Meet Janelle Ashby, Designer of J Lyn Boutique and My Sunshine Dolls

Get To Know Janelle Ashby, The Designer of J Lyn Boutique and My Sunshine Dolls!

About J Lyn Boutique and My Sunshine Dolls: Discover a variety of whimsicle and vintage designs in both pattern collections. J Lyn Boutique feature designs for 18-inch dolls with a retro feel and darling attention to detail. My Sunshine Dolls features cuddly cloth dolls with a variety of character themes for both girls and boys! 

Here's a sampling of patterns. Browse the full J Lyn Boutique and My Sunshine Dolls catalogs today!


 

Enter To Win A Sunshine 'n Daisies Outfit!

Enter To Win: This week's giveaway is a the prototype outfit featured on the cover of the Sunshine 'n Daisies Bundle 18" Doll Clothes Pattern Bundle!

Would you like to win this doll clothes pattern bundle? Be sure to follow the prompts in the contest widget to be entered into the giveaway to win both of the items! (*Note - dolls are not included in the giveaway)

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More Styles From J Lyn Boutique and My Sunshine Dolls!

 

Get To Know Janelle (In Her Own Words)

"I have loved all things crafty since I was a little girl. I learned how to sew from my mom who was an excellent seamstress. I began by making simple shirts and dresses, then Halloween costumes and then on to home décor. I made my first doll in 2010 for my daughter and then began making them as gifts for her friends. I had so many requests that I decided to start a small home-based business and that is how My Sunshine Dolls shop was born. I have recently found a passion for the clothing design process and launched a new brand called J Lyn Boutique that focuses on fashion for 18” dolls. Hope you enjoy my patterns!"

Inquiring Minds Want To Know:

Q: What's your favorite food?
Vanilla Bean Cupcakes!

Q: Favorite Place To Shop?
Birch Fabrics in Paso Robles, CA my hometown growing up.

Q: What inspired your brand name?
I used to sing "You are my sunshine" to my daughter when she was little and when I asked her what I should name my dolls she said "My Sunshine Dolls"

Q: What is your dream vacation?
My dream vacation is lying on a beach under some palm trees reading a book.

Leave a Comment Below!

We'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and tell us which J Lyn Boutique and My Sunshine Dolls pattern design you love most!

Thanks, everyone!

The Pixie Faire Team


83 Comments

Sheila Chelednik
Sheila Chelednik

August 24, 2024

Love all the patterns

Florence
Florence

August 24, 2024

I do love the bell bottoms with flowers so similar to ones I wore when young! Thanks for the giveaway!

BECKY
BECKY

August 24, 2024

I love the bell bottoms! Brings back memories of freedom.

Judith Martinez
Judith Martinez

August 23, 2024

I love the vintage surfin’ girl dress. It’s so adorable!

JG Wilson
JG Wilson

August 23, 2024

I know this ages me, but I wore Bell Bottoms very much like the ones in the cover picture when I was a teenager. Brings back fond memories that mean a lot to me. Love these and would love to have the pattern.

Debra
Debra

August 23, 2024

Very cute patterns! I love the boho feel of some of them and definately love the 1920s patterns. Thank you for the opportunity!

Reina
Reina

August 23, 2024

Hi, I’m from Argentina and I love the patterns such Pirate and Viking dolls, or animal dolls too created by My little sunshine

Kailyn
Kailyn

August 23, 2024

I have loved using the 1920s patterns! They feel so unique and formal compared to other 1920s patterns available that all seem to lean more casual

Diana
Diana

August 23, 2024

I like the Sunshine & Daisies bundle

Sandy
Sandy

August 23, 2024

My favorite patterns are the Sunshine Days Romper and the Vintage Coat Dress.

Sandy
Sandy

August 23, 2024

My favorite patterns are the Sunshine Days Romper and the Vintage Coat Dress.

Deb Fischer
Deb Fischer

August 23, 2024

oh my Gosh, I love the bell bottoms. I wore those so much of my high school days! What a treat to see!!

Sandra
Sandra

August 23, 2024

Cute 70,s outfits

Anne
Anne

August 23, 2024

I love the bell bottoms – brings back memories. All these patterns are great!

MARIAN
MARIAN

August 22, 2024

Zuri Binti is my favorite patterns. I love all things ethnic traditional.

Brenda
Brenda

August 22, 2024

Absolutely love those bell bottoms!!

Dorothy Ketron
Dorothy Ketron

August 22, 2024

Love the bell bottom Jeans…Can’t wait to try them.

Maureen A
Maureen A

August 22, 2024

I like her Lotus dress – very 20’s!

Maureen W.
Maureen W.

August 22, 2024

It is really nice, when a designer, includes 2 patterns, for 2 different sized dolls, and that is what attracted me to J Lyn Boutiques! One pattern/doll for a gift, and one pattern for the gift giver :) I am not bias….pun intended :)

Sam
Sam

August 21, 2024

Lots of cute patterns – love the Grace dress

Barb G
Barb G

August 21, 2024

I love all the patterns but I think my favorite is the butterfly sleeve dress. So many to choose from though. Thank you.

