Well, what do they say, Be careful what you wish for, for me, it was cold weather! We had mid 20's last night and it was in the low 50's today (and yes, that is cold for us) and around 20 tonight. Our coldest weather in over a year. This was my last day off and I spent it inside, had a nice warm fire going. Fixed a pot of chili for dinner. And sewed and sewed and sewed!!
The hooked cat pillow in the chair was one of my Christmas presents, the colors were perfect for my living room. Notice the cat doorstop next to the fireplace, RJ a.k.a. "Whiskers" (the neighbors scruffy little dog) thinks it is a real cat and likes to bark at it. Both items came from Country House, one of my favorites mail-order stores.
I had this pile of bodies to stuft,dress and finish, I got quite a few finished. I discovered that if I sewed up a bunch at one time, they seem to make up faster, so I try to make 2 or 3 of each item. It seems to work for me.
A new little Valentine's Dollie, adapted from a pattern by Oh Sew Dollin. I love these little girls, they are only 8 inches tall.
another, for Easter with her basket of peeps!
Another Raggedy Smiles pattern, with her dollie.
Another Valentine's doll, pattern by Homespun from the Heart
A new dollie, I used a Craftaholic Creations pattern for the body and she is holding some of the new little dollies that I designed.
I had gotten several requests for little dolls for the bigger dolls to hold and this is what I came up with. They are only 4 inches tall. A little tedious, but they do turn out cute. If you are interested in the instructions and pattern, just email me and I will send it to you, I haven't figured out how to add it to my blog for a free download.
I am working on a prairie doll next, I have her almost done. I've had the pattern for a while but put off making it, because of the bonnet, but I found out that is was really easy to do. I should have her ready for a picture next time.
I've almost got the craft room done, most everything is put up, still need to vacuum and get a few more storage totes and hopefully be done until I find the new shelving I want for there.
Wishing everyone good luck with their New Year's Resolutions. Have a great week and stay warm! Cyndy
The fire looks warm. We have our fireplace going too, it is cold do up here in Hopkinton, Mass.
ReplyDeleteIt feels like winter NOW!!
I LOVE all the dolls you made, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them.
Your are very talented!
Blessings and stay warm and cozy,
Tricia
Cyndy, I'm FREEZING! This is NOT my ideal Florida weather and I was not one of 'those' asking for a cold Christmas! 72 degrees was perfect to me!
ReplyDeleteThe dolls are super cute! I'll be staying in tomorrow and getting my sewing done!
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Vicky
Your raggedies are sooo cute as always. Keep warm!
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Pat
I LOVE the baby dolls (for the bigger ones to hold)!! They remind me of when I was a little girl...my favorite dolly was a raggedy ann.
ReplyDeleteIt IS cold in FL!! I thought I moved here to keep warm in the winter!! :)
It was 'chili' weather today...we had a pot of chili and cornbread muffins tonight! Now....where's that electric blanket! heehee! I love your sweet little dolls. I would like to have the pattern...but dolls are hard for me to make! I don't know how to make their faces look cute! lol I guess I better keep an eye on your Etsy store! Stay warm! Hugs, your FL buddy! ♥
ReplyDeleteThat sounds pretty chilly for Fla. Here in Ga we didn't get out of the 30's today but that is fine with me. I love COLD weather. I don't have to worry about tornados and storms when it is cold. Love all your dollies. So cute. That is an awesome fireplace. That kitty on the hearth does look real. Poor doggie!! Pretty pillow also. Take care and stay warm. Think it's going to warm up soon.
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love your "faux" kitty and love that pillow too..you are a crafting fool and I wish I was..happy new year..hope you are staying toasty,.;)
ReplyDeleteIts always cold here in wisconsin these days!! LOL We have been lucky and not to much snow yet. Love your dolls , each and everyone of them. Wishing you a blessed, healthy and Happy New Year too.
ReplyDeleteColleen
Love your new pillow and all the dollies....and love your new "little ones".
ReplyDeleteWow that's cold for Florida...we have below 0 with wind chills here now....I do NOT like this cold weather...we were so spoiled.
Take care,
Patti
Hi Cyndy, I love the little dollies in their unmentionables! Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteAll of your finished dolls came out beautiful.
I like that catalog that you ordered from, too.
I have wanted to get one of the cat doorstops also. It finally got cold here in Massachusetts
last night. If not for wind chill factor it wouldn't be so bad to have winter.
Love all your dolls, Cyndy, as always! Stay warm...
ReplyDeleteBear Hugs & Blessings~Karen
Oh please send me the pattern, I would love to attempt her, gomma dig my sewing machine (its still in the box)out this weekend. Wish me luck of course I'll start with something simple like threading it ha.
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hello deary, i love all your dolls so much..they are so cute..
ReplyDeletesending you warm hugs cucki xx
The living room looks cozy.The little dollies are sweet.I like little things to stick in pockets and ditty bags.Warm Blessings!~Amy
ReplyDeleteWinter has arrived here too. It is 20 degrees during the day with wind chills in the teens. Brrr, I forgot how much I hate the cold. Winter is hard on the farm animals with thawing out their water and making sure they have warm food to eat before nightfall. I wouldn't mind the cold so much if I didn't have to get out in it and feed the animals before work and then again in the evening when I get home. I would love to stay in and craft all day, but work seems to get in the way.
ReplyDeleteI love all your dollies you made, very cute.
Tamera
Country at heart
Love your fireplace and Christmas goodies! Those dolls are fantastic,you are a talented lady.It is cold here in Kentucky too but will be warming up towards the weekend!Hugs,Jen
ReplyDeleteHi Cyndy
ReplyDeleteI love the cat pillow..it's so cute. Cold here too in South GA..cute dollies too. I made a bunch of bodies at one time and I noticed the same thing...the process seemed to go so much faster.
Smiles and huggs
Maxie
How cute, sweet, lovely, adorable those litte dolls are, I just fell in love with them and I know my little girl would love them too.
ReplyDeleteNana
Brrr, it's cold in Ohio too!! Love the dolls. Don't work too hard, enjoy the quite time of the year.
ReplyDeleteWarm Wishes,
Kim
I love the babies they are all soooooo cute!
ReplyDeleteHI, FIRST TIME I VISIT YOUR BLOG AND I LOVE YOUR DOLLS. THEY ARE SO CUTE.
ReplyDeleteI AGREE WITH YOU WHEN YOU SAY MAKING A FEW BODIES AT A TIME HELPS YOU GET THEM DONE FASTER. I'M DOING THE SAME THING
GOD BLESS YOU. HUGS FROM PUERTO RICO.
Snuggle in ...with your dollies ! :0) O I love them all I really like the Raggedy Smiles with her dollie just adorable ! Hope you have a great weekend , Im late visiting trying hard to catch up on my blog reading ! hugs lilraggedyangie
ReplyDeleteall your dolls are beatiful¡¡
ReplyDeleteYour dolls are so adorable. I like the colors you chose and the little ones too!
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