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Have you ever seen a doll you haven't loved? I haven't. It doesn't matter to me what the category is or what the doll is made of. It doesn't matter if they are beautiful or down right ugly. I love them all and I want them all. Best of
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Twelve Months Of Sewing Club Featured E-Pattern For July 2009
It's July 2, 2009 and it is, once again, RAINING! In the month of June we had 23 rain days out of 30. Certainly NOT traditional New England weather.Something has definitely changed with the weather i...
Twelve Months Of Sewing Club Featured E-Pattern For June 2009
It's June 4, 2009 and right now I'm roasting. It's supposed to be Spring weather in New England, but it's hot.When I was growing up in New England we always had 4 seasons - my two favorites being Fal...
A Little Research Into The History Of The Goddess Doll, Spirit Doll, and Healing Doll
I decided to do a little research into the history of the goddess dolls, healing dolls or spirit dolls before I embarked on my endeavor to make some of them.Well, I have to tell you that what I though...
My Goddess Doll Adventure So Far!
In February I wrote a post on my Linda's Blog entitled "Why Not Be Adventuresome!" which was about my buying a batch of 10 small goddess art forms from Monica Magness of "Girl Gone Thread Wild" blog...
They Certainly Are A Trio Of Patriots!
There is no doubt that "Uncle Warren - A True Patriot", "Uncle Pat! Rah! Rah! America", and "Uncle George! A Patriot Thru and Thru!" love their country. There isn't a trio of primitive brothers more ...
Uncle George! A Patriot Thru and Thru! - NEW Primitive Patriotic Uncle Sam Doll E-Pattern
Like his brothers, "Uncle Warren - A True Patriot!" and "Uncle Pat! Rah! Rah! America", "Uncle George! A Patriot Thru and Thru!" is a true blue red, white, and blue patriot. He might be the oldest of ...
Uncle Pat! Rah! Rah! America - NEW Primitive Patriotic Doll E-Pattern
Like his brothers, "Uncle Warren - A True Patriot!" and "Uncle George! A Patriot Thru and Thru!", "Uncle Pat! Rah! Rah! America" is a true blue red, white, and blue patriot. He might be 83 years old,...
4Th of July, Hairy! - He's An Uncle Sam Not A Santa!
"4Th of July, Hairy!" loves Uncle Sam and just wishes that everyone would stop telling him that he looks like a "Santa!"Now, don't get "Hairy" wrong. He doesn't think there's anything wrong with look...
Yankee Doodle Andy - Can't Find His Flag! and "Give Me Liberty Annie - Can't Find Her Bell!
"Yankee Doodle Andy!" and his sister, "Give Me Liberty, Annie!" are getting ready to celebrate and getting ready for the parade.You see, they and their fellow countrymen just won the revolutionary war...
Sam Man - The Snow Patriot! - He's So Proud!
"Sam Man - The Snow Patriot!" wants to show everyone how patriotic he is and is going to do so by wearing his favorite red, white, and blue outfit when he marches in the "Independence Day" parade.His ...
Snow Me Red, White, and Blue! - NEW Handmade Patriotic Snowman E-Pattern
"Snow Me Red, White, and Blue!" wants to show everyone how patriotic he is and is going to do so by wearing his favorite red, white, and blue outfit when he marches in the "Winter Carnival" parade.He ...
A Little Change Up For Twelve Months Of Sewing Club Discounted E-Patterns For May 2009
I thought that I might surprise everyone and do something a little different for The Twelve Months Of Sewing Club featured pattern for May 2009. Instead of just offering one featured e-pattern I thoug...
Woody Moose and Manny Moose Are Moose Of A Different Kind!
"Woody Moose Loves The Woods!"– 15” Woodland Moose"Woody Moose Loves The Woods!" is a woodsman to the core. He's decided that he loves the woods so much that he's going to build his own cabin in ...
What's A Few Moose Amongst Friends?
