Lucy Locket

After spending the last few days with her, and in keeping with the Nursery Rhyme theme I used for my previous three Liz Frost (Wizworx) dolls, Willowmenia has chosen the name Lucy Locket as hers. But of course she couldn't possibly be Lucy Locket without a "pocket" of her own, so I made her one.

Do any of you remember this singing this nursery rhyme when you were a child?

Lucy Locket lost her pocket,

Kitty Fisher found it;

Not a penny was there in it,

Only ribbon round it.

Historically, the term "pocket" referred to a pouch worn around the waist by women in the 17th to 19th centuries in which they would keep their small belongings. Skirts or dresses of the time had a slit at the waistline to allow access to the pocket which hung around the woman's waist by a ribbon. They were a pre-cursor to the 19th century handbag and the pocket that we now find in our skirts and trousers.

Willowmenia Needs a Name

I took a few photos of Willowmenia today and although she has my full attention at present, she still hasn't revealed her personality. I really don't want to keep the name given to her by Liz (it's a bit of a mouthful), but this darling doll is not opening up to me in any way. How do you find a name for a doll who keeps secrets?

When I have more time, I will have to do something about her eyelashes (at least the ones on her left eye or right when you look at her) as they became detached when I was inserting her very stubborn eyes. I did try putting them back on, but without a great deal of success . . . they are on, but they are not sitting as they should.

I thought yellow would be a complimentary colour for her beautiful chocolate resin and when I found a pair of MimiWoo yellow and white shoes amongst my stash which fitted her to perfection, I assumed I was on the right track.

Her outfit was designed by me, made without a pattern and stitched completely by hand. The eight piece outfit is comprised of a 100% Cotton (quilting weight) dress & matching hair band, Cotton Tana Lawn bloomers and over skirt, Supersoft Cotton Interlock arm and leg warmers.

Willowmenia is wearing an Off Black Monique Gold Geneva wig and has brown glass eyes.

A Stunner On Order

It's been a long, long time between BJD's and I almost had reached the point where I thought I wouldn't ever order another one. Then out of the blue I received an email from Liz Frost with a photo of this little lass. Her name is Willowmenia.

Isn't she just about the sweetest little girl you have ever seen? It was love at first sight for me, but then I have always had a soft spot for Liz's dolls. I already own three of her little ladies, Fifi, Mia and Lunette who have been named and dressed as Miss Muffet, Mary Quite Contrary and Little Bo Peep. 

I shall be ordering Willowmenia in chocolate resin as my other girls are in light tan and fair. She is 13" tall, my perfect size for BJD's and with the most beautifully formed hands that I adore.

Here she is in tan skin (left) and fair skin (right), and below in a gorgeous red wig that suits her so well. I think if I'd had the money, I would have ordered this version too (you all know my weakness for red haired little girls).

Willowmenia is on pre-order until the end of May, with a payment plan of 50% now, balance and shipping when ready for delivery, which will probably be around six months, so that leaves plenty of time to save. :)

Let me know what you think . . . does she steal your heart too?   CLICK HERE TO ORDER ONE NOW or to see more photos of these gorgeous dolls.
Big hugs,
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