It has been all about fits and starts around here lately– a lot gets done at once, and then things languish. But so far the tree is trimmed and a good bit of holiday baking has been baked. I’ll tell you all about that in another post! Today, I want to show you these little lovelies
made from Alicia Paulson’s Santa Lucia Clothespin Doll Kit. I realise it isn’t Santa Lucia’s Day just yet, but seriously, when this thing arrived I couldn’t wait. I want to keep them all for myself and stage a little doll procession every year, but given overestimation of my Christmas crafting speed, I’m afraid one or two will have to fly from the nest to become gifts. *update! Alicia has started a Flickr group for the Santa Lucias, so pop over there if you’d like to see more lovelies*
I am always sort of grumpy when someone blogs about making something from a magical vintage pattern that is impossible to find, or, in this case, a kit that is no longer for sale, but I hope you’ll forgive me because I couldn’t *not* show you these. That Alicia is amazing! They were easy and super-fun to make, and turned out just as I’d imagined (except for the blonde on the far left– she looks peeved. Maybe her candle dripped wax on her hand?). I also really want to know where she finds her calicoes, because I’m completely obsessed with the fabric on the brown-haired doll to the far right– roses AND red polka dots? Swoon. If you’ve seen it before and know where to find it, please let me know!
p.s. Did you see? This is the inaugural project for my brand new scalloping shears- I adore them.