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Tag: Izannah Walker reproduction doll
Anita’s Custom Order Ismay
Making this Ismay has been a great treat for me, as I am not often asked to make black reproductions of Izannah’s dolls. This is the very first time that I have made a black version of Ismay and I am completely smitten with her such a lovely doll in person and so very difficult to take photos of!!! Poor dear, my photography skills do not do her justice…
au natural
a 2nd skin made from antique glazed cotton
bare Ismay
“look Ma, no clothes!”
tiny toes
chemise and pantalettes
lovely lacey petticoat
a dress fashioned from an antique cheddar print fabric trimmed in black velvet ribbon
Ismay makes a quick stop in the kitchen for a snack.
Ismay
Ismay
A sweet little Ismay, almost ready to head to her brand new home ❤
Ismay
Ismay
I made Ismay’s second skin body covering from and antique petticoat that I’ve had for at least twenty years. I finally found the perfect use for it! ❤
19th century petticoat…
close-up of brown glazed cotton petticoat
This next dress that Ismay is modeling is not part of her wardrobe. She borrowed it from Cloe so that she could show her new Momma what she looks like in a different style of dress. Anita and I have been discussing a rather extensive wardrobe for Ismay, made from fabrics that Anita has been collecting. ❤
Ismay
short gathered sleeves
Ismay wearing her borrowed dress ❤
a soft painted hairline and Nigerian kid skin wig
monochromatic dress
Ismay in brown
sitting pretty
Ismay
Ismay
an Ismay for Anita
Ismay will be ready to travel just as soon as she decides what color shoes she wants. February is much too cold for bare feet! She’ll have to wait until summer for that.
The Twelve Days of Christmas
A Reproduction of Isabeau for Carolyn
A sweet “almost perfect” Isabeau, made especially for Carolyn ❤ Dressed in an antique “double pink” fabric that is almost cherry red… very seasonal for December!
Getting dressed!
The fabric for Carolyn’s doll dress came from the back of a mid-19th century log cabin quilt. It’s is a glorious, but sadly worn quilt… As I was carefully removing tiny quilting stitches, to free the backing, I got such a nice surprise! Log Cabin quilt blocks are pieced on a foundation fabric. The fabric used for the foundation of many of the blocks is an amazing 1830’s/1840’s brown and blue print. I love every fabric in this quilt! After I remove all of the backing, I will remove the blocks that are too shattered to repair, repair the more stable ones, by piecing in period fabrics in similar colors and patterns, then reassemble the blocks into a slightly smaller quilt. I had planned to add and plain muslin backing, but now I’m thinking that I will do without a backing, so that the foundation fabric will show… Slightly unorthodox, but beautiful. Adding new binding around the edges will be the finishing touch ❤
Just for Carolyn, a custom reproduction Izannah Walker.
A Sneak Peek at the Isane I am Making for The Early American Folk Arts & Trades Marketplace on Facebook October 15 & 16
On Saturday morning I will be participating in an online facebook only event. Fifty + amazing artists who belong to the Early American Folk Art and Trades group will be offering some of their work for sale. I will be selling this sweet 18 inch Isane, who will have bare feet, handmade pink leather shoes, with a matching bead necklace, antique white cotton dress trimmed in broderie anglaise, antique white cotton chemise & pantalettes, plus a broderie anglaise petticoat. If you use facebook, please consider dropping by to see all of the wonderful handmade folk art treasures https://www.facebook.com/events/1213533635380525/?active_tab=discussion
Happy 199th Birthday Izannah Walker! – Part 5 -All Reproduction Dolls Have Been SOLD – Thank you!
Welcome back to my celebration of Izannah Walker’s 199th birthday! I have three of my reproduction Izannah Walker dolls who are looking for homes of their own. Two of the dolls are twins and are only being sold as a pair, because they can not bear to be parted from one another. ❤
Annabelle & Annalee SOLD Thank You so much for looking!!!!
