Janie Carroll Designs Blog
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Hello, from Jane Wilkes! I’m the owner and designer at Janie Carroll Designs. I provide high quality clothing and accessories for 18" dolls, such as the American Girl brand doll. You will love my quality fabrics, as well as my attention to fit and detail. I also offer custom crochet for children's hats and embroidery services for many projects - from handkerchiefs to tote purses to..
Janie Carroll Designs Blog
2y ago
Most of you know that I like nothing better than a good value for my money! That’s exactly what you get with all of Erin Hentzel’s wonderful sewing books. All titles include full sewing patterns that you download and print on your home printer. I’ve told you about Erin and her books for 18″ dolls before. In case you missed... Read more ..read more
Janie Carroll Designs Blog
2y ago
I adore patterns that can be used in multiple ways! There’s just nothing better than oodles of design ideas! Using elements from 2 patterns multiples those oodles exponentially! How ’bout this darling halter dress for standard 18″ dolls? Here’s the front, and the back view… So cute – if I do say so myself! This halter style dress requires active... Read more ..read more
Janie Carroll Designs Blog
2y ago
I think most of us felt ‘de-railed’ by the covid19 virus during the past year. I am thankful for good health; the virus did not touch my immediate family. It certainly changed a lot for all of us, though, didn’t it? In better news, I used this ‘year of quarantine’ to tackle a lot of needed tasks, primarily searching out... Read more ..read more
Janie Carroll Designs Blog
2y ago
I’ve had a great deal of interest lately in the destructed denim shorts that I sell in my etsy shop. Though each pair is unique, they start with up-cycled denim jeans and they look like this… You can see the listing here: Destructed Denim shorts by Janie Carroll Designs With additional orders that came in yesterday, I decided today was... Read more ..read more
Janie Carroll Designs Blog
2y ago
We all love the Ezy T pattern for its versatility. Whether you’re still using an earlier copy of the pattern, or the latest update, the Ezy T Reload, it’s hard to beat the options available. Every now and again, I get yet another idea for a fun new twist for our old fave. Lately, I’ve been selling quite a few... Read more ..read more
Janie Carroll Designs Blog
2y ago
Do you make resolutions? They sound so serious that I shy away from the whole idea. Instead I am making some ‘Hopeful Determinations’ Somehow, this sounds safer, and more ‘do-able’ I am determined to balance the various elements of my life a little better. I tend to devote myself heavily to one project while neglecting others. Such that, I turn... Read more ..read more
Janie Carroll Designs Blog
2y ago
Hope you enjoyed last week’s post with the review of Erin Hentzel’s new book ‘Me & My 18″ Doll’ You’ll recall that I promised to give away one E-book copy. I’ve enjoyed the many comments on the post and am excited that so many of you are sewing with, or for, children and grandchildren. I took my first sewing class... Read more ..read more
Janie Carroll Designs Blog
2y ago
You’ll recall reviews of two of Erin Hentzel’s previous books, ‘Doll Dress Boutique’ (November, 2018) and ‘Doll Days’ (June, 2016). It’s been a while since we’ve done a book review and I’ve got one for you today! Erin has been at it again! I love that her books have sort of a ‘theme’, let’s have a little re-cap… First, she... Read more ..read more
Janie Carroll Designs Blog
2y ago
Is it time for True Confessions? Here’s mine: I’m not an artist. That’s not to say I’m not creative. It just means that I can’t really draw, or paint or sculpt. Nothing like that. I certainly wish I could, as I get great ideas that are then rather tough to execute! Last year, an online sewing friend introduced me to... Read more ..read more
Janie Carroll Designs Blog
2y ago
Custom requests give me all the feels! Fear and trepidation, inspiration, creative impulse, more fear(!)…determination, and finally, if I’m lucky – exhilaration! That exhilaration pushes me forward to accept new custom orders. A recent project was a great example. A prospective client reached out with a request for a Jack Frost costume. She sent me this photo, which is an... Read more ..read more