Childhood Revisited

The second Saturday in June is recognized as World Doll Day.

The day was established in 1986 by Mildred Seeley

to spread the universal message 

of happiness and love around the world.

It is a celebration of caring, nurturing love.

Dolls have been a traditional tool for teaching these skills.

Although the day is an opportunity to give a doll

 to someone close to you,

World Doll Day was also intended to be a day to exhibit dolls.

In that spirit, I am showcasing

one of my dearly loved childhood dolls.

Do you remember Tiny Tears?

 Tiny Tears was one of the most popular baby dolls

 during the 1950s and early 1960s.

In this close-up photo you will notice the two holes

 on each side of the bridge of the doll's nose.

This feature allowed Tiny Tears to cry real tears.

After feeding her a bottle of water,

a gentle squeeze of her tummy would result

 in tears streaming from these openings.

My doll is dressed in a silky blue coat and bonnet.

Beneath her coat, she wears a simple pink dress.

The button hints at the original brighter dress color.

The fabric has mellowed to a soft salmon pink.

Tiny Tears will always be a special keepsake of my childhood. 

Do you still have one of your childhood dolls to cherish?

Thanks for stopping by to visit!

Until next time, live and love well.

Join me this week at:

Let's Talk Vintage at Bella Rosa Antiques
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound

This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass.  Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works.  The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.  We would love to create a special doll for you!

Row by Row

To celebrate National Quilt Month,

I wanted to share a recent project.

The pattern and all the fabrics

were purchased from a charming quilt shop discovered 

while vacationing in South Carolina several years ago. 

The sample quilt they had displayed on their wall

used all of the favorite colors

I selected when decorating my bedroom 

so I couldn't leave the shop 

without everything to complete the project.

The quilt features a center medallion 

embroidered entirely in a single medium shade of blue.

Here's a closeup of the partially completed embroidery

along with some of the fabrics for piecing the quilt.

The medallion is framed by a delicate floral border 

and a second frame of diamonds

 set in a neutral background fabric.

Here's the first border sewn to the center embroidery.

The quilt is growing with the addition of the diamond border.

A variety of checkerboard blocks were sewn next.

The quilt is finished with a ribbon border

featuring three fabrics. 

The completed quilt adds a bit of muted color

to the neutral bedspread.

Yes, all ten pillows are removed from the bed each night

and carefully replaced each morning.

  This pillow features a vintage postcard

that was printed on the center fabric.

I didn't make this pillow but it certainly belongs

in the home of a collector of antique postcards.

The pillow with the three hearts is one of my creations.

The hearts are formed using 

a package of ivory buttons, scrap fabric and fringe.   

Thanks for stopping by to visit!

Until next time, live and love well.

Join me this week at:

What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

Share Your Cup at Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound

This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass.  Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works.  The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.  We would love to create a special doll for you!

Innocent Love

I haven't been writing posts recently but I couldn't let Valentine's Day pass without sending a greeting to all you special people I've gotten to know through linky parties.  

Searching through my box of vintage Valentine postcards, this  delightful series of greetings remind me of the tokens that children would swap with their school mates.

  

Based on copyright marks and postmarks,

 these postcards date during the 1911-1912 time frame.

Don't you love the sailor suits that young boys wore in this era?

This shy miss is hopeful ...

And, even at such a tender age, a heart can be broken.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Until next time, live and love well.

Join me this week and share your heartfelt greeting at:

What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

Share Your Cup at Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound

This forum reveals random thoughts and reflections on topics of interest and events impacting the life of the founder of Doll in the Looking Glass.  Our boutique specializes in custom designed dolls that look like your child. We also design toddler and baby dolls that look real using vinyl doll components manufactured in Midland, Michigan USA by Apple Valley Doll Works.  The goal of Doll in the Looking Glass is to delight our customers with our creations.  We would love to create a special doll for you!