I just wanted to mention a few things before I did today’s post. I am so grateful to all my wonderful subscribers and how you have welcomed me to the “blog” world. I sometimes still think I don’t know what I’m doing, but I do love to share pictures and stories so hopefully those two […]
The making of a Civil War American Girl doll dress…. Read More »
Apparently I like ruffles… at least on my dolls. (I used to like them for myself, for my curtains, on slipcovers, on dust ruffles, on collars, etc… but not so much anymore… except on my girls.) As I was looking over some pictures, I discovered a fair amount of my dolls were sporting them….especially Nyssa,
Ruffles, Ruffles and more Ruffles… Read More »
Way back in the Fall of 1982, I wanted some money of my own to buy some Christmas presents. I saw a couple of craft shows advertised in the newspaper and thought since Cabbage Patch dolls were the rage, I could make clothes for them. I wanted to make $100, so I sewed like the
Before American Girl and Dianna Effner Little Darlings, there were Cabbage Patch dolls…. Read More »
It’s inevitable Fall is coming! The trees are beginning to drop leaves, their colors are changing, the temperatures are getting lower each week, so get ready…it’s just a matter of time. Actually I like Fall very much! I like wearing socks and cardigan sweaters and jackets…I love the cool breezes in the evenings and I
Fall is just around the corner….so bring on the corduroy! Read More »