My new book, Love You to Pieces: A Gift of Friendship, has been years in the making—a patchwork of heartfelt friendships, vintage dolls, and the joy of creating handmade gifts. Inside, you’ll find dozens of cloth characters paired with vintage quilts that speak to the nostalgia and comfort of handcrafting with love.

As part of our Prelaunch Festivities, I’ve been introducing the characters from the book—starting with Sunshine Polly, who was paired with our first giveaway: a coral Oliso M3Pro project iron. Now, I’m excited to share what’s next…

The Festivities continue with a new featured character and a new prize: the Pistachio Oliso M3Pro project iron, perfectly paired with Alice Apple—a classic cloth doll with a timeless twist.

Alice wears a cheerful apple-print dress and features delicate hand-stitched details, button-jointed limbs, and a sweet, simple design that invites nostalgia. Like many of the dolls in Love You to Pieces, she’s entirely one-of-a-kind.

One of the most captivating things about these handmade dolls is how much personality can be expressed through a simple embroidered face. Alice’s playful eyes, in particular, caught my attention—reminding me just how much charm can be found in the smallest stitches. Often, it’s the eyes that draw me in first, and every doll tells a slightly different story through their unique expression.

Since Alice wears a cheerful apple-print dress with a soft pistachio-colored rosette—it only felt right to pair her with the Pistachio Oliso M3Pro project iron for this next giveaway.

Just like Alice, this iron is full of thoughtful detail and charm. Here are a few of Alice’s favorite features—practical, precise, and perfect for handmade projects:

• The ProLight LED makes it easy to see fine stitches and delicate seams—even under her tiny sleeves.

• The 2-inch Detailer Tip is just the right size for pressing corners, pleats, and cuffs—ideal for doll dresses and miniature accessories.

• The Diamond Ceramic-Flow soleplate glides smoothly, making pressing quick and effortless, even when using fusible interfacing.

• And she loves the Solemate™ rest—a safe spot for the iron to cool down (or sit while you admire your handiwork).

This iron is compact, comfortable, and clever—everything Alice Apple needs for a studio companion!

Just sign up for our Prelaunch Festivities! You’ll be automatically entered into the giveaway and receive sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes inspiration, and early access to launch details.

Thank you for following along as we share more from Love You to Pieces. I can’t wait for you to meet more of the cloth doll crew!

XO,
Amy