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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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• Our NEW Little Girl Dresses Ornaments and E-Patterns

  Posted on Friday October 10th, 2008 at 05:23 in cottage, country, girls, handmade, home decor, little girl, ornaments, sewing, shabby chic, victorian, vintage

  I just love frilly little girl dresses. In fact, I wrote an article about it entitled "The Little Girl Dresses!" on my Linda's Blog and told you that I wanted to design some e-patterns for little gir...

• Our Beautiful Group of New Faceless Colonial Dolls and E-Patterns - Meet Rebecca, Ursula At Play, and Zacheus At Play

  Posted on Wednesday October 8th, 2008 at 04:15 in brothers and sisters, cloth dolls, colonial, cottage, country, e-pattern, faceless dolls, girls, handmade, linda walsh originals dolls, linda walsh originals e-patterns, new dolls

  I love "faceless" dolls as I believe that without their faces the doll's personality can speak for itself. You tend to look at the whole doll for her beauty versus just looking at her face.There is a ...

• Big Brother Andy, Kid Brother Randy, Big Sister Annie, and Kid Sister Fannie

  Posted on Sunday October 5th, 2008 at 05:28 in andy's, annie's, Boys, brothers and sisters, cloth dolls, country, e-pattern, family, girls, handmade, home decor, linda walsh originals e-patterns

  Siblings will be siblings and teasing amongst siblings has gone on since time began. While they might fight and tease each other they also adore each other and when it comes to families - well, blood ...

• Big Brother Andy and Kid Brother Randy - NEW Handmade Andy Ornaments E-Pattern

  Posted on Sunday October 5th, 2008 at 05:07 in andy's, annie's, cloth dolls, country, e-pattern, handmade, home decor, linda walsh originals e-patterns, new e-patterns, ornaments, primitive, raggedies

  "Big Brother Andy" and his "Kid Brother Randy" come from a large, loving family and as siblings often do get on each others nerves.Now don't get us wrong. "Big Brother Andy" and "Kid Brother Randy"lo...

• Big Sister Annie & Kid Sister Fannie - NEW Raggedy Annie Ornaments E-Pattern

  Posted on Sunday October 5th, 2008 at 04:48 in andy's, annie's, cloth dolls, country, e-pattern, handmade, home decor, linda walsh originals e-patterns, new e-patterns, ornaments, primitive, raggedies

  "Big Sister Annie" and her "Kid Sister Fannie" come from a large, loving family and as siblings often do get on each others nerves.Now don't get us wrong. "Big Sister Annie" and "Kid Sister Fannie" a...

• Susanna - A Victorian Angel Doll With A Special Mission!

  Posted on Saturday October 4th, 2008 at 04:37 in angels, blessings, cloth dolls, e-pattern, faceless dolls, handmade, linda walsh originals dolls, linda walsh originals e-patterns, new dolls, new e-patterns, sewing, victorian

  "Susanna" is a young, but very special angel with some very beautiful qualities and a very special charge. She is a kind and loving angel who has a very special heart. One who manifests nothing but ...

• Annie and Andy Gotcha Ornaments - NEW Raggedy Ornaments and E-Patterns

  Posted on Friday October 3rd, 2008 at 04:41 in andy's, annie's, brothers and sisters, country, handmade, home decor, linda walsh originals dolls, linda walsh originals e-patterns, new dolls, new e-patterns, ornaments, primitive

  "Annie Gotcha" just loves to tease her brother, "Andy Gotcha" and tease him she does. Almost incessantly. She can go on and on and on. Most of the time "Andy Gotcha" is a good sport about it. Some...

• Twelve Months Of Sewing Club Featured E-Pattern For October 2008

  Posted on Wednesday October 1st, 2008 at 05:04 in cloth dolls, doll making, dolls, e-pattern, Frankenstein, free e-pattern, free pattern, halloween, handmade, holidays, pattern, sewing

  It's October 1st and you know what that means. At the end of the month we'll be celebrating "HALLOWEEN!" If you are a reader of my Linda's Blog then you know that I just love the Fall season. One of...

• Meet The "Egg Muff Series" of Dolls

  Posted on Sunday September 28th, 2008 at 05:51 in Boys, brothers and sisters, children, cloth dolls, country, folkart, girls, handmade, linda walsh originals dolls, linda walsh originals e-patterns, new dolls, new e-patterns

  Meet the "Egg Muff Series" of new handmade cloth dolls and e-patterns.They are a fun loving group of dolls that love to sneak around and maybe, every once in awhile, drop in unexpectedly.You might fin...

