DollHeart specials - and it's a great one!

Katherine

Through the end of the month (December 2013), or till products have sold out, you may choose any three of the following full set DollHeart fashions for $149.90 for all three sets:

• Alysha (SD16) $119.90
• Queen of Hearts ver. A (SD16) $129.90
• Endless Moment (SD10/13 girl) $94.90
• Rate Hate (SD10/13 girl) $99.90
• Angela (SD10/13 girl) $99.90
• The Hierophant (SD13 boy) $99.90
• Eternal Heart (SD13 boy) $99.90
• Jase (SD13 boy) $119.90
• Blue Duke (MSD boy) $99.90
• Carlo (MSD boy) $99.90
• Bradyn (MSD boy) $99.90
• Alexis (MSD girl) $89.90
• Stephanie (MSD girl) $89.90
• Rickey (MSD girl) $89.90
• Rely on You (YoSD boy) $79.90
• Aaron (YoSD boy) $79.90
• John Darling (YoSD boy) $79.90
• Candy Blue (YoSD girl) $79.90
• Ericka (YoSD girl) $79.90
• Katherine (YoSD girl) $79.90
• Little Black Rabbit Ace (Lati Yellow Boy) $79.90
• Hunter (Lati Yellow Boy) $69.90
• Cameron (Lati Yellow Boy) $69.90
• Little Black Rabbit Heart (Lati Yellow Girl) $79.90
• Odalys (Lati Yellow Girl) $79.90
• Darby (Lati Yellow Girl) $79.90

Alone, these outfits range in price from $69.90 - $129.90, so you'll be getting a great deal on some of these! Visit DollHeart's website to order.

Stephanie

Also, I should point out--that's Miss Sleeping Cue modeling in the Endless Moment photo, just below. You'd probably better order one for your collection from Peak's Woods--see my next post!

Endless Moment

Dolly Bureau, Volume I - A new pattern book by Megann Zabel

MSD/1:4 doll patterns, a photo by theartofmegann on Flickr.

Doll patterns in a book, all to scale, with clear instructions in English, designed for beginners to intermediate dolly couture fans? Sounds too good to be true--but it isn't! Check out Megann Zabel's newly released book, Dolly Bureau Volume 1, available now!

The retail price of the book is $27.95, and you can currently find it for sale from DollyBureau.com, Amazon, Denver Doll Emporium, The Doll Peddlar, The Swell Shop, and also at Azone's booth in doll shows in Japan. This price gets you a 100-page full color book, in 8.5x11 size. Inside, you'll find 14 full outfits (lots of mix-and-match pieces) for various dolls.

Volume I includes outfits for Momoko, Poppy Parker/Misaki, Chip (FR:Homme), and 1:4 (MSD) and 1:12 (Lati Yellow and Pukifee) sized BJDs. Additionally, lots of full-color photographs display other dolls, such as Pullip, Odeco, J-doll, Tiny Betsy McCall, Model Muse Barbie, Ken, Limhwa To You, and Liv. The patterns are to scale, and require only tissue paper to transfer.

Megann Zabel, the owner of MegannArt, has a background in fine arts and design, which really shows in this publication. The attention to detail in her patterns, illustrations, and overall design of the book is amazing. The book is beautiful--it is a must-have for any fashion doll fan, in addition to the budding designer.

In addition to her gorgeous layout and photography, I must add that the instructions are really wonderful. Megann includes a step-by-step photo tutorial of the first pattern, which--for me--is particularly helpful. Even if you have no (or limited) prior knowledge of sewing in smaller sizes, the supply lists, techniques, and clear instructions (such as what exactly "easing" means), all make me want to try again.

Additionally, the author invites her readers to share the results of their endeavors online. While the patterns are designed for personal use, you can join the group on Flickr here--plus sneak a peek at the terrific patterns inside the book. Personally, I am in love with Megann's photography!

This is Megann's first publication, and I happen to know Volume II is in the works now. I'm thrilled to see more from her, and am so excited to see this new line of easy-to-use patterns.

This book would make the perfect gift for a young doll collector, in addition to those of us who have been collecting for a while. My nine year-old Lauren is really inspired, and I hope to be sharing some of her creations shortly!

Jpop Dolls is now an official Marbled Halls dealer!

Now you have an additional source for Marbled Halls outfits, shoes and OOAK dolls--be sure to bookmark Jpop Dolls for future orders, as the current collection has nearly sold out already.

They are also a great place for fantastic wigs and eyes for your BJDs.

Rococo Alice

Lovely Skiya by Peak's Woods is modeling a one-of-a-kind outfit by Carol Peters. It's absolutely perfect! I need to take better photos, but I just couldn't wait to share a photo of her in my display after bringing the outfit home from Sunday's doll meet.

The outfit is done in a lovely French blue satin fabric, and includes many separate pieces:

• separate bodice with lined lace, trimmed with bows and lace sleeves
• satin bloomers
• sheer black tulle underskirt trimmed with blue ribbon
• apron
• short blue half skirt shown here
• additionally full-length long hooped skirt with lace trim at hem
• lacey polkadot stockings with lace at the top
• hair bow

You can switch Alice's skirt from the sheer tulle for a sexy Alice, to the short satin for a more traditional Alice, to the long hem for a French court look, without a skirt for dressing room lingerie. The separates also mix and match with other pieces I have in my collection for even more looks.

Skiya is wearing shoes and a wig by DollHeart, and eyes by Mint on Card. Isn't she just adorable?