blythe swap goodies!

This February I participated in the Flickr group *Blythe*Swap*'s Valentine's Day Swap. It was super fun! I can't wait until the next one. I received my package from my swap partner, Batqueen, yesterday. Check out the awesome stuff she sent me:

handsewn Blythe kimono

vintage fabric and notions

Kinder Surprise candy

Custom puzzle

Thanks so much, Batqueen!

You've made my first swap such a great experience :)

GiveAway

This GiveAway is closed! Thanks to everyone who participated.

I'll announce the winner tomorrow.

In 2009, I will be giving away one handmade outfit or garment for 18 in. Dolls, Blythe, or Barbie on the 15th of every other month!

If you like, I can email you updates for each giveaway.

To enter GiveAway, leave a comment with your name and email address.

I can be contacted at muxoriginals@mchsi.com if you have any questions.

This month's item:

Floral Blouse Set

Red and white blouse features long sleeves with gathered cuffs, peter pan collar, and button detail. Green blouse features rolled collar and dolman sleeves. Both 100% cotton blouses close with snaps and all seams are carefully finished with Fray Check. Please hand-wash.

This GiveAway closes at noon on Jan. 17.

Winner will be randomly selected that night and announced the morning of Jan. 18.

Blouses will be shipped first-class on Jan. 19.

Check out my other doll clothes at muxoriginals.etsy.com.

Thanks for participating and good luck!

I can't stop sewing...

...clothes for my new Blythe!

Here's what I've made so far:

Gypsy Queen Jacket

Prim White Blouse

It's Hip to Be Square Dress

Edit: this dress has sold. If you'd like to purchase something similiar, please contact me!

Everything's for sale in the shop.

What are you sewing?

breaking the bank

I went on a mini shopping spree over Christmas Break. Most of the packages have finally arrived, so here's what I bought!

Introducing (drumroll please)......Simone! She's my first Blythe doll, a Prima Dolly Encore Ashlette bought from this Ebay seller. My friends are freaking out (one suggested she should play Chucky's girlfriend) but I like her even more than I thought I would. Above is a picture I snapped the first day I got her. She's wearing a dress I sewed while waiting for her to arrive.

Vintage patterns from etsy.com. I've already made a blouse with the pattern to the right, but I haven't gotten around to sewing the buttons and buttonholes yet (I always procrastinate that step). Here's a sneak-preview, and with a bit of self-discipline, it should show up in an outfit post pretty soon:

Tribeca sandals, for an upcoming tropical trip. These are the first shoes I've bought online, and they fit perfectly! Plus, the sale price is killer.

I also bought some boring sewing supplies and few other things. Now I'll have to do penance by cutting out online shopping this month.....we'll see :)