Annabelle and Annalee are twins made from my mold of the original antique Izannah Walker doll Anna. The sisters are approximately 16.5 inches tall. Their painted boots have laces and red trim around the tops. The girls have matching underwear and will have matching “double pink” dresses with fitted bodices and sleeves. Although I’m sure that Annalee is hoping that you won’t notice, one of the sleeves on her dress has had to be remade in similar, but not exactly matching fabric. Annabelle scolded her quite severely when she tore it! You can tell that Annalee is the more adventurous twin, she is ever so slightly more worn than her more virtuous sister. Annalee is the twin who climbs up the apple tree to pick the apples, while Annabelle stays on the ground and catches them in the skirt of her apron. I’ll be finishing the girl’s petticoats and dresses this coming week. As I am sure you can tell from today’s previous posts, sweet Cloe has been here with us quite a bit lately, which means that grandma’s doll making schedule has had a few revisions… The twins come with matching antique pins, coral bead necklaces and their own trunk, which can hold all of their belongings. The twins can be yours for $ 2765.00 are SOLD. Add an extra every day dress for each of them for $400.00, or matching party dresses for $500.00. Matching pinafore aprons like the one Hannah was wearing earlier today for an extra $300.00, or purchase my Izannah Walker doll clothes pattern and sew a wardrobe for the twins. The clothing pattern is $29.00 and is sized to fit 18 inch Izannahs so you’ll need to reduce it to 91% of full size to fit the Annas.
Izzybelle is SOLD
I have one sweet little 14.5 inch, barefoot Izzybelle for sale SOLD. She is $1300.00 and comes with a full set of underwear and a dress. You will be able to choose her clothing style and fabrics. Add handmade leather shoes and socks for $75.00, or an extra dress for $200.00 – $250.00. You can use my Izannah Walker doll clothes pattern to sew for Izzybelle if you reduce it to 82% of full size.
You’ve heard of having 2 left feet, as you can see I got quite the surprise when I started to put Izzybelle together today! I had four left arms!!! That probably tells you how my week has gone… Especially since I worked on those arms for over a week and didn’t notice!!! They are such NICE arms too… Never fear Izzybelle will be getting a right arm. I’m starting on it in the morning. 🙂
Click on any photo to enlarge.
Thank you for coming to meet Izzybelle, Annabelle & Annalee! They are pleased to make you acquaintance.
Additional Information
If you are interested in purchasing either the twins or Izzybelle, please email me at paula@asweetremembrance.com. The dolls will be sold on a first come basis, so the email with the earliest time will have priority. You may pay for the dolls by credit card, paypal, personal check, money order, or lay-away. Free shipping to any US address. Exact shipping to other countries.
One more bedtime post to finish out our day at 10:00 Eastern time…
Hint, Hint… A VERY Good Deal
Sometimes I have one off, one of a kind specials on a single item & I post them on facebook… You might want to go take a peek!
Lily #2 is SOLD
SOLD- Thank You! I’ve just finished making Lily #2’s pantalettes, petticoat and sun bonnet. Now that she is finished she is looking for a new home to call her own.
I am able to offer you reproductions of Lily due to the amazing generosity of my friend Susie, who owns the real Lily. I am currently almost finished restoring the original Lily and Susie very kindly told me that she wanted me to make a mold from her while she was here. I’ll be chronicling Lily’s restoration journey here in the upcoming weeks. Lily has a very classic Izannah head and at 17 inches is the middle stair step between my Isabeau and Izzybelle.
SOLD – If you have any questions about Lily #2, or would like to welcome her into your doll family, please email me at paula@asweetremembrance.com or call 860-355-5709 during business hours. Oops! I almost forgot to mention that shipping is free to any U.S. address and that lay-away is also available. 🙂
You can see more photos of Lily #2 by scrolling down or clicking here- https://izannahwalker.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/playing-dolls-with-my-own-little-alice/
Shirley’s Doll Part Two
Yesterday I had to hurry through my photo shoot with Shirley’s doll, due to the setting sun and fast approaching evening. So today I took a few more photos. 🙂
Pamela’s Doll
I’ve just finished a very special reproduction Izannah Walker doll for Pamela. I was fortunate enough to get to meet Pamela at the 2014 UFDC convention, where we had a great time chatting and planning all of the details for this doll. She is made from my mold of Anna, an adorable little antique Izannah Walker doll that belongs to my friend Mary.
Izannah Walker Journal 