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Post by Karenhenks on Nov 14, 2013 11:20:27 GMT -5
MY picnic basket handle is loose, but secure, if that makes sense. It isn't in danger of being detached from the base of the basket.
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Post by Karenhenks on Oct 9, 2012 18:15:15 GMT -5
Using a regular metal tape measure, the doll thimble is just a hair above the 1/4" mark, both in height and diameter. You could get more exact with a more detailed measuring device, though.
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Post by Karenhenks on Feb 21, 2012 23:05:31 GMT -5
Marie Grace's new dress is absolutely gorgeous! The bodice with the little buttons marching down the front, the flounced skirt, the swishy taffeta, the floating ribbons. It's a winner all the way around. The hat is versatile, boots very cute. So glad I bought it!
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Post by Karenhenks on Dec 8, 2011 11:21:33 GMT -5
I've had more than one of the cranberry color versions. I've never washed them, but never had a problem with the color running onto the doll, either. Even with long time wearing.
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Post by Karenhenks on Oct 2, 2011 12:08:31 GMT -5
The lovely Josefina; she looks wonderful in any color, and her hair is a lot of fun to style:
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Post by Karenhenks on Sept 27, 2011 17:16:17 GMT -5
Ruthie dressed as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz:
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Post by Karenhenks on Aug 22, 2011 20:50:11 GMT -5
Addy with her rope bed: My Addy "room" is at the end of the hallway, one has to be creative in a smaller house! I've never had any problems at all with Addy's bed; it's a newer one, not PC. Very sturdy. It has sheets, 3 quilts, and 2 or 3 pillows on it plus Ida Bean. Sometimes a doll lounges on it, and it's not out of reach to my 4 young grandchildren. Now if you asked me about Kit's bed, I'd have a different story.
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Post by Karenhenks on Feb 28, 2010 17:01:34 GMT -5
How long were the lengths in the original set? TIA The lengths are about 1 yard, each. I have 2 lengths of light green, and 2 of light blue, 1 each of the other colors in the bundle. (why 2 lengths of light green, I don't know, the sampler clearly doesn't have much of that color). It was an enjoyable mission; glad to help!
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Post by Karenhenks on Feb 26, 2010 16:14:27 GMT -5
For reference, here are the DMC thread matches to Felicity's embroidery floss. (Keep in mind that I bought Felicity's Needlework accessory set used, and I am going by what was included therein, but the floss also match the screened colors on the unstitched sampler, so I am confident that they are correct)
Coral: DMC 351 Blue: DMC 813 Red: DMC 326 Lt Green: DMC 164 Dk Green: DMC 890 Black: DMC 310
The lighter green floss I have is different in color than the light green floss shown here. My guess is that the floss colors changed over time. The 2 different sets I have contain the same color of green.
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Post by Karenhenks on Oct 14, 2009 19:12:58 GMT -5
I have Kit's trunk, the older one, and it's made very much like old trunks of that time, except that it's covered in vinyl, not leather. From the feel of it when empty, I'd say the exterior is pressboard, or masonite covered with the red vinyl. It's very functional. I do wish the vinyl was a heavier guage. I've scratched mine a couple of times; not being careful enough while moving it, and now there are "skid" marks.
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Post by Karenhenks on Feb 11, 2009 17:58:11 GMT -5
The Sweet Treats Bakery Case is really fun to play with. We love it! We also use it as a fabric display case when playing with Addy. You can store bolts of fabric, jars of buttons, etc, in the case, and use the top as a cutting or ironing surface. I loved the book idea. My granddaughter is big on playing "store", so besides just bakery, restaurant, and/or fabric store, now we will add book store to the fun.
The heart cookies that come stuck onto the cookie sheet fit perfectly inside Kit's oven. Sometimes we put Addy's cherry pie in the covered cake stand; it looks great! I ditched the bright striped runners and doilies that came with the case, and instead use vintage crochet pieces for that "historic" look I crave. I am thinking about repainting the cupcakes and donuts with more realistic colors, but haven't done it yet.
This piece is so versatile and cute, you won't regret the purchase, I promise!
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Post by Karenhenks on Feb 3, 2009 23:55:10 GMT -5
I have Kit's stove, and my granddaughter and I both love it! Yes, It's plastic, and blue at that, but it's still sweet, very sturdy, and has tons of play value. We use it in our Bakery, which consists of the stove, bakery case, and Samantha's wicker table set.
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