We’ve just finished week one of the school holidays and…
…the troops are restless. Ali doesn’t really like school holidays much. She has fun for the first few days and then she’s ready to go back. My policy as a parent has always been to make life at home as boring as possible, then they WANT to go to school. It’s worked for us.
She and I have been sewing for a couple of days. First I made a Ginger Baby…
Then twins…
And Ali liked them and wanted some to match her clothes (but I wasn’t about to make a tartan mini kilt so they only got the tights). My Goth Baby has babies of her own 
The photos are a little dull - taken with the last few minutes of natural light. I’m wondering about selling these. You know, the whole etsy thing. Not sure. I really hate getting into that treadmill of production. Takes all the fun out of it.
More thinking is in order…
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June 29, 2007 at 3:57 pm
peppermintpatcher
That’s the way, give them a task to fill up their holidays.
If you do sell them will Ali demand half the money?
June 29, 2007 at 3:59 pm
twolimeleaves
No way - she just turned and stuffed a few arms and legs! She’ll have to work harder than that!!
June 29, 2007 at 4:16 pm
Jade
I know what you mean about the treadmill, since I threw myself on it. Fortunately, its still mostly fun, but when it stops being fun, I’m jumping off!
How about giving it a try, cos they’re real cute!
June 29, 2007 at 4:30 pm
Stomper Girl
Definitely get an etsy shop. You don’t have to keep making the same thing. One week, Christmas decorations, the next, uber-cool dollies. Perfect for a chick with a limited attention span.
June 29, 2007 at 5:04 pm
Maddy
Wow I love them, especially the black and red twins. You could always have a give away wink wink ……
June 29, 2007 at 6:26 pm
Caitlin O'Connor
Love the goth twins! I can see those SELLING - why not?!
June 29, 2007 at 8:43 pm
erin
they are cute! if you want to sell, i think etsy is the way to go as you only have to list what you want. you could avoid the whole treadmill thing. at least, that is what i tell myself when i am trying to work up the courage to do it too.
June 29, 2007 at 9:12 pm
YUMMERS!
“Hello. I’ll take one of each. Thank you and Goodbye”. That was from some movie… I just woke so I can’t remember which one… or even who I am. he, he, he! But in your case, the quote is perfect. They’re so cute… they’d sell well. I buy from Etsy.com all the time. Why don’t you give it a try and see if you like it… or… sell right through your blog site.
Joni
June 29, 2007 at 9:30 pm
rondabeyer
Love, love, love these, what a great way to fill your days and definitely YES sell them they are too wonderful not to share….
June 29, 2007 at 10:10 pm
caramaena
omg I LOVE the goth ones! They are so cute!
June 29, 2007 at 10:57 pm
Tanya Brown
These are great! Everything about them - the design, the fabric choices. So clever.
June 29, 2007 at 11:41 pm
Anina
I want these! Do you have a pattern or did you just wing it? Sell them!
June 30, 2007 at 12:54 am
denise
Yes, I love the Goth twins too.
I also agree with keeping the home very boring during summer vacation!! Ha!
June 30, 2007 at 1:57 am
Sarah
Oh, just do it. If you hate the selling there’s nothing saying you can’t stop. And with Etsy you can follow whatever bliss you’re on at any given time. Softies today, coasters the next, and so on… Give it a try. Why the hell not?
June 30, 2007 at 2:23 am
Sarah
These are so gorgeous that they are just crying out to be sold on Etsy. I have an Etsy account, but nothing to sell in it. I just liked the idea that maybe one day inspiration - and skill - would strike and away I’d go …
June 30, 2007 at 2:53 am
Monica
I like your ‘make home boring’ idea!
Can I use it?
And those dolls are very cute.
June 30, 2007 at 4:56 am
Meggie
Those are such fun dollies. I love the Ginger baby best.
June 30, 2007 at 5:27 am
capello
oh! they are so cute!
and i like ginger baby the best — all that yummilicious orange.
June 30, 2007 at 10:10 am
margie
i love those goth babies… they are fantastic great idea and colour. happy days margie
June 30, 2007 at 11:00 am
crafty
Those are some cute dollies! I would like one with longer legs to use as a draft stopper. I know, I’m just so practical.
June 30, 2007 at 6:50 pm
Lisa
Kirsty I love the twins with the unmatched legs. Very quirky!!
June 30, 2007 at 11:55 pm
Gina
Adorable site
I’m lovin it!
July 1, 2007 at 2:46 am
Shirley
Love those evil twins!
July 2, 2007 at 4:56 am
Peggy
I loved the babies!!! …and your blog/photos in general.
July 2, 2007 at 11:34 am
Connie (I started out Conni Lu but changed the spelling)
Your little cuties are just perfect for an Etsy shop.
July 3, 2007 at 12:07 am
Monica
good luck!!! You’re braver than me…