Sloan’s first birthday is this Sunday and I cannot believe she is one! How did this year pass by so quickly? I was convinced that we were having a boy so not a lot of pink or feminine things went into the baby’s nursery. Her quilt has not shown up yet, but I thought we could at least hang some of the pictures in her room to make it look a bit more like a girls room. We are going to hang these dolls on her wall. Her room is quite dark, so I thought I would try and photograph them outside where you can see the details a bit better.
Last time I went home I found these dolls I made when I was a little girl. They were based on a book on old fashioned, prairie type dolls. I think I had to be around eight or nine when I made them. The embroidery was very, very average on the faces so I pulled it out and rejuvenated them.
You can see where I embroidered names on the bottom of the dresses which I did not change. I sewed them together in a row. I still have the original pattern book if anyone would like the details I am sure I can find it in the attic.
Halloween decorating has commenced and will post some photos soon. I have put the Christmas stocking aside for the moment, but I am tracking well and seeing major light at the end of the tunnel!
i love the dolls and would love more info on the pattern
I love your doll garland. I have a great appreciation for any thing from childhood. I hope the same for my children and am so happy with myself that I have been making memories with them. I would love to recreate your dolls for my ill sister in Georgia. These little “dollies” would truly put a smile on her cheeks! Please share your pattern with me. Patty email. Pdelia5@aol.com