Linda
Linda

August 21, 2024

Love the details in these outfits. And the many retro styles. Beautiful!

Jacquie Corrigan
Jacquie Corrigan

August 21, 2024

I just love bell bottoms! And the crochet top paired with bell bottoms reminds me of what I used to wear. (Years ago of course!!! lol)

CdnCrafter
CdnCrafter

August 21, 2024

I love the retro look patterns, and the Sunshine Dolls are adorable!

Rosemarie
Rosemarie

August 21, 2024

The Sunshine ’n Daisies crochet top and bell bottoms outfit is perfect for AG Julie.

Roben
Roben

August 21, 2024

Love the daisy outfit. Reminds me of what I wore as a child

BRENDA
BRENDA

August 21, 2024

I jUST LOVE ALL THE PATTERNS.

anita
anita

August 21, 2024

I just love the variety of patterns but esp. love Style Moderne Gown

Star
Star

August 21, 2024

I LOVE the gidget sun suit! Hard to choose a favorite when they’re all great.

Linda
Linda

August 21, 2024

I have the volleyball, and tennis patterns and they worked up very easy and looked great.

Sue D
Sue D

August 21, 2024

I like Vintage Rainbow Overalls 18" Doll Clothes Pattern and Little Ranchers Cloth Doll Pattern

Janet
Janet

August 21, 2024

I love the halter top and 70s flowered blue jeans. Brings back a lot of memories.

Ruth Ann
Ruth Ann

August 21, 2024

I’m into accessories now, so I liked the camping gear (and the tent).

Connie
Connie

August 21, 2024

I love all the retro styles. The dolls are really great too.

Shirley
Shirley

August 21, 2024

I love the retro styles and the doll is beautiful. I can’t wait to sew one of these patterns for my AG doll.

Mae Lynn Beck
Mae Lynn Beck

August 21, 2024

I’ve made several of the My Sunshine Dolls but the Little Ranchers is my favorite. Perhaps because I’m from Texas. The cowboy hat is genius!

MARY ANN
MARY ANN

August 21, 2024

I love all the patterns, they bring back memories from when I was growing up. If I had to pick just one it would be the bell bottom jeans

Lynn M
Lynn M

August 21, 2024

Love the Lotus dress

Elizabeth
Elizabeth

August 21, 2024

Petal Romper

Katherine
Katherine

August 21, 2024

I like the sporty outfits. The baseball outfit is cute and would be great for your child who is in to the sport.

Shirley Welch
Shirley Welch

August 21, 2024

I love the vintage gidget sunsuit pattern. I did make that one and it is so cute. My favorite doll patterns are the vintage ones so I’m always on the look out for those types.. the sunshine dolls are all adorable I haven’t worked with those yet but I soon will.

Ria
Ria

August 21, 2024

I ACTUALLY LOVE ALL THE PATTERNS BUT THE BELLBOTTOM IS THE CUTEST

Karen Wright
Karen Wright

August 21, 2024

Sounds like a wonderful life. I work full time in an office and work at home as well. My dream is to leave work and make dolls clothes. I have many many clothes and dressed doll and teddy’s but haven’t been very successful so I’ll have to continue working a little longer. I couldn’t choose a design as they are all fabulous. Each one I look at I simply gasp. Fantastic designs so never give up and I’ll keep praying I’ll be like you some day 🙏

Leticia
Leticia

August 20, 2024

My favorite pattern design from J Lyn Boutique is the Sunshine ‘n Daisies Bundle ( 70’s halter top & bell bottoms). My favorite pattern design from My Sunshine Dolls is the Odette Doll 23" cloth doll. Also, I loved hearing about Janelle’s sewing journey which led her to starting her own pattern shops. Thanks for the chance to enter this week’s groovy giveaway!!

Yolanda
Yolanda

August 20, 2024

I would love the beach retreat. Bought the tennis 1 for my sister and she made us the most gorgeous tennis outfits.

Clarissa
Clarissa

August 20, 2024

I really like the Zuri Binti for one of my dolls. Elly and Eli Elf would be perfect for dh’s and my Christmas shelf. They would fit right in with dh’s and my collection of handmade and store-bought items.

Heidi
Heidi

August 20, 2024

I like the Pinafore Dress.

Christine
Christine

August 20, 2024

I want to make one of your cloth dolls, just haven’t got there yet!

Lisa
Lisa

August 20, 2024

I like the bell bottom pants – they remind me of what I wore when I was young.

Lori
Lori

August 20, 2024

What a cool, retro outfit. Great design!

Sera
Sera

August 20, 2024

The pie purse pattern makes me wish I could crochet. It’s so adorable!

