Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Thimbles and Dollmaking

I'm trying to get a few things in here as I keep remembering things that I wanted to mention. Continuing with the haberdashery shop I thought you might like to see one of my little thimbles. The big one I've used for all my sewing since I was 12. My aunt brought it back from her holiday in Toledo. The mini thimble was made by Danny Shotton.
Danny Shotton also made these cotton reels and date stamp.
I bought them at a fair but you can order his work from Swann House Miniatures
I've been struck again by migraine this week so rested the eyes but last weekend I did manage to dress Gertrude (you remember she was naked in my last post?)
 Her skirt is from a curtain off cut.

I bought Gertie's hair clips from the Chinese shop, also her engagement ring which is a 'belly-button' ring, her earrings and her belt - which is a bra strap!
She wears a real gold necklace with 'G' for Gertrude (which was mine but I let her borrow it) and the chain is an ankle chain! Yes, I did wear one in the 90s! I painted her nails with fabric paint. I think she looks very glamerous. I hope I look this good when I'm her age!
I'm off for early to bed, so good night!






13 comments:

  1. Oh my, Gertrude is so adorable!!!! I love the expression of her face, yes, she is a really glamour-lady :-) Wonderful clothes and styling! This little thimble is so cute and looks perfect - thanks for giving the link, too!
    Have a good night! Hugs,Sandra

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    1. I'm glad you like her, Sandra - you might get her for your birthday!! Ha ha, only joking! Are you excited? You are next on the birthday swap list! x

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    2. Hey Gill...IT IS HERE!!!!...haha..I am not sure if I am able to resist opening it for another 2 weeks :-)))) I better distract myself with working on your gift :-)
      Hugs, Sandra

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  2. Hi Gill,
    wow Gertrude looks very beautiful in her dress and jewelleries. I like also the miniatures by Danny Shotton.
    Good night - sleep well
    hug
    Sonja

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  3. Es fantastica Gertrude, me encanta su vestuario y sus accesoríos!
    Y las compras son magnificas!!!
    Besos de las Malu´s.

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  4. I too can't resist Danny Shotton's work.

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  5. Hi Gill!
    How fabulous is Gertrude?! I love her outfit & accessories & your Danny Shotton miniatures are unbelievably cute! The date stamp has to be my favourite!
    Hope you are feeling a little better now, horrible things, migraines.
    Sending hugs to you! x

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  6. Gertie es fantastica, me encantan todos sus accesorios.
    Una compras geniales.
    besitos ascension

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  7. Hun er en fantastisk lady og hun ser ud til at være rigtig god til at nyde livet.
    Knus
    Wyrna

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  8. ¡Maravillosa!!!!. Un saludo, Eva

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  9. Your doll has great character...I love her.

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  10. Your Danny Shotton items are fantastic. I love Gertrude she is wonderful. What a glamour's lady.
    Hugs Maria

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