tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post4016325902577500563..comments2023-12-11T09:48:27.598-05:00Comments on By Hook, By Hand: New life for distressed dollsBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-62273483356958704592015-10-10T19:04:59.759-04:002015-10-10T19:04:59.759-04:00Thank you for your sweet words, Serenata :-) They...Thank you for your sweet words, Serenata :-) They are such endearing dolls, so perfect to restore to their lovely selves.<br /><br />Warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-38841104844341468372015-10-10T15:37:33.367-04:002015-10-10T15:37:33.367-04:00Love that you are rescuing these dear sweet little...Love that you are rescuing these dear sweet little dolls Beth, and also wonderful to see my 'Ipernity/Flickr ' friend also loves them just like I do! I will be watching all your pictures and posts with interest. As you know from my comments on your Flickr page, just love the gift from Joyce, that is so very special indeed.Serenatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08473750681150978115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-40598923439008288992015-10-03T15:43:22.024-04:002015-10-03T15:43:22.024-04:00Thanks so much Momma Cat! I am happy there are so...Thanks so much Momma Cat! I am happy there are so many, and so many that need some love and attention :-)<br /><br />Warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-48396879477487029032015-10-03T03:08:01.527-04:002015-10-03T03:08:01.527-04:00Beth,
I loved your story about giving these little...Beth,<br />I loved your story about giving these little dolls new life! It's a lot of fun to make new things for old dolls, isn't it? I also have started a small collection of the Nancy Ann dolls. It seems like there are a million different ones, and they are all so sweet. Keep up the good work!Momma Cat https://www.blogger.com/profile/09994734996246559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-1358397449020620272015-10-01T18:57:35.943-04:002015-10-01T18:57:35.943-04:00Thank you :-)
BethThank you :-)<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-60978268865836646712015-10-01T18:56:15.702-04:002015-10-01T18:56:15.702-04:00Janick, if you scroll down the left sidebar of thi...Janick, if you scroll down the left sidebar of this blog to 'Tutorials' you will find a tutorial for making wigs called "Wigmaking Tutorial for All Dolls." Which is simply to crochet a cap, then hook strands of yarn into it. For very small dolls. lace or fingering weight yarns are best. Yarns of Mohair and Wool give the most realistic wigs.<br /><br />Hope this is helpful,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-11761445875943386502015-09-30T10:12:04.479-04:002015-09-30T10:12:04.479-04:00I appreciate your work;your dolls are so beautiful...I appreciate your work;your dolls are so beautiful<br />I make dolls but I don't know how to make hairs;Have you a pattern that I can buy please ?<br />Thank you for your answerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09642601165305335298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-44117288052608147892015-09-29T12:34:52.157-04:002015-09-29T12:34:52.157-04:00I am delighted that you enjoy the site, and are en...I am delighted that you enjoy the site, and are enjoying making little Crochet Bleuette :-) Thank you so much for your kind words.<br /><br />Warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-56619277009098511832015-09-28T19:28:27.003-04:002015-09-28T19:28:27.003-04:00Beth you are so wonderful. I just can't seem ...Beth you are so wonderful. I just can't seem to get enough of your site. What a wonderful thing to give to those less fortunate, you are truly a blessing. I am crocheting Bluette and I am so impressed at the beauty of this doll. I will share on your site in Ravelry when I am finished. Thank you so much for your generosity. Linda D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06271744090019625273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-73177259676464800592015-09-27T12:41:06.702-04:002015-09-27T12:41:06.702-04:00A large part of the fun of this is sharing ideas a...A large part of the fun of this is sharing ideas and tips with you, my friend :-) Thank you for 'hooking' me into this delightful dollplay!<br /><br />In friendship,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-20033586687082256052015-09-27T12:40:15.017-04:002015-09-27T12:40:15.017-04:00Thank you, Margaret :-)
Warmly,
BethThank you, Margaret :-)<br /><br />Warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-23905259132955743962015-09-27T07:15:50.095-04:002015-09-27T07:15:50.095-04:00Great idea to give them their beauty back.
Have ...Great idea to give them their beauty back. <br /><br />Have a nice day, MargaretMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307086847887041851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-47548118971859281062015-09-26T18:00:07.400-04:002015-09-26T18:00:07.400-04:00Thank you so much for your sweet words, Monali :-)...Thank you so much for your sweet words, Monali :-) I am delighted you have enjoyed making my patterns.<br /><br />warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-14198930058472922552015-09-26T17:59:18.854-04:002015-09-26T17:59:18.854-04:00¡Muchas gracias!¡Muchas gracias!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-21557539167111138102015-09-26T15:42:11.219-04:002015-09-26T15:42:11.219-04:00Has realizado unas estupendas restauraciones.Has realizado unas estupendas restauraciones.Isabel Ruizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237109170061222494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-54072589059508296322015-09-26T14:05:13.109-04:002015-09-26T14:05:13.109-04:00wow...you are so talented.....I still remember the...wow...you are so talented.....I still remember the first doll i ever made which was from one of your fairy patterns,and how happy i felt to crochet her :) you are one of my favorite amigurumi artists.....love your blog and i always recommend new doll crocheters to your site,there is so much here to learn...thanks for giving all the patterns for free...you are as wonderful as your dolls :)Monali Mishrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494409048898317337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-80436144156624909302015-09-26T09:35:04.540-04:002015-09-26T09:35:04.540-04:00Such a sweet story! The Depression was a time whe...Such a sweet story! The Depression was a time when toys were very precious to their owners. My Mother grew up in the Depression; she was never able to have a Nancy Ann doll, but I often wonder if she didn't yearn for one for her very own.<br /><br />Warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-4480095207160904452015-09-26T09:33:27.542-04:002015-09-26T09:33:27.542-04:00Thank you, Lois; it has been a lot of fun restorin...Thank you, Lois; it has been a lot of fun restoring these sweet dolls :-)<br /><br />Warmly,<br /><br />BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174223079054928870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-49518766859755586982015-09-26T02:44:11.388-04:002015-09-26T02:44:11.388-04:00So glad to see I'm not the only one! I have a ...So glad to see I'm not the only one! I have a sweet 11" depression era doll. She is just like the composition Dream World national dress dolls but was won for a little girl by her father. She came wearing crepe paper dress and pants and was saved and loved by the child who had few other toys.<br /><br /> I was asked to take her in when the 'little girl' was going into a care ome and am enjoying spoiling her with outfits and accessories.Many of my dolls are of much greater value, but none tug at my heart as much as this little cheapy - so well worth saving!jenannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321001863688006661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647790914647612650.post-33111904193433914402015-09-25T20:38:00.410-04:002015-09-25T20:38:00.410-04:00Just beautiful! :) You have a wonderful doll hos...Just beautiful! :) You have a wonderful doll hospital.Lois Evensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.com