One Christmas I decided to make a set of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls for each of our 4 grand-
daughters (#5 grand-daughter wasn't born yet). The two older girls received large dolls and the two younger girls got smaller versions. I had so much fun making these dolls and sewing their hair on their heads. They became "alive" when I added the facial features. I placed them on the sofa in the living room and several times a day I would go to the living room to check on my doll family.
They were like real people and it was difficult to put them in a box and wrap them to put them under the tree! I am happy to say that these dolls are still "alive" and most are packed away with things they want to save. They adorned their bedrooms throughout their childhood. Now 3 of the girls are in college and 1 is a Jr. in high school. I had to make a 5th set of dolls later on for the youngest who is in the 6th grade.
Prior to making the dolls, every Christmas I made the girls flannel nightgowns and they loved them. They started passing them down to the younger girls. Those gowns stayed around a long time.
I've made many costumes for them over the years. Once Elizabeth, the oldest granddaughter, called from Austin, TX and asked if I could make her a Queen Elizabeth costume, "Quick" she said. She needed it to wear when she gave a book report. She said to please use royal purple for the dress since that was her favorite color and to make a "ruff" to wear around her neck. I asked why she wanted a queen dress and she said she was planning to win first place and be crowned "queen" - and she did and she got her outfit just in time to wear it.
I've made many costumes for them over the years. Once Elizabeth, the oldest granddaughter, called from Austin, TX and asked if I could make her a Queen Elizabeth costume, "Quick" she said. She needed it to wear when she gave a book report. She said to please use royal purple for the dress since that was her favorite color and to make a "ruff" to wear around her neck. I asked why she wanted a queen dress and she said she was planning to win first place and be crowned "queen" - and she did and she got her outfit just in time to wear it.
I've made many Halloween costumes for them. Just wish they lived closer by to try them on when I'm sewing for them. For that reason I don't try to make clothes for them.
I love making memories .........
