Bodies and Fabrics

I have spent the last month organizing,

and in general getting use to my new life as

a retired person.  Yee Haw!

Hopefully, I will now have the time for my ever

 growing list of things to do, as

well as finish some projects. 

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 I have spent my evenings stitching and
stuffing body parts.
Some with cedar shavings,

 

Some with wool.

 I've been on the hunt for fabric. 

I am very pleased with these

 reproduction yarn dyed woven fabrics.  

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I have some new home spun cottons.

 

 Reproduction 1800"s cotton prints in browns,

pinks,

blacks & blues,

greens (some icky) & chrome yellows,

and of course reds.  I fear I will have

lots of trouble aging these wonderful

period colors.

I found a few tiny antique calico buttons and

yards of delicate old store stock cotton laces. 
 Just the right size for a dolly. 

I found 2 tiny antique silk frogs closures

(I see a couple of dolly capes)

and this vintage embroidered Swiss rick rack 

that I have no idea what I will do with it, but it

 was too pretty to pass up.  In the 1800's this 

trim was called wave braid and was quite popular.

I am ready to start some clothing!