May 2020 — Tinksquared

Jillian Maxi Dress

Post Author:tinksquared
Post published:May 27, 2020
Post Category:Doll Clothing
Post Comments:2 Comments

Appletotes & Co. reached out to me recently, and asked if I would be interested in sewing a doll pattern of my choice from their collection, and reviewing it. I…

Almost a Winner

Post Author:tinksquared
Post published:May 26, 2020
Post Category:Doll Clothing / Machine Embroidery / Sewing
Post Comments:4 Comments

I was hoping, fingers crossed, that this skirt wouldn't be too stiff, but it is... just. Otherwise, I am absolutely in love with this one. I will definitely repeat this,…

Too Much Shine?

Post Author:tinksquared
Post published:May 26, 2020
Post Category:Doll Clothing / Machine Embroidery / Sewing
Post Comments:4 Comments

These designs are meant to be "heirloom", stitched with fine cotton thread on light weight batiste... but I finished up all the stitch work on another blue (Kona cotton... which…

Pink Dress Finished

Post Author:tinksquared
Post published:May 25, 2020
Post Category:Doll Clothing / Machine Embroidery / Sewing
Post Comments:2 Comments

This one isn't my favorite. I think the motifs in the skirt are simply too large for doll scale, but it's not terrible either. Looking at it, I definitely think…

CJ Tinkle

One husband, a dog, a cat, a handful of chickens, and an orchard full of bees. I'm a Bernina fan, vintage sewing machine fanatic, longarm quilter, and a bread baking addict. I think that about sums it up... unless you want to talk about my genealogy addiction!

Miss Myrtle also lives here with us, and you will see her frequently pop in with some sage bit of wisdom. #Miss Myrtle