Sassy now has a head and arms. She needs to go and stay with Patty. I am going to miss her. She is full of love :) and not shown her sassy side in this house yet. She did look at Brigid and said Brigid needs to let her hair down and loosen up a little bit. "That bun has to give you a headache" was her comment. Sassy thinks Brigid needs to get a body tattoo, and have green or blue nail polish on. I am not sure if I am brave enough to take the hair down though. I shall leave that to some one else. But the tattoo is a possibility.

A very short visit

Sassy has come for a short visit to get ahead. Possibly she will also get a head.

The fun begins

On Sunday the dolls all met each other. They were passed to the next doll maker with their journal. Brigid came home with me and I am looking forward to what she is going to reveal to me.

Woody next to Annabelle

MMMMMM........... Woody cannot keep his eyes off Annabelle. Hope he behaves himself when the other dolls arrive. He may have to be banished to the cupboard again!

The tale of Annabelle begins

The journey begins. Who is this doll? She was put together using body parts of a doll I had intended making several years ago. She will be completed in the near future. I used a Patty Culea pattern and had planned on a very frilly outfit. Her shoes were suede and hand sewn. I had intended on painting them. Her new look and attire are not up to me. I am hoping someone does put some hair on her. Other than that I have no expectations.

Annabelle is going on a trip to meet new friends and have adventures. She told me she is feeling quite exposed right now! She is only wearing a bodice and NOT underwear. She is spending her first evening in the company of three males. Her comment when hearing this was, "Oh my goodness, I certainly hope they don't mention the lack of attire and I do hope they behave." As you can tell Annabelle is a lady - or at least pretends to be!

Annabelle has emerged

The collaboration starts with a tea party - an idea, a friend to share with, other friends with willingness to participate, my willingness to let go of all results. And I have a new adventure. It is the doing, the creating of the dolls and journals which will bring the joy. This is the story of my journey.


"Life is a journey, NOT a destination." by Emerson