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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 06:32:20 PST   Listings
Oh Indiana is an up-and-down state when it comes to the whether. Makes for good gardening, though. We spend 9 months anticipating the 3 hot months a year we get. LOL
It's great for yard sales, though. You can still find "dime sales" around here. I've lived in several states and ended up staying here for the last 20 years. It's not so bad.
Danni
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 06:32:03 PST   Listings
Oh and that's little Jane Austen strolling by in the background! E
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 06:31:00 PST   Listings
Here's my contribution to February's Black History Month - an unmarked American compo, 1989 Betsy Wetsy and one of the charachters from Strawberry Shortcake. E

FEBRUARY-Black History Month
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 06:28:10 PST   Listings
You sound like my kind of shopper! Most estate sales are too pricey. There is another one, this week, that I know the prices will be sky high, I won't even bother. I even once, lucked on to a little doll in a Brownie uniform, at Goodwill. But, mostly GW picks out all the good stuff. Yard sales are definitely good, except I don't have the patience to drive around and find nothing, but mountains of baby clothes and newer stuff. My daughter possibly getting a promotion and moving to Indiana(?). She has my two youngest granbabes, age 4 and 1. Happy for her, but hate to see them go. Maybe, I can tell her, it's just too cold, right? Nanda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 06:16:40 PST   Listings
Nanda, I never find dolls at estate sales around here. I barely find dolls at all except at yard sales. I moved to this small "established" town last fall and I found several dolls at the yard sales. Most are vintage and in very played with condition but then they're usually less than a dollar so worth it. There is a small shop in town where I have purchased a couple vintage vinyl Ginny's for around $5. She has a couple Hummel dolls but wants more than I can afford. I bought a life sized Crissy baby with grow hair (she had chopped bangs, though) for a couple dollars. I sure wish there were doll shows around here.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 06:10:34 PST   Listings
Good morning, Dolly Friends! Looks like I am going to be the proud mommy of another Schoenhut. I saw her and made arrangements to acquire her from a dear friend whom I have purchased some wonderful dollies from before. Now I have to figure out how to get to the city in the middle of a winter blizzard to pick up dolls to sell to pay for her. Oh the tangled web we weave for our dollies.
I know I look at each of my dolls every day and I think to myself, "If only we could take them with us".
Well, Indiana is expecting 5 to 9 inches today with gusting winds and drifts. Yay. My poor dad in law works for the state and drives the big city trucks that has to clear the roads. He'll stay busy.
Patty, if you're not going to use your furs and jewels then send them my way, would you?
Danni
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 06:04:13 PST   Listings
Good Morning Doll lovers - E here with my Pretty Curls Dolls - the brunette has come to join th redhead and the blonde. Havent had time to give her bangs and curly pigtails yet. Anne recognize the dress?

PRETTY CURLS DOLLS
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 05:58:36 PST   Listings
Good Morning, you sweet "keepers of the dolls". Is it cold where you are? Here in East Texas, we have had an unusually wet winter and this week is going to stay cold, with may-be snow on Thurs. Never sticks around, though. I have to mail a Magic Skin baby to Canada today, so I was hoping to get out and do some dolly shopping. Do you have a lot of estate sales in your area, or is that a good place for you to find dolls? Later, this week, there is one here, conducted by a lady who has several a year, sometimes two a month. She has very organized sales, usually pretty big, and she is fair. You know, the kitchen spatula is still just 50 cents, even though there may be antiques all over the house. This one, she advertised, MANY dolls...sounds interesting. I have bought dolls at her sales before, for a good price. Only thing, IF it's snowing and bad, I don't think I am tough enough to get up and be across town by 7 a.m. We'll see. Nanda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 05:54:35 PST   Listings
Good Morning from VERMONT!
Can you imagine being strapped in a box for 100 years? I am surprised she was purchased for such a small amount. Isn't that small for such a gorgeous mint doll? I will send the chauffeur to pick it up just as soon as I instruct the rest of the servants of their chores for the day! I believe the Queen is coming for tea, or else I would throw on my furs and jewels and pick it up myself.

