Back to unique sculpting

 After being consumed by customizing Barbie dolls for a while, I felt the urge to get back to creating my own doll from scratch. I was in the mood for a Grodnertal inspired doll, so I got to work. Her face is quite charming and she came together without a lot of effort or struggle. I have wanted to make a doll with a spencer for a while, and now was the time. As always, she has a complete wardrobe that includes chemise, stays, petticoat, split crotch pantaloons, dress, lace ruff and bonnet. All handsewn/ handmade by me. Slow sewing is very restorative right now, with the grease fire that is the state of the world thrusting itself into my notice. We Canadians are pulling together to resist authoritarian threats from without and within.
















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