Homecoming!

...So, I said to Lauren...

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK

Who could that be?

Hiya sis!

Viola Grace! What are you doing here?

I came to stay for the summer!

I'm 21 now and I'm ready to stretch my wings a little!

Wait, let's sit down.

You know I'd love to have you here Vi,

but Amanda and I are already sharing the townhouse.

What about your attic space?

Oh, Vi, it's such a mess and full of junk!

Let me see it please?

Well, here it is.  Don't say I didn't warn you.

Hmmm....Interesting rug, lots of fabric.

Yes, I think I can make this work.

Let's see...I have lots of this fabric.

I think I can make it work with this quilt.

This rug is not too bad actually. I kind of like it.

This frame needs a little color.

This yellow will brighten this dresser up.

Almost finished...

WHEW! Finished!

Vi! I can not believe what you did!

This is adorable!

So, can I stay?

Of course you can!

I love my attic room and

the view is great!

More about the Attic Room

I made this room in a wine box I got from a friend.

This little dresser came from a thrift store.

The decorative piece on the back WAS on

the front.  I prised it off and re-glued 

it in back where it belonged!

You can see the dark line where it used to be.

So I added some yellow paint to cover

the black mark and add some interest.

This little mattress and quilt were my starting idea for

a little bed.

I made a bed platform from a cardboard box

with fabric glued onto it.

And here is the quilt on the bed!

Finished Doll Quilts

I am always on the lookout for

miniature frames.

The frame in Vi's room

was a chain trio. I removed

the bottom frame and reattached

the chains into a hanger.

This little lamp I made from a

small bottle.

I made a shade from craft paper,

hot-glued it and added the ric-rac.

I made a "Y" out of wire and glued it

to the shade and into the bottle.

I hope you enjoyed this little room creation!

AND

Welcome home Viola Grace!

Wardrobe Makeover!

Back in February I found this 

Ideal Crown Princess doll in a thrift store.

Crown Princess Doll Makeover

Soon after her makeover I found this dress lot online.

I thought this might make a wardrobe for her!

When they arrived several needed adjusting.

This blue gingham has a very Colonial look.

It was also very loose and a bit frumpy.

And SO much floofy lace!

I removed the lace and cut off the sleeves.

I wanted to reshape this into a simple bodice 

with a more flattering neckline.

Here is the dress now!

I love this simple fitted bodice.

I liked the fabric of this dress, but the 

waistband had bled red 

onto all the white fabric.

I removed the waistband and the sleeve binding.

I added a light lacey sleeve in it's place.

I added a red velvet bow that can be 

removed for washing.

I think this is better.

This dress really just needed a wash and press.

I also turned the dress around.

What do you think?

I love this dress! Sadly the blue binding

tape bled into the white fabric.

I cut off all the blue binding that was bleeding

into the white...

And reattached the collar to the bodice.

I think this worked.

A very cute summery dress.

This dress also just needed a wash and press.

After a soak in Oxyclean the dress 

looks brighter.

This dress also just needed a wash and press.

I did remove the black belt.

I'm not sure I like this belt, but the dress

looks good.

I decided to try a variation on the 

black belt.

I think this works.

There were two blouses in the mix

this flowery blouse and...

This pink gingham.

They both just got a wash and press.

I paired both blouses with slacks.

I really like this collar!

But I wasn't happy with this pairing.

This pink skirt is much better!

This dress just needed a wash and press.

I decided to try this hat with this dress.

I love it!

This dress was completely unflattering!

Am I right? So, I cut the whole bodice

off and made it a skirt!

I used the fabric from the bodice and

made a pocket.

Almost forgot to show you the cape.

Perfect for a cool evening at the beach.

One more thing. I am trying to 

decide on a name for her.

She is Julia's brash, impulsive

taller, but still little sister!

What do you like better?

Cammie, 

short for Camelia,

OR

Brittany?

Or share your ideas!

Update:

After showing my husband this

Post he suggested “Viola”

From “Shakespeare in Love”.

This is the one to beat!