2014 Early American Life Directory of Traditional Craftsman plus a Sneak Peek at My Doll Pattern for the EAL Christmas Issue

July 2, 2014 paulawalton5 Comments

My doll posing with her photo in the Early American Life Craftsman Directory.

I am very pleased to announce that I have been juried into the 2014 Early American Life Directory of Traditional American Craftsman!!! This is the 30th time I’ve been listed in the Directory 🙂

I’ve also been working on a special project for Early American Life. Tess Rosch, EAL‘s publisher called me a couple of months ago and asked me to design, make, draft patterns and write instructions for a cloth doll which is to be featured in their Christmas issue this year. She wanted it to be a doll that “anyone could make”. I’ve just finished the doll and thought you’d all like a glimpse at how she turned out. The Christmas issue of Early American Life will be on sale September 9th.

My newest dolls get lots of tips from their older cousin about posing for Early American Life!

Same pattern, two different versions. <3 — Same pattern, two different versions. ❤

I love the way this painted face turned out!

Even though this doll isn't as fancy, her simple pencil sketch features tug at my heartstrings... — Even though this doll isn’t as fancy, her simple pencil sketch features tug at my heartstrings…

Izannah Walker Reproduction Doll · See Me in Print

See Me in Dolls Magazine

April 22, 2011 paulawalton2 Comments

As you probably already know, 2011 is my 25th anniversary as a professional doll maker and craftswoman. The image above appeared in the May issue of Dolls magazine. I’m also featured in the June issue of Dolls in their News and Notes section. Thank you Dolls!

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A Great Weekend

April 4, 2011April 22, 2011 paulawaltonLeave a comment

April is starting out to be a terrific month. Friday was my son Blair’s birthday. The whole family got together to celebrate for the entire weekend.

Friday also brought some very welcome news, when I learned that I have been chosen for Early American Life’s 2011 Directory of Traditional American Crafts. This makes my 23rd time to be juried into the directory. Thank You EAL! Please look for the Directory issue of the magazine which will be on newsstands on June 21st.

In between all of the partying, I managed to squeeze in a little shopping time. On Saturday I went to a couple of thrift shops with one of my sons and his girlfriend. We found quite a few small treasures. Sunday brought the opening day of the Elephant’s Trunk flea market. I was able to replenish my supply of antique white cotton fabrics and I found a wonderful antique paisley shawl. Now all I have to do is decide if I can possibly restore the shawl, or if it is so far gone that it is fair game for doll clothing! Always a dilemma 🙂