Patterns 7 1/2" Riley

After having made a shawl for one of the little dolls a whole new series of patterns emerged.

I kept thinking I was all "Feather and Fanned" out ....when yet another design would appear on my neeldes.

As I draped and fiddled with the fabric produced by this wonderful design pictures appeared in my head.

Reine for Riley

This photograph shows a pram made by the Robertsons it is a 1:12th scale pram and works beautifully for Riley.

Her outfit is completely knitted by hand using Venne 70/2 mercerized cotton.

I need to make her shoes that actually fit, I find these bought shoes to be rather clumsey.

One has to be a serious Riley collecter to want to knit these little outfits. So many knitters are more than happy with the thicker yarns, but once you have made an outfit you begin to see the delicateness of the patterns.

Patterns 7 1/2" Riley

                    

Pearl for Riley

One of my most favorite little dolls is "Contempo Riley" by Doll Artist Helen Kish.

I made this outfit for her as I wanted a Raggedy Anne look alike to display her with all my gollies.

She is the perfect size to be able "to play" with all my 1:12th scale collection. So one can have such fun making up displays. She also reminds me of my surrogate grand daughter Grace.

Grace just loves the camera she was modeling all the rings that came with the seven dwarfs.

Did you notice the rug she is standing on I have to make a pattern for a petitpoint rug. I think the colours are perfect for my dolls house. Rein bought this rug in the middle east about 40 years ago.

 

This design is called Clair for Riley

Rita for Riley

Still on a learning curve with blogging so I have to upload Photographs before I start a post....we will get better

PS all the little fimo acessories are made by my friends Manda Theart and Ana Esteves.

Manda has just brought out her first book...that's another post