I'm really sorry that I've not been around for ages, I've not posted on my blog or read anyone else's either, which is bad because I do enjoy seeing what everyone else is up to on the dolly front.
As for me, well I'm well but have had six months of problems with one of my legs, several times I was unable to actually walk and I honestly thought the worst. Well it turns out that I have 'severe arthritis' in my knee and lower leg and am too young (I like that!) for a replacement knee so I've been given strong painkillers. They're working well but I feel so tired that sometimes I just cannot be bothered to do anything!
However, I have actually been sewing, quite a lot to be honest. I've let my house gather dust and concentrated on my dolls....well those dust mites deserve a life too, wouldn't you say? Seriously though, I've been sewing, sewing and more sewing and really enjoying it. I've also customised a doll so I will share some of those things here and hope, if I still have any readers left, you will enjoy seeing what I've been doing.
I received a new BJD back in April and although I wasn't sure whether I'd actually keep her, when she arrived I was smitten. She is a Pao by Boto Doll and although she has a chubby body which I normally don't like, I really love her. I've done a lot of sewing for her.....
I've been having such fun with her, her name is Jin, which apparently means Jade in Chinese.
I've made outfits for my Gotz girls too....
Both of those girls arrived in the early part of the year....I had a bit of a spending spree!!
Some more BJDs got new clothes....
Samantha (Elfdoll Hana Angel) got a new blue dress with beading around the hem.
Noa (Irrealdoll Nora) got a check dress and cream socks.
Black Cherry Dolls XiaoYu got a new denim pinafore and striped stockings. The lovely knitted sweater and beret were a gift from a friend.
And she also got a linen dress in khaki green.
Bastian by Little Cosmos Dolls got some new trousers and a matching top.
So these were just a few of the many things I've been sewing recently.
Finally I did a makeover on one of my Gotz girls. Anna is from 2005 and although she was really nice, her eyes were quite flat and not the most attractive so I decided to give her a whole new face.
Here she is with her new look and new dress....well if a girl has a new look she really needs another new dress, I guess!
I almost cut her eyes out to insert glass ones but then I decided to try repainting her existing eyes, after five attempts I was happy with the ones I painted and after sealing them, I added clear UV resin to give them a strong shine.
I think she looks more like a child now and less 'doll-like'.
So you'll see that I've not exactly been idle, just not here on Blogger. I will try my best to catch up with all the blogs but I might just have to start afresh from now. Forgive me for all the things I've missed and for not commenting.
Big hugs and enjoy your week.
Sharon in Spain xx
