Rachel, Linda does some pretty amazing work! I LOVE how she fixed up the Steiner Doll's dress with the sashes and the lace! She actually makes the melting of the fabric look like it's part of the style of the dress:)!! Linda is really quite the seamstress! And she did a good job with your husband's overalls as well:)!! As for the Steiner doll, the first blond curly wig I think looks the best on her! I also love that flirty doll! The Mohair haired eyelashes in The dimple on her chin make her look absolutely beautiful:)!! I also like the African-American Juneau Doll as well:)!! Thank you For sharing with us Linda's amazing Seamstress and doll restoration talents:)!! Linda also seems like a nice down-to-earth person who makes a wonderful teacher:)!! And as for hiding the dolls from her husband, that was kind of Hilarious:)!!! I don't think I could hide my dolls and teddy bears from my boyfriend quite as well, LOL:)!! And Rachel your dog Ripley Is adorable:)!!
Such a treat to see the completed costume after stabilization. Linda is so skilled 😊, Who is the doll in red, lying opposite where Linda is working, please? Oh, the JUMEAU!!! She's wonderful! Maybe my ethnic Huret and Doleac needsanother friend??
Great job Linda with that Steiner too! Glad that she has already a new mom! I love to hear Linda talk about all that she does and comments about dolls, especially when she said that she hides dolls from her husband. Makes me feel better that I am not the only one!! Anyway she is so talented that she should have a patent with the Jumeau portrait and mass produced for girls our generation. They would love those beautiful articulated dolls!
Hi, I ' m an Italian collector of vintage dolls from the Sixties... I felt a sort of a bliss when you told that the dolls call you... I felt it' s so true... I sometimes feel I ' m weird,because my family doesn' t approve me, (although I don' t spend much money and I' m really careful ) so your words are such a relief for my suol... thank you🥰
This video made me feel better about having so many interests that I go back and forth with. I mainly collect vintage Barbies, but I also really love antique China head dolls and composition dolls. So my collection jumps around a lot lol
So nice to get to know Linda a little more. Such a talent. Wow. I love her sweet and unassuming manner despite all the magic she performs. I’m so lucky to be the new mom for one of her wondrous reincarnations! I’m sure this won’t be my last🤗
Thank you for wise words, as I love so many different things, trouble is, I'm like a frog that lands on a lily pad, then fees guilty for not occupying the others! Doll Artisans guild, I will look into this, as I'm in the UK, and want to learn more. Xx
boredom is not in the genes of doll collectors/players, I am 68 retired with my gang of 50 (16" modern dolls Tonner, Integrity, Madame Alexander, Horsman etc.) and I never ever get bored on minute in my days.
my gang 50 dolls came to me bought or offered to me as present... as you do Rachel, I keep them near me on my desk and wait to be "connected", then magic happens. she/he "tells me her/his name, then country of origin, work, address, passion, job, favorite color, and style. All my dolls have a true personality. Lilly who is my muse is originally Tyler 1999 from R. Tonner, her full name is Lilly, Dom Chevalier-Fox / she lives rue Gabrielle, Paris France / she is fashion designer / self employed / birthday may 03rd / Pet, black/brown beagle named Coco / her hobby fashion and travel she loves asymmetrical fashion, her character friendly, creative and bright - I spend hours figuring who my new doll will become and I enjoy this immensely.
Hi again, Thank you for your reply. I was inquiring about the oil pastels and compo repair chalks you use for crazing on your compo dolls. Would love to find out more about them and where I might be able to buy them. If there is a better way to find out please advise...Thank you...
Hello I have been watching you for sometime now. Love the shows. I did watch one when you and another doll restorer used some oil pastels for doll crazing. What are they called. and where can I buy them. Noticed on was called Compo Repair then that was all I could see. What are the names of both items and where may I purchase them. Thank you kindly, Pamela
Hi! I forgot what they’re called, will have to recall the video. I just did a couple of searches online for them and can’t find them. It’s something like “Craze Control” sticks. I’ll see if I can find the sticks at the shop.
@@RachelHoffmanDolls Thank you so much!!! I just today found your reply. My mail has switched to coming in 2 separate forms. I have missed many emails. Looking forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Pamela
hi rachel! im getting a 1910s antique ball joint fench paris doll! its soo expensive! i have to sell lot of my doll to get her! The back of her head says SFBJ 301 Paris when i got her u can check on my Facebook page!
such a beautiful job! love you guys!
Massive fan base for Linda indeed! 🤗
She’s amazing!
She’s beautiful! Love her!!
I love how humble Linda is, always a pleasure seeing her! Thanks for checking in Linda :-)
Our pleasure! She is the best. Thank you!
Linda is the best. Please do a workshop wit Stanely working on a doll body.
Great idea!!
Beautiful job Linda on the dress for that doll.
Thanks so much!
I get so excited seeing the dark skin dolls. It’s such a treat.
Dark skin dolls are rare are so exciting to share when we have the opportunity. Thank you!
I learn so much from your videos. I am learning to a better care of my collection.
That's great!
Incredible ok on the melting costume.
Hello Rachel, What a wonderful shop you have.
. I love watching your shows. You are so inspirational. Happy New Year!!! Pamela
Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed the video.
I love your videos.
Thank you!
Oh she is wonderful!!!
Thank you!
I want to cry about that doll.
Glad you enjoyed seeing her!
I sooo want one of Linda's AA Doleac dolls ... Swoon worthy!!
