Few more rag dolls..

I didn't make the one above; she sits atop an old sewing basket half-way up the stairs and has that lovely vintage-look.

I made heaps of this pattern by Brenda of Primraggs, some I sold on my craft stall, some went to the school fete and some I saved for gifts. You do need a few special tools when they're so tiny, as turning out the arms & legs gets a bit fiddly otherwise.

Just love the bright yellow fabric on this dolls dress.

This primitive-style angel was designed by a local lady of Sun Valley Primitives. There are some lovely patterns available and she has a great website.

I think I made this one after seeing a design from 'Up in Annies Room'; one of the cutest faces of all. She's got a little pair of velvet mittens around her neck. I remember having my mittens on a piece of string when I was little, going from one sleeve of my coat through to the other so they wouldn't get lost!! (Might be a good idea to tie a few more things onto my coat just lately..)!

Birdhouse Doll.

OK, can't resist - just one rag doll!

She was great fun to make, with a lovely embroidered 'aged' jacket and holding a miniature wooden birdhouse. Whoops, can't find name of designer - will add later! She deserves to be recognised..

Talented Ladies

There are some very talented ladies out there designing wonderful patterns for dolls, bags, quilts etc. My favourites are Mums Moment, Jacky Ayres, Prim Raggs, Bareroots, Philipa Morris, Woodcutters Daughter,Wattlebee Designs, Mogs Design, Rosalie Quinlan and a great designer just down the road in mountains, Sandra Paull of Sun Valley Primitives. See links at my favourite sites. This little Annie was designed by Brenda of Prim raggs.

Teddies

Did I mention I love teddies aswell as dolls!! Especially the one at the top of picture in the blue jumper. He was made by my Auntie Joan in the UK. He always looked like he needed a bit more love than the rest.. I think I've got a story about that somewhere!

Rag Doll

I love rag dolls. Here's the first of a few pictures; they're not all mine by the way, I've made & given heaps away over time, others I just admire with a sigh, knowing that there's just no room for any more...