About Me
Hello!
My name is Peggy Burney and I am an award winning fashion doll makeover artist from Tennessee. I never sewed for dolls before 1998 when I bought my first computer and stumbled upon Vickie's page on the internet. That is where I first came to know Jason Wu. Later on, Ella Trumpfeller sent me an invitation to join a group run by Jim Faraone and as they say "the rest is history". I love doing everything to do with dolls, from repainting to customizing the shoes. My favorite thing is to replicate a real life bride in a doll.....dress, veil, hair, bouquet ....the total doll.
I participated in the 1st Couture Doll Design Challenge. It was great fun and I learned a lot.
I accept commissions.
My mother always sewed and I learned the basics from her and a terrific Home Economics teacher. Later, if I was unsure how to make something , I would read and research and try until I could get it right. I was a custom dressmaker for many years which allowed me to have an income while staying home with my kids.
I'm married, (47 yrs,) have three children and one grandson. I was a Legal Secretary for 15 years, worked in Special Education for 7 years, then became caretaker for my elderly parents who eventually passed away at the ages of 89 and 93. My youngest daughter has Cerebral Palsy, is a joy and challenge all in one. Working with dolls has become my stress outlet.
I participated in the 1st Couture Doll Design Challenge. It was great fun and I learned a lot.
I accept commissions.
My mother always sewed and I learned the basics from her and a terrific Home Economics teacher. Later, if I was unsure how to make something , I would read and research and try until I could get it right. I was a custom dressmaker for many years which allowed me to have an income while staying home with my kids.
I'm married, (47 yrs,) have three children and one grandson. I was a Legal Secretary for 15 years, worked in Special Education for 7 years, then became caretaker for my elderly parents who eventually passed away at the ages of 89 and 93. My youngest daughter has Cerebral Palsy, is a joy and challenge all in one. Working with dolls has become my stress outlet.
Awards
2013 1st Place in Couture Doll Shops Clue Happening, chosen by readers of Fashion Doll Quarterly Magazine
2012 1st Place in Fabulous 50's, 16" Category at IFDC in Las Vegas
2012 1st Place in Miniatures, C. Accessories, Guitar at the IFDC in Las Vegas
2010 2nd Place in Lady in Red at IFDC in Las Vegas
2010 2nd Place in Miniatures, C. Accessories, Purses at IFDC in Las Vegas
2008 1st Place in Vegas Bride, 16" Category at IFDC in Las Vegas
2008 3rd Place in Vegas Bride, 11.5" Category at IFDC in Las Vegas
2007 2nd Place in Mod, 11.5" Category at IFDC in Las Vegas
2007 2nd Place in The Night They Raided Minsky's, Burlesque, in IFDC Online Competition
2004 1st Place in Celebrity Category (Shania Twain) at IFDC in Dallas
2003 3rd Place in Bridal Category in the Barbie Bazaar Makeover Awards Contest
2003 2nd Place in Winter Bride Category in IFDC Online Competition
2003 3rd Place in Las Vegas Brides at IFDC in Dallas
2003 1st Place in Virtual Dolls Kitty Collier Fashion Makeover Contest
2003 2nd Place Winner for Best Repaint, Fashion Doll Makeovers Miss America Contest
2003 2nd Place in FDM Extravaganza Contest
2003 2nd Place in Fashion Doll Designers Winter Fantasy Contest
2012 1st Place in Fabulous 50's, 16" Category at IFDC in Las Vegas
2012 1st Place in Miniatures, C. Accessories, Guitar at the IFDC in Las Vegas
2010 2nd Place in Lady in Red at IFDC in Las Vegas
2010 2nd Place in Miniatures, C. Accessories, Purses at IFDC in Las Vegas
2008 1st Place in Vegas Bride, 16" Category at IFDC in Las Vegas
2008 3rd Place in Vegas Bride, 11.5" Category at IFDC in Las Vegas
2007 2nd Place in Mod, 11.5" Category at IFDC in Las Vegas
2007 2nd Place in The Night They Raided Minsky's, Burlesque, in IFDC Online Competition
2004 1st Place in Celebrity Category (Shania Twain) at IFDC in Dallas
2003 3rd Place in Bridal Category in the Barbie Bazaar Makeover Awards Contest
2003 2nd Place in Winter Bride Category in IFDC Online Competition
2003 3rd Place in Las Vegas Brides at IFDC in Dallas
2003 1st Place in Virtual Dolls Kitty Collier Fashion Makeover Contest
2003 2nd Place Winner for Best Repaint, Fashion Doll Makeovers Miss America Contest
2003 2nd Place in FDM Extravaganza Contest
2003 2nd Place in Fashion Doll Designers Winter Fantasy Contest
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