Do you want to play Dolls with me?

Hello, I am alittle late posting my Dolly post due to computer problems please
forgive the delay...

This is how I feel, a little discombobulated and out of sort.....These are some of my Nancy Anns when I got them needing lots of TLC...

After a bit of primping , washing and ironing, and some patience the sweet girls were ready for their debut

My mom remembers having a Nancy Ann that her dad had won for her at a Card
Party....

They are often called Storybook dolls because they were named after characters in children's stories....

Here comes the Bride...and groom and bridesmaid and can't forget the sweet
little flower girl..

I love fixing and putting  them back together, I think they have the sweetest expression,
how could you not love them? I have a box sitting of them waiting for their makeover...

Here are some of my Japanese bisque dolls...I was told that they would come
in a kit , with the materials to make them a dress. Little girls would learn how
to sew, they are called Sewing Dolls....I would love to make dresses for them...

The middle one has a crepe paper dress, a little tattered but well loved and
played with...

Dressed up for a wedding, I bet these were atop a cake perhaps...

These little sisters each of lock of gold and silver, I love them....

More babies in need of clothes, poor things.....

Here's a cloth doll I brought home from a yard sale and a Nicol Sayre doll that
I love....I have long been an admirer of her dolls and last summer she (Nicol) came to visit us at our home...

This is a Susan Arnot doll in a theater...She recreates these from antique doll heads reclaimed from German dumps buried during the first World War...amazing I think

These are my some of my antique doll collection....

I am not only a collector, but a doll maker, I love to recreate antique reproduction porcelain dolls. This my first love and passion...through rough times in my life much healing and restoration came to my own life, I don't know how to explain it but I don't know how I could of made it  with out creating....

I love to gather other doll related items and toys...I even have several wicker
doll and baby buggies...

Pincushion or half dolls awaiting their skirts....

I have plans for these, but not enough time...

This a paper doll creation I made for the Bloglandia ball...

Here are some of my cloth dolls in progress...I call them Vintage dollies made
with vintage hankies and vintage crochet and laces....they are very large about 32 inches like a bed doll....

Here are some projects , have found bodies for these and they need dressing and restoration...I probably have enough to keep me busy for ever...

Oh, I can't forget my Momma's boudoir doll she made...We have several of these needing some TLC too...

I just want to say thank you to Lori at Faerie window for having this Doll Challenge so I could share one of my passions with you....Pinkie

Comments

[Christine]

Wow! You have quite a spectacular collection of dolls. I love the Japanese bisque dolls.They look like they're up to something. The Bridal party is just beautiful. Had I had those in my possession as a child they wouldn't have made it in such a good condition. I would've worn them out! And I think my favorite is the last doll~the one your mother made is just gorgeous. Thank you for sharing!

[Louise]

You have an amazing doll collection. I love the paper doll creation that you made and adore the doll your mom made. The theater doll is beautiful…
I could spend the day just looking at your pictures…

Louise

[Kelley]

Wow. You amaze me! Your collections are stunning! Thanks for sharing a glimpse!

[Patricia Eaton]

Well, I am just blown away by what you have done with the little dolls..they are just too, too, cute and precious. Thanks for sharing their little photos....I'll look again to see more. Pat at birdnestontheground

[michelle]

My goodness! You are the doll lady! Amazing collection! Wonderful eye candy! Thank you for sharing!

[Rhonda ~ scooterblu's whimsy]

Just stopping by to check out your dolls! Absolutely beautiful! ~Rhonda :)

[Nancy ~ Fete et Fleur]

What an amazing collection! I love them all. How wonderful to have Nicol Sayre visit your home.

I have to say my favorite doll is your mother's boudoir doll. She has a beautiful face

Nancy

[jessi nagy]

WOW!!!! you have quite the collection! fabulous!!! everyone of them more beautiful than the last!
thanks for sharing.
oxoxox,
jessi

[Karen Young]

I'm in Awe!!! You have the most fabulous collection of dolls. Every one special or unique in it own way.

Thank you

Karen

[Karoline]

I totally adore your doll collection! Completely stunning. I love all the little doll things you've collected and displayed. Thanks for sharing all your beautiful things!
-Karoline

[christine rose elle]

Sweet collection! I live the little tiny ones and the doll in the pink paper dress by a glittery pixie theater! Awesome!
xoxo
Dollybelle

[christine rose elle]

Sweet collection! I live the little tiny ones and the doll in the pink paper dress by a glittery pixie theater! Awesome!
xoxo
Dollybelle

[Linda]

Wow you have a wonderful collection. I love the fact that you restore these wonderful dolls and dress them up so beautifully.
Cheers Linda

[vivian]

Wowzers!! Your collection is my favorite so far!! You have some very amazing dolls! Lucky you!!
vivian

[vivian]

Wowzers!! Your collection is my favorite so far!! You have some very amazing dolls! Lucky you!!
vivian

[Miss Maddie's]

Well Pinkie you never cease to amaze me, I thought I was in doll heaven.There are so many lovelies I couldn't pick a favorite.
xo Susan

[Becky]

I love love love your collection. Most especialy your Susan Arnot. Soooo Pretty.

Smiles,
Becky

[Lori]

well Miss Pinkie, you are a winner by a landslide:) you have the best dolly post i have seen!!! the transformation you wrought on the Nancy Anns is nothing short of wonderful!! how did you fix their hair, i really need to know, i am afraid to do anything to my dolls hair and it does need the attention. i love your sweet little bisque dolls too, they are adorable!

[Mica]

you have quite a lovely collection of dollys. I will be right over to play !!! we will have tea !!! Thanks for sharing.

Mica

[Michelle Sylvia]

Pinkie,
I just LOVE your doll collection! I didn't know about those little japanese bisques, that they were sold in a kit. Thanks so much for sharing that knowledge! You have such a diverse beautiful collection. I can totally tell that you have a passion and a Love for dolls, something that I surely share. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Blessings,
Tink

[Natasha Burns]

I knew you'd have an amazing collection! I'd love to come play in all your beautiful vintage goodies, your dolls, your millinery, ribbons and wonderful beauties!

[Miss Sandy]

I knew it, I knew it, I knew it! I knew I was going to come here and think I had died and gone to dolly heaven! Ms. Pinkie D. you do have THE very best collections!!! I love everyone of your dolls! The little sewing dolls are particularly sweet! You know I am a huge fan of your style and this post did not disappoint! Thank you for sharing all your dolly goodness!

[karen]

Wow, this is the largest collection I have seen in the Dolly Day event. Yours is amazing, and your antique set is truly remarkable. Karen

[karla nathkan]

My, my, my, you are the queen of collectors and have such wonderful taste!

[Donna O.]

I KNEW your collection would be fantastic!!! So glad you shared- never too late!
D.