BBL - Patty
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 04:31:27 PST   Listings
Glenda, we were doing the same thing. I fell asleep way to early last night and got up at 1am, but I did get the bills paid and laundry done. Sure I will need a nap today. DebB
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 04:20:47 PST   Listings
You certainly got some nice things at your doll show. Nitey nite. Glenda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 04:19:08 PST   Listings
Good morning DebB. I think I am ready to go back to bed. I fell asleep watching ARS which was early for me so now I have been awake since 2:30. Decided it was time to get the checkbook out and pay bills which is always a wakerupper. We are having a nice rain again....no complaints here. I have to go to the dr. this morning...UGH! Glenda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 04:14:21 PST   Listings
Morning ladies! Cold and wet again in the sunshine state.
Danni, I emailed that body pattern scan. Please check and make sure it works. Everytime I think I know how to work my pc software, it proves me wrong!LOL, debB
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 00:09:02 PST   Listings
The pictures are being taken off so perhaps it was just the way the flash hits her eyes. Coral was used. She is super duper. Wonder if one of our gals purchased her???? hummmm wish it could have been me. sharon/v
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-09-10 at 00:05:22 PST   Listings
Goody-she has lovely eyes also with two white accent dots not just one. sharon/v
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 23:03:02 PST   Listings
I was surprised at how the mouth looked more pink than a coral color I would have expected:

Closed Schoenhut auction
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 21:44:49 PST   Listings
That was a very special Schoenhut that sold today. Very charming indeed. sharon/v
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 21:40:20 PST   Listings
Here is a close of teh Effanbee, the larger of the two. She is so lovely. All original and charming even though she likes to pout. sharon/v
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 21:37:57 PST   Listings
In honor of Black History Month. Sharon/v
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 19:52:03 PST   Listings
I would've added teachers, but seems more and more that they are just not as excited about teaching as they use to be. I can see they've been put under alot of pressure by all of the politics..

We try to wholeheartedly support our teachers. Zack and his were having a bit of trouble this year, just rubbed each other the wrong way. But, she's decided to start making a genuine effort to get along and I sent Valentine's Day Pencils for her to hand out to the class as a 'peace offering' :)

She and my DD were going at it so bad, I called the school and got the counselor involved. Thank goodness for him! He's a good guy.

star
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 19:47:05 PST   Listings
Oh, no. There are a couple of public sectors that we KNOW are in it with their hearts. Firemen, Policemen, and the military. :)

star
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 19:42:44 PST   Listings
So true Star! lol My DH can see why everyone thinks that way. He worries people think he's like the others. I told him most fire fighters work hard no matter who they work for so they don't lump him in the same catagory. lol Meg
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 19:35:53 PST   Listings
Meg- No need to assume, the proof is there daily lol star
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 19:32:52 PST   Listings
DH is calling....BBLM Glenda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 19:31:35 PST   Listings
Glenda you sure hit that nail on the head. I do love my car but dollies are much more fun! You've sure been busy lady. I hope after the doll show you can get a little break. Meg
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 19:29:18 PST   Listings
Ok I have a funny story. DH's w-2 hadn't arrived by the 1st. We have had problems with the mail getting here. (They claim our address doesn't exist. We've lived here 13 years! lol) Anyway his w-2 was sent back to work. He let the lady in payroll know by email to send it to our PO Box because he has had problems with our house mail. He gets an email back from her saying, "Oh okay, I will mail it to your house address." LOL Now once again it will get sent back because she made the error. Gee I wonder why people assume the worst of state or government employees?? Meg
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 19:25:06 PST   Listings
I have never spent that much money on a doll anyway. But she sure was nice! G
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 19:23:00 PST   Listings
Both Francie and I saw a 308 in Vallejo. She was very nice too and was $1500. The seller also had twin 312, boy and girl, for $1400. Didn't buy either of those.

