Everybody Deserves a Dolly!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
My favorite dolly was a rag doll named Holly Hobby. I lost her on the train back from London (I’m originally from the UK) with my mother when I was 5. My mother called the station and before she knew it, Holly was on the next train back to us with a band aid (plaster) on her knee and a cute note from the staff. I was so happy to see her again, and glad that she would be feeling better now she was safely back with me after her adventure.
The wonderful thing about a Dolly is it lets a child’s imagination flow, whether they are a little boy or a little girl. With a dolly by their side, they are never lonely, they have someone to talk to, to hug and hold tight, and of course to play with!
Think how important your favorite dolly, stuffed toy, or blanky was to you ….. doesn’t it bring a lovely warm smile to your lips when you picture it ……… come on, I know it does!!!
Watching my daughter play, and remembering how important the comfort of a toy was, I have decided to embark on an exciting journey of crafting creation! Making Dollies for Donation!
I will be providing links to free doll patterns and uploading some fun free patterns of my own for others out there that want to join in the fun of making a Dolly for a child who would otherwise have nothing to call their own.
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10 comments:
My Dolly was called Rosebud, she went everywhere with me... she's sitting on my little girl's bed!! I think this is a wonderful idea! Can’t wait to see the patterns,
Good Luck, Jesse
Sarah, my Holly Hobbie was just like this, only her dress is mostly blue and she has brown boots. She is in hard shape now, so she watches over my daughter from her bedroom bookshelf. I'm glad you got your doll back, that was so sweet!
Isn’t it funny what you remember from your childhood, especially now that you/we have daughters… ahhh the adventures our little ones will have. And the adventures out Dollies for donation will have!!! My, who would have thought! I keep calling my Nanna up and thanking her for teaching me to sew, I’m finally putting it to good use!!!
I love this idea which orphange do you donate too??iam very fond of gods littlest angels orphanage in petionville.could you post pics of the kids with there dollies it would thrilling to see them with there babies..huggs..
Hi Nicole,
181 of the dolls will be sent to The Abundant Ground’s orphanage in Croix des Bouquets, Haiti. The rest will be passed out to the local children who have nothing to call their own.
More info can be found here:
http://dollydonations.blogspot.com/2010/01/abundant-ground-foundationn-haiti.html
I will be looking for other orphanages for another drive, mid/end of Summer!
I hope to be posting updates of these dollies journey to their new home over the next few months! It’s all very exciting,
Take care and Happy Sewing!
I think this is a wonderful idea! For a while now I've been feeling like I want to make a doll, and now I know the purpose of that feeling. I just found your website today and I'm very happy that I did. All the very best, God bless.
Eve at Eveshouse.blogspot.com
So glad you found us Eve!
Hi Sara
I love what you are doing! You left a comment on my blog and I wanted to thank you.
I also wanted to leave the link here for you.
Please use my free Stitches the Bear pattern and Tutorial.
I know he's not a doll but someone may love him.
I'm trying to work out a free doll pattern also.
When I get that worked out I will let you know!
Here is the link to Stitches the Bear.
http://www.little-foots.com/2010/06/stitches-bear.html
OMG I had the exact same doll and I am a lot older than you. I also came from the U.K, now in Canada
Great site, and thank you, I have made two dolls for AIDS orphans in S.Africa
I am leaving for a medical mission in Haiti in 2 weeks. i just came across your page and am getting my fabric out today. thanks. for the great idea and pattern.
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