When I was little I loved to play with dolls, Barbies, baby dolls, but I also like the outdoors climbing trees
making mud pies and getting dirty. I learned to sew at a young age and was intrigued by my grandmother's
treadle sewing machine. I remember making clothes for my dolls and myself. From this I have always appreciated the fine handwork, love old linens lace, embroidery work and fabric itself. I can proudly say I am a tactile woman. I love to take these wonderful thing and create with them my little ladies. My vintage
dollies, each one unique, and blooming with color. I never tire of making them. My first love is porcelain,
antique reproduction, but these are far more intricate and intensive to create. Every year I would attend a
local craft fair with my dollies. One year a older woman began to buy several of my dolls, she became a
faithful customer over the next several years. While I was away from my booth my sister was there she came and said she had something for me. She would need help so I followed her to my car. She had seven
black garbage back heaped full, things for my dolls. I thought they were scraps of fabrics and such. She left and I never saw her again. What was inside? The most beautiful quilts I have ever seen. Victorian velvet
crazy quilts, pink bubblegum 30's one, postage stamps, I quit counting at over twenty. Thats not all, linens,
beautiful embroidered pillowcases with crochet and laces and trims all antique. I was in heaven, I couldn't
even comprehend what had happened it was over the top, way over. I didn't use the quilts on my dolls, they
a some of my most treasured keepsakes, when ever I look at them I think of her and how she blessed me a
time in my life when I most certainly need it, maybe she was an angel from heaven.......... What do you
think?
Hi Pinkie Denise:
I know she was an Angel : ) What excitement and you can think back to that moment when looking at all of your prizes!!!
I want you to know we can feel kinship for no there reason than it comes at the right time in our lives : )
I wrote Corey last night on how we met and she said what a neat story.
I need to send you a picture, so when you have a free moment please e-mail me carole@scoundrelsandrogues.com
It will be another eryee thing : )
oxo
carole
Posted by: carole | October 01, 2007 at 09:42 AM
Hi Pinkie! The show was fantastic and inspiring as usual! So much talent in one place and sooo many people too! Love your blog as well.
Posted by: Melissa | October 01, 2007 at 09:50 AM
Hi:
You've been in the queue for Art doll Makers for awhile now. Are you still intrested? if so your need to post the ring code into your blog so that members can move from one blog to another. If you need help doing this please call me at garnewtwo@rfcnet.com
Posted by: maryellen | October 01, 2007 at 09:57 AM
What a beautiful story Pinkie! I've really enjoyed visiting your pretty blog! I thankyou for stopping by my blog and the sweet comment too! I'll be back for more!
:-) Nan
Posted by: Nancy Gerber (Atticbabys) | October 01, 2007 at 10:18 AM
I believe that angels attract angels.
Generosity of spirit cannot be contained.
What you gave you recieved.
Posted by: tongue in cheek | October 01, 2007 at 11:49 AM
what a sweet story...and oh yes, i am sure she was an angel!
Posted by: Lori | October 01, 2007 at 05:41 PM
You obviously made an impact in her life and then she in yours. She was a special lady and you must be too!
Posted by: colleen | October 01, 2007 at 08:24 PM
Yes, dear Pinkie Denise, an angel... what a lovely story. XO
Posted by: Lea | October 01, 2007 at 09:18 PM
it takes an angel to know one! xo
Posted by: annie lockhart | October 08, 2007 at 03:34 PM