20" Izannah Walker doll...............................SOLD

Just a quick not to say that I have a 20" Izannah Walker doll all finished and available.
Her clothing has taken me hours and hours of sewing but she is fabulous!  Her drop shoulder dress is amazing and from the finest antique calico.  I have made her a very sweet apron as well. She has 7 ringlets across the back of her neck and one on each side of her head in front of her ears.  Wonderful!
If you have been waiting for the next Izannah Walker doll, here she is!
toysintheattic@sympatico.ca
Happy Valentine's Day!

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10" Esther, a William Higgs pincushion doll...........SOLD

I just could not resist finishing this little William Higgs wooden doll off into a pincushion doll.
Esther is 10" tall and all hand carved.  I had actually carved and painted her before the big fire here but this week I thought it was time to finish her off.
She is delightful even with her scraggly hair do!  Esther is dressed in early faded linen that is cream and coral but I think it might have originally have been red, you decide.  She has her little pocket at her hip and a tiny pair of scissors that actually work.  She is well weighted and stands perfectly.......ready to hold your pins and needles or just put her on a shelf.
Esther is now SOLD.
If you would like more photos or have questions just email me:  toysintheattic@sympatico.ca
Enjoy!

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20" Izannah Walker doll finished and SOLD...............

Here are some more photos of the doll that I have just completed.  She is wearing a 2pc. outfit and as you see she also has an extra dress and a calico bonnet, all made from antique cotton calico.
I am posting some more photos here and you will have to scroll down to see more photos and the description.  I am not sure why I can only post a few photos at a time??
Enjoy!
If you have questions or would like me to email you more photos just let me know toysintheattic@sympatico.ca
 

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It is time.....................back to doll making I go!

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I can not believe that is has been 2 months since the massive fire here.  We are re-building here even though it is winter and -22C.
My doll making time has been so limited with all that has been consuming my days here.
Having said that.......................I have a really wonderful 20" Izannah Walker doll completed, finally. 
She has 7 perfect ringlets and a face that would fool anyone.  She is dressed in a 2 pc. outfit that I made from some wonderful early calico and her undergarments are matching and to die for!  They too are made from antique pieces that I have been saving for a special doll.  These photos of her do not make me happy.  She is so much nicer in person and her outfits made of antique cotton calico are not bright like in these photos at all. 
If you have questions or would like more photos of this first doll since the fire here just email me toysintheattic@sympatico.ca
Thank you all for your patience and understanding for the lack of dolls lately.
Kathy
 

Just sharing...........................

I am sharing with you some photos of the wonderful 7000 sq. ft. building that my husband and I have built over the last few years.  He is an amazing carpenter and managed to incorporate the design of the building to compliment our 1860 stone house linked to an 1880 log house.
We had a devastating huge fire here at 3:54am on Friday.  Many thanks to the 2 fire departments and 42 firefighters that managed to save my studio for me.  We lost all of my husband's building and woodworking equipment and his collection of boy toys.  15 vehicles burned including my kid's snowmobiles and ATV's...................  Overwhelming.
It will be a while to rebuild but we will do it.
Needless to say there will not be a lot of wooden dolls on my site for a while.  I have some that I have been working on that are safe here in my studio and I will plug along with them and work on some Izannahs.  Patience!
I just thought I would share this even though I seldom put anything personal on my site.
Many many thanks for all the emails that we have received.
Kathy

 This is my studio on the left end of the "L" shaped building that we built.

This is the woodworking part and my Husband's 4 bay garage that housed his vehicles and tools for his hobbies.
...............................................................Below is what we have today.  Very sad.

No one was hurt and we will rebuild and start again.

Old Izannah Walker Doll.........uncovered and back to how she used to look.

I got a little sidetracked today.  I was asked what to do about an old Izannah Walker doll that had been badly repainted many many years ago.................so I set to and uncovered her original face to see what she looked like before someone fancied themselves to be an artist.  Below you will see the before and after.  Of course I have the permission of the owner to share these photos just so you can also enjoy how charming she really was before the thick over paint! 
It is my belief that many years ago people took it upon themselves to repaint Izannahs perhaps to give to a child because they really could not afford a new doll....or perhaps they thought with all the paint loss and crackling that it would look better with a fresh new look..........or perhaps they wanted to pass down an old timeworn doll to a family member.  In any event, Please do not over paint an Izannah Walker doll.  They are so charming and wonderful just left as they are and they truly tell their own story by the love and wear that they have on their faces and bodies............after all, dolls were and are to be played with and loved for what they are.

Here she was BEFORE I removed the over-paint...................

 Here she is AFTER the over paint was removed. 

If you have an old Izannah Walker doll for sale, please let me know, I am interested in buying old Izannah Walker dolls in any condition. 
If you have an old Izannah in need of some help, feel free to email me: toysintheattic@sympatico.ca


 

15" Izannah Walker Doll .......take a look! SOLD

I have not made one of these little Izannahs for a long time.  Last week I decided it was time!
She is so sweet!  Her patina is so wonderful in person.  She looks like she was found in an attic!
She is now finished and SOLD.   This photo is prior to her hair being painted.
If you would like more photos or have questions, just email me:  toysintheattic@sympatico.ca

 ......................and now for the finished photos of this little 15" Izannah Walker doll.

