Join me as I begin a new and fun adventure sewing American Girl doll clothes! Find me at Jewell Star Doll Clothes http://jewellstardollclothes.blogspot.com/
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Join me as I begin a new and fun adventure sewing American Girl doll clothes! Find me at Jewell Star Doll Clothes http://jewellstardollclothes.blogspot.com/
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
Hello again!
Dear Friends of Dolly Dilettante
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Monday, November 12, 2007
Aleinung, this post is for you!
See Andrea's latest post . . . click on Aleinung's link
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Thursday, November 8, 2007
Dear Friends and Angels
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How lovely you must be
To leave your home in heaven
To guard a one like me.
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Sunday, November 4, 2007
Swap Gift Revealed!
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Click on the picture to enlarge and you'll see the cow jumping over the moon!
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The pincushion and caddy are reversible.
Look at the little dolls on the inside fabric! Just right after Dolly Dilettante's heart!
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. . . And buttons, sewn so carefully onto a game card!
. . . Dolly hugs Donna!
Bye the way, the picture shows the one and only crochet blanket I'll ever make.
I just put it on my bed because, brrrrr it's getting cold in Vermont . . .
Keep warm and safe my friends!
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Friday, November 2, 2007
Hey Diddle Diddle, A Swap Gift!
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'The white horses of the Moon,
They neigh and champ their silver bits;
But their master's been and drowned his wits,
and the Sun'll be rising soon!'
So the cat on his fiddle played hey-diddle-diddle,
a jig that would wake the dead:
He squeaked and sawed and quickened the tune,
While the landlord shook the Man in the Moon:
'It's after three!' he said.
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They rolled the Man slowly up the hill
and bundled him into the Moon,
While his horses galloped up in rear,
And the cow came capering like a deer,
and a dish ran up with the spoon.
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Now quicker the fiddle went deedle-dum-diddle;
the dog began to roar,
The cow and the horses stood on their heads;
The guests all bounded from their beds
and danced upon the floor.
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With a ping and a pong the fiddle-strings broke!
the cow jumped over the Moon,
And the little dog laughed to see such fun,
And the Saturday dish went off at a run
with the silver Sunday spoon.
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The round Moon rolled behind the hill
as the Sun raised up her head.
She hardly believed her fiery eyes;
For though it was day, to her surprise
they all went back to bed!
Sending lots of hugs to Donna, From a delighted Dolly Dilettante
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Rag Doll
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If you like Emma's little face you can click here for a cute tutorial on how to draw a Dolly Dingle. I wish you all happiness and lots of sewing pleasure . . . everyone should have a rag doll . . . why not have fun making your own!
Rag doll Emma will be looking for a new home on November 17th at the 25th Annual Malden High School Craft Fair. Malden, Massachusetts is just a hop-skip-jump from Boston. I'd love to see some of you Boston Etsy Handmade ladies when I'm in town! If you get a chance come by my booth and say hi to Dolly Dilettante!
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Monday, October 29, 2007
More Apron News!
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visiting the Apronista blog.There you can see more aprons and you will find a free holiday giveaway apron, and it's very special. So click here and enter the draw . . . you've got nothing to lose and a gorgeous apron to gain!
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Sunday, October 28, 2007
Apron News
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007
All About Pollyanna
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Out of curiosity about the statue I did a little investigating inside the library. Eleanor Porter, born in Littleton (1868-1920), wrote "Pollyanna," the American childrens' classic.
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Monday, October 22, 2007
Walk Around the Block
This is for you, Donna, per request! Sunday was a glorious day here in Vermont to take pictures so here are a few photos of me and my favorite places in town, most within a walk around my block! Here I am at Springfield College where I graduated in 2005 at age 55, but I did it! I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services.
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