Greetings dear friends & readers
Goodness me ...... Friday again already !!
A couple of weeks ago my dear friend & long-time customer Christine rang to inquire whether I could make a Rag Doll for her granddaughter Krystal who was soon to turn 7.
Christine texted me through these pictures above ..... this was a doll she had bought from my Craft Cottage many years ago that Krystal just Loved & played with each time she visited her Nana's home.
So Chris wanted an identical doll & the aqua bow was to be the colour theme along with a request for long brown hair.
I asked Chris to please send the doll over to me so I could draft off a pattern & she did warn me she may need some repairs as she has been very well loved !!
I removed dollies clothes & gave them a wash - her arm surgery would have to wait for now as I needed to draft patterns off for the body & the clothing
I find it quite difficult drafting off patterns & Krystal's Rag Doll turned out just a fraction bigger but I was most relieved when she was all finished & thought she looked so pretty all dressed in aqua . . . . .
I find it quite difficult drafting off patterns & Krystal's Rag Doll turned out just a fraction bigger but I was most relieved when she was all finished & thought she looked so pretty all dressed in aqua . . . . .
. . . . . complete with long brown hair as requested.
When a doll is to be played with by a child I always double stitch & reinforce everything when making it.
When a doll is to be played with by a child I always double stitch & reinforce everything when making it.
I had to visit my local Patchwork Shop to get aqua fabrics & found the ribbons for her hair in just the perfect shade
of aqua.
of aqua.
The little socks & shoes were in my stash from all the doll making I have done over the years.
Next it was time to repair Chris's original Rag Doll - her arm got re-attached & her legs reinforced
Her clothing was washed & pressed & a new skirt was made after I had a slight accident with her old one involving a splash of bleach !! 😐
I had a wee chat with dolly & she was most happy for me to make her a new skirt in Tilda fabric.
I had a wee chat with dolly & she was most happy for me to make her a new skirt in Tilda fabric.
Her hair was re-attached & she also got a brand new set of hair ties made.
All in all - a big improvement & she was smiling happily again 💗
After reading this post * here *where I made myself a new ironing board cover my friend (also called Julie) asked me
to please make one for her ironing board.
All in all - a big improvement & she was smiling happily again 💗
After reading this post * here *where I made myself a new ironing board cover my friend (also called Julie) asked me
to please make one for her ironing board.
When she dropped off her existing one for me to copy I realised it had the wadding stitched into it - unlike mine in which I just stretch a nice new length of wadding over the ironing board first - easy peasy.
As you can see I had MissPain in the Pippi's help to measure, cut & sew the wadding into the cover 😉
(And Yes - it took me half an hour when finished, to pick the ginger hairs out of the wadding !!!)
As you can see I had Miss
(And Yes - it took me half an hour when finished, to pick the ginger hairs out of the wadding !!!)
I knitted two more organic cotton washcloths as I am making up another wee package for Juno - my new (step) granddaughter.
A friend told me our local Woolshop is closing down so I popped in last week to stock up on some Dishcloth Cotton.
I really loved the top two pastel colors which I hadn't seen before.
I also treated myself to a brand new pair of knitting needles - a rare purchase.
I really loved the top two pastel colors which I hadn't seen before.
I also treated myself to a brand new pair of knitting needles - a rare purchase.
And then - just this morning - my neighbor dropped off the parcel above ..... a Thank You gift for pet feeding duties
I had done recently.
I especially loved the bundle of fat quarters with sewing themed prints on them, & the wee hanging fairy is a kitset with everything included. 😊
Here's wishing you all a wonderful Weekend dear friends,
Take care - be kind to yourselves & to each other,
With much love & friendship to you all,
Julie & the furry ones x0x0x0
I had done recently.
I especially loved the bundle of fat quarters with sewing themed prints on them, & the wee hanging fairy is a kitset with everything included. 😊
Take care - be kind to yourselves & to each other,
With much love & friendship to you all,
Julie & the furry ones x0x0x0
That Rag doll is amazing Julie..It really is..
ReplyDeleteLook at that face..She's lovely..! :).
