storyhourtea

"Story Hour Tea"
An OOAK Ensemble for 14" Kish Dolls

The view of the bay from Grace's bedroom window is obscured this morning. Wisps of ethereal white fog drifts through the trees that surround her home. Perhaps the sun will burn off the fog later in the day, but whether or not that happens is of no consequence to Grace this morning. She is preparing to go to the annual Summer Story Hour Tea, and nothing will dampen her enthusiasm for that event. As one of this summer's readers, she has been invited to "take tea" with the young Summer Story Hour participants, as well as the other readers who have brought much joy to them during the summer months.

The Cranberry Cove Public Library is housed in an historic house. Many hours of volunteer labor have brought the house back to its former beauty. This summer, the building has received a new coat of paint, and it is easy for to imagine life back in the time when the house was new.

Summer Story Hour is held in the spacious front parlor of the house. On clear mornings, the room is bathed in warm sunlight. This morning, it is the bright faces of those who are attending the eagerly-anticipated party that will light up the room. Besides peppermint tea and lemonade, the guests will enjoy tiny pastries and diminutive cookies provided by Mrs. White, the proprietress of Mrs. White's Tea Room at The Inn at Rose Point. It's easy to understand why the children regard this as one of summer's premier social events!

Grace's four-piece OOAK "Story Hour Tea" ensemble is made from a variety of high-quality 100% cotton fabrics. This ensemble will fit any of Helen Kish's new 14-inch multi-jointed dolls (Grace, Piper, Lark, Raven, Wren, Song). It may fit other dolls of similar size. If you have any question as to whether or not it will fit your doll, please contact me.

A soft rose floral print on a field of creamy yellow forms the basis of Grace's empire-waisted dress, which will stand in for the lack of natural sunshine this morning. Piping of green stripes trims the sailor-inspired white tonal print collar. It is used again as the neckline insert.

A handknit flower and leaves accents the dress bodice. The center of the vibrant pink rose features a tiny seed bead.

White cotton beading and a band of the green stripes encircle the hem of the skirt. Threaded through the beading to add a gentle ruffling to the bottom of the skirt, is a length of vibrant pink gingham print ribbon.

The dress bodice is fully lined, and closes in back with sewn-in snaps.

Another handknit flower embellishes the brim of the matching hat. The fully-lined hat is made from the rose print, with a self-piped brim of the green stripes. White beading threaded with gingham print ribbon trims the hat crown.

Under her dress, Grace wears a pair of white pantalettes, the legs of which are trimmed to mirror the hem of the skirt. Pink gingham ribbon button bows add further interest to the legs of the pantalettes.

A cozy handknit shrug, made from soft pink cotton yarn, completes the ensemble.

Grace's "Story Hour Tea" ensemble consists of her dress, hat, pantalettes, and shrug. My doll is not included; nor is any other clothing, or any pictured props that are not mentioned in the description above.

This Mally McCoy Tea Party Wear fashion was created in a smoke-free, pet-free environment from high-quality materials. We strive to create fashionable clothing with a touch of whimsy, that will please both you and your dolls.

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