Meet Daphne

As promised, I would like to introduce Daphne, the dress form, studio chum of Madeleine, the mannequin. Daphne is an antique with less charm and more "old", as in water-stained and ripped, so I have had to cover her neck with a scarf . BUT, I love having a full length model for shawls. Dressing her up is like having my own person-type doll. Today she is introducing the Clapotis shawl done with a diagonal drop stitch pattern that I LOVE to knit, and the jewel-toned trapezoid shawl knit sideways. This one is knit for my tall friends. Daphne shows it off well.

Novice photo shoot for Madeleine, the mannequin

Well, we definitely need practice. She was too risque au naturelle in the pink scarf. Now I find I am raiding my turtleneck stash for the perfect shirt/background. I think I need a better fitting black one. Maddie will be wearing a soft cream one today for the darker scarves and shawls. I already have her styled downstairs. Had to stop late yesterday afternoon to charge camera battery. Note to self: get a second battery.
Oh, and Maddie has a friend joining her. Stay tuned for her debut. This maybe my answer to American Girl dolls for fiber freak merchants.