The mother of invention

I do not know how this was released without My Notice, but look at this new steampunk pattern from Pixie Faire!

It is the Inventor who uses their talent and imagination to create the marvels of the steampunk world. Ceaseless tinkering, designing and occasionally blowing things up – the Inventor is a quintessential steampunk archetype.

The steampunk movement is built on Victorian science fiction. As such, steampunk fashion uses the Victorian and Edwardian eras as a basis and builds from there. One steampunk blogger advises "dress Victorian and then add". It's the additions – gears and gadgets - that make steampunk so fun. This pattern bundle includes not only the basic clothing pieces – Knickerbockers, Shirt and Utility Bustle – but also some fun goggles!  This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit 18 inch dolls such as American Girl®.

http://www.pixiefaire.com/products/steampunk-inventor-bundle-18-doll-clothes

Super Heroes vs. Real Heroes

Today I showcase the second superhero auction benefiting Fisher House Foundation.

How do you define a Hero? This is what we asked ourselves as we went to work on a collection to honor our veterans. In these auctions you will find an amazing assortment of superheroes and real heroes. These are our true super heroes! They are selflessly our protectors. I would like to thank all of our service men and women for your service to our country. You are my superhero. You are batman without his cape.

These amazing collections will be sold as 100 percent donation to Fisher House Foundation. We did some research to find a veterans charity that spends the money wisely where we could feel confident that your donations will be put to very good use.

A Fisher House is “a home away from home” for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. The homes are normally located within walking distance of the treatment facility or have transportation available. There are 63 Fisher Houses located on 23 military installations and 24 VA medical centers. Many more houses are under construction or in design.

Since 1990

• Families served: More than 180,000
• Number of lodging days offered: Over 4.7 million
• Saved families more than $200 million in lodging and transportation costs

Supergirl and Captain America

This fun collection is an inspiration. All-American super heroes that touch our hearts.

An amazing tribute to our Real American Heroes.

Thank you for your service!

Donated by Monica LeDoux - Made by MoMo Couture on Etsy

Captain America inspired outfit

Jacket - Exclusive Made by MoMo design, lined blue rayon material, white foam star accent, pin-stripe bias arms and velcro front closure.

Tank - Ribbed knit fabric with red ribbon tape and ric-rac accents. Pattern courtesy of Liberty Jane.

Skirt - Made by MoMo design, Silky blue rayon material with FOE waistband.

Shoes - Red ribbon gladiator sandals with cork soles. Design Made by MoMo.

Bead bracelet - Red, white, and blue seed with clasp closure

Two Hair Clips - one red and one blue with white vinyl topstitched wings all Made by MoMo.

Donated By Amy Bray - Confetti Doll Designs on Etsy

Supergirl - Pattern Donated by Doll Tag Clothing

Dress - Made from a modified Doll Tag Clothing pattern of Lycra performance fabric with velcro closure and snap on cape that snaps into shoulder seams.

Spankies shorts to match for underneath the dress made with the Liberty Jane Leggings pattern that has been modified. Both patterns are from Pixie Faire.

Boots are modified from the All Dolled Up Slouch boot pattern and are made of lycra performance fabric, craft foam and elastic.

Necklace hand sculpted from Fimo and put on silvertone findings.

Mini Super Girl Doll - Purchased DC collection doll to go with the ensemble.

S emblem and the hair bow - added by Dacia from Mini Me Dolly Diva's



* Dolls Are Not Included in this listing*

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Thank you

Tomorrow I start showing off the Real Heroes!