Getting There

First of all, thank you so much for all the lovely comments about Octavia -  I think she broke the record, and it was lovely to hear your feedback. Some people thought she looked less sad than some of my other dolls, and while that wasn't a conscious choice, I am feeling very excited about and grateful for all that is to come, so maybe she absorbed some of that hopeful spirit.  But although I smile a lot these days,  I won't be making any smiling dolls any time soon (or, most likely, ever). 

A few people have written me asking if I'm planning an update for fall, and I promise I am - I even have the pictures (and the glue in my hair) to prove it.  But I am moving slower than usual these days, which from what I hear, is normal in the third trimester of pregnancy. 

I was hoping to have these ladies finished by the end of September, but it's looking more like early October.  I don't know how much I've written here about my new program, but I'm back in school full-time for the fall (I'll take time off when the baby is born and most likely head back next fall).  I have now graduated with my MA in English (woot!), but Mr. L and I have both decided to study Translation (French to English).  Translation is big business here in Québec, what with it being a largely Francophone province, but really translation is big all across Canada, which is officially a bilingual country.  Anyway, we want to move to the countryside and we want to work from home and translation is one way to stay regularly self-employed from anywhere.  A phone, a computer and an internet connection and you're all set.   Supposedly there's an entire colony of Québec translators living and working in Bali, but I would never survive in a place where the weather is so consistently hot and sunny; I need my snowstorms and rainy days and fall is my favourite season...

Most likely, this next update will be the last of my small dolls for a while; I hope to do one last, smallish update with 4-5 larger dolls before the baby is born, and then I'll just have to wait and see how  this little creature wants to spend the days...

Comments

[Kim]

So beautiful, as usual...

How exciting for you. I always loved the build-up to the birth of my children. The anticipation, the curiosity. Enjoy every minute!!

Kim
Gerushia's New World

[Ariadna Quintana]

Me gusta mucho, los ojos y los labios de tus muñecas!
Son muy caracteristicos!

[Burcu]

So we are going to be colleagues now? It fills my heart with excitement that my favorite artist of all will be a translator, too :) (by the way, I hope it's the perfect job for you, imagine yourself at home, your cup of tea by your side and it's raining outside!)I can't wait for the new ladies!

[monika viktoria]

They are very sweet.. oh, I mean... um... they are very sweet - in a gloomy, serious, steely way... of course :-) I like the colouring of all of these ones, it might just be the light, but they look very much like peppermint candy... it makes me think of the pastel organza material you'v been using :-)

[Christine]

Everything looks great Sarah~especially your bjd!! Hope you are well and that the translating works out for both of you..working from home when you have a new one on the way will be a blessing:)

[Joanne]

They look fantastic so far, I 'm looking forward to seeing them complete!

I'm SO excited for your update, I want to see new work - and I believe I'll never get enough!!

I wish you all the best, enjoy your days to come with Mr L. and your little creature!...

Joanne (from Greece)

p.s. Is the baby a girl? 'Cause I'm already imagining her as delicate as your dolls :)

[Black-Eyed Suzie]

Thanks, Joanne! I dont know the babys gender - its going to be a lovely surprise either way!

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[Brad Fallon]

Fall is my favorite season, too! I love your work and love learning about your process!

[Marjorie]

Oh! Just look at all those lovely little limbs!! :)

[Melanie]

Congrats on your MA!! This must be such an exciting time for you with the little one about to spring forth.I'm looking forward to seeing these girls dolled up. Warm wishes to you and the seedling Sarah ;)

[Katie]

Sounds like lots of changes just around the corner. Hope you make it out to the country soon to translate! Have fun

[Elizabeth]

Hi Sarah. Wow! You are pregnant! Congratulations. I was also very tired and slow in the third trimester, helped very much by massage therapy (by you!). Sounds like you have some wonderful plans. I am very very happy for you. Many blessings, Elizabeth