Thank you Meg. I hate car problems....such a awful thing when you have to spend money that you would rather "enjoy" on car problems. I just had mine serviced last week after cleaning the inside and scrubbing mats after Mark's move. Glenda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 19:09:20 PST   Listings
I saw the one in the box, a 308 nonetheless. Wow! what a find. Lucky buyer

Glenda- December is warmer than February out here. I like Kevin, he's a straight up guy. He wants a barbecue, he gets a barbecue! woo hoo! We are nonconformists :)

star
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 19:02:44 PST   Listings
What sweet kids Glenda. Meg
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 18:54:11 PST   Listings
Glenda I hope who ever bought that BW enjoys it. Shame to keep it in the box! lol Meg
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 18:52:49 PST   Listings
Allll by myself (singing) so I guess I'll post another picture for BHM.
Black boy and girl
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 18:47:50 PST   Listings
Anne DH and I watch Antique RoadShow too but it comes on at 8:00 our time-11:00 your time. Glenda

Did anyone see that MINT BW listed today with the box no less, for over $3,000 BIN? Wellllll it's gone. Hmmmmm, whoooooo bought it?
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 18:45:21 PST   Listings
Star my BIL who lives in Vermont always barbeques on Christmas no matter how much snow or cold they have. He did this when they lived in Mass. also. I guess all those years living in California and being able to BBQ year round is the reason...whatever. Glenda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 18:42:33 PST   Listings
Welcome to doll chat Nanda. Although I buy many dolls that I don't have to do anything to them, I really prefer buying dolls that require a little more help than a new dress. Composition and Schoenhut dolls are lotsofun to "play" with. Glenda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 18:39:36 PST   Listings
Nanda- Love your little storybook gal. She's going to look so sweet with hair! star
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 18:36:20 PST   Listings
Evening all, hope you're staying safe and warm!!

Had to say, sorry, I'm celebrating Black History Month in May. It's Kevin Jackson's fault (theblacksphere). He says he can't barbecue in Feb so we all switched it :)

See ya' in May! at the barbecue

star
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 18:27:53 PST   Listings
Evening dollies.

Nice to meet you Nanda. Hope you enjoy doll chat.

Prayers and hugs for all who need them.

Glenda I will be going postal this Friday so you know.

Nice to see all the photos. Such adorable babies. So nice to see the new babies ladies are buying too. My dolly budget is going to remain non-existant for awhile. My radiator is cracked and my poor car also needs a gasket replaced. I think it is going on strike?? lol Meg
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 17:34:11 PST   Listings
thanks so much, goodf. I didn't think about "sewing" a part and I wasn't sure if mohair was the right hair. Is there a special glue that I should use? I am thinking that those sweet petite Storybooks would not be a bad start for a wanna be collector. Actually, I really enjoy the cleaning and fixing up of the found dolls. Appreciate you, letting me join in. Nanda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:59:27 PST   Listings
Going to watch Antiques Road Show with hubby. BBL,
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:48:04 PST   Listings
Glenda, I feel great! I still have "issues" but I feel soooo much better. I've been getting extra hours and doing a lot of extra housework and staying busy because I feel so much better. I even got on the scale this morning and I've lost a whopping 9 lbs!!! Just 9 more to go to reach my goal which is 120 lbs. I know, I know...barf on me. But I'm only 5'3" and small boned and I weighed only 100 lbs after 3 kids so the almost 140 lbs I was heading towards a month ago was scaring me a bit.
Anyways, thank you for asking, Glenda. Very kind of you! I am going to take a break from here since I went and looked at dollies and got myself all depressed. I'll check back a little later.
Danni
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:39:15 PST   Listings
Before we sold our home, I use to go to Wal-Mart in the early morning hrs when I couldn't sleep. Both sons told me that people would think I was a druggie being there at that hour. Since we have moved and are further away from Wal-Mart, I hardly go anymore and not during the dark hours especially. DH just got home with news about MIL. BBL.
Glenda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:34:25 PST   Listings
Thank you Anne. I have quite a few black dolls and just love them. The Terri Lee twins are the smaller ones that I got in Vallejo several years ago and a fantastic price. Glenda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:34:03 PST   Listings
Could you make me some new legs please? These don't work so well. Thank you.

I did go to Wal~Mart by myself today, for the first time in a year. Had to stalk a lady with a riding cart to get one to use, but then I could cruise! Sad thing, except for a birthday gift for DH, I spent $6.95.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:32:18 PST   Listings
Francie you Sylvia Natteur doll is stunning....so cute. I don't think I have seen it before.

