Well, I decided it's time to do the thing. I entered Dorothy in the Ice Dragon Pentathalon. She is a single category entry under accessories. Which she would be an item for a dressmaker from the period. If the event is virtual or is happening in person, I am fine with either decision. At least Dorothy and the Dastardly Doll Project is in one category to be her awesome self. Wishing the toy category still existed but certain the A&S organizers got tired of seeing my dolls in there consistently. My projects always did well with this category, sad to see it hasn't been around for a few years.
Although I am happy to show Dorothy in public, especially with all the research and sources that created this project. Hoping to eventually make the gown as described in the inventory. Which were green and white silk fabrics with gold trims, would have been quite impressive I am certain. At the time I didn't have the supplies at the time for the green and white outfit. I was working off the stash and trying to source from there for projects during the pandemic. So used another image from 1570 noble clothing to make the gown and accessories.
When it comes to life but especially the SCA, it's time to get the show on the road. As it's been a year since finishing The Dastardly Doll project. I would have liked to enter her in person, although with the pandemic still happening there is no onsite registering. No decision has been made on the state of the event at this time. Although the drive will be three hours to Buffalo NY at the end of March if it's in person as planned. Hoping for good weather if traveling is needed. There is a meeting that will be good to attend if possible if the event is held live. Sounds like many are still not going to in-person events yet. Which makes things inconsistent when getting people organized.
The pentathlon is not allowing cross entries into other categories this year, it was restricted to one cross-category in years past. The Dastardly Doll project had the potential to sufficiently take up three categories, accessories, woodworking, and clothing. Initially, before looking at the rules, I was going to cross-enter her in woodworking and clothing since it's clothing that could fit a baby almost. Granted children's proportions are not half-scale of adults. They are much different but the clothing is fully removable and could be judged on its own merit. It was fun to create and a great challenge of my skills all the way around.
I don't mind about not allowing cross entries, this year. The project is entered in the accessories category as it is the one that is overarching that fits best. The Fashion Doll could be an accessory to a dressmaker/tailor for their trade. At least that was the reason for putting her in that category. Hoping to do well but not expecting much since there was not a toy category. Will be nice to get her out to be seen, as this blog gets limited traffic. Added some images of her, in case my readers forgot which project that I was speaking about. So half-scale doll goodness for Ice Dragon, fun times.
Wishing everyone well,
Marrin
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