• Taking One Day At A Time - A Pair of Victorian Dogs - NEW Handmade Dolls and E-Patterns

  Posted on Saturday September 27th, 2008 at 05:38 in animals, cloth dolls, Dogs, grandma, grandma and grandpa, grandpa, handmade, linda walsh originals dolls, linda walsh originals e-patterns, new dolls, new e-patterns, shabby chic

  "Best Dog In Class, Granny Esther!" takes life one day at a time and wasn't too concerned about getting an invitation to the "Victorian Animals Tea Society" from "Bearly Victorian, Ryan" and his wife...

• Moose On The Dance Floor! - NEW Victorian Animals and E-Patterns

  Posted on Thursday September 25th, 2008 at 05:13 in animals, cloth dolls, handmade, linda walsh originals dolls, linda walsh originals e-patterns, moose, new dolls, new e-patterns, victorian, woodland

  "Moose Me Victorian!" really didn't want to have anything to do with the "Victoriana High Society Tea Club" but when his friend "Bearly Victorian, Ryan" invited him - well, how could he say no."Moose ...

• A Sleek But Refined Husband and Wife - NEW Victorian Dolls and E-Patterns

  Posted on Wednesday September 24th, 2008 at 05:12 in animals, cats, cloth dolls, dolls, handmade, husbands and wives, linda walsh originals dolls, linda walsh originals e-patterns, new dolls, new e-patterns, sewing, shabby chic

  "I Love Mrs. Buzz, Michelle!" could hardly wait to tell her husband, "Come Here, William Augustus!" that they had gotten the much anticipated email from "Bearly Victorian, Ryan" and his wife, "Bearly ...

• The Wedding Shower Favors - NEW E-Patterns

  Posted on Thursday September 18th, 2008 at 04:21 in bridal showers, brides, cloth, crafting inspiration, favors, grooms, handmade, ideas, inspiration, new e-patterns, ornaments, tips

  Weddings and planning for weddings and bridal showers are such a joyous time and, sometimes, a very busy time. So, if you're giving a bridal shower and are planning on making the decorations and brid...

• Shopping For Craft Kits At Our Bookstores Is So Much Fun!

  Posted on Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 at 05:19 in books, bookstore, craft kits, crafters, crafts, handmade, linda's craft bookstore, linda's doll bookstore, shopping

  We've made shopping for craft kits from our Linda's Craft Bookstore and Linda's Doll Bookstore so easy for you by adding drop down menu's to the sidebars of all our blogs.Now if you are on any of our ...

• The OFG Spookfest Just Started - You Don't Want To Miss it!

  Posted on Saturday August 30th, 2008 at 04:27 in cloth dolls, dolls, etsy, fall, folkart, forums, Frankenstein, halloween, handmade, ofg, old farmhouse gathering, online show

  The OFG Fall Celebration on Etsy just started and I love all the items that are available for sale. This is the second celebration that I am participating in for the OFG (Olde Farmhouse Gathering) te...

• Scare Me Happy! New Handmade Scarecrow Ornament and NEW E-Pattern

  Posted on Friday August 8th, 2008 at 04:08 in e-pattern, fall, handmade, instant e-pattern, linda walsh originals dolls, linda walsh originals e-patterns, new dolls, new e-patterns, new patterns, ornaments, pattern, scarecrows

  Fall is a wonderful time for scarecrows and we have the best news to tell you. We have a bunch of new scarecrow e-patterns and handmade dolls & ornaments.We've already shown you three of our new ...

• Just Three More Communities - I Promise!

  Posted on Monday June 16th, 2008 at 04:18 in artists, blog communities, cloth dolls, crafters, doll collecting, doll making, dolls, etsy, forums, handmade, websites, wooden dolls

  I think you all know how much I've been enjoying the different Ning.com communities that I have joined recently.Well, I must be out of my mind because I decided to join three more: OOAK Dolls, Sew-Wha...

• Etsy Cottage Style Community

  Posted on Sunday June 15th, 2008 at 04:10 in artists, blog communities, cottage, country, crafters, etsy, forums, handmade, romantic, shabby chic, victorian, websites

  I was asked to join the Etsy Cottage Style Community by Laura Schnabel of Prairie Prims and NeNe's Crafting Corner Blog (http://www.prairieprims.blogspot.com/) a couple of weeks ago and thought it mig...

• My BIG Uncle Sam!

  Posted on Wednesday May 21st, 2008 at 05:15 in 4th of july, americana, big dolls, doll making, doll stories, handmade, holidays, home decor, seasonal, summer, uncle sam

  What would summer be like without all our Americana, 4Th of July, and Uncle Sam decorations. Well, it certainly would be boring color wise. The red, whites, and blues are always so festive and cheery ...

