Daily Archives: August 12, 2016

I have had a large piece of this Liberty fabric in my stash for many years and it is one of my favorites.  It depicts the charming miniature carnations called “pinks” that were a staple in my father’s garden.  I loved them for their beautiful, ruffled petals and sweet, spicy scent.  The old-fashioned carnation name pinks comes from the serrated flower edges, which look as if cut with pinking shears. The name of the color pink is said to come from these perennials, which have been popular in gardens for hundreds of years.

The hostess gown has a boat neck and full skirt that is split in front to reveal the carnation pink silk capri pants underneath.  A hand-fringed sash in carnation pink silk ties simply at the waist.  The predominant colors in the print are pink and turquoise blue with touches of pale green.  

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, and Poppy Parker

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A modern print of stylized roses in pink and red updates this classic suit silhouette.  The jacket has bracelet length sleeves, a rounded collar, and modified peplum.  A dark red silk bow is nestled into the small of the back on the jacket.  Tiny pearls act as buttons.  A small brooch in gold and pearls shines on the collar.

This fashion fits Silkstone Barbie, Victoire Roux, Poppy Parker, and FR2

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Edna is a hand-drawn floral design of lily of the valley, stitchwort, wallflower, candytuft and ivy. Each of these flowers symbolize sweetness and humility, love, lasting beauty, indifference and immortality and fidelity.  The colors are striking, in shades of pink, red, green, and olive.  The boat necked party dress has an extra full skirt, given added volume from the layers of fuchsia tulle.  A large olive green silk bow sits on the hip.  A dramatic dress for summer entertaining.

This fashion fits most 1/6 scale fashion dolls.

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The classic lines of this formal suit are softened by the playful and charming floral print from which it is made.  The jacket has a rounded collar, bracelet length sleeves, and a moderate peplum, which pairs perfectly with the slim pencil skirt.  Tiny pearls act as buttons and a gold and pearl flower brooch on the collar adds elegance.  A silk bow belt in coral pink adds interest to the waist.

This fashion fits Silkstones, Victoire Roux, FR 2

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