Charlotte’s Doll Part Two and Coming Attractions

May 19, 2012May 19, 2012 paulawalton2 Comments

Charlotte’s doll has put on her socks and shoes, packed her bags, and is ready to travel. Because she’ll have a lengthy journey, with a stop in customs, I’ve made a short video for Charlotte to watch while she waits.

If you love Izannahs too, grab a cup of tea and enjoy the show! Be sure to watch for the “coming attractions” feature at the end to see the two other dolls that I’m working on, one of them inspired by a doll that recently sold a the Sandwich Auction House on April 21, 2012 & the doll shown at Steamboat Arabia: A Historian’s Blog, and for more information on my 2012 Izannah Walker Doll Making Retreat.

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Two New Dolls in Progress

May 16, 2012 paulawaltonLeave a comment

Recently I have been working on a number of custom order dolls so I haven’t had many new dolls to post for sale. Because I normally work on several dolls at once, during some parts of the construction process, I have two dolls that are partially finished.

I still have one more custom order doll to complete, but if you would like a sneak peek at the two other dolls that are currently coming to life in my studio, just email me 🙂 at paula@asweetremembrance.com .

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Meet My Newest Izannah Walker Reproduction Doll * SOLD

February 11, 2012March 26, 2017 paulawalton8 Comments

Farewell post :) This is my recent most favorite project. I made the reproduction all cloth Izannah Walker doll and then added her image to this altered antique photograph ♥ — Farewell post 🙂 This is my recent most favorite project. I made the reproduction all cloth Izannah Walker doll and then added her image to this altered antique photograph ♥

Please meet my newest Izannah reproduction. I just put the finishing touches on her this afternoon. Her clothing and accessories were inspired by the little girl in the photo above. THIS DOLL IS NOW SOLD. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING BY TO MEET HER.

I’m so glad that you stopped in for a visit. I always love company, so sit down, get comfy and stay to play dolls 🙂 I hope you enjoy the video! I made it especially for you.

If you are fond of dolls that have obviously led a full life and been well loved, then you will appreciate the finish and appearance of this doll. She has two curls in front of each ear and seven more ringlets along the nape of her neck. Her clothing consists of a cotton chemise & pantalettes, an embroidered flannel petticoat, a linen petticoat, and a dress made of brown madder dyed cotton. All of the fabrics, lace and buttons are antique. She has scallop topped painted boots and a real coral necklace.

To purchase her please visit my website, A Sweet Remembrance. If you would like to see additional photos, or have any questions, contact me at paula@asweetremembrance.com or 860-355-5709.

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Current eBay Auctions

January 4, 2012 paulawaltonLeave a comment

I know that some of you like the comfort and security of purchasing items from eBay. So every now and then I do put some of my classes there for sale.

Follow this link to view my current auctions – a few are “buy it now”.

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How-To Instructions and Photos for Making Another Classic Izannah Walker Dress are Now Posted on My Izannah Walker Class Site

December 19, 2011December 19, 2011 paulawaltonLeave a comment

Merry Christmas to all of my Izannah Walker Reproduction Doll Making students! As my present to the class this year I have posted instructions for making a classic mid-nineteenth century Izannah Walker dress on the class member site. The instructions include a bit of dressmaking history and how-to photos. I hope you enjoy using the instructions to make a new Christmas dress for your Izzy. After all, a girl needs more than one style of dress in her wardrobe!

If you are one of my students who has not already signed up for the class member only site, I strongly urge you to do so. Here is a sample of the bonus class information you are missing out on if you are not using the class site:

– A Tutorial on How to Reduce & Enlarge Patterns

– Making Molds: Instructions on How to Make Three Additional Types of Molds (different than the molds in the class instructions book)

– Straw and Silk Bonnet Tutorial

– Directions for Making a Classic Izannah Walker mid-1800’s Child’s Dress

– Discussions and additional Directions for “Adding the Grace of Age”, Painting Tips, Clay, Sculpting, Tools, Special Accessories, and more…

and best of all it’s entirely free for all class members.

Email me at paula@asweetremembrance.com if you are a student who needs another invitation to the class site (everyone is automatically invited when they purchase the class). Be sure to include the approximate date that you took/purchased the class so that it will be easier for me to look you up in my records. Also for those who have already signed-up for the Ning site but can’t remember how to get there, I am happy to send you a reminder

If you haven’t taken my class yet, but have been longing to do so, this would be a wonderful time to start. Make it your 2012 New Year’s resolution to learn how to create an Izannah Walker doll using the same techniques that Izannah did. I do have a handful of classes ready that I can mail out immediately, so it is still possible to get a class before Christmas if you order today or tomorrow (forUS shipping address only).

