Raggedy Ann

Raggedy Ann and Andy

have been favorites of many little girls.

I had a Raggedy Ann that I played with a lot!

My Niece T.'s mom made her a 36 inch Raggedy

when she was little and she said she loved it!

She would dance with her and wear her clothes...

One day wilst etsy window shopping I came across

a most wonderful little shop selling...

you guessed it-

Raggedy Ann and Andy doll patterns!

So I bought some...

And look how fun this one turned out!!!

She was spotted by Tiny Dancer

just before her second piggy tail was finished...

She has been pre-approved!

Twirled, piggy backed,

bear hugged, kissed,

and even watched a movie.

After Tiny Dancer took a nap

Raggedy Ann went back to the hair salon

on the kitchen counter for her finishing touches.

She is waiting for Christmas Day to come to stay.

When I was little my Mom and Dad made me a doll cradle.

Honey re-produced two of them this past Summer.

(One for our house and one for her house)

Mine had a mattress and pillow

as well as this little quilt...

Yep-you guessed it!

I went to work and got the mattress and pillow made...

And then the local Village Dry Goods had a

fat quarter sale...

I picked up lots.

And these were perfect for a certain red doll.

My corners sort of lined up really good.

Except were they didn't...

I even tried out a fancy stitch for the first time.

I've only had my machine since the early 1970's

I guess I didn't want to rush into anything...

But I am pretty happy with the results.

Between his puttering's, Honey is working on

my 'new, old' doll stuff in the garage.

I picked up a vintage

drop side doll crib

at a garage sale a couple of Summers ago

that needs some TLC.

He has started working on it for me.

So Tiny Dancer and I can play.

I guess I'd best get ta crackin' on a

Raggedy Ann of my own!

Smile and Remember;

We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance.

p.s. If you are interested in how I did the Santa pillow leave me a message or email me.