I just received my Molly doll(about an hour ago) and am so thrilled with her that I haven't even removed her from the box. She is by far the most beautiful doll that I own. Her clothing is perfect. I almost hate to undress her, but she'll have the most beautiful clothes I can create for her. Have a few new patterns coming so I better get to sewing. Have a great week.

HI, I'm still a little under the weather but I thought I'd share with you a few of the new doll dreses I've made.

Sorry I have been missing but I have been really sick and it will be awhile before I start posting again. I hope to be well before to long, until then everyone take care.

New and Past Dresses I've Made

I've been busy sewing as fast as my little hands can make them. It seems so hard to get my shop filled as my little dresses sell as fast as I can make them. That's a good thing though! Here's a few more outfits to show you. Hope you like them.

Just finished taking pictures of some more new clothes I've sewn for American Girl dolls. They are now listed on Etsy.

New Outfits

Well here are the two outfits that I promised I'd post for ya. The first one is a party dress that has cupcakes on a pink background with a brown and white polka dot collar and hem and also on the sleeves.

The other outfit is a little more casual. I features monkies and hearts

on a soft teal background. On the skirt there is a pocket with a tiny handerchief. This outfit also comes with pantaloons.

Finished up two outfits yesterday and will take pictures of them today. I started out knitting a sweater for American Girl doll in yellow for this Spring. It's been a awhile since I've knitted, so we'll see how it turns out. I'm not using any pattern just playing it by ear. Be back later with some pics~Charlene

Whew, I can't believe it's been this long since I posted last. There's been some changes going on. I will be getting a new look on my Etsy shop and on here. I've decided to pursue making doll clothes for American Girl dolls. My daughter before Christmas made the comment "you sure like making doll clothes the best Mom, huh?" I thought about it and my answer was yes, I do love making frilly dresses. To my dismay, it wasn't long before my daughters outgrew (6 yrs old) liking dresses and opted for jeans. I started out making doll clothes when I was little, I used material from my Mom's old dresses and the dresses we outgrew, so I guess in my latter years I'm going back to my beginings. So I bought a few patterns and started making some doll dresses put them in my Etsy shop and to my surprise I sold fifteen outfits out of twenty in January. Here are some of the clothes I've made and as I add new ones I will post them here.

After Christmas Sale-50% off

I am having a 50% off sale on my Etsy shop. Making room for new items. I don't know if I'll be painting as much as I have been. It's getting harder to prepare wood because of my health issues. I know I will continue to make dolls and doll clothes for American Girl dolls.

I hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Looking forward to a new year.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I'd like to wish everyone of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I know it's been awhile but I haven't been feeling all to well. I have diabetes and I'm not doing to well to keep it under control. Maybe in the new year I can do much better. It's so hard to do when the holidays are upon us and there is too much good food.

The Old Farmhouse Gathering Team is have a token of thanks to our loyal customers. Below are the shops that are offering a discount during the holidays. Stop at each shop to find some amazing handmade items. Nothing better then shopping in your slippers and not running to the mall and fighting the crowds!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/barbsheartstrokes

http://www.etsy.com/shop/basketsbyrose

http://www.etsy.com/shop/catsdesigns

http://www.etsy.com/shop/cavecreekprimitives

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ewenmeprintables

http://www.etsy.com/shop/farmersattic

http://www.etsy.com/shop/FirecrackerKid

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Handofbelapeck

http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadebybette

http://www.etsy.com/shop/happyvalleyprimitive

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MapleStreetShoppe

http://www.etsy.com/shop/49pamela

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MotherlodeToad

http://www.etsy.com/shop/NancysWorkshop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/NoJumbledDucks

http://www.etsy.com/shop/paintspotsnsplinters

http://www.etsy.com/shop/primchick

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Primgal

http://www.etsy.com/shop/printandsew

http://www.etsy.com/shop/publishedartist

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBarnHollow

http://www.etsy.com/shop/tinsandtreasures

http://www.etsy.com/shop/tomorrowstreasures

http://www.etsy.com/shop/WickedlyCreative

http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlwaysPrimitive

http://www.etsy.com/shop/primpennystitches

Pencil Santa Claus
$18.50
Pattern design by Country Friends 

Christmas Mice
$15.95
Pattern Design by Samantha Accesories

Well wouldn't you know it, my camera is acting up and won't let me take but a few pictures at a time.  Might be the batteries but I just bought new ones in Feb.  So I'll show you what it allowed me to take so far.  Will post more as I can later.






                                                                                                  
                                                                                                         

I can't believe it, it's been a whole month since I wrote last.  I've been extra busy making things for my Etsy shop, cleaning out my craft room and I've been sick in between.  Will share photos as soon as I can. 

My great grandson turned one year old on Sunday.  His parents had a birthday party for him at a park near them.  Wasn't able to go because my blood pressure was too high that I actually thought I was having a heart attack or a making of a stroke.

My TV went out after only being four years old.  Thought it was my cable company's fault but it wasn't.  I hate spending the amount of money we paid for it just to have it go out in four years.  Technician told me that I was lucky that it lasted that long for as much as I watched it.  I use to fall asleep with it on, leave it on for my dogs so they wouldn't get lonely when I was out about town and have it on even when I wasn't watching it just so I could have some noise in the house.  I forgot about the sales rep telling me that this tv would last 100,000 hours and that it would last for some time.  Hah!!! he didn't know me.  So I'm out looking for a new  tv and you all know I will be shuting my tv down when I'm not watching it.  Sometimes I wonder if these flat screen tv's are worth it, my daughters small tv has lasted her for 25 years with no problems.

Well I have to go for now but will be posting pictures soon.

Goodnight~Charlene

More Added To My Etsy

Warm Winter Celebrations

Today starts the celebration at Etsy by Old Farmhouse Gathering.  Everyone has put a lot of their talents into this.  Go to Etsy and type wwhofg in the search bar to see what we've been up to.

I've added six items for this celebration.

Two New Dolls

I just finished these dolls.  Will post on Etsy some time today.  They are a new design to me.  The designer is from Bit of Whimsy.com

                  

Good Morning Friends

Just wanted to give you a heads up, all my word signs are on sale.  The price already depicts a $2.00 off regular price.  See them at http://catsdesigns.etsy.com.  Prices will remain in effect till further notice.

Just finished new doll..

Meet Belle.  I think she did turn out well.

and a plaque.  I love how these turned out.  Remember in a earlier post I mentioned how I cut through the sleeve of a doll that I had just finished while trimming the hair?  Well I finished her new dress and here she is!  Belle is her name.

Laura

I received a new pattern from Sweet Meadows Farm and made her up yesterday.  I love all of Maureen's patterns.  She's a country prairie primitive.  She looks loved and well worn.  I usually don't make real grungy dolls but I think she just turned out beautiful.  I'm naming her Laura after the child in  "Little House on the Prairie".  I loved that show.  Wish there was more like it.

I also finished up a plaque by Terrye French.  She's another one of my favorite dedsgner.  It's called "To Market". 

And last but not least is a pattern I've had for along time and thought I'd make it up.  It's a cute stuffed bear made in lavender.

Well that's all I made this week.  I want to try my hand on one of Maureen's black dolls and a chicken.
Till next time, have a great week-end.