American Girl’s latest Historical Character to debut this summer is Melody Ellison. She is a nine-year-old growing up in Detroit during the 1960s Civil Rights era. She loves to sing and is also a member of her church choir. She comes with her own recording studio.
Images from CBS This Morning. See more here.
These little doll size stockings are so cute!
What a great way to use up some fabric scraps or make them with felt.
Make several to make a garland for your doll house, or make individually to hang or give as gifts.
Get the instructions here via Tatertots and Jello
I have added some new holiday items to my Etsy shop that I hope you will like. I have more to come but I still have to take pictures.
These will make great stocking stuffers and ship for free (US).
I worried that I might be too early for Christmas shoppers but some have actually already sold (yay!).
Some of he necklaces also make great gifts for Hanukkah or just to celebrate a winter holiday as they are winter themes such as bells and snowflakes.
I’m also working on a new outfit that I should have finished soon so come back again please!
For those of you who may not already know about this, American Girl is giving away dolls!
When you purchase a doll for your special girl from 11/6 to 11/30, American Girl will give one to a girl in need.
See all the details here. American Girl ® | Get a friend. Give a friend..
“Haley” is a 3-piece outfit that includes a fully-lined blazer with a floral applique.
The jacket closes in the front with 2 snaps. The buttons are sewn on but they are only decorative.
The matching skirt wraps around and closes in the back with velcro and features a polka dot ribbon trim.
Completing the outfit is a cute little sleeveless top in pink with little brown hearts.
I also made the boots to match (but they are not for sale)
Now available in my Etsy shop here
And….(fanfare please)…I had my first sale! I am so excited and thrilled that someone purchased not.one, but 3 of my shop items!
I am truly grateful.
Come back to see what else I’m working on. (Or you can just follow me.) Thanks!
For this dress, I used a super soft velvet-like fabric. It is very pretty and very soft but a nightmare to work with! Slippery and constantly curling at the edges. But it was worth it. I then added a couple of layers of tulle.
There are two little tulle rosettes on the bodice with little crystals in the center.
The out fit includes a shawl which can also double as a scarf. Just a little something to throw over her shoulders.
I also made a beret from the same fabric. It is lined and also has a tulle rosette & ribbon to match the dress.
Last, but not least, I made the little pumps using a non-woven fabric that I died to match the color of the dress. Three little crystals adorn the toes of the shoes.
I think Mina is lovely.
If you’re interested, it’s in my shop – here.
I made these “Sherpa” boots (they are a synthetic blend and not real wool) and I’m really happy with the way they turned out. I sewed them completely by hand. 
They feature a small Velcro tab closure and soft soles.
These boots are for sale in my Etsy Shop.
