I've been searching high and low for a mannequin or dressmakers dummy for what seems like the longest time ever! I've tried freecycle, ebay, the oppy, secondhand shops.... all with no luck.My mum arrived on my doorstep Wednesday night with a housewarming present - she was advertised in the local paper (a place where I would have never thought to look).
Mum suggested that I should christen her Frances, because that's her middle name... and now it's sort of stuck, so, may I introduce you to my new model - Frances.
The reason why she deserves to be my Love Friday post - well, now I don't have to model my own creations and try to take self-timed shots with the camera.
The home of Love Fridays....
very nice to meet you Frances!
ReplyDeletepleased to meet you Francis!
ReplyDeleteoh i LOVE her!
ReplyDeletei think i am going to get my grandmother's it is sitting in her shed!
Don't you love it when a search ends so perfectly. I have been searching for the perfect wooden hatmaker's block. They're so expensive.
ReplyDeleteO lucky, lucky you. I'll bet your Mum got a huge kick out of finding Frances too. And that Apron is to die for. The colours are just perfect. Cherrie
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! Looking foward to seeing more of Frances modelling your amazing creations!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous, she's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteShe is just gorgeous. I am after one too - I search everywhere - if you hear of any others going...........
ReplyDeletenice to meet you Frances. I named my mannequin Molly. I love her! She was my 21st present from my Pop and Carolyn
ReplyDeleteI am so so jealous! I have been looking everywhere for one of these dummies (sorry Frances, no offence!)
ReplyDeleteShe's perfect and what a wonderful gift.
I'm going right now to check the ads in my local paper.
I need to get myself a kiddy one of those..and it (she) kinda looks like a Frances !!
ReplyDeleteyay mum!! Aren't they great? always nice when the universe provides too...
ReplyDeleteYou and Frances are lucky to have each other, and already she is wearing the very best apron. Welcome Frances.
ReplyDeletelove her to bits....
ReplyDeletei want one....
does she have a sister...
have looked but never found on either....gorgous...
Oh me, Oh my! I LOVE it! I like everyone else it seems have been on the search for a mannequin for years. I've never quite found the perfect one. Frances is just beautiful! You are very lucky indeed.
ReplyDeleteSophie x
OH! Frances is beeeautiful! She deserves much love indeed!
ReplyDeleteLucky duck - Frances is wonderful. She looks like the strong, silent type!
ReplyDeletelucky you and what a thoughtful mum...I am sure we will see alot of Frances
ReplyDeleteThe beautiful Francis modelling a gorgeous apron - I can see why you love her. Lucky you.
ReplyDeleteWell hello there Frances. Looking mighty fine in that apron!
ReplyDeleteoh she is lovely
ReplyDeletemaybe you should make her a plush head...
happy weekend
that is a very cool present indeed. Good on ya mum
ReplyDeletePs. There is a little award waiting for you over at my blog :)
ReplyDeletexx
Great score Cam. A friend of mine had one that I said no to and of course now I want one
ReplyDeleteJust perfect. I love her. :-)
ReplyDeleteShe's gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletehello frances!
ReplyDeleteyou are lovely!
I saw a fantastic tutorial on how to make your own 'frances'. Think I will post it on my blog as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs-3afxpKPE&feature=related I think this is really creative.
ReplyDeletewoohoo you've got one! I love not having to be in the photo!!!!
ReplyDeleteFrances You look fabulous in your new frock. :)
ReplyDeleteI want a dress form too. I've been serching high and low as well.