Farewell, Gustaf!

Sweet Moss

Little Moss is missing his friend Gustaf, who left for his permanent home yesterday.

Coming soon, Elvin

Elvin's alpaca dreads are unbelievably soft!

Needle Felting with Milo

threading beads

Meet Milo...a sweet, sensitive boy that I have the privilege of working with almost everyday!  His mama is one crafty lady, and he seems to be following in her footsteps.  Today he's using the needle felting machine to create a special gift for her. 

needling his design

Doll fashion - Shloopy Pants

Gustav the Imp is getting fitted for his Shloopy Pants. I'm getting requests in every direction for real, human adult sizes, haha.

Baby Boy Doll - Recreating a timeless pattern

Sixteen years ago I created Tuddles, a baby boy doll for my son Alexander.  Today I am taking inspiration from this timeless pattern and creating a new, modern version.

Can't forget the socks!

Meet Pippi!

Handmade Pippi Longstocking Dolls - A Dollectable Auction

Dollectable is hosting a Pippi Longstocking inspired auction.  How fun, right?! Here is a video they created with the works in progress from all of the talented doll makers who are participating:

Dollectable Pippi Upload from Alexandra Boyle on Vimeo.

Here is a preview of my Pippi so far:

 

I can't forget Mr. Nilson!  Cross your fingers that I finish him on time, eeck!