• Red, White, and Blue All Around! at the "Hey, What About Us! The Other Dolls!" Series Fashion Show

  Posted on Sunday May 18th, 2008 at 04:03 in 4th of july, americana, fashion shows, handmade, hey what about us - the other dolls series, holidays, home decor, linda walsh originals dolls, seasonal, uncle sam, wooden dolls

  Let's hear it for the red, white, and blue. It's almost summer. Almost time for the 4Th of July and thoughts of red, white, and blue fill the air. It's Americana time. Get out the flags.With that in m...

• What's Been Happening on My " I Love Crafts and Craft Blogs" Blog

  Posted on Thursday May 15th, 2008 at 04:07 in altered art, artists, crafters, doll making, graphics, handmade, home decor, i love crafts and craft blogs, painted dolls, paper crafts, quilts, websites

  There's been so much going on lately it's hard to keep track of everything. Sometimes I think I've bitten off more than I can chew with all these websites and blogs. Other times I think, "Maybe I sh...

• I Finally Got An Etsy Shop!

  Posted on Wednesday May 14th, 2008 at 05:05 in cloth dolls, dolls, e-pattern, handmade, linda walsh originals, linda walsh originals dolls, linda walsh originals e-patterns, pattern, selling

  I've been having a battle with myself for over a year now as to whether I should open an Etsy shop or just sell some of my handmade dolls & crafts on eBay. There seems to be many pro's and cons for e...

• Recalling "The Little Girl Dresses!"

  Posted on Tuesday May 13th, 2008 at 04:03 in childhood, clothing, customs, girls, grandchildren, grandma, handmade, little girl, nieces, siblings

  I've been spending a LOT of time lately drawing the diagrams for my new patterns and I'm happy to report that I'm making great progress. Some of my new patterns are items that I think you will like. ...

• FREE Giveaway From Shana of Shinybead.com

  Posted on Thursday April 24th, 2008 at 05:34 in artists, crafters, free contests, free giveaway, get to know the artist crafter series, handmade, i love crafts and craft blogs

  I thought you all would like to know that Shana of Shinybead.com is offering a FREE Giveaway as part of her interview for me "Get To Know The Artist/Crafter Series" on my "I Love Crafts and Craft Blog...

• Rosie O'Donnell's Crafty U Book

  Posted on Monday April 21st, 2008 at 05:13 in bookstore, childhood, crafters, grandchildren, grandma, handmade, holidays, ideas, linda's book reviews, linda's craft bookstore, seasonal

  A week ago I received the following email from Leah Wasielewski at Simon & Schuster which said: Dear Linda Walsh, I am writing you about a fun, new crafting book that we’ve just been published: best...

• Now She's A Real Girly Girl!

  Posted on Tuesday March 25th, 2008 at 05:09 in cloth and wood, cloth dolls, cottage, dolls, girls, girly girls, handmade, linda walsh originals dolls, new dolls, sewing, shabby chic, slideshows

  Well, the following two dolls may look like "girly girls" but they couldn't be more different. One is definitely a "girly girl" and the other - well, let's just say she doesn't mind a little dirt. E...

• Girls and Their Cats

  Posted on Monday March 24th, 2008 at 05:07 in cats, cloth and wood, cottage, dolls, girls, girly girls, handmade, linda walsh originals dolls, new dolls, sewing, shabby chic, slideshows

  I think I am the only woman on the planet that doesn't really like cats. Kittens are cute, but they group up to be cats and cats walk all over your kitchen counters and tables. Personally, I don't l...

• More Girly Girls! We Want More Girly Girls!

  Posted on Sunday March 23rd, 2008 at 05:07 in cloth dolls, cottage, dolls, dolls blog, girls, girly girls, handmade, linda walsh originals dolls, sewing, shabby chic, slideshows, the dollie storage room

  Since I gave into the "dollies" demands for more "girly girls" it's been relatively quite in "The Dollie Storage Room." However, if I don't continue to showcase some of the girls it won;t be quiet fo...

• We Want Girls! We Want Girls! Girly Girls!

  Posted on Saturday March 22nd, 2008 at 05:05 in cloth dolls, cottage, dolls, dolls blog, girls, girly girls, handmade, linda walsh originals dolls, new dolls, sewing, shabby chic, slideshows

  Okay! Okay! I get it!You've had enough of "bunnies" and want some articles about some of the "girl" dolls. Your want the "girly" girls and aren't too happy with the way I tricked you the last time.O...

• There Can Never Be Enough Bunnies! Especially Bunny Sisters!

  Posted on Wednesday March 19th, 2008 at 05:05 in bunnies, dolls, dolls blog, easter, handmade, hey what about us - the other dolls series, holidays, linda walsh originals dolls, new dolls, seasonal, sewing, slideshows

  The "dollies" have been on a "bunny" craze this week. They want EVERY new bunny that I've made introduced and have been driving me crazy about it. So, I decided to add them all just to keep the "dolli...