Momma Cat is looking at her collection of 18 inch Madame Alexander dolls, and she thinks they are far more attractive than American Girl dolls! The American Girl dolls do have a lot of great clothes and accessories that are very well made! But, Momma Cat has to say, the dolls are not that pretty!
Take for example Momma Cat's Asian doll, Misumi (meaning pure, beautiful, in Japanese). She has been featured on Momma Cat's blog a few times, because she is so exquisite, and she's Momma Cat's favorite! Look at how beautiful her face is! She has shiny long black hair too!
Misumi-Momma Cat's Madame Alexander 18 inch doll. |
Below is a picture of Misumi in her brand new clothes. Momma Cat made Misumi's underwear, corduroy dress, and hair accessory. She also designed and crocheted Misumi's shoes. The only thing she didn't make are Misumi's tights. Momma Cat bought the tights from Doll Secrets
Misumi in her new corduroy dress. |
The coat's lining |
Misumi in her new lined coat. |
Misumi's purple bag. |
Madame Alexander 18 inch dolls are infinitely more affordable than American Girl dolls too! So, if you're on a budget (who isn't?), you can buy a very nice new doll for about $35-$85, as opposed to $115, and have some money left over to buy more doll clothes, or shoes, or whatever you want! You can find some very nice used dolls on eBay too, if you're willing to do a little work!
Momma Cat has bought several used Madame Alexander 18 inch dolls off of eBay and has had very good results!
Every year Momma Cat creates a few items to enter into the Multnomah County Fair. She does this mainly because it's fun, but also because she likes winning those luscious blue ribbons!
This year Misumi will be one of her entries. Wish Momma Cat and Misumi luck!
Wish Momma Cat luck!
Can the Madame Alexander 18 inch dolls wear the same clothing as the American Girl dolls? I've always loved the idea of the American Girl dolls, and have a Molly of my own, but every single doll has the same face, with very minor tweaks to accommodate non-white ethnic groups. It is too bad they are so generic.
ReplyDeleteMadame Alexander dolls are nothing but exquisite; I will have to check out their 18 inch dolls! And, your outfit for Misumi is gorgeous :-)
warmly,
Beth
Beth,
DeleteI own a Josefina. I wanted her because she was pretty and had a different look from all the rest!
The dolls do wear the same size clothes. The American Girl dolls are a little thicker around the middle, but that's the biggest difference. They wear the same size shoes too!
Thanks for the compliment on Misumi's outfit. You can tell how much I love her, can't you?
- Momma Cat
What a beautiful doll. I predict she'll be a winner at the fair!
ReplyDeleteMaureen,
DeleteI fell in love with Misumi the first time I saw her! That's why I gave her such a beautiful name. Making clothes and accessories for her is always a joy. I'm glad you like her too.
- Momma Cat