Moving

I'm in the process of moving right now and we haven't gotten internet hooked up at the new place yet. Hopefuly I will be able to start updating again soon!

 Cora is dressed in a splendid afternoon gown. The gown itself features a full skirt with a striped bodice and overskirt. A long jacket with four buttons matches with striped trim and lace around the neckline.



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Second Try

 <----- Original Colored Version

New Colored Version ----->

I'm still playing around with how I want to do the coloring, but I think the new method of selecting spaces/coloring is working out better. I might try to add shading again once I get a little better.

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A full PDF page of Leslie's clothes will come in a week or two once her other clothes are revealed (don't want to spoil the surprise! lol). It will also be in full color. If you want copies of her uncolored (to color yourself or whatever), let me know!

Just Give it Away

I've been practicing coloring dolls in my free-time. RLC from Paper Thin Personas gave me some great tips for coloring, which I think have improved my abilities. Monday will showcase a newly colored Leslie with a fully colored outfit. Today, however, you get to see Winifred with another song-inspired dress. This time it's for a song by George Strait, "Just Give it Away" (yes, another depressing country song! lol).

First we have the original pencil sketch version (to the left).

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And below, is the fruit of my practice. A fully colored version of Winifred and the dress.

Margaret Hale

Here is Margaret wearing a charming gown with printed bodice.
There are only a few more dresses left for Margaret! Soon I will be introducing a new Fiction Friday doll.

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Simple Day Gown

Here is a simple day gown for Cora. This is one of her outfits while still a cook's assistant. It is a little big for her (it's a hand-me-down from a co-worker). The simple waist-belt is buttoned down the front.


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Leslie in Color!

SURPRISE!
All new and in color! 


I felt like something different yesterday and Leslie looked like she needed a little color. So, here we are! A simple cotton t-shirt of blue and yellow (my favorite colors) and comfy shorts covered in excessive pockets.

If you have any tips on coloring (especially computer coloring) let me know!

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Margaret Visits Bessie

Margaret Hale has come a long ways in becoming accustomed to Milton ways. She has a close friend who live in a very poor part of town. Many of the upperclass in Milton look down on her for this friendship. Margaret, however, ignores them and takes pleasure from her long talks with Bessie.
This is a print gown with a ruffled scoop neck and striped pattern.


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Walking Gown

Here's a delightful military-influenced walking gown for Cora. It has a full underskirt, gathered overskirt, and coat-style bodice complete with epaulets.

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Silvia looking formal

Here is Silvia, wearing a warm cowl-neck sweater and skinny pencil skirt. Perhaps she had a presentation at school today and had to dress up for it.


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We're moving during the next couple of weeks, so I'm going to try and pre-load all the updates. I'm hoping they will update like they're supposed to, but I have been having problems with that lately... :)

Dinner at the Thorntons

Margaret had a hard time deciding what to wear to the dinner the Thorntons invited her family to. They were one of the most prestigious families in the town of Milton (even though to the Hales, because their wealth was from indistry, they would always seem "shoppy"). Margaret tried on all her old party dresses, parading them one by one before her mother. They decided that this white silk, which she wore last year at her cousin's wedding, would do the trick.


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Cora's Geared for Riding

One of Cora's favorite past times is riding horseback. This charming outfit is made of durable linen. Alternating patterned panels form a split skirt, enabling a lady to ride astride while still maintaining modesty. No corset is worn under the bodice for easy of breathing while riding. Leather gloves, crop, and a hat for protection from the sun complete this outfit.


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Meet Silvia!

Well, you saw her briefly before, but here is her official introduction. She's a little casual for this since I haven't scanned her shoes in yet (but then, I've been assured that shoes are overrated. Let's just say she's enjoying the last of the summer heat by indulging in barefoot walks on the lawn). I really need to start getting more creative with my modern clothes. Most of them are pretty boring, sorry!

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Tea Time in Milton

I must have been more tired this morning than I thought! The first post I created for Margaret was the same gown as last week! It wasn't until I had already written about it (again) and posted it up that I thought: "this feels familiar..." and sure enough, it was a double post. So, it's been deleted and this is my second try! lol.

Margaret and her family are somewhat situated in Milton now, even if they are not yet accustomed to it. The weatehr is colder, the air is full of soot from factories, and the people are a good deal different. Margaret's father has taken on a few students, teaching from the classics (such as Plato and Aristotle). This evening he has invited his favorite pupil and new friend, Mr. Thornton, to tea.
Margaret dresses in this lovely "light colored muslin... with a good deal of pink in it". She looks stunning by the gaslight as she serves tea and tries to be interested as her father and Mr. Thornton discuss philosophy long into the evening.


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