My Sewing Project

My Sewing Project

If you follow my blog, you will remember that I brought this
bench and another one from a thrift store a while back. I had
not got around to doing anything to them. They were
going to be park benches but I found benches that I like
better for that. So what to I do with these?

Now that I am back on my doll budget, I am back to working
with some of the things that I have. I took a suggestion made
a friend about the benches. I am making them sofas in a county
style home.

Before

So this was my sewing project and photo shoot for
the weekend. I made the cushion and set up this
room for a shoot.


"Waiting For Tea Time" is what I call it.


A little country living room where two friends can have
tea! (Yeah I could have pressed the rug! Oh well!)


I used some old pieces that I haven't used in a while to add
some little touches.

I made the cushion from fabric I had. I have two bags of
fabric waiting for projects. I have to be in the mood for
sewing. My budget will now have to get me in the mood!


Oh and don't worry, you guys that make sofas. Ms Leo
will not be competing with you. Your save!
I got this tea set last year at the Flower Show.


I found these glass bottles at a thrift store. I found the clock

and the vase there too. The antique stove is a Avon perfume

bottle I found at a thrift store the same day. It was a

really good shopping day!


This plate ( so cute), flower pot( thimbles really) and the

tables came from a Dollar Store. You can't beat the

Dollar Store!


Rug is a place mat. I will need to work on my art and

hanging the art. By the way it is hanging, it looks like

something was in the tea. I really need to up my game on

how I do that. I should put pictures on core board.

I like the way the room came out. I have to

see what other things I can do now.

Khadijah’s first Valentines Day!

Peter's Bistro

Brandon had been tutoring Khadijah in chemistry for three

months. They met twice a week at the local coffee shop.

During their session, he had come to appreciate her intellect,

her grace and charm and her beauty. He looked forward to

the time spent with her and he would like more! Being new

the US, Khadijah is still learning the traditions.

Brandon asked Khadijah to lunch on Valentines Day week.

He asked out to one of his favorite places, Peter’s Bistro.

They took a seat and chatted while waiting to be served

He had brought her a present. He hoped to take their

relationship up a notch.... more than just friends.

Brandon: They have excellent cappuccino here. It is one

my favorite things to have here.

Khadijah: That’s good. The coffee at the shop near school

isn’t the best.

Brandon: Is that why you order the tea? He knew she

liked coffee.

Khadijah: Yes, but it isn’t too good either. They use bags.

I guess I am use to coffee and tea in the Middle East and the

Mediterranean. I can’t get use to instant!

He found himself drowning in her eyes!


He clutched the bag.

Brandon: If you don’t mind, I would like to order for you.

Khadijah: Oh no, go right ahead! She thought most American

men were so passive. It was nice to be with one who could

take charge.

Edwige came over to take their order. She noticed the bag on

the floor and smiled to herself. Amour! ...

Bonjour ! Bonjour Brandon. Edwige spoke in a Haitian Creole

that Brandon was able to follow. It was different than the French that

Khadijah spoke in North Africa but she could follow too.

He spoke in french and asked for two cappuccinos very

strong and two burgers. He notice that Khadihah had

acquired the taste for American burgers too.

Khadijah: I didn’t know you spoke French?

Brandon: It is not classic French. I am working on that. It

is the Creole we speak in Mississippi. Her French is a Creole

that they speak in Haiti. Together we manage! He smiled.

Khadijah could tell that Edwige thought highly of him.

Khadijah: This is really good coffee!

Edwige told them she would be back with the burgers

tut sweet.

Khadijah: How long have you lived here and what made

you move?

Brandon: I’ve been here six months and I came when my

dad was stationed here.

He is in the military. Brandon was pleased.

They were getting to know each other personally. They

were getting pass formulas to real chemistry.
Another costumer came in and Edwige seated her and took

her order as the couple chatted.

Khadijah: These are really great burgers!
Brandon: I noticed that you really like burgers!
Khadijah: What else do you notice? She said jokingly.

Brandon: I notice everything about you!

He stared at her intensely.

Khadijah looked down. She could feel herself blush. She ate her

burger until she felt controlled enough to look up. When she

looked up, she smiled. It was Brandon’s turn to blush. Brandon

thought that it was the time to give her the present.

I brought this for you. Happy Valentines day.

Khadijah : Oh how nice of you. I am sorry but I don’t have

a present for you. I didn’t know we should exchanges gifts.

Is that what the tutored do?

Brandon: No it is not. I think you are the smartest and

sweets person I have ever met. I want to be more than

that to you.

Khadijah: Brandon, You are the kindest and smartest man

and I like you too but...

for us to be more than friends, you will

have to speak to my father. We are still a little traditional


Brandon being a southern gentleman, he said:

No problem. I will speak to your father. It is the right

thing to do.

They sat and talked while waiting for the check.

It was a great first date.
It was Khadijah’s first Valentines Day.

Ghanian Barbie

DOTW Ghanian Barbie

This is the Ghanian Barbie. She is part of a series of dolls done

by Mattel called Dolls of the World (DOTW). She was

produced in 1996 and was preceded by Nigerian – 1990,

Jamaican--1991/1992 and Kenyan – 1994

(previously posted).

She wears a Kente over dress and and a

matching headdress.

She has gold earrings and a lovely gold pendant.

Under the Kente, she wears a simple yellow shift dress.
Sorry, I don't have the box but...
The back of the box says:
Hello, I'm a Ghanaian Barbie. I'd like to tell you all about

my wonderful homeland, Ghana! Situated on the coast in

Western Africa, Ghana was once called the Gold Coast, but

at our independence in 1957, it was renamed Ghana, after an
ancient empire. Hand-woven cloth, called Kente cloth, is

Ghana's most famous craft product. Its bright colors and
patterns are woven by Ashanti tribe men and are worn

for special ceremonial occasions. We are also proud of our

wood carving skills and we make many interesting masks

for religious and native ceremonies. Ghana is a wonderful

country to include in your travels. Our country is lovely

and filled with many things to see and do. I hope to see you

soon! Goodbye!

She uses one of the 1990 (released in 1991) Shani doll head

mold.  Of the three head molds of the Shani line, Asha, Shani

and Nichelle, Asha is used the most. Nichelle

is a little less used but surprisingly Shani, the doll the line

is named for, is very rarely used.

I have her paired here with Menelik for

African American History Month. They are on display

at a local library. We Must Share Our Joy With Others!

Close-up of them together.

I don't have her original shoes so she has borrowed some

gold sandal from MOTM Nikki.

Here they are instructing the children.

Disney's Kayla

Popping Up For Some Rays
and A Rare Snack!

Tropical Splash Kayla from Little Mermaid!

She loves the ocean but there are somethings you can only

get on land...like pizza!

It is never hot once you take it to the bottom of the sea

and it doesn't taste the same either! No one wants to

deliver.

For a long time Kayla didn't want to come up

from the ocean. She liked her home.



Also the whole tale thing made it kinda hard too.

It is not easy to stand on.

Info on Kayla
Mattel and Disney did three Tropical Splash girl dolls

other than Ariel and one boy doll, Eric, in the

Little Mermaid line in 1998.

The web says that this is one(Kayla) of the

rarest Disney dolls out

there!

Arista (Ariel's sister), Attina, Kayla

Now that she is on a Teen Skipper Body, Kayla plans

to enjoy more pizza, other on land snacks and do some

shopping! She has alot of clams to spend and know where

to find more.

I have a Kayla head to sell or swap, if anyone is interested!