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12" English Wooden Queen Anne Doll~Chloe..........SOLD

This is Chloe.  She is a 12" hand carved Wooden Queen Anne doll that I just finished.  I have not had a small doll available for a while so it was time to get her finished off and available.
She is dressed in very early faded cotton/linen and has tiny silk shoes.  Love her hat!  So does she.
If you have questions or would like more information on my dolls just email me: toysintheattic@sympatico.ca

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19" Izannah Walker Doll.....................SOLD

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I just finished a  really wonderful 19" Izannah Walker doll, all dressed and ready to find a home. She is wearing the sweetest faded blue dress with butterfly sleeves and a gathered waist and neckline,
Her little ringlets are so sweet and the aging to her head is really believable!  Her petticoat and bloomers are made from Antique fabrics as well.
If you have questions or would like to have more photos of her just email me: toysintheattic@sympatico.ca 
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Dear Kathy, I can't begin to express my delight upon unwrapping this doll! She has such charisma and is able to blend in perfectly with my early antique dolls. The love and attention you put into making these Izannahs is so evident. Such appropriate details including the clothing. This doll has a wonderful karma about her that is usually only found on a well loved favorite doll belonging to a child of long ago. Thank you, Kathy you are truly gifted. My best to you, Linda

24" Eloise, a hand carved Queen Anne Doll...............SOLD

I have a really wonderful 24" hand carved wooden Queen Anne doll all finished here and available.  I have just named her Eloise.  She is completely dressed and ready to find a new home.  She is exquisite, right down to her hand stitched quilted petticoat!  Her face is truly wonderful and serene and her patina is perfect if I do say so myself!  She is so much nicer than these photos.  Her lace up bodice is very worn cotton/silk velvet and her over skirt is my favourite Jacobean print.
It is time for me to work on some smaller dolls, even though I just LOVE these big dolls!  Eloise stands well or sits well too if you have a lovely chair for her.

If you have questions or would like more photos just email me:  toysintheattic@sympatico.ca

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I almost forgot to show Eloise's accessories.  This is her Chatelaine with her pinball, scissors and thimble as well as her hand embroidered pocket!

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24" Rebecca, Queen Anne Wooden Doll, arrived at her new home today!......SOLD

I have to share a photo of lovely Rebecca.  She just arrived with UPS today after her long journey in a box with lots of packing!  She is a big doll for sure and her arrival has been much anticipated. 
She is SOLD and delivered but I do have her 24" sister here awaiting some clothing and accessories.  If you are interested in photos of her so far just email me.  toysintheattic@sympatico.ca

I just have to share the note I just received from Rebecca's new owner!  Lovely emails like this make it all worth while!  Thank you!

 

Dear Kathy,

What a great day! The big awaited arrival has finally come !

Here is Rebecca checking out her new home and I think she has decided that it suits her just fine. She declared that she feels right at home in these surroundings. I can't stop looking at her! She is so remarkable ! Every little detail ,every single item is so perfect. She is such a treasure and I am so lucky. I was cleaning house and trying to listen for the UPS man to arrive. I must have had the vacuum on! My husband came into the room where I was cleaning. He had a huge smile on his face and a big box in his hands. I didn't even shut the vacuum off , I just dropped it!! Opening that box was such fun! Her pockets are just so beautiful ,I can't get over them .Her little slippers, cap and that fabulous hat!! Where do I start? She has such a beautiful face .I love her dress ,she looks just perfect in it. The colors really set off her face. Thank you so much ! You made this a great experience and I loved our emails . I feel like I have a new kindred spirit for a friend!

Oh and thank you for the lovely little pin! I am putting that on my favorite jacket. Rebecca is going with me to Connecticut . I think the ladies in the workshop will love to see her!

24" Olivia, English Queen Anne Doll..............SOLD

Olivia arrived at her new home today but I thought I would share a photo of her and the kind email that I just received.

Olivia was a custom order.  I so enjoyed working on this doll and all of her accessories.
Enjoy!

Hi Kathy:
Olivia has arrived!!! Words cannot express her loveliness! She is more wonderful than I expected, and her photos, as fabulous as they are, don't compare to how gorgeous she is in person!. She is so finely detailed....I can hardly believe it. Her features are so delicate and just absolutely stunning. I don't know how you do it Kathy! You are such a wonderfully talented artist...you amaze me!!! And, your sewing skills are beyond compare. The teeny tiniest little stitches and perfect little seams! How on earth do you make these great accessories? The corset is exquisite! And the embroidered pocket is gorgeous and looks original. She is absolute PERFECTION! Love the fabric choices and the quilted petticoat is precious too. Just LOVE her!!! Thank you so so much, and for your attention to detail. You are the finest doll artist I know....I am so very pleased and feel very fortunate to have her in my collection.

And now for the Unveiling of 24" Amelia............SOLD

I am working on a couple of orders for wooden Queen Anne Dolls right now.  People have been asking why there have not been any new dolls available and this is why.
I do have a 24" Wooden Queen Anne that is not spoken for as of yet. Just email me for more information and photos if you like.  toysintheattic@sympatico.ca
Here is a sneak peek of the 24" Wooden Queen Anne doll that is available:

Amelia is now finished and SOLD............

Amelia is now SOLD.
If you would like more info just email me:
toysintheattic@sympatico.ca

........................................more photos later today.

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Amelia is now SOLD!

She is dressed in antique block printed linen, and wears silk slippers.  Her chatelaine goes with her as well, of course!

Any questions, just email me:

toysintheattic@sympatico.ca