Santa in Wool Coat

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

This Santa has one of the most wonderful, special faces that Cynthia has ever sculpted, and wears one of the most beautiful gowns she has ever made. This gown is covered with hand-done embroidery. His rust coat is made from wonderful designer fabric that is priced at over $80 a yard. Santa […]

Saint Nicholas with Brown Eyes

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

What a wonderful Saint Nicholas, he is sure to be loved by all. His hand-sculpted face just seems to bring smiles to all who see him. This special doll wears a very special hand-embroidered and embellished burgundy gown that was done by skilled artisans. It is even more spectacular in person! […]

Santa with Bear in a Chair

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

This merry little Santa has a wreath of holly and lots of wonderful toys. His gaily-decorated tree is completely covered with snowmen, candy canes, bright ornaments, hard candy, and swags of gold. He also carries an adorable little bear sitting on a chair, a hobby horse, and a needlepoint stocking filled with toys. […]

Santa in Gray Mink

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

What an amazing silk coat and gown this Santa wears! It is made by the designer fabric house of Pindler & Pindler and costs over $125 a yard. The cloth is made of silk, and is just covered with the most beautiful embroidery done in soft greens, blues, and golds. His hat […]

Santa with Reindeer and Puppet

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

This magical Santa as a handsculpted face that is alive with merriment. He is dressed in Kravet designer fabric made of black- and gold-flecked material. The bodice of his gown is spectacular, with hand embroidery and semi-precious stones of garnets, jade, and carnelian. His hat is recycled black fox and his collar […]

Santa with Toys

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

Santa is dressed in $180 a yard Scalamandre silk fabric that has gold and ecru stripes. His hat and collar are of a complementary recycled fox fur. The most special part of his clothing is undoubtedly the incredible embroidery on the front of his gown. It is totally three-dimensional as the “flowers” […]

St Nicholas with Lantern

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

Saint Nicholas is sure to be the center of attention at any Christmas gathering. He is dressed in the most magnificent clothing. The vintage embroidery is three-dimensional and was done by a dedicated artisan. The fabric itself took weeks to embroider. Saint Nicholas’ gown is just covered with this elaborate […]

Santa in Schumacher Silk

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

This smiling Santa is dressed in a lovely Schumacher silk damask costing over $100 a yard. Is gown is made from gold embroidered fabric that has green and red beading. He holds a polar bear pull-toy crafted by Cynthia, a needlepoint stocking filled with a Christmas tree, a gingerbread girl, and a red […]

Green-Eyed Santa with Dove

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

Santa has a lovely kind face with beautiful green eyes. His gown is a green and gold damask that Cynthia bought from a nunnery which specializes in liturgical fabric. The fabric is especially nice with the color of Santa’s eyes. The embroidery on his gown is vintage, and Cynthia embellished it with […]