Christine LeFever | Maker of Dolls in Early Styles

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Christine selected for prestigious Traditional Crafts Directory for fifth consecutive year Christine has again been selected for the prestigious Directory of Traditional American Crafts, a juried listing of the top 200 traditional craftspeople in America. This is the fifth consecutive year she has been selected, based on the high quality of her craftsmanship and the historical integrity of her dolls. This year's panel of judges were from Colonial Williamsburg, Hancock Shaker Village, the American Folk Art Museum, and Old Sturbridge Village, plus some independent scholars and professional instructors. "The judges look for authentic design and workmanship, whether the piece is a faithful reproduction or the artisan's interpretation of period style," says Tess Rosch, publisher of Early American Life magazine, which has sponsored the influential directory for 23 years.	Click on this picture to visit the Early American Life website. "If our traditional arts are lost, we've forgotten a part of who we are as Americans," Rosch said. This year, Christine submitted a Tillie doll to the judges. Previously she has been selected based on the Tess, Hattie, Hannah, and Emma dolls -- all of which are based on authentic historical doll styles.

Some of the items Christine created and which are available at American Harvest.	Christine's creations available at American Harvest Christine is proud to announce that selected pieces of her art are now available at American Harvest, one of the Bay Area’s most distinctive, creative and whimsical shops for home design and décor. American Harvest has been a bustling hive of activity since owners Sharon and Rodger Mattern opened it in 1997, right in the center of quaint Pleasanton, California, at 438 Main Street. The shop is selective about whose creations it carries, and is one of the few places where people can buy the works of such noted home-décor artists as Nicol Sayre, Donna O’Brien, Debee Thibault and Lisa Kaus. Christine recently provided American Harvest with an assortment of French carton dolls, French wig stands, and unique dolly-head necklaces to be offered.

The Christmas issue of Early American Life magazine features this photo of Christine's 'Maggie' doll in a red Kinsale cape and riding in a sleigh.	Christine's dolls selected for 2007 Holiday Directory of Traditional Crafts Christine's dolls have been selected for the 2007 Early American Life Traditional American Crafts Holiday Directory. The selection by an independent panel of judges is for "the best in holiday crafts made in period styles, materials and traditions." Christine's listing, along with the 34 other selected artists, appears in the Christmas issue of Early American Life, now available.

Warner Bros. uses Christine's dolls in "Felicity" production Warner Bros. Television displayed two of Christine's Tess dolls as props in the recent movie "Felicity," based on the popular American Girls Dolls series of dolls. The American Girls Dolls represent specific time periods, and "Felicity" is 1774 Colonial America. In the Warner Bros. production, the two dolls Christine created are displayed prominently in a scene with Felicity and her friend, Elizabeth, in the shop owned by Felicity's father. The scene is about 45 minutes into the movie. "Felicity" is available on DVD, and Christine's dolls are now traveling to American Girls Doll shops around the U.S. as part of a display of props used in making "Felicity."	Two Tess dolls similar to this one appear in the Warner Bros. movie "Felicity." Christine's Tess dolls are inspired by the rare Queen Anne dolls of the 18th Century.

Christine designs doll for historic Savannah 1820s museum The Davenport House museum in Savannah, Georgia, is displaying a doll created by Christine to match the period and style of the museum's furnishings. The Davenport House is a stately Federal-style home, built by master carpenter Isaiah Davenport. Beautifully preserved, it provides a glimpse into 1820s domestic life in the urban port city of Savannah. Saving the house from demolition in 1955 was the first effort of the Historic Savannah Foundation, which has since gained national prominence as a preservation leader. The Davenport House Museum is at 324 East State Street in Savannah. The phone is 932-236-8097. Christine designed and created the doll from a silhouette of Cornelia Davenport, provided by museum director Jamie Credle.	Below left is the silhouette of Cornelia Davenport provided by the museum, and directly below is the 16-inch doll, complete with book, quill, and period coiffure and attire. Click here to read about Christine's museum doll in Coastal Antiques & Arts magazine.

The Sampler is located in an 1864 house in the Old Connecticut Western Reserve in Canfield in northern Ohio.	The Sampler now carrying Christine's dolls in Ohio For twenty years, The Sampler has specialized in folk art, antiques, fine reproductions and home furnishings from America's premier artists. Christine is pleased to announce that owner Leisa Kirtley is now offering her dolls. For more on The Sampler and its offerings, please visit www.thesamplershoppe.com.

	Oregon Home magazine features Christine in article Oregon Home magazine, in its May-June 2006 issue, presents a full-page article on Christine's dollmaking. Written by Associate Editor Beth Olson, it discusses Christine's dollmaking and home. The article captures Christine's sentiments when it quotes her: "They've become like my little children. I'll have all of these dolls with painted faces waiting to be clothed, but the're not 'alive' until they're finished and named. That's the best part: when I can step back and say, 'Welcome to the world!'" Click here to read the article in its entirety.

Dolls Magazine features article on Christine Christine is the topic of a lengthy feature article in the November 2004 issue of Dolls Magazine, a leading publication for doll collectors. The article describes Christine's history and personal philosophy as a dollmaker. It has several color photographs of selected dolls from Christine's line, such as a Hannah, an Emma, and an Amy doll, in addition to a photo of Christine hard at work. To read the article , click here.