SASHA'S GARDEN

Knitting binge and Unfinished Projects

2012-01-25T15:56:00.002-06:00

My vow for the new year was to finish or at least make a dent in my unfinished project pile. Well, there are a few piles, one of Sasha clothes, one of quilt tops, and assorted 'other' projects. I am so good at starting a new endeavor. Not so good at following through.
So I started on the knitting for Sasha. A few required only ends tucked in or neckline ribbing or in a few cases sleeves added on. It's a good thing, as dear Martha Stewart would say , to have that feeling you've finished something. The mystery is why I don't strive for that more often. It's just so much more fun to start on a new project. There are just so many wonderful ideas and so little time. I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels that way. What are you working on this winter?
Central Illinois weather offered its usual dull drab overcast day and an oppurtunity to photograph some of the sweaters. So here are some photos for you to look over.

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Autumn Sewing

2011-10-17T09:59:00.002-05:00

Fall weather brings a major shift if the fabrics to choose out of the stash. I'm determined to not add to the overwhelming array of fabrics I've collected with quilting and sewing for Sasha. Fall colors are some of my favorite hues and I'll post a dress I've made last week for Sasha. It is also on Etsy at www.etsy.com\dollynurse. As usual I have more sewing ideas than time but it is such a pleasant stress releaser. I'm anxious to delve into the corduroys I've saved.
If interested in the dress please let me know
swessel@mchsi.com

Cool summer days cont'd

2011-08-10T11:26:00.002-05:00

Just an additon to the last post. I've posted a photo of the Baby and Toddler Esther black and white print rompers. Sold as a set. Shoes not included. Cute combination for a Sasha family photo.
Set is $30

Cool air

2011-08-10T09:52:00.002-05:00

We have cool un-humid air this morning.. the windows are open and the cats are loving the window sills. I have a few more clothes to post. It is the snap and button sewing that slows me down. I always put that off until the last moment.
Here is a cute Sasha Sister Summer set. The lovely sandals are not for sale.
Please email swesssel@mchsi.com for questions or purchases.

Summertime Sewing

2011-07-28T11:07:00.001-05:00

Sweltering heat here in the Midwest. The flowers and shrubs are loving it as we get an occassional shower also. I've been sewing in my spare time and finishing up some UFO sewing that I've put aside for one reason or another earlier. Here are a few of the finished clothes for Sasha. Keep in mind the Toddler Sasha clothes also fit Baby Sasha.
Feel free to email any questions
swessel@mchsi.com

Summer Nautical Dress

2011-07-15T11:07:00.002-05:00

Long waisted cotton dress at ankle length although the photo looks like it is longer. The white hat is trimmed in fabric to match the dress. Great dress for a summer tea. Buttons over snaps for the back closing. Just finished the dress this am while we have a little breather before the forecasted HEAT wave hits us. Any Sashas left in winter clothes are begging for the change to summer light weight ones before the hot weather hits us. Forecasted to be as 'bad' as 1936 which is even before my time!
Still sewing away in my spare time. how about you?

SUMMER outfits for sale for Sasha

2011-07-12T16:46:00.001-05:00

I've been saving up my photos of my sewing burst of energy for the week of the Sashs Festival for those of you not able to attend. I will be posting some fun clothes for Sasha, Gregor and Baby and even Toddler this week. Here are a few to start.
Contact swessel@mchsi.com for mailing prices and availability. Hope you enjoy the photos and find something you like and a treat for your Sashas

Sasha Sewing bug has struck

2011-05-24T19:08:00.002-05:00

Looking at my cartons, yes plastic multi gallon containers of fabric has finally stimulated me to get sewing some Sasha fashions. I have a few photos to share of the recent finished items all for sale, just email me for info.
I've spent the winter doing sewing and a lot of knitting for projects I want to do and have neglected the poor Sashas. Before you feel to sad for them you need to know they already have plastic multi gallon containers of shoes and clothes already. They have two dress racks full of dresses also.
Spring has finally hit my part of the Midwest and fortunately the tornados have swirled south of us. Always a scary time when the sirens go off. Last year I had a laundry basket handy for quick evacuation of Sashas to the basement. I was hoping they didn't protest like my boys used to when we shooed them off when the weather sirens blew. I know there are some believers in Joplin, Missouri now. A ghastly site for sure.
Stay safe and dry