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A Sweet Thanksgiving Finale

November 25, 2011 paulawaltonLeave a comment

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful feast surrounded by family and friends. I am thankful for so many things in my life, including all of my terrific customers and students.

As a virtual “dessert”, to top off all of your harvest sweets, I am having a special sale on my Izannah Walker Class by Mail (click on this link) and my Spun Cotton Ornament Class by Mail (click on this link) from now through Monday, November 28, 2011.

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Fresh Out of the Molds!

October 28, 2011October 28, 2011 paulawalton2 Comments

I just finished taking these two heads out of the molds and thought I’d post a quick photo before I start sewing the fronts and backs together. Removing the pressed cloth heads from the molds is one of my very favorite things! I am always constantly amazed that it is possible to actually make fabric do this!!! It is just like a small miracle every time. I rank it right up there with seed germination :), another of my own personal favorite small miracles.

One of these heads is already spoken for, and will soon be fashioned into a custom doll for Denise B. The other is available at this time. If you think that you would like to reserve it for a custom made doll of your own, you may call me at 860-355-5709 or email paula@asweetremembrance.com. I can tell right now that both of these heads are going to turn into really wonderful dolls!

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Fabulous Finds

October 27, 2011October 28, 2011 paulawalton3 Comments

I have been finding the most wonderful things recently on my shopping forays to the flea market and various other locales. My latest trip on Sunday to the Elephant’s Trunk and the Jenny Lind Doll Club’s annual Doll Show were no exception. Since I just returned last week from a whirlwind shopping trip to Bella Vista, Arkansas with 11 other women, you would think I would be all shopped out 🙂 Apparently not so!

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA — Strands of pink colored bone beads will make charming doll size necklaces. I also have them in natural bone and indigo blue.

I was very excited to find strands of bone beads at the flea market. They are going to make wonderful Izannah necklaces and are available in more colors than the coral beads I have been using. The bone beads are also just as historically accurate as the coral. So now you will have your choice of both types of beads.

I’ve been frantically stocking up on all of the appropriate antique fabrics I can find. It’s going to be a long winter with many fewer shopping opportunities. I’m trying to make sure that I have enough fabric on hand to dress the dolls I will be making from now through early spring. The only drawback is that it’s making me feel a bit like a squirrel putting away nuts for winter 🙂

My shopping list, when I headed out to the doll show, consisted of one item – hand knitted doll socks. Upon arrival at the show I very virtuously purchased numerous pairs of lacy knit stockings (they are the one and only item of apparel that I do not hand make for my reproduction Izannahs). But then I got a bit sidetracked! I happened upon a fantastic German wooden doll, dressed in indigo prints.

Her clothing is old, though not as old as the doll herself. I’m estimating that her current ensemble dates to 1890-1910. Her pantalettes and chemise are probably original to the doll, which was made in the first part of the 19th century. Soon the wooden doll was carefully wrapped in tissue and residing in my shopping bag. To make sure that she didn’t feel lonely, I added a pair of tiny bisque pincushion dolls, a 1920’s Japanese bisque doll, a vintage spun cotton ornament, two tiny wooden Noah’s Ark dogs, and a pair of vintage evergreens to keep her company.

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October 5th Studio Update – SOLD Thank you very much for looking :)

October 5, 2011October 7, 2011 paulawaltonLeave a comment

Blue dress left 400_7947 — This doll presents a beautiful time worn appearance with characteristic Izannah cracked paint and soft antique fabrics and lace.

Thank you for taking the time to drop by and look at my dolls. At the current time all of the dolls that I have completed are sold. You are always welcome to place a special order or email me at paula@asweetremembrance.com and ask me to put you on my “New Doll Alert List” 🙂 so that I know to email you when I post photos of new dolls. (The “New Doll” list is different from my regular mailing list).

This doll has a very sweet rounded face with the look and coloring of a young child. She is available for sale with two dresses, one made from washed and faded, soft indigo and the other from a graphic black and white half mourning print.

Indigo dress 400_7949 — Her antique indigo print dress has two growth tucks in the skirt and is short enough to show her lace trimmed pantalettes and red painted boots.

Blue right 400_7944 — She has two ringlets in front of each ear and short wispy hair that goes to the nape of her neck in back.

Red boots 600_7933 — See the scallop tops of her red boots peeping out from under the lace trim on her pantalettes.

Full blue 400_7952 — Hand gathered lace trims her linen chemise and pantalettes.

Back hat full 400_7954 — All dressed for Halloween with her witch's hat and cobweb lace shawl.

Black hat half 400_7961 — Contrasting antique black pindot fabric bands encircle the neckline, waist and sleeves of her dress.

Black hat close 400 7963 — Trick or treat!

To read more about this doll please visit my website A Sweet Remembrance. If you would like additional photos or have any questions call 860-355-5709 or email paula@asweetremembrance.com .