Lisbeth and only Lisbeth will be going into the shop today, in about 10 minutes.

I am needed in other places and the new dollies will have to wait

Lisbeth has found a home , thank you

Just how cute is this fabric...

Thank you for your kind comments about Dad.

We are off to see our first nursing home today, my old work place - should be interesting.

 So the decision has been made.

Dad won't be going home.

We have to start looking at nursing homes.

It's OK, it's the best decision, it stinks but it's OK.

This little one along with her two sisters will be in the shop sometime tomorrow.

Get your sneakers and slacks...

Just wanted to share this post of Donna's with you.

Thought you might find it interesting, especially Donna's question 

"how you think you are different or the same to your 50’s counterpart?"

Just to let you know, I am having a Facebook give away. I know... I have gone Facebook crazy but you can share in the madness too.

Anyway, when I get to 300 fans I will be giving away a cushion doll like the one in the picture.

To be in the running you just have to 'like' my little jenny wren dolls page

I think I am currently on 256 so there is a ways to go but if we get there before early December the doll might get to where it's going before Christmas.

Bustle and Sew goodness

Can I just share a lovely blog with you that I have been meaning to share for ages. 

Bustle and Sew has the most charming and whimsical  patterns, projects and tutorials all designed by the lovely Ellie as well as a wealth of vintage patterns and a little about her life in lovely Devon and lots of great give aways.

If you subscribe to her newsletter you get the most wonderful selection of projects each month and occasional special offers for her Etsy shop.

The latest newsletter is a joy.

all pictures from  the Bustle and Sew Etsy Shop

So it has been a week of lots of doll making, patchy internet connection and crashing computer.

Dad has had a good week, much brighter and a little more active but big decisions have to be made soon.

Louis went back to Hobart.

Andy finished his exams, finished school...all done, finito.

Today, his first day of freedom, he has been a lazy log.

Kate has decided she would like a piglet for Christmas... never give an animal loving child the World Vision Smiles Christmas catalogue to look through.

I think giving a family a little pink piglet will be as close as she gets to  piglet cuteness this Christmas.

But that donkey looks mighty cute.

Stephen lost at Wednesday tennis again, for about the twentieth time in a row.

And as I said I have been making dolls 

and thinking dolls

and planning dolls 

and packing dolls 

and posting dolls 

and hoping someone else will make tea 

or sweep the floor 

or bring in the washing 

and I have now been rewarded with a slave in the form of Andy who has been allowed one lazy log day 

but that is it my boy.

Those boys are finally in the shop...

 Georgie

 Kim

 Christopher

 Scottie

The boys are in the shop now.

Whoops, no they're not.

They have all  found homes, thank you.

Monday is Washing Day

Glorious spring weather today...had the day all planned...get the washing on the line...make dolls...visit Dad after tea

Rang Mum and organised to go  to the hospital at lunch time with her  instead... she sounded so tired, so fragile.

Had a really nice visit with dad...sat in the sunshine...he was relaxed after his lunch but terribly tired...chatted with mum, dad joined in every now and then.

Mum came back to my house...we had chocolate biscuits and coffee and talked and talked...she left relaxed and revitalised

The dolls weren't finished but I enjoyed working on them... the washing was done... hung on the line....dried and folded and put away...most important of all I think Mum's load was lightened a little just by having the chance to have a good chat, something I had been denying her over the past week and I think too she is starting to shift in her thoughts to a slightly different place, perhaps beginning to understand a little better what is going on with Dad .

I know I feel better too... sometimes you just have to give someone, and yourself, a space and place to just be and sit a while.

On Tuesday morning, right after everyone goes to school, work and exams I will be putting some boy dolls in the shop

I don't have pictures of them yet because they are naked but I will try to put up some pictures late tomorrow.

And I must say a big thank you for all the lovely comments you have left  over at {KID}independent.

Thank you so much.

Plushie Palooza – Little Jenny Wren Dolls

Don't forget the give away on{KID}independent.

You have until he end of the month to go into the draw to win little Megan.

The prize winners are announced on  Dec 1st ( Australian Time)

Sweet Julia

This morning, because I only have three trillion things to do,I sewed up a little doll that I knitted some time last week and gave it to sweet Julia.

 

And then because she looked so sweet I had to take her picture.

Julia is a doll that I made about 18 months ago, to sell at the Niche Market. She was much admired but didn't sell so I popped her into the Etsy shop where she sold straight away.

Through a strange set of circumstances she has come back to me, she has been 'rehomed' I guess. I was so happy to see her again. Most of my dolls I am happy to send off to their new homes, Julia I wanted to keep but didn't... she came home anyway.

 

 Oh, and by the way, if you are in Tassie, the Niche Market is on tonight and tomorrow at the Tramsheds, Inveresk. I won't be there as a seller but I will be there to see what everyone has med and to pick up my prize.

Around the house at afternoon tea time.

Joyful Chaos

Last week, the lovely Tanya, shared a list of her favourite blogs and I was quietly thrilled to be included. 

It's always nice to get a little unsolicited compliment.

The very best thing about Tanya's list though was her link to Maryann's blog, A Joyful Chaos which tells not only a little of her day to day life but also, and most deliciously, talks candidly about her Amish childhood.

I have been sneaking moments here and there to read her posts, each one a little gem.

I have gone scurrying to my Amish cookbooks with their wonderful photography  and skimmed and dipped into the vast ocean of Flickr to enjoy even more.

These people seem to hold an endless fascination for so many, me included I guess.

All today's pictures come from the generous Flickr members who happily share their work. Click on the picture to see the original.

There are many many pictures of the Amish and their farms and buggies and the whole shebang on Flickr

Doll give away - EDIT

EDIT: Please make sure that when you go the {KID}independent blog that you click on the banner that looks like this

to enter the give away.

Just leaving a comment won't put you into the give away draw for the doll.

Little Megan is up on {KID}independent right now as part of their Plushie Palooza toy festival and give away.

Follow the instructions on their blog to enter the give away and leave a comment as well to help me win the  Golden Plushie award! 

The Give Away winner will be announced on December 1st.


EDIT: Please make sure that when you go the {KID}independent blog that you click on the banner that looks like this

to enter the give away.
Just leaving a comment won't put you into the give away draw for the doll.