Dollieh Sanctuary

That goose was very interested in her. Thought she was going to give her some bread or corn, I suspect.





And here she is, actually offering a kernel of corn. I was far away enough I was wondering if a sparrow would come by to investigate.

she's a cutie!

Thanks Dark Angel. She's not quite so innocent looking anymore. She's got a black wig, no bangs and it's super long. lol! She's very moody. Will post when I have new face done.

How do you pronounce her name?

Dark Angel wrote:How do you pronounce her name?

Hmmmm..... Gur-shie.

The long form of the name is Geertruide, 'gear-true-ee-da'. (Think Mata Hari's real name.)


And since I'm not familiar with Dutch (German, yes), I'm not too sure if I'm getting all the nuances of the name pronounced.

yeah, ariels can be quite moody when they want something! she is quite lovely and I cant wait to see what you do with her new faceup!

Posting a new photostory of Gerschy with her new face up and the dress that will cause me nightmares for years to come. Taffeta is easy to sew with...organza? *sigh* That's SO not happening from here on out. NEVER again.

absynthe1972 wrote:Posting a new photostory of Gerschy with her new face up and the dress that will cause me nightmares for years to come. Taffeta is easy to sew with...organza? *sigh* That's SO not happening from here on out. NEVER again.

ahhh, yes the silky ones...if it a fabric that is washable, then I have a tip for you. starch the everlivin' snot out of it (well ok, not quite that much) then iron (on low with a sheet in between) it stiff. rub some candlewax on your needle. clean your needle often cause it will gum a bit. sew and iron (on low and with a sheet in between) all the seams as you go. to get the seams to lay flat around corners dampen them a little then iron. after you are finished then just wash the starch out. I had to make 5 bridesmade dresses once...I was in tears after the first one. but the starch saved me much grief on the other 4

it is important to starch BEFORE cutting out the pieces, this will keep them nice and straight cause the fabric wont shift around.

hope this will be helpfull!

leopardessmoon wrote:

absynthe1972 wrote:Posting a new photostory of Gerschy with her new face up and the dress that will cause me nightmares for years to come. Taffeta is easy to sew with...organza? *sigh* That's SO not happening from here on out. NEVER again.

ahhh, yes the silky ones...if it a fabric that is washable, then I have a tip for you. starch the everlivin' snot out of it (well ok, not quite that much) then iron (on low with a sheet in between) it stiff. rub some candlewax on your needle. clean your needle often cause it will gum a bit. sew and iron (on low and with a sheet in between) all the seams as you go. to get the seams to lay flat around corners dampen them a little then iron. after you are finished then just wash the starch out. I had to make 5 bridesmade dresses once...I was in tears after the first one. but the starch saved me much grief on the other 4

it is important to starch BEFORE cutting out the pieces, this will keep them nice and straight cause the fabric wont shift around.

hope this will be helpfull!

You ma'am, are absolutely friggin' BRILLIANT! *BIG HUGS* Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You've saved me MUCH trouble as I have yet another yard of the stuff left! lol!

I love her style - gingham, lace and aprons. It will be interesting to see the taffeta and organza side of her personality.
Susan