Get To Know Wendy (In Her Own Words)
My sister got me started knitting at the age of 7 and I have not stopped since then.
My passion for 18” dolls however, started in December of 2013 when I visited my eldest daughter and son-in-law in Oxford, UK. I was scrolling through Pinterest and came across a photo of an American Girl Doll.
Upon returning to South Africa, I did some research which led me to Liese and her SA Girl dolls. I received the Zoey from my children for Mother’s Day of 2014.
I began making clothes for her and shortly after that my hubby bought me Julie. My dolly family has grown since then. My collection includes 6 AG’s, 1 SA Girl, 1 London Girl, 1 Australian Girl, 2 Kidz n Cats, 1 WW, 1 H4H, and a Laurens.
Around 2015 I started testing for Liese from Doll Tag Clothing as well as Margie from Little Miss Muffet. In 2018 I tried my hand at designing knitwear for the dolls. Since then, I have been an exclusive designer at Pixie Faire and enjoying every minute of journey.
Inquiring Minds Want To Know:
Q: What inspired your brand name?
My brand name was inspired by grand children’s name. Daniel and Elizabeth.
Q: Coffee or tea?
I have been a tea person since the age of 6.
Q: What's your favorite tv show, movie, or book?
Going way back when, I absolutely loved The Sound of Music, must have seen it at least 10 times.
Q: Where's your favorite place to shop?
My favorite is definitely a yarn store.
Q: Do you collect anything special (other than dolls)?
I do not really collect anything special but my other passions are sewing, embroidery and anything interesting craft wise.
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Jacq
November 17, 2024
I love the Tatum dress! I made one just like it 50 years ago for my daughter when she was being baptized. I made it way too big and she wore it for a couple of years, but it too, was beautiful.