Kathy  m
Kathy m

August 20, 2024

My favorite pattern is sunshine and daisy bell bottoms pant and cute halter top

Karen Gilbert
Karen Gilbert

August 20, 2024

I love all the Halloween costumes but I love the owl pattern the most!

Sandra
Sandra

August 20, 2024

Bell bottoms straight from the 70’s

Marilu B
Marilu B

August 20, 2024

Love those outfits from the 70’s

Jackie
Jackie

August 20, 2024

I like the 1920’s evening dress very much. Also the animal costumes especially the owl. And Seaside Retreat because my dolls’ best sources for sweaters are “people” ones upcycled as I don’t knit .I like the bell bottom jeans very much. And the jeans skirt! I often make cloth dolls for children and will probably add at least a few My Sunshine patterns to my files. Most like the Mother Love 3 generation pattern would be one. Maybe Little Ranchers for the other or the boy with the guitar and the skateboard. I like that the Sunshine can share many clothes with AG. Also like the tent!

Jackie
Jackie

August 20, 2024

I like the 1920’s evening dress very much. Also the animal costumes especially the owl. And Seaside Retreat because my dolls’ best sources for sweaters are “people” ones upcycled as I don’t knit .I like the bell bottom jeans very much. And the jeans skirt! I often make cloth dolls for children and will probably add at least a few My Sunshine patterns to my files. Most like the Mother Love 3 generation pattern would be one. Maybe Little Ranchers for the other or the boy with the guitar and the skateboard. I like that the Sunshine can share many clothes with AG. Also like the tent!

Jackie
Jackie

August 20, 2024

I like the 1920’s evening dress very much. Also the animal costumes especially the owl. And Seaside Retreat because my dolls’ best sources for sweaters are “people” ones upcycled as I don’t knit .I like the bell bottom jeans very much. And the jeans skirt! I often make cloth dolls for children and will probably add at least a few My Sunshine patterns to my files. Most like the Mother Love 3 generation pattern would be one. Maybe Little Ranchers for the other or the boy with the guitar and the skateboard. I like that the Sunshine can share many clothes with AG. Also like the tent!

Kate
Kate

August 20, 2024

So cute—so much of this looks like it came from my college wardrobe! It was fun then—and it is super fun to be able to make it for my granddaughter’s dolls!

Michelle
Michelle

August 20, 2024

Oh my goodness, I wish I knew how to crochet better. I just love your patterns from the 50’s but especially the 70’s. I was a teen in the 70’s so they have a soft spot in my heart.

LAURIE
LAURIE

August 20, 2024

Bell bottoms! Thanks for the chance to win!

Allegra
Allegra

August 20, 2024

I love the hippy pants!!

Marybeth
Marybeth

August 20, 2024

Love the retro pants and halter top!!!

Gail
Gail

August 20, 2024

Love the cute skirt and sweater with the fun bag

Leslie Yeaton
Leslie Yeaton

August 20, 2024

Absolutely love the new retro patterns!

Sharon Love
Sharon Love

August 20, 2024

Love the bell bottoms and crochet top

Donna Landreth
Donna Landreth

August 20, 2024

I love the sunshine Daisy kit. It is really cute. Thank you Cinnamon for the awesome giveaways.❤️😘💋

Zia
Zia

August 20, 2024

(Please ignore my previous comment LOL)

These are all so cute! I especially love the vintage jumper and will be adding it to my wishlist!

Zia
Zia

August 20, 2024

Thees

T
T

August 20, 2024

Love the bell bottoms. Brings back lots of memories.

Amy
Amy

August 20, 2024

I like the dress

Lorraine M
Lorraine M

August 20, 2024

I like the Petal Romper and bell bottoms .

Heidi Brown
Heidi Brown

August 20, 2024

I love the Lotus Dress!

marg corjay
marg corjay

August 20, 2024

The details on the outfits add the perfect touch.

Sue
Sue

August 20, 2024

The cowboy hat looks like it fits a doll’s head exactly the way a hat should. What a great job.

Laura
Laura

August 20, 2024

The pinafore dress is so sweet!

Lindsey Arata
Lindsey Arata

August 20, 2024

Love having some crochet patterns for the 18 inch dolls! thank you!

BrendaK
BrendaK

August 20, 2024

My favorite is the flutter sleeve dress!

Rhonda
Rhonda

August 20, 2024

I am loving these patterns. I’d love some of the outfits in my size, not just for the dolls. I’ve really been into camping lately, so the Outdoor Adventures Tent and Accessories patterns stood out to me.

Sharon murk
Sharon murk

August 20, 2024

Beautiful. Love the bell bottoms

Bridgette Shippy
Bridgette Shippy

August 20, 2024

I like the flutter sleeve dress.

Maurine
Maurine

August 20, 2024

I love all her patterns but my absolute favorite is the Groovy Dreams Top and Skirt. It goes together so easily and fits perfectly.

Barbara
Barbara

August 20, 2024

I love all J Lyn Boutique’s 1920s styles because they’re perfect for Claudie.

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