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Notdoll Naripon discussion Part 1

May 25, 2006

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    1. as the owner of several naripon costumes, they are, for sure, using either 20 or 30 weight crochet thread which can be difficult to find in lots of colors. the stuff you find everywhere, is 10. the smaller the number, the THICKER the thread. yeah it's bass-ackwards...

      I crochet, but man, I don't wanna make such tiny stuff. No wonder their crocheter stopped. it is hard to see the stitches, the hook is more like a big pin and you DO stab yourself, omg. Better somebody else than me....

      there are people here who make beautiful naripon things, boots too, so check the marketplace!
       
      #81 sher, Dec 20, 2007
    2. I'm with Karen--I started using size 8 in Valdani perle cotton, and now I am using 12 Valdani which I like a lot better--the clothes are softer and drape better. But I just whipped up an outfit for BlueBelle in 8 because that was what I had the pretty blues in, and it turned out really sweet. I will post pics tomorrow, but they will be in the Lati white SP thread.
      Jenny
       
      #82 Jenny, Dec 20, 2007
    3. Thanks everyone. I don't actually have a naripon but I do have a tiny doll on order that is of similar size. Anyway I love their little outfits on the site. Too bad they aren't making them anymore. I will keep my eye on the marketplace though.
       
      #83 laurmann2000, Dec 20, 2007
    4. I love the outfits on the site...too bad they aren't available. I am looking for a reddish brown (ginger) wig for my Nari and they no longer sell them....wah!!! Anyone want to sell theirs?
       
      #84 Cat In MI, Dec 20, 2007
    5. Oh shoot! That is my Pansy's favorite wig and I was hoping to be able to get another one as the one she has is starting to get a bit matted.

      Karen
       
      #85 motherpfaffer, Dec 21, 2007
    6. Semirans is working on some clothes for her Pon in the size 20 crochet thread. The pieces she did for mine were in a size 10 thread, and they were great. i can't wait to see what she does with the smaller thread :daisy
       
      #86 fairy@changelingchildren, Dec 21, 2007
    7. Fairy, you are my inspiration! I have about 7 outfits made with the size 20 thread. I will try to post some pics, likely on Christmas. I have been making dresses with matching hats and booties. I am embellishing them with bead accents and flowers.

      Any requests or feedback is very welcome. I'll post a link to the sale thread.

      semirans
       
      #87 semirans, Dec 22, 2007
    8. I look forward to seeing your creations.
       
      #88 laurmann2000, Dec 22, 2007
    9. i really can't understand why they would phase out the nari-pons because they seem to be very popular.

      why would they not want to continue with them when people want them?

      when a friend bought hers she had to wait because of a backlog of orders. it just doesn't make sense to me.
       
      #89 zoev, Dec 22, 2007
    10. It would be a real shame. Pons have more attitude than just about any doll out there. I will buy a Pon again. My ideal would be one of each:aheartbea Yeah- I just can't see the demand drying up for them. Not when anyone visiting Juniper Snowpea's page becomes an instant convert :D
       
      #90 fairy@changelingchildren, Dec 22, 2007
    11. #91 semirans, Jan 10, 2008
    12. I've been waiting for Notdoll to restock, but it looks like they might not anytime soon. I made some outfits like the ones on their site. Writing down the pattern is the hardest part.

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      The size 8 perle cotton is so soft and the colors so pretty, it makes me want to crochet all day long for her. I've sold a few outfits of my own design on ebay as well. Anyone else working on more outfits for their naripon?
       
      #92 semirans, Feb 13, 2008
    13. Semirans your outfits are so cute, I can see why they would start to be addictive to make;)
      Unfortunatly I can't knit or crochet but here is the dress that I made for my new arrival BB, so fiddley to sew but I am pleased with it:) I think she is to but you would never know by her expression! LOL:roll:
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      #93 Gothic Pixie, Feb 13, 2008
    14. I think your naripon is the one I keep seeing that is inspiring some kind of dark clothing to emerge from my hooks!!! I love that slightly evil look, she looks so naughty. Avena is more innocent looking than I expected. Thank you for the feedback on the outfits!
       
      #94 semirans, Feb 13, 2008
    15. Gothic Pixie, your Pon reminds me of Madonna! Definitely a girl who will take a dare over truth ANYDAY. She would look really cool in an all black crochet outfit. Hint, hint, Semirans ;)
       
      #95 fairy@changelingchildren, Feb 14, 2008
    16. Thanks fairy@changelingchildren, I had not thought of her as having a Madonna look before but now that you have said that I realise she does doesn't she!;) She certainly has Madonna's attitude too! LOL:roll:
       
      #96 Gothic Pixie, Feb 14, 2008
    17. fairy@changelingchildren is actually "fairy squisher" or to most of us, just "fairy" She likes to squish fairies between the pages of books, she claims they like it, but I have my doubts.

      Darn it, fairy, you're giving me too many good ideas, now I got to order me some more of the braziliian threads, cuz they are so soft on naripon hineys.
       
      #97 semirans, Feb 14, 2008
    18. I love the dress and look you've created for BB, Gothic Pixie. Did you paint her as well?
       
      #98 Valli, Feb 15, 2008
    19. Ah thanks Valli, yes I gave her the face-up as well. I found it harder to do than an SD size one as with such a small face it really shows any mistakes. But I gave her the the look I was hoping for in the end. She now sits on my mantlepeice glaring at me all day! LOL:)
       
      #99 Gothic Pixie, Feb 15, 2008
    20. I have 3 of Semirans outfits now ...my Poor Pons hahvent had a sniff in ...although Gither would refuse to wear girlie colours ...she loves black

      but the outfits Fit Puki and Momo beautifully
       
      #100 tinybear, Feb 15, 2008
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