I've mentioned it before, l still have my Jolly
Golly (as were supposed to call them now) since
l was a child, though l cut it's Afro off at one
point, and it never grew back..! :(.
So arms and legs have to be secure, as the first
thing kids wanna do is pull them off..! :).
And, it's nice to see your assistant helped in
some way..leaving her mark, even if it was just
a few ginger hairs..Bless!x
Nearly seven over here, not had my lemon tea
just yet..soon change that..! :).
There changing a few things on Lockdown over
here, trying to make things easier, though
lot of people dying..I see in New Zealand
your back to normal, that is good news! :).
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Great job on both dolls Julie. You really make sewing a pleasureable pastime! I'm loving the knitting needles. Are they Knitpro Zings?I've always wanted a pair of ebony needles.Love the cotton colours too.Happy Weekend to you Julie.xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful rag doll for the little girl, she is going to be absolutely thrilled. x
ReplyDeleteA beautiful new Rag Doll and a great job at the makeover on the old one.....
ReplyDeleteOh very clever!! The new doll looks so pretty with her aqua outfit! And the first one came up a tree too!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Evi ... yes I agree with you - both dolls are pretty now.
DeleteOops - she came up a treat!!! ;o)
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job of making that doll Julie - she is gorgeous. And how nice to have the original all repaired and dressed up. I am sure she appreciated the new skirt! Whjat thoughtful gifts from your neightbour. xx
ReplyDeleteI so love the dolls, I remember making stuffed dollies when I was in high school, so much love and work went into them.s
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kim. xx
DeleteJulie, your work is amazing. You are amazing! Think I need to find a new word. I use 'amazing' every time I look at your blog. The new ragdoll is so pretty! She is so sweet and huggable. Reminds me the ragdoll that sat in a child's rocking chair at my Aunt Berlie's house. When we would visit Aunt Berlie, I could not wait to pick up the doll and hold her.
ReplyDeletethe doll is lovely... so clever to cut your own patterns. It will be well loved.... Always great to get a 'crafty' gift and find lovely yarn... its a bit sad the yarn shop is closing though...
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Your rag dolls are so sweet--both the new creation and the refreshed version. I love the way you pay attention to every little detail.
ReplyDeleteThe hanging fairy is adorable--can't wait to see what you do with that. :)
You have done a beautiful job Julie, making the new doll and refreshing the older one. They will be treasured. You are so clever!! Good to see Miss Pippi is helping, although she should know not to shed her hair while helping!! Great to get the wash cloth wool, but sad the shop is closing down.
ReplyDeleteI think there will be one happy little girl when she gets her doll. She's beautiful. I love the colors of cotton that you purchased, I especially like the red. How sweet of your neighbor for those gifts.
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE rag dolls! So cute! Well done, Julie!
ReplyDeleteBoth rag dolls are lovely. Curious though what you would've done after your chat if the doll said no to Tilda fabric. 😁😁. Love the cloths & the cotton you bought, pretty colours. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteHi Julie omg how cute is the new rag doll ,she is beautiful and I love the colour,and how lovely of you to fix the little girls doll and cleaned it up,she is going to be one happy little girl with these two dolls,you do such beautiful work Julie ,well done my friend and I hope you have a lovely weekend xx
ReplyDeletewhat gorgeous rag dolls!!! you are so clever to design another off the 1st
ReplyDeleteshame to hear your little wool shop is closing down, i certainly miss the ones we had out here too
beautiful post
thanx for sharing
Thanks so much Selina. Yes I was so sad that our little wool shop is to close - we are losing a few of our lovely little specialist shops due to the corona virus.
DeleteYou have both a "birthing room" and a hospital in your sewing room! make a beauty and bring one back
ReplyDeleteto life. They will surely be loved. Too bad the wool shop is closing. So many places can not exist
after all the months long closures from covid. It will be happening to so many around the world.
The soft wash clothes will be a welcome gift.
Ooohhh your ragdolls are lovely, you are so clever. What a job having to attach batting in the ironing board cover, that would have been a pain.There's nothing nicer than handknitted washcloths/dishcloths. Hugs Julie.
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