Monday, June 22nd, 2009 I am busy taking "steps photos" for my new patterns.  My husband and son have recovered from their very nasty flu and all is well with the world.  I'll continue to write updates here until I am ready to release my new patterns.  Have a glorious week! June 7th   It's been too long since an update!!!  All is well, but the Hubby and Son both have been suffering with a nose/chest cold.  Projects are piling up, waiting for my photographer to devote some much needed time.  Please bear with me, new patterns are on the way!  If you would like to see a picture of our new house (with the wrap-around porch added) click here. May 29th  We are relaxing into the three day weekend, with new projects waiting for Tuesday.  I have a new pattern for Ellowyne on the way, and my push to begin offering patterns for the American Girl dolls is ongoing.  I hope all is well with you, where ever you live in this wonderful world! May 12th Construction has stolen my Husband/Photographer away! (this is a good thing, mostly)  I am working an a few new things, and it's frustrating to have a fashion project delayed, but knowing that the new house is moving along almost makes up for it...  I'm planning to take my husband back into the fold on every non-construction day, to take pictures so that I can move my new patterns closer to release. Wish me luck! Magalie Send me an email!
Send me an email if you would like to be added to my "Preview List". You will receive a short note when I add items to my Fashion Gallery, or start an eBay auction. If you are a first time visitor to my web site, here are a few tips: Fashion Gallery:    This is where you will find available designs. I usually add one of a kind and limited edition ensembles once a month. Join my Preview List to receive an email when new designs are added. Fashion Patterns:    I've started creating the patterns that I've been neglecting to create for too many years!  There will be patterns added every month (so far so good...) These patterns will give you a step by step way to create haute couture fashions for your favorite girl.  Patterns for Ellowyne, SD13/Sooah, Ann Estelle, and Tyler or Sybarite proportioned dolls are now available. Design Museum:    These are designs from 2000-2002.   I have been sewing for my dolls since I was a little girl, and designing clothing for real people before, during, and after my years at College La Salle (the preeminent design school in Montreal).  These Galleries document my first two years of designing for the internet doll world.  I am happy to have found my niche as a doll artist and fashion designer for beautiful dolls, and I hope you enjoy looking at my design work from these exciting first two years. Doll Photography Made Easy:    This is a wonderful eBook by my husband, (he takes the photographs my designs), and he shows how easy it is to take beautiful photos of fashion dolls.  I know you'll just love his clear pictures and diagrams, he really knows how to explain photo techniques! Free counters provided by Honesty.com (now Andale.com) since June 2000.This counter records actual page views by real people. We have had over 4 Million "Hits" since establishing this website. This website is for people who are interested in Dolls. Specifically 14 inch Kish Chrysalis, Tyler, Sydney, Ellowyne, SD13, Superdollfie, Mini Super Dollfie, Sooah, Ann Estelle, Gene, and many Robert Tonner dolls and oriental ball jointed dolls. This is the website for the collectors of fashion patterns and fashion designs by Magalie Houle Dawson, MHD Designs. Magalie specializes in remarkable combinations of rare and vintage fabrics, sewn with an expertise rarely found in any fashion scene. Her vision for couture designs is clear and totally unique! Doll collectors from all walks of life collect the works Magalie calls "Fashion Sculpture". People who collect dolls, doll fashions, doll fashion patterns, fashion doll clothing, one of a kind doll fashions, one-of-a-kind dolls, or haute couture garments tend to appreciate the high quality of Magalie's work. Enjoy visiting Magalie's Fashion Gallery, Pattern Gallery, Design Museum, and eBay auctions.  If you are a collector of 14 inch Kish Chrysalis, Ellowyne Wilde, Tyler, Super Dollfie, Mini Super Dollfie, Sooah, or Sydney, and are looking for fashion patterns, then you've come to the right place!  Please visit Magalie's Pattern Gallery!  Welcome!