Cara Carmina

I'm stealing a moment while Mr. L has a sleeping M. in the sling to share a favourite dollmaker.  I wanted to get my sweet boy something special, even though he's still a bit young to play with dolls (but not to young to be indoctrinated). And while I've long admired the work of Norma Andreu, aka. Cara Carmina, I finally had an excuse to buy one of her lovely, colourful dolls. (Not that one needs an excuse for dolls!)

This was a custom order, and Norma was such a sweetheart to work with.  You can choose a name you'd like embroidered inside the heart on the doll's shirt (which can also be a star or a cloud).  She also makes adorable girl dolls - I'll be getting one of those next.  And, coincidentally, she lives right here in Montreal - in the neighbourhood right next to mine, in fact.  We agreed that some day when the city isn't buried in snow, we'll get together and talk dolls and fabric...

photo credit: Norma Andreu

Comments

[cara carmina]

It was a pleasure to make this lovely boy for your baby!!!! :)

and... and... and... I've been a fan of your work for a long time too so it was so nice to know you like mine!!! :)

big big yellow hug for you !!!!!! MERCI BEAUCOUP for this beautiful post!!! :)

[Christine]

I love Cara's work~especially her Fridas! I love the idea of a handmade boy doll, and she made a marvelous one for you and "M" :) Hope you and the family are doing well!

[Melanie]

I love the face, that is some very lovely stitching, aah if only... A lovely start in the land of dollies for your sweet boy!

[Sunny Carvalho]

I have just found your blog and I am so happy for you on the birth of your beautiful baby! I totally love your dolls and you are an inspiration to all of us dollmakers. I can't wait to see what you do next!

[Papillon Bleu UK]

Oh! I haven't congratulated you for your baby boy!!! So you make live dolls too? ;-)

You are absolutely right, there is no excuse for a doll!

Have fun with your new "doll"!