contemplating jacque bauer

I recently had another Blythe move into my home. We had plans to name her Jacqueline, but she let me know right away that she prefers Jacque ( pronounced Jack) I thought it was rather masculine. Her hero is Jack Bauer from the TV show "24" and she is on the hunt around our home for "terrorists". She wanted her make-up removed so she would "blend" more easily into crowds when she is working undercover. She has demanded that I stop dressing her in such prissy clothes, and order up some combat boots and camo pants. I get the feeling we will not have too many dull days with her around!

Pipha, up to something as usual

Pipha, up to something as usual
Originally uploaded by sewlcrafter.

Pipha is having a bit of anxiety over the arrival of our new girl. She is not sure if she really wants a sister at all, and she is very unsure of a red headed sister who has proclaimed her name is to be Jacque Bauer ( yeah yeah, after the character on "24"). I am planning a photo shoot with the two girls, but i have to finish their fancy dresses first.

Epiphany Rose has arrived

I have been obsessing over Blythe dolls for about 6 months now. I've been watching every blog i have bookmarked about them and spending a crazy amount of time on thisisblythe.com and ebay looking at dolls and strategizing on which girl I wanted to buy and what customizations, if any, I would attempt on my girl when she arrived. Well ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce Epiphany Rose....


She is a Madmoiselle Rosebud Blythe by Takara...I could not bring myself to pay the large sums they were asking for the Kenner (original) models. She set me back a modest $80.00 from www.faoschwarz.com. With rush shipping I made out under $100.00. I am extremely happy with her.

Its surprising how something so little can rekindle your creative spark. Pipha (as she has informed me she prefers to be called) is my new muse. I have been sewing, knitting, crocheting, and building for her since before she arrived. There is something about her (I think its the eyes) that is so compelling. I find myself wanting to dress her up every day and take pictures! I am in the process of developing some patterns which i will post later... well off to play with Pipha!