This will be the last post where I whine
about not receiving my trim materials. I
still haven't received them, but I have come up with an alternative plan of
action, which I hope to be able to execute this weekend. I've canceled my order, but, of course, the
seller hasn't responded. I used PayPal
to pay, so I will need to look into how to get my money back. *sigh*
On
the good news front, I got another wonderful gift! Carrie of It's the Little Things in
Life had
purchased some dress forms that were advertised as 1:12 scale but, when she received
them, clearly were not. (The seller had
put them on a tall pole, but that didn't change the dimensions of the forms themselves.) She offered to send them to me,
as she couldn't use them. But she didn't
just send them—she dressed one of them!
She made the most beautiful white silk and lace wedding gown, complete
with veil.
Honestly,
the pictures don't do it justice. It is
so lovely, and the back is just exquisite!
Carrie knows how much I love a good bustle. 😊 As you can tell,
she removed the tall pole, which apparently was an adventure in and of itself. I haven't yet decided where it will go. It may end up in my wall display, or it may
go into the Fairfield. I'm afraid on the
wall display, no one will see the back.
Even
though it was a gift for my one-year anniversary of the T.R. library (and,
unbeknownst to her, it also arrived a few days after a decade-changing birthday),
I of course wanted to reciprocate. I'd
had an idea for something for her anyway, and this gave me the impetus I needed
to complete it. Her gifts are on their
way, but, naturally, they are a surprise, so no information here. 😉
Hope
you all have a great mini weekend, and I hope to have a post showing progress
on the library next week!
Hi Deb. So sweet of Carrie to make you the dress - it truly is beautiful. My suggestion is to place it in front of a mirror, so you can see the back. You probably already thought of that, but giving you my 2 cents! Have a great weekend. X
ReplyDeleteDuh! No, I hadn't already thought of that, but that's exactly what I need. Thank you so much!
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ReplyDeleteA mirror is a great idea, you'll be able to enjoy the dress from all sides. It's so pretty. I can't wait to see it in it's new setting.
ReplyDeleteI know. My first thought was a cheval mirror, but then I saw a Bespaq three-way mirror, and I think I might go for something like that.
DeleteThese are the kinds of gifts that make your jaw drop- what a Talent!
ReplyDeleteShe is very talented. Her 1:12 work is amazing, too. :-)
DeleteWhat a gorgeous dress! I so admire the skills you and Carrie posses in mini clothes making! What a lovely gift!
ReplyDeleteIt is a truly lovely gift. It's a joy to look at.
DeleteI'm happy you like it Deborah. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteI definitely do. :-)
DeleteOooh.. what a great gift! I love the back too. So pretty. Kudos to Carrie for turning one of life's lemons into lemonade. :D
ReplyDeleteOh and Happy Belated Decade Changing Birthday. :D I wont be so rude as to ask which one. :P
DeleteThank you! Yes, Carrie did a great job. And thank you for not asking. ;-)
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