Merry Christmas to Me!

I just bought this doll for myself for Christmas. She's a Robert Raikes miniature African American Hitty doll, 3.5" tall, a "factory sample," which is a completed doll sent to the Raikes company for approval before they produce a lot. Unfortunately, the Robert Raikes Co. isn't operating right now. Hopefully, when times improve, they will open again, as I love his dolls. I have a full-size Hitty (6.25" tall) and another of his wooden dolls that is about 12" tall. His company made really nice wooden dolls.

Some Very Cute Doll Stories

tp://www.dandelionfair.com/stories/

Audrey's felted T Bear

I made this bear a few years ago. When I find the book, I'll give you the title. It might have been Felt It but I'm not sure.

Rebecca's Denim Crazy Quilt

http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/47408/1084155738043399186S600x600Q85.jpg

So cute Mary Jane Shoes for Baby or Big Doll

http://shwinandshwin.blogspot.com/2010/11/pleated-mary-jane.html

These are so cute! Take a look at the tutorial!

Hitty Pinafore for Ronald McD House

The Hitty Girls, a yahoo group, is donating a doll house, Hitty dolls, and doll clothes to a new Ronald McDonald House being built near where one of the members lives. This is my contribution: a crocheted pinafore.

Another Hitty done, this one is small

She's a Bitty--just four and a half inches tall or so. She wants clothes!! And I need to refinish her shoulder; I had to shave a little off to make it look better. I call her my sampler doll, as her body is pine, her arms are basswood, and her legs are butternut. I need to remember to drill the leg and armholes BEFORE I carve. Her body is a little skewed. But I love her anyway!