Sashas are wishing for Spring

2011-02-24T06:55:00.000-06:00

A brief 'warm' interlude in the fifties and my Sashas have gotten a sniff of spring which will sadly disappear in the next few days. However they persuaded me to stitch a few clothes for them and some to share with you for sale. It's been awhile since I've stitched for Sasha but she is my all time favorite to dress. How about you? What is your favorite? Now the Gregors are protesting for equal time. It seems it never ends when you have a house full of Sasha dolls. I'll post two outfits the Sashas are offering for sale. I started to post them on Ebay but choked on the final selling percentage. Wow I also have an Etsy site, called That's Sew Sandy. www.etsy.com/dollynurse Hope spring is in your future soon as snow is in our forecast here.

Email Swessel@mchsi.com

A Christmas Present for Sasha

2010-12-02T11:03:00.001-06:00

I've made my Sasha skier a fleece hat and she wants to share the pattern with you all. It is so easy with very little sewing and many ways to adjust the look. Unfortunately my computer skills have not improved since my last pattern offer so you have to email me for the pattern instructions. I'll gladly send them out to you and wish you all Happy Holidays.
One thought on the pattern is to make the strip wider and have a rollup brim where I opted to just leave a sewn hem. Also could be decorated with jingle bells or holly. I'm sure you will find many ways to add little alterations. It would be a quick and easy sewing project for mother-daughter or grandmother-granddaugher project.
Enjoy

A truly Golden Kitty

2010-09-26T18:12:00.000-05:00

In the past few weeks we've had a very sick cat and therefore very large vet bills for her. The good news is that she is on the mend. We laugh about her being our 'golden' kitty for her color and the high cost of her vet bills.
So I need to sell some of my Sashas to help her out a bit. I'll post a photo of the 'golden girl' and then two Sashas that I've photographed today for sale.
If you are looking for a particular Sasha year or hair color please let me know and I might be able to part with that certain one you are looking for.
The blonde Trendon of the late 80.s came unplayed with in the jumper outfit shown instead of a gingham dress. No marks, no odors, nonsmoking home, obviously we have cats but they don't play around the dolls. She has super abundant almost silver blonde hair. She'd be a gorgeous doll for a young child who loves to comb and style hair. Think Christmas gift.... even though I protest that in the stores I can't believe I just wrote that. I can take nude photos, but no marks, scatches, or neck caving. Hair is soft and silky. Any questions please email. $130 postage and insurance included for the USA. Out of country sales would have to pay their own insured postage.
My other Sasha offered is a Hiker Gregor. One of 400 made of these series. In original box with all original accessories, backpack, and sleeping bag. Never played with. Bought from a doll store in Chicago. Only honey blonde boy produced by Trendon. Again no marks, no caving , no odors, he just needs a new home and more attention than he's getting in my Sasha clan. He's $550 and buyer pays insured postage. International sales on both dolls would have to be by insured mail.
Let me know if there is a Sasha in your dreams you'd like to purchase and maybe I can help your dream come true.
sandy

Sasha visits Dorothy's namesake memorial

2010-08-31T16:36:00.000-05:00

I've had this project to do on my list for several years and finally yesterday took tiime to do it. The namesake for Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz was an infant niece of Frank Baum's who died in infancy in Bloomington, Illinois, less than twenty miles from where I live. So we dressed little Velvet in her Dorothy costume and rounded up Toto and set out. After discovering the cemetery was huge and a maze of roadways we stopped at the caretaker's office and sought help. The Memorial Garden and bench were both right next to the entrance and office but alas little Dorothy's grave was far beyond that area.
We brought a rose for Dorothy and took some photos for those of you too far away to visit her. We left the rose in honor of all the enjoyment of Wizard of Oz we've had all through my childhood.
Here is the online website that prompted me to follow through on my visit.
http://www.beyondtherainbow2oz.com/dorothygage.html
It tells you the story of finding Dorothy by one persistent fan and their dedication to her memory.

