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Something New… “Warm Hugs and Kisses”

It feels so good to have this ensemble for the Little Darlings finally finished! This was the other one I started in early December. Sheesh! Since all I want to do lately is knit, I had to add this to my “to do” list to get this one completed—and I’m glad I did. I really enjoy seeing my happy Little Darling, Lucy, enjoying it so much.

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See how happy . . . and cozy warm she looks! Her sweater coat and cap set is knit with merino wool/angora yarn. It is slightly fuzzy with a halo and is quite soft. The sweater coat is knit with my pattern. I shortened it by one buttonhole’s length and omitted the pockets. The hand embroidery on this sweater coat and cap is pretty and feminine and coordinates with the dress print.

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The cotton print I selected for the dress is a calico from a “Little House on the Prairie” collection. The Cluny laces in this ensemble are from England. The scalloped lace is cotton and the sturdier lace used for the sash is nylon, both are off white in color.

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Lucy’s other accessories include a hand knit wool scarf, heart charm bracelet, pink cotton tights, and a Teddy bear which is customized to coordinate with this set.

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Lucy’s “Warm Hugs and Kisses” ensemble is one-of-a-kind and will be available tonight (January 28, 2018) at 7:00 pm CST, cindyricedesigns.com

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend, my friends! Thanks for stopping by!

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Oh, and dear Lucy is sending you a warm hug and kiss . . . xoxo. Hope it warms up your day.

“Love-ly and Sweet”

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I just set a record… for the longest doll ensemble-in-progress. There are actually two ensembles, and the second isn’t finished yet, so that one will break this record! BTW, I started working on these two ensembles shortly after Thanksgiving! Crazy!

So, without further ado, here is Gina modeling “Love-ly and Sweet” for you.

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Luckily, I had the foresight to predict (ha ha) the frigid temps, so she is cozied up in lots of miniature knitwear, and of course, a pair of tights.

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The capelet was made from my “Eyelet Capelet” pattern, but I used two-strands of lace weight yarn held together instead of one-strand of fingering weight yarn for a marled effect. One thing to remember about holding two-strands together is that the colors will mix, so in this case the natural color mixes with the pink to lighten it.

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I didn’t mirror the embroidery. I wanted it to appear casual and loose—like the blossoms simply fell in place.

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Gina throws one end of the scarf across her shoulder and slides on her fingerless mitts. Mom carefully ties her cuddle cap in the perfect side bow. Gina grabs her little crocheted drawstring bag (tiny hanky inside) just in case she finds a new treasure. Then, she’s off—wonder where she’ll go today.

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“Love-ly and Sweet” is a one-of-a-kind ensemble. It will be available for sale tonight (January 17, 2018) at 7:00 pm CST, cindyricedesigns.com.

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“Little Frosty”

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Millie, my Kaye Wiggs 11″ BJD, is here today to welcome the new week and say hello to you all. Millie is not minding the frosty weather we are currently “enjoying” in northern Illinois one bit; after all, she is dressed for it, and has a little buddy who was made for this weather.

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Millie wears a dress made out of a teeny tiny snowman/Christmas tree print. This cotton print is from Japan. French cotton lace that looks like tiny snowflakes edges the hemline.

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Millie’s cardigan sweater is knit with a beautiful pine green merino/silk lace yarn. Bright red holly and leaves are hand embroidered on the cardigan’s front panels. Bright red glass bead buttons add to the festive feel of this cardigan.

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Millie’s cute hat is knit (in the round) with a heavier weight of the same type of green yarn. I added a wide border of “fur” trim in baby mohair/silk lace yarn. Just for fun, and because Millie’s personality called for it, her “fur” pom pom dangles from the top of her hat with a couple of bright red jingle bells completing this fun hat. Can you hear them jingling?

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Little Frosty is needle felted with wool and hand made by me. He wears a tiny elf hat (knit in the round) that matches Millie’s. Another bright red jingle bell can be found on the top of his hat. His features are created with Delica and seed beads which have been carefully sewn on to give him the perfect look. A tiny yarn “scarf” is looped around his neck.

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Millie’s other accessories include a red wool scarf with mohair fringe, bright red rayon tights, and a minty striped bracelet with a heart and bell dangle.

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