from my Isabeau mold. She has two ringlets in front of each ear and five curls at the back of her neck. Her black painted boots have scalloped tops. She is currently dressed in a knee length chemise with gathered lace ruffles at the neck and sleeves, a petticoat and pantalettes. The black dress she is shown wearing above and below has been sold, so here is your chance to pick your favorite style of Izannah dress and choose an antique fabric from my stash. Contact me with your color preferences and I will email you photos of dress fabrics. Her adoption fee, fully dressed, is $1250.
Anna #3 SOLD
Anna #3 is a smaller 16-1/2 inch tall doll. She has short wispy hair in front and in back. Her dress fabric comes from an 1830’s dress which was remade in the 1890’s and has provenance. I’ll send a copy of the note that came with the fabric along with the doll. the rest of her wardrobe consists of a hip length chemise, pantalettes, a petticoat and painted boots with scalloped tops. Anna #3 can be yours for $1250.
The doll in the pink dress has been sold.
Good Night. I Hope to See You in Southbury Tomorrow!
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