Rachel, Linda does some pretty amazing work! I LOVE how she fixed up the Steiner Doll's dress with the sashes and the lace! She actually makes the melting of the fabric look like it's part of the style of the dress:)!! Linda is really quite the seamstress! And she did a good job with your husband's overalls as well:)!! As for the Steiner doll, the first blond curly wig I think looks the best on her! I also love that flirty doll! The Mohair haired eyelashes in The dimple on her chin make her look absolutely beautiful:)!! I also like the African-American Juneau Doll as well:)!! Thank you For sharing with us Linda's amazing Seamstress and doll restoration talents:)!! Linda also seems like a nice down-to-earth person who makes a wonderful teacher:)!! And as for hiding the dolls from her husband, that was kind of Hilarious:)!!! I don't think I could hide my dolls and teddy bears from my boyfriend quite as well, LOL:)!! And Rachel your dog Ripley Is adorable:)!!
Thank you for your kind words!
you all are a Treasure! you make these dolls come to life, its so inspiring
Such a treat to see the completed costume after stabilization. Linda is so skilled 😊,
Who is the doll in red, lying opposite where Linda is working, please?
Oh, the JUMEAU!!! She's wonderful! Maybe my ethnic Huret and Doleac needsanother friend??
Oh the girl in red is a S&H! And the ethnic one too, now I'd love to be her new mamma😊!
You are so kind!!
Great job Linda with that Steiner too! Glad that she has already a new mom! I love to hear Linda talk about all that she does and comments about dolls, especially when she said that she hides dolls from her husband. Makes me feel better that I am not the only one!! Anyway she is so talented that she should have a patent with the Jumeau portrait and mass produced for girls our generation. They would love those beautiful articulated dolls!
Thanks so much!!
I always love seeing Linda! And the handles on Derek's mugs are gorgeous!
Yes they are! Thanks so much!
Linda is wonderful ,miss her in the shop ,hope she's having a wonderful retirement .
Me too!
Love the FW singer machine.
Thank you!
Hi, I ' m an Italian collector of vintage dolls from the Sixties... I felt a sort of a bliss when you told that the dolls call you... I felt it' s so true...
I sometimes feel I ' m weird,because my family doesn' t approve me, (although I don' t spend much money and I' m really careful ) so your words are such a relief for my suol... thank you🥰
Thank you so much for watching and enjoying with us!
This video made me feel better about having so many interests that I go back and forth with. I mainly collect vintage Barbies, but I also really love antique China head dolls and composition dolls. So my collection jumps around a lot lol
So nice to get to know Linda a little more. Such a talent. Wow.
I love her sweet and unassuming manner despite all the magic she performs.
I’m so lucky to be the new mom for one of her wondrous reincarnations!
I’m sure this won’t be my last🤗
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Can you give us a hint about the new doll? And when can we buy one before they are all gone. I seem to be one step behind on convention things!
We are WILDE about the new doll!
I agree put Stanley on
Stanley is amazing, we will do more with him.
Thank you for wise words, as I love so many different things, trouble is, I'm like a frog that lands on a lily pad, then fees guilty for not occupying the others! Doll Artisans guild, I will look into this, as I'm in the UK, and want to learn more. Xx
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
I just followed you on IG.
Thank you!
boredom is not in the genes of doll collectors/players, I am 68 retired with my gang of 50 (16" modern dolls Tonner, Integrity, Madame Alexander, Horsman etc.) and I never ever get bored on minute in my days.
We never get bored, there is so much to discover! Thank you so much for tuning in!
Is it a porcelain or vinyl doll?
It is an antique bisque/porcelain doll.
I would be so broke if I worked there!
I love the AA antique doll. How can I purchase one.
my gang 50 dolls came to me bought or offered to me as present... as you do Rachel, I keep them near me on my desk and wait to be "connected", then magic happens. she/he "tells me her/his name, then country of origin, work, address, passion, job, favorite color, and style. All my dolls have a true personality. Lilly who is my muse is originally Tyler 1999 from R. Tonner, her full name is Lilly, Dom Chevalier-Fox / she lives rue Gabrielle, Paris France / she is fashion designer / self employed / birthday may 03rd / Pet, black/brown beagle named Coco / her hobby fashion and travel she loves asymmetrical fashion, her character friendly, creative and bright - I spend hours figuring who my new doll will become and I enjoy this immensely.
We loved hearing all you had to say! Thank you so much!
Hi again,
Thank you for your reply. I was inquiring about the oil pastels and compo repair chalks you use for crazing on your compo dolls. Would love to find out more about them and where I might be able to buy them. If there is a better way to find out please advise...Thank you...
Do you have any videos on replacing eyelashes in a JDK 214 mold 27" sleep eye doll?
Hi! We do not specifically.
@@RachelHoffmanDolls Thank you
Wait Linda made that portrait Jumeau? It is fantastic! Does she teach people to make those in her webinars?
She does. She has different themes for each of her seminars. She’s amazing!
@@RachelHoffmanDolls She truly is!
Can you buy the doll head moulds?
Hello I have been watching you for sometime now. Love the shows. I did watch one when you and another doll restorer used some oil pastels for doll crazing. What are they called. and where can I buy them. Noticed on was called Compo Repair then that was all I could see. What are the names of both items and where may I purchase them. Thank you kindly, Pamela
Hi! I forgot what they’re called, will have to recall the video. I just did a couple of searches online for them and can’t find them. It’s something like “Craze Control” sticks. I’ll see if I can find the sticks at the shop.
@@RachelHoffmanDolls Thank you so much!!! I just today found your reply. My mail has switched to coming in 2 separate forms. I have missed many emails. Looking forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Pamela
hi rachel! im getting a 1910s antique ball joint fench paris doll! its soo expensive! i have to sell lot of my doll to get her!
The back of her head says SFBJ 301 Paris
when i got her u can check on my Facebook page!
Congratulations on your new doll! Thank you for watching!
Work on the costume.