ParasolDoll Blog

After pouring over several of my vintage needlepoint books and drooling over beautiful photos of vintage linens on the many crafty blogs I frequent, I decided to try some new embroidery stitches! Nothing sets off embroidery quite like gingham, so I kept it simple and let the embroidery stand out.
I hope you like them!

Don’t forget: the sale is still on for another week or so! Go grab some Parasol Doll deals!

Pink Clip Dot Dresses are up!

The dress I made for my new Yuki was so well received, I decided to listen to the masses and make more!  I plan on making the same dress in light blue and lavender.  Each dress comes with a white polka dot crinoline.  This is the first time I have made multiples of the same dress.  I hope you all like them!

While traveling, I had the opportunity to do some knitting!

I have added a few bonnets to the Parasol Doll Shop on ArtFire.  Each bonnet was handknit in a design of my own creation.  The gradient wool yarn has a little bit of acrylic and silk which makes them soft to the touch!  The ties can worn in front or in back for a different look.

I will be adding more gradient bonnets and some lace bonnets to the store this week!

I am very excited to present a preview of the newest collection for Parasol Doll.

- The Rainy Day Collection-

I adapted a 1972 children’s pattern to fit Blythe for the apron.  The dress is a modified version of a dress I had previously created and I drafted the collar by hand.  I am very pleased with the results and I hope you are too!

We have officially moved and are the proud new owners of a new condo!  My apologies if you visited and Parasol Doll was down as we moved the servers.

In honor of our new space, Marla and I will be hosting the upcoming PDX Blythe Meet in my new home!  The dust hasn’t quite settled, but the dolls and I are ready to play!  Beverages and snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring some if you like!  Contact me if you still need the address!