[Dolls] Little Rabbits and Cakes

These were one of my absolute favorites out of all the outfits that I have made so far. 

Mint, polka dots, lace, ribbons, bunny ears, and dessert. 

What more could you ask for? ;-) 

[Photography] The Mysterious Worlds of Women

Today, I'd like to post some photographs from my final project for a photography class I took in college back in 2007. I believe the film was Ilford HP-5 Plus 400 Fast Black and White Professional Film. 

Taking pictures, developing the film, manipulating light exposure for desired effects, and then printing... Long hours were spent standing in the darkroom, making dozens of prints of the same film until I got something that I wanted. It wasn't easy, but it was extremely fun and rewarding in the end.

And my two favorites :

All I knew was that I wanted a picture of a pitch black room, 

the light flowing out from the refrigerator being the only source of light, 

and a woman holding a knife and peering into 

an empty refrigerator filled with bottles of water. 

Interpretations? I'll leave that up to you. 

[Dolls] Blue Calico

A very simple dress made with a floral fabric that reminds me of calico mentioned in the "Little House" books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. I tried out a different style of tucks on the front and also tested out the applique stitch of my sewing machine (Brother CS6000i) on the pockets. 

I love fine, delicate pin tucks, but these are quite lovely as well.