Silkstone Barbie Commission

My relationship with Silkstone Barbies has been pretty slim until now. After a recent commission, I started to like these dolls quite a bit. Below are some pics from the recent commission. Chicdesign, owner of a new Barbie-inspired Etsy shop, has provided some pictures as well. Spoiler alert -- I have 5 new dresses in a similar fashion coming out in the shop very soon.

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More Recent Outfits

I just wanted to show off a few more recent outfits I've made for the dolls. Check them out! The pale green cardigan wrap actually fits most 1:6 scale dolls and not just Momoko. Support an artist! Visit my Etsy Shop. You can also follow my Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest pages. I'm planning on offering discount codes on the Facebook page from time to time!

Some New Outfits

After going through my recent blog posts, I realized it has been quite a while since I've posted any of my dolly designs. I originally set up this blog to be a MegannArt Momoko doll attire showcase, but it has evolved over time. Regardless of this blog's evolution, I'm still bringing you fun designs made by yours truly. See some recent designs below, some of which were during a photo shoot while on the east cost (Virginia) for Thanksgiving. Spoiler alert -- you might see some of the below designs in a pattern book released in the next year! I'll likely be picking up the pace with my clothing designs, so prepare to see a lot more volume in the Etsy shop in the near future.

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Looking for Momoko in Stores

I'm on a mission -- to find those darling little Momoko in actual stores in North America (not online). There is something gratifying about seeing a Momoko in person before purchasing it. As with many collectable dolls, there is a possibility of variation in the actual doll versus the stock photos, making it an even better reason to see those little beauties in person. I've encountered some stores over the past year and I want to share them with you, in case you are in the neck-of-the-woods of one of these great little shops. First up, The Swell Shop in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. After walking into this store, I was greeted by Bradley Justice, a very friendly and wonderful shop owner. We had a nice chat about Momoko and I learned he writes articles for Doll News, the current issue of which has a Momoko pattern in it. The dress pattern was displayed on a Momoko doll in his shop (see photo). Talk about darling. This fabulous store also offers a variety of other doll collectables for nearly any dolly fan. I bought a couple items, one made by DollHeart and the other a Jenny accessory pack. The other photo provided in this blog post is also from The Swell Shop.

Next, Fabric Friends and Dolls in Laytonsville, Maryland. This awesome little shop is tucked away in a small town, but it offers a large variety of dolly fun that can even be purchased online. If you are an Integrity, Tonner, BJD, or Momoko fan, this place is a must. The owner tries to carry the latest Seki Momoko, but will be trying to carry Petworks soon. While in this shop, I bought a Randall Craig accessory pack (because I just love glasses), YoSD wig for my new boy, Ruby Red Galleria Honee-B shoes, and an Obitsu 11 body. I was very tempted to buy a Tonner Cami wig.

Lastly, a shop I visit often, is Japantown Collectables in San Francisco, California. It is located on the first floor of the Kinokuniya Building and it usually has a Momoko or two in stock. Along with Momoko, this little shop carries other dolls, such as Jenny and J-doll. I believe I've even seen Pullip dolls there too. If you want to branch out a bit, they even carry a large variety of model kits and action figures. Of note, at the Kinokuniya Bookstore you can sometimes pick up a dolly pattern book from Japan with Momoko patterns in it (along the stairwell inside the store).

I've tried Little Tokyo in Los Angeles a couple of times and have yet to find a Momoko there.

Know of a store in North America that carries Momoko? Let me know about it via the Facebook page or shoot me an email.

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Alice, Out of the Box

Check out this great Alice in Wonderland inspired book, Alice: Out of the Box, by Alison Boyd Rasmussen of Fashion Doll Review. Alison decided to make my day and put a couple of my retired Alice designs are in the book. On Amazon, you can even search the book (and find some of my designs). The book shows a diverse group of Alice outfits for a variety of dolls, providing lots of inspiration for doll collectors and Wonderland fans alike.

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