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pstill
True Blue Farmgirl
148 Posts
Pennie
Barnwell
South Carolina
USA
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 Posted - Oct 13 2013 : 8:23:04 PM
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So, I love making all kinds of things... but the one thing that I use to do with my mom was make country dolls and primitive dolls. Sadly my mom passed away in 2009. It's taken me a long time to start doing that particular craft again and I here I am making them again like crazy & every one that I finish, I just smile and sit and look at for a second and wonder what she would say.
So, here's my thought. Who would be interested in a doll swap? Country, Primitive, Crocheted... whatever your heart desires to make! Just so it's a doll and you made it! If you girls are interested... let me know!
The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. ~Mark Twain
Pennie :)
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
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Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 04:22:01 AM
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I would be, but it will have to be later in the year, say December or even January. Going to visit my grandbabies for 3 weeks and have other swaps to finish. Sounds like a great idea! Smiles, Beth
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SpyChicken
True Blue Farmgirl
436 Posts
Christine
Fond du Lac
WI
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 06:29:27 AM
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I know what you mean! My mom used to crochet little dishcloths-I can make them now, but I have to knit them...can't quite crochet them. I inherited the antique doll collection my grandmother started. It was passed down to my mom, to me and it will go to my daughter and hopefully her daughter one day. A doll swap sounds lovely, but I agree with Beth about the time frame. Maybe a little later in winter when we are all climbing the walls looking for a good project?? LOL
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mrssarahhall
True Blue Farmgirl
1272 Posts
Sarah
Longmont
Colorado
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 06:34:04 AM
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Pennie,
This sounds like fun! But I have never made a doll before. Any tips for a beginner? Let me know when you would want to do this swap - it might be hard for me to do before December with school...
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are a little cracked. |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2013 : 2:48:22 PM
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Sounds like something I would be interested in. Could we remake dolls, making them our own or do they have to be from scratch ?
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Edited by - fille de ferme on Oct 14 2013 2:48:59 PM |
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pstill
True Blue Farmgirl
148 Posts
Pennie
Barnwell
South Carolina
USA
148 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2013 : 3:24:16 PM
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I'll wait till February to do the swap... that way we are all past the holidays :) Madeline... as long as it's a doll!! You can do what you would like with it!! :) So Sarah... if you don't do sewing or have never made a doll, you can take one and just do what you would like to it... like an altered doll :)
The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. ~Mark Twain
Pennie :)
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5176 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5176 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2013 : 4:03:47 PM
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Pennie, I would love to join this in February!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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mrssarahhall
True Blue Farmgirl
1272 Posts
Sarah
Longmont
Colorado
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2013 : 5:59:29 PM
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Awesome! Sign me up for February, this is going to be so fun!
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are a little cracked. |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
2344 Posts |
Posted - Oct 16 2013 : 02:52:37 AM
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I'll be in for February too ;-)
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART... |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3950 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3950 Posts |
Posted - Oct 16 2013 : 08:02:03 AM
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Sarah,
I have several books on making dolls. They are
Creepy Cute Crochet: Zombies, Ninjas, Robots and More by Christen Haden
Crobots: 20 Amigurumi Robots to Make by Nelly Pailloux
Both of these are Amigurumi books. They take very little yarn and work up quickly.
Stupid Sock Creatures: Making Quirky, Lovable Figures for Cast-off Socks by John Murphy
This one is really neat. It is a really good way to up cycle orphaned or tattered socks.
Creative Crocheted Dolls: 50 Whimsical Designs by Noreen Crone-Fidlay
This book has a basic doll, doll furniture and clothes. This author treats doll making as an art.
Marie, Sister #5142
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pstill
True Blue Farmgirl
148 Posts
Pennie
Barnwell
South Carolina
USA
148 Posts |
Posted - Oct 17 2013 : 11:22:01 AM
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Great!! I'll put a note on my board to start this swap in February.... and I'll mark all you girls in! :) But I'll send you all a little note in february too, just to make sure you are still up for it. .... Marie, thank you for sending that info to Sarah, I could try to tell you some tips Sarah, but I just wing it as I go along lol ;) I try to follow patterns, but most of the time, they always end up just a little bit different :) The crochet stuff though, is right down your ally!! I just havent gotten the hang of the amigurmi yet, I have seen so many little creatures made in that way I would love to have, I just try and end up with it in a knot! :)
The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. ~Mark Twain
Pennie :)
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mrssarahhall
True Blue Farmgirl
1272 Posts
Sarah
Longmont
Colorado
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2013 : 07:16:15 AM
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Thanks so much Marie! I found a really cute felt doll pattern online the other night. I prefer to work with felt if I am sewing, so I may use that pattern, but if I decide to be more adventurous in February Marie, I may need to borrow one of your books! :)
Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are a little cracked. |
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herb19355
True Blue Farmgirl
321 Posts
Debi
Danielsville,
GA
USA
321 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2013 : 08:15:26 AM
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Please count me in for February too.
Sounds like fun.
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
1979 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2013 : 5:02:34 PM
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OH, if you are going to wait until February, count me in. I love to make rag dolls. Haven't made any in a while and would like to make another.
Lavender Rose
Brenda
Each day we add to our legacy--good or bad.
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5176 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5176 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2013 : 5:46:44 PM
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Pennie, I have a note on my board too, to check back for details and dates of the swap. It will be fun! Hey Brenda! I would like a SHEEP Doll please! LOL! No, I am really serious! Hugs!
Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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pstill
True Blue Farmgirl
148 Posts
Pennie
Barnwell
South Carolina
USA
148 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2013 : 10:16:15 PM
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:) Me too Brenda!! lol They are adorable!!
The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. ~Mark Twain
Pennie :)
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