SASHA CORA WAIF

2010-08-27T18:44:00.000-05:00

There is a lot of chatter on one of the Sasha online groups about Cora and Caleb. Therefore my dear Cora waif has insisted on making a debut on my blog here. She came nude from a Montana thriftstore off Ebay and at a steal of a price along with her brother, Caleb who was completely dressed and boxed if I remember correctly.
So I've post a photo of her in her possibly original outfit bought from one of the Sasha group members complete with ultra short knit dress and red sandals.

Posting my Sasha collettion photos

2010-08-03T10:10:00.000-05:00

I'm starting to sort out my Sasha collection. The question was 'who to start with?' Since our forecasted sunny day didn't materialize I decided to post my early Gotz waif. Her known history is a sad one but with a nice ending. She was bought at a garage sale 10 or so years ago, a childhood leftover and then retrieved after that long from the bottom of a toy box in disaray with hair all askew and various marks, and floppy limbs to land on ebay as a bargain Buy It Now. So although she has no child to love her now she is restored and stands tall among my other Sashas. She's wearing an original Gotz raincape, new era Gotz shoes and reproduction dungarees and shirt by me. I know her view of life is better than from a bottom of a toxbox now. View her photo on the right near the bottom of the blog.
She is Sasha Amei after the Swiss knitter of lovely Sasha Festival charity donations. Later you will see some of Amei's knitting on my Baby Sashas.

Sasha Festival viewed second hand

2010-07-21T18:25:00.000-05:00

Wonderful photos of the Sasha festival held in San Francisco on the SashaMart photo section and on Fran's blog. Almost but not quite like being there in person. I really appreciate seeing all the photos of the Sashas and people. It really is a chore to comment on all the photos and to set them up on line so again thank you to all.
If you aren't familiar with Sashamart group on yahoo you should really join in as well as the SashaL group on yahoo. There you find links to Fran's blog and others who have festival photos to share.Heidi and Sheila look great. You are an inspiration to chubby me!

Summer Reading

2010-07-15T09:20:00.000-05:00

Sasha has become infatuated with fairy story books these hot and humid summer days. Here is a dress inspired by her passion for fairies in a darling cotton print. Accented with piping and unique tulip sleeve styling.

Free baseball cap pattern for Sasha/Gregor

2010-07-02T12:58:00.000-05:00

To launch my new blog I'm offering a pdf file for a baseball cap for Sasha or Gregor. It would be cute in pink polka dots for Sasha or a cap with a favorite baseball logo on it for either Sasha or Gregor. My first idea was to offer it on site here but searching on how to post a pdf file is beyond my computer skills at the moment. If you would email me at swessel@mchsi.com I will send you the one page PDF file for it.
Happy Fourth of July to all.

Summer Fashions for sale

2010-07-02T03:45:00.000-05:00

I've had a long hiatus from Sasha sewing and have been inspired to get back into sewing for her and her family. My dresses are now featured on the home page of Sasha Mart and that has given me a boost to offer my blog and its listings to the Sasha Mom's out there.
Here are some fashions for your doll's summer fun.
Please email for purchases. Swessel@mchsi.com
Comments are welcomed.

SASHA'S GARDEN BLOG

2010-03-30T10:05:00.001-05:00

After delaying creating a new website format and discovering how much I need to learn about the jargon, I've resorted to a blog devoted to Sasha. I sew clothes for her, Gregor, and Baby Sasha as well as the Toddlers.
Posted on here will be current clothes available for sale. All handmade and made especially for Sasha. I have hundreds of patterns and a huge fabric stash to draw from.
Also I'll share photos of my own Sasha collection. I hope you visit often and enjoy the blog.