Hi my Name is Willow I am the 7th child of Hattie Mae. The youngest born from what is told January 20, 1892. I sitting waiting patiently while Mammy Sara finishes up my dress. For I will be the first to go off to get schooling. Everyone is so happy and proud that I was offered this oppertunity for not many get that chance. This is the first time I had a new dress that was not worn by someone else I know I am going to look as fine as the girls who live in the big brick house that sit up on top of the hill. Mammy Sara been working on this dress for two days now she says everything is almost done. Mother thought shoes would arrive but none came Mammy Sara said dont worry child your going to be prettier than any picture ever taken.
So I sit and wait..
I am soooooo tired but I must keep on working. I am still waiting for some wool to come in. Today I am going to working slips and bloomers, can't have the girls going around without the proper undergarments. I love the fabric I have made this dress from it is a reproduction coloinal fabric. I was so happy when the fabric arrived I brought several different colors. The brown I am using now is almost 3 shades darker than what I have been using before and I like this much better. I need to get busy will show the finish doll later
Peace and Blessings
Cheryl..Snatch JOY~!
Ohhh dearest Willow, you tell your Mummy, I just love your story, brings back memories of yesterday, great picture of you and your waiting sew patiently. Your dress is very becoming and I can see how you sit sew proudly it brings out the best in you...
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blessings auntie Samm
Auntie Samm thank you so much I can not wait till all my finery is done. My hair will smell like the wild flowers in the meadow. I will be the envy of all.
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Willow
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Talk about Charm!!!!! Willow certainly has it!!!! She is wonderful!!!! Great story too!!! Sounds like you need a little rest!!!!
ReplyDeleteGrab a cat nap!!!!! I know that can be hard to do!!!!! hugs carla
Oh she is beautiful and that dress is perfection - what a lovely story as well. I love that you don't put faces on them - I get to use my imagination and imagine their face as the story is told. Just beautiful Cheryl...
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Carla and Jess thanks so much it means alot to me to receive comments. Carla I am going to take a nap before I start on dinner today. Jess I had a few others tell me that they like the dolls without the faces. It makes me happy to see that others can vision what I was trying to achieve with my dolls. I try hard to let the clothes bring out the personality in the doll that way you can imagine them being who you see in them.
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Cheryl...Snatch JOY~!
Sweet beautiful Willow, your story had tears falling down my cheeks. So very touching and beautiful. I just know you will surpass and reach the top sweet child and you will be the prettiest little girl doing it!
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Willow is precious! I love her name and her story to go along was wonderfully fun to read!
ReplyDeleteWillow is going to look absolutely breathtaking for her first day of school! I don't think anyone will notice that she isn't wearing shoes when they see her brand new dress. ;)
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Dear Cheryl, your Mammies are just fabulous! I love the feet! I don't think Mammies wore shoes, and should be depicted as such! The blank faces leave so much to the imagination,They are perfect. I just love your style. I have been a follower a short time, but am glad to know you, and be within the same circle of wonderfully creative artist like you! Have a great day, can't wait to see who is next.p.s. your blog is delightful, the checked pattern with the red thread! It looks perfect for the type of dolls you create! And the Mammy at the header is great! Bravo my friend. Hugs, Christel
ReplyDeleteNeeNee thank you so much for your compliment and Christel thank you also I appreciate everyone showing me love for my dolls and I also thank you all for being followers
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Cheryl...Snatch JOY~!