Simon, finally!

Simon, who waited for clothes so long, is ready now to introduce himself to you. One of his most peculiar quality. The reason why I keep him waiting, because between creating him and sewing his clothes, my little son was born, so it took me two months to get him dressed.

So now I'm happy to announce you dear Simon! First of all, he wants me to tell you, he has a passion for water and boats. He wanted to wear so called "sailor-colours". Ok - I said. Then blue, red and stripes started to wreathe in my mind. His favourite is the little red boat on his dungarees.

Simon has a really calm and quite personality. He enjoys the sounds of nature, the water, the wind and the birdies, when he remains quiet. He is always smiling, and gladly helps to the tiny and the week. He always listens to every happy, exciting or sad stories, he never interrupts the story-teller. As everyone he has some bad habits as well he doesn't want to wear jumpers, because he wants his little red boat to be visible, and hates to comb his hair.

Simon was created based on the PuppLonka pattern. He has a straw-blond crocheted mohair wig, embroidered mouth and blue eyes. She wears a dark blue striped blouse, re-purposed linen, striped, light blue trousers, a red shawl and a pair of crocheted shoes made of red cotton yarn. He has a nice bum, knees, elbows and bellybutton. Simon is my fist dolly with ears, maybe that's why he is a good audience. He is approx. 45 cm heigh, his skin is made of cotton jersey and his features are blushed with beeswax. 

Simon and I made two paper-boats, and went out to try them, so next time, you will here about our little trip. And finally, here you can see my helpers, who accompanied me, so these nice photos of Simon could be taken.

Have playful days!

Walk by the river

I'm sorry, but Simon is still not ready to introduce himself. So instead of the tale of his story, I tell you about Lonka a bit more.

It was a midsummer day, and Lonka desired to go out into the nature, and spend some time far away from the noise of the town. She decided to take a walk to the nearby river bank. It wasn't a long trip, but she enjoyed the golden warmth of the afternoon Sun.

On the way, she realised some sweet-scented and buzzing friends, so she sat down, to take a greet all the wild-flowers and buggies of the fields. Shhh! Don't tell the buggies but her favourites are the flowers. She really likes them, all kinds, buttercup, forget-me-not, cornflower and all the others.

All day it was so hot out there, but now it is much more friendly. Reaching the river bank, she laid down on a blanket, and listened to the warbling of the river.

On the way home she climbed on a willow, from that height, she could look further, and see much more of the landscape.

 Before leaving she laid down her blanket again, and rejoiced at the sunset.

You can find some more pics of Lonka at my Flickr gallery. 

Have playful days!

Dolls on pedestals

It is so exciting! In this September, I participated with two of my dolls at a national doll and teddy creating contest and exhibition. And I'm happy to inform you, that a special price was given for me by the Hungarian Toy Association. This is my first proving in dollmaking, so I'm really joyful for this acknowledgement.

This is an annual contest, and until now, it was organised in Győr, in the city, where now I live.This year it was moved into the capital city, where I grew up, so we fail to meet each other. How strange and special it is. I planned to participate for some time past. I was hoping my dolls participating at this exhibition in Győr, when I was living in Budapest, but I moved to this small city and now my dolls travelled to my home town.

I'm really happy, that I could make it this year, even with two dolls, and I have to say it was an eventful summer for me. Together with the acknowledgement I also got a really beautiful book about the national handicraft products of the year. It is good to have a look on other fields of handicraft, from leathering to lace working.

Actually this whole is not that remarkable, dollmaking in Hungary isn't that widespread, but it makes me proud and affirms me, that ladies, who have been creating dolls for a lifetime found my dollies meritable for any kind of price.