Testing Treasures of the Deep

I am a fanatical tester of my patterns.  So I've been testing my pattern Treasures of the Deep.  I also wanted to offer an alternative to the beaded sequin bodice for those people who aren't into hours of meditative beading.  I came up with this version of Treasures of the Deep.

 

Ialways shy away from straight long blond hair as it always reminds me of Donatella Versace, which in turn, always makes me think of how much she resembles Janice the Muppet.  And of course,  that sends me into fits of giggles.  Somehow I managed to get over it on this one.

 

What do you think of the simpler bodice?

 

As compared to the original sequin one?

 

Which would you be more likely to make?  Would it make a difference to you that both options are offered in the pattern?  Inquiring minds want to know....

Comments

[ramona rae]

hi colleen, they are both beautiful. i cannot do beading because
of pain in my hands, and i would buy the pattern because all of
your patterns are very informative and something to learn with each
one, doll blessings, ramona rae

[Romona]

Hi Colleen, Both options would be good to include. I'm a sucker for details, so beading is fine with me. A lot of people don't like to bead but from seeing your first doll done this way, I just prefer to do the beading and keep her as the original was... Romona ;o))

[Connie]

I never realized that Donnatella looked like Janice on the Muppet Show. You are absolutely correct - she does look like Janice. I do however think that Janice is more attractive than Donnatella.
Thanks for the lovely laugh.
Connie

[Mary Wilkes]

First I have to say your dolls are beautiful. I like both of the tops but I really don't bead - it freaks me out so I would probably make the fabric top. Putting both options in your pattern would be great though. Your comment about Donnatella looking like Janice the muppet was hysterical. I laughed so hard my husband asked me what I was laughing at then he laughed. I always enjoy reading your blog.

[Carla Finley]

They are both very pretty but I don't bead. I would make the plain bodice. I had to go see who Donnatella and Janice were. LOL funny.