Holly's Dollies
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Holly's Dollies Handmade Dolls and Doll Clothes
I have always loved sewing and have always loved dolls! I've been sewing about 21 years.
My doll business, Holly's Dollies, began with seeing some adorable soft-sculptured bunny dolls in a craft mall. They were a bit on the pricey side and DH whispers, "You could do that yourself". My first attempts weren't very professional looking, but I was determined. The sewing was a lot of fun, selecting fabrics, patterns and supplies was all such a fantastic challenge.
I don't really have a favorite style or pattern. I enjoy making the soft-sculptured babies the most. Prims are a lot of fun as there are no rules on perfection. I love animal dolls, too... See, no real favorite!
Photo courtesy Holly Gordon, of Hollys Dollies
Contents at a Glance
Handmade Traditional Raggedy Ann and Andy
With a little twist - No Buttons!
I am a firm believer that every child (boys and girls alike) should have a Raggedy Ann or Andy. Hopefully both!
I make the traditional Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls in three sizes - 15", 26" and the delightful 36" tall. They are a lot of fun to make and conjure up images and memories of my grandmother making these dolls for all of us.
I make these dolls with a bit of a twist - No buttons to pose a choking hazard. The eyes, nose and smile are all hand painted using non-toxic acrylic paint. No buttons on Ann's apron.
Photo by Holly Gordon
Great Gifts For Your Favorite Doll
Dolls, dolls and more dolls!
I simply cannot pick a favorite type of doll to make. I love making them all! There are many I haven't tried yet. And I enjoy making clothes for them. I sew, knit and crochet.Photo by Holly Gordon
Chloe is a 10" soft-sculptured cloth doll made of soft craft velour material. She was made using a pattern by Vicki Riley. I hand crocheted her sweater, hat and booties and she is wearing a hand sewn flannel diaper. Her tuft of hair is craft fur.Photo by Holly Gordon
Holly's Dollies Now on ArtFire!
Dolls, Doll clothes, kitchen clothes and more!
I have cloth dolls, doll clothes, kitchen dishtowels with crocheted toppers, dishcloths, baby blankets, baby sweaters and booties, scarves, hats, mittens and even some hand beaded earrings!
Please stop by and visit Holly's Dollies on ArtFire! Stop by often as the items change frequently!">
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mumsgather
May 15, 2012 @ 1:08 am | delete
- It is a gift to be able to make wonderful crafts like these.
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blackspanielgallery
Feb 7, 2012 @ 5:01 pm | delete
- Nice lens.
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FunkyFriendsFactory
May 11, 2011 @ 8:50 pm | delete
- I thonk your dolls are cute BUT I love that crow!!!!!!
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orlifan66 May 12, 2011 @ 1:26 pm | delete
- Thank you so much! She resides in my kitchen, overlooking dinner preparations and dish doing. Hubby crabs...nobody's bought that thing yet??! Umm...she's not for sale. The next one will be though.
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Sylvestermouse
Apr 20, 2011 @ 5:29 pm | delete
- Oh, I love all of these dolls, but I especially love the crow in the intro. You really do beautiful work!
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