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My name is Janelle, and I’m a self taught artist, and began drawing and sewing by 4 years old. I began by drawing out my own paper dolls and their clothes, then learned how to hand-stitch little T-shaped dresses my mother would cut out for me, so I could dress my Barbies in my own designs.

I made most of my own clothes throughout jr. high and high school, and in my early twenties, began making the display clothes for Cloth World, and also getting custom orders for prom dresses, bridal gowns, business suits, etc. One of my customers suggested I try my hand at making dolls, and in 1985, I started “Little Sister’s Dolls”.

I design most of my own dolls, but when I do use a pattern I’ve bought from another designer, I always put my own twist on it, to give it my own unique style. I use pencil water colors to draw their faces, to achieve a more realistic look.

My dolls all come signed and dated by me, and each one is unique in character and design.

I have had the honor of being featured on Santa Collectors, located at http://www.santacollectors.com

I have just been honored by The Artists Choice Awards as a finalist in the DOLLS Category for 2008.

I am a proud member of TDIPT - To Dwell In Primitive Thymes. Please be sure to type TDIPT into your browser to see all the great items offered by these talented artists.

Thanks for stopping by!