Isadora in her New Handknit Party Dress

Isadora in her New Handknit Party Dress, originally uploaded by confections.

I handknit this couture party dress for Isadora Reiko from self-patterning wool and nylon sock yarn. She is quite happy with it and wants to go out dancing in her new frock.

Frosty Frock In and Out of the Box

Frosty Frock In and Out of the Box, originally uploaded by confections.

A new girl has arrived at our house to join her sister, Clementine Louisa. Frosty Frock Blythe is very sweet. She arrived with a bit of "par avion" hair, but I'm thinking of giving her a boil perm to create lots of curls on that luscious blonde head of hers.

Prima Dolly Aubrena & Mademoiselle Rosebud

Prima Dolly Aubrena & Mademoiselle Rosebud, originally uploaded by confections.

Clementine Louisa has a new sister, Mademoiselle Rosebud, as I mentioned last week. Here they are in all of their sisterly glory. I finished knitting a little shrug for them--just have to sew two small seams and it will be ready to wear.

The girls joined us for tea at a good friend's home on Sunday afternoon. Another sister (ADG Lounging Lovely) will arrive to make it a trio any day now....

Art imitates life, as my second sister is due to arrive for a week-long visit near the end of the month. What fun we are going to have!

My Funny Valentine: Blythe Prima Dolly Aubrena

My Funny Valentine: Blythe Prima Dolly Aubrena, originally uploaded by confections.

My brand-new Blythe Prima Dolly Aubrena arrived on Tuesday. She is my first Neo Blythe by Takara Tomy; I have two Petite Blythes: Miss Sally Rice and Lily Wild.

I've been having lots of fun dressing her up and thinking about new outfits that I can sew and knit and crochet for her.

Evidence of My Current Blythe Obsession

Blythe Poster, originally uploaded by confections.

I don't even have my new Blythe dolls in my possession yet--they're winging their way as I write--but I have met my friend's new Blythe named Daisy and photographed her (see previous post).

I took one of the photos and made an Obamicon poster with it. It's not a "Wanted" poster, but then again, maybe it is....

Blythe

Daisy Resting Her Head on a Pillow, originally uploaded by confections.

My good friend Marie Rose of kittykatdance has lately become enamored of Blythe dolls and I have followed suit.

My brand-new ones have not arrived yet, but my sister and I and Marie had a gathering on Saturday to celebrate her birthday and to meet her new doll, Cousin Olivia.

She has been renamed Daisy and is sporting one of many custom dresses that Marie makes so beautifully, with meticulous attention to detail.

Meet Daisy!