A Special Request

I've been neglecting my crafting most of the summer because of our summer vacations.  I can't believe we're already into the holiday season.  Got to dust off my sewing machine and get busy again!

I had a special request by one of my faithful customers for another Raggedy Ann doll.  She wanted a Christmas theme doll made from a Sweet Meadows Farm pattern.  She turned out so sweet.

Sunflower Annie Doll (SOLD)

I  completed another primitive Raggedy Ann doll.  This one I call "Sunflower Annie".  She is made from a "You Are Special" pattern.  I used coffee and vanilla stained osnaburg for her body.  She is dressed for spring in her sunny yellow plaid dress.  I purchased a vintage bureau scarf trimmed with hand-crocheted lace at a thrift store recently and turned it into her floral embroidered apron..  I trimmed the apron with yellow sunflower buttons.  I listed her on Ebay today.

Getting into the Christmas Spirit - SOLD

Yes, I am getting into the spirit of the upcoming season. What is it about the change in seasons that makes you want to be more creative? Maybe it's because I finally get to breathe fresh air. Yes, today I have my windows open and am enjoying the gentle breeze blowing in from the Gulf of Mexico. I live in southwest coast of Florida where we have our air conditioning running from April through November.

Here is the other Christmas Raggedy Annie doll I mentioned yesterday. I completed her and her little snowman this morning. She is already listed on Ebay.

Sewing and Thrifting

With autumn right around the corner, I've started working on more primitive raggedy Annie dolls. If you read the latest edition of Create and Decorate, you probably saw the pattern from Cindy Markovcy (homespunfromtheheart.com). I couldn't resist making this sweet doll from her pattern that is featured in the magazine. Shown here is my version of her Harvest Doll pattern. I embroidered "Harvest Thyme" on her little apron. I hope to have her listed on ebay this weekend.

I went to four different thrift stores today looking for items that I could make over. Although I didn't have much luck, I did pick up this ugly little wall cabinet. What is with the red fabric background? Talk about hideous! Anyway I am trying to decide what to use in the door. I think it probably had a glass window at one time. I was thinking of painting a primitive saltbox scene, but it has an odd size opening (8.5 X 12 inches). I don't think I would find a canvas board in that size. I could also do a primitive stitchery. I even thought of using a punched tin. Does anyone have a suggestion?

Halloween Annie just listed on eBay - SOLD

In my last post I showed this primitive Halloween witch Annie doll that I was preparing to sell on eBay. I made some modifications on her and she is finally listed and ready for bidding on eBay. She has the sweetest expression on her face and her little black kitty is adorable. SOLD

My Four-Day Weekend

Well here it is, Saturday, the third day of my four-day weekend. I have been quite busy working on various projects. I had finished the heart make-do which is listed on eBay, then made two sheep ornies to put aside for the Christmas season for our "Trim a Limb" Ornie Club. I made a Raggedy Annie doll yesterday, listed it on eBay, and it sold this morning. It is a "Bowls n Annies" pattern. Since it sold so quickly I need to get busy making more.


Today I bought a pattern for a primitive bunny so I can start to prepare for Easter sales, plus assorted stitchery patterns.