"Mac The Moose!" and his best buds, "Mike The Moose!", "Matt The Moose!", and "Matthew The Moose!" just love to go fishing, hiking, camping - basically, anything having to do with the outdoors.The onl...
"A Moose In The Tub!" and "A Moose With Snow Shoes!"
Fred – 11” Country MooseFred Is As Moosey As They Get! Fred just loves the outdoors and outdoor sports and wants to become an expert at all of them. He's mastered skiing, rafting, sledding, hunt...
51 FREE Doll Patterns - WOW!
I think you all know how much I love dolls and doll patterns. In fact, there has never been a doll I haven't loved or a doll patterns that I haven't wanted to try. Unfortunately, I can't try everyth...
Who Wants To Study At College WhenYou Can Have Fun!
Joshua and his bear roommates, Mary and Bobby, and Goldie and Fred, have been trying to decide which category of interior design they want to major in - cottage style, shabby chic style, country style...
What Do A Cat, A Snowlady, and 3 Pigtailed Girls Have In Common?
If you're wondering "What Do A Cat, A Snowlady, and 3 Pigtailed Girls Have In Common?" the answer is really simple. They are all part of a group of new handmade dolls & crafts that I just added to my...
Bear With Me!
If you are anything like me and love to decorate with bears then you're going to love some of our new ones.Sleepy Time Bears! Richard and Roger just love a little R and R! Rest and relaxation - especi...
NEW Dolls, New Dolls, and Even More New Dolls!
Things are surely hopping over on our DOLLS Blog and it's not because it's Spring and bunny hopping season. It's because we've got a ton of new handmade dolls to introduce. All different kinds, size...
Twelve Months of Sewing Club Featured E-Pattern For April 2009
It's April 1st, 2009 and spring is in the air. I can hear all the birds chirping outside my window and when I look out I see the trees budding and NO SNOW on the ground. What a wonderful time of the y...
How Is It Possible That I've Already Started Buying Books For 2009!
It might be hard to believe but I've already started buying doll making and craft books already.Now you might wonder why on earth would I do that since I have a TON of doll and craft books that I stil...
Ashley's Wedding Day - NEW Victorian "Munchkin" Bridal Doll Centerpiece and E-Pattern
Ashley is a little "munchkin" and has dreamed of her wedding day since she was a little girl. She can hardly believe that it is almost here.She always wanted to be the bride dressed in a flowing satin...
There's Just So Much Going On Around Here!
There is a LOT going on around here and I seem to be involved in lots of different things that are all coming together at the same time.One of the things I have become involved in is to be the coordin...
Don't you Just LOVE Babies and Baby Showers
IT'S A BOY!IT'S A GIRL!My previous post on the customer request for "An Unusual Witch!" got me to thinking about babies and baby showers again. I just love babies and baby showers. Don't you?I had s...
Revised Patterns for "James" and "Anna" - Graduation Doll Print Patterns and E-Patterns
I decided to REVISE my "James" and "Anna" graduation doll print patterns and e-patterns.If you're a reader of my Linda's Blog you know that there is a story behind the making of some of my dolls. W...
How Lucky Am I?
Yesterday I was singing and blogging about being at "The End Of A Long Odyssey!" and figured that I couldn't be happier and couldn't be luckier. Well, I couldn't be more wrong. I actually could be l...
Hang-10, Bunny! She'll Be Awaiting! - FREE E-Pattern
"Hang - 10, Bunny" just wants to hang out at your house. She's willing to wait and wait and wait until you decide where to put her.You see, she's used to waiting. She's a surfer bunny who can "hang ...
Bernice Me, Bunny Thinks Life Is Grand!
"Bernice Me, Bunny" is pure sunshine. She just loves life, loves everyone, and especially loves the Spring season. It's when she feels the closest to nature and when she gets to wear her most beautif...
Devin, A Bunny Gentleman! He's Not Anxious!
"Laura, The Quintessential Lady Bunny!" was pacing around the house and couldn't wait for her husband, "Devin, A Bunny Gentleman", to get home. He was working late tonight and wouldn't be home for a ...
