Father Christmas and Dolly In Progress

I am working on a couple of Early

Work Mercantile December offerings.

I wish I could be a more prolific doll maker,

but hand sewing is a slow process, especially

when the weather changes and Arthur

Itis visits me!

I've finished a homespun dress

with antique blue china buttons

and plain cotton undergarments

for this petite prim sawdust dolly. 

 I think she needs a prim little apron

 or tiny waist pocket then she will

be done.

My large workspace has been temporarily

 taken over by a dismantled computer, so I have

 put away the sewing machine (it's rarely

used anyway) and moved to my smaller desk.

 My hubby made a wooden stand for

the stump doll Father Christmas that

seems to be coming along rather slowly!

The body is done, but he still needs a

 face, beard and hair. 

So far, I've sewn a simple linen robe.

The fox trim is pinned in place and

ready to be hand sewn onto his wool

hooded cloak. I've picked a lovely

fabric for the lining.

Dear PETA,

I did not personally go out and murder

 the little fox for his beautiful fur.  Someone

else did that many years ago to make a

fashionable fox collar.  However, I see no

 harm in re-using it to keep Father Christmas

warm during his midnight deliveries. 

 I have toys

 and more toys.

 A little bear.

Bells and baubles.

A leather pouch for stardust.

 A North Pole snowflake timepiece.

That actually works. 

A Nantucket backpack, but I may opt for a wool

sack. The other basket is for oranges

 apples, and switches. Maybe I will have

room for the little tree.  The hubby is making a

 staff from Missouri walnut, I can't wait to see

what he creates.  Perhaps I will make a little dolly!

So much to do and so little time......