Wednesday, June 10, 2015

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!

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

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!

Friday, February 13, 2015

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!
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