Danni are you finally feeling better? Glenda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:32:01 PST   Listings
Hi, Glenda. VERY cute dolls. I have two African American angels, but they are with my Christmas decorations.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:30:31 PST   Listings
Good late afternoon. Another busy day. I am looking forward to a day that I can just stry home in my robe and do NOTHING! However, I'm not certain that I am able to do nothing. Had both sons over for Super Sunday. I cooked and they watched the game. Oldest, Jeff, couldn't stop eating enchilladas. There is just enough left for tonight. Spent today doing the same ol' same ol' plus finally got around to making new legs. I need to start sorting and pricing dolls to take to Roseville soon. It looks like we will have more rain as it is getting pretty cloudy but no rain today. Glenda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:25:33 PST   Listings
Terri Lee twins Classic Kids
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:24:23 PST   Listings
February Black History Month
Black twins
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 16:21:47 PST   Listings
Hi, all. Nanda, your Storybook Doll is a real cutie. As I downsize more and more, I'm thinking I need to major in small dollies. Or just not so many of anything.

Danni, I did wonder about you, but my brain has been consumed lately. I'm also wondering about Missy (Michelle) and how she's doing. Her MIL's sister had died and the other sister wasn't doing well at all.

Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 15:33:18 PST   Listings
Ila I looked up "Baby Fred" in my books and online and I can't find him anywhere, either. Sorry.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 15:29:30 PST   Listings
Off to a meeting....be back later! Ila
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 15:29:01 PST   Listings
**Correction** Bottletot is by American Characte: 1926 Bottletot, 14" tall, Composition shoulder head, composition arms (her right hand is posed to hold a bottle) and cloth body with jointed cloth legs, blue tin sleep eyes, painted upper and lower lashes, painted molded hair, and an open mouth
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 15:22:56 PST   Listings
The baby doll on the left in the buggy is Effanbee BottleTot. Her right hand is shaped to hold a bottle...but a thin, round bottle that was either milk glass or celluloid. THe one in the middle is a 16" Schoenhut nature baby in his original gown....the little one on the right is "Baby Fred" and I've not found any information on him anywhere!

Somewhere.....I had some old store stock Storybook doll wigs. I'm spending the day in the doll room tomorrow and maybe I'll come across it. Ila
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 14:33:39 PST   Listings
PEEKABOO! Anyone miss me?
Wow I really love all the pictures of the black dollies. I try to keep my eyes open for black dolls but I dont find them too often around here. I did have a beautiful black Armand Marseille Dream Baby but had to sell it (my very biggest seller's remorse regret ever). There are two vintage HP black dolls at the antique store that I'm hoping will go on sale and so I'm just waiting.
I went to Wally World today to try to use up a few dollars I had left on a gift card and went through all the dolly stuff hoping to find something nice and do you know they don't have squat!? You can't even buy doll clothes there any more. Well, they did have one dolly that was pretty realistic and moved and "breathed" and opened/closed its eyes mechanically. I should have gotten it but I got a new shower curtain liner instead along with a kitchen curtain.
BTW, the Kruse doll is really nice but I think I like the doll on the far left more! Beautiful.
Anyways, I missed everyone although I doubt you noticed I was gone. LOL I have been running like a mad woman the last several days doing everything I could to make a buck. We're supposed to get a lot of snow tomorrow and the next day so trying to get everything ready to hanker down for a few days. I hope everyone is doing well.
Oh, my grandmother is home doing well and has put on over 20 lbs since the surgery! Praise God.
Danni
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 14:12:40 PST   Listings
They used to make short 'twists' of mohair that could simply be stitched across the center of the piece and then spread out to make a wig for a doll that size. I'll bet some long time collectors have some of that around.

Otherwise, just make yourself a rectangle of mohair, lay it across a piece of tissue paper (for sewing support) and stitch a 'center part' across the middle, lay it over her head and position it so it looks the way you want it. Trim to fit.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 13:46:13 PST   Listings
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Hello, wanted to ask a question about my little Storybook doll. I guess I know the basics. When I found her in a really dirty mess, in an junk shop, I didn't know anything, but just liked her. The way she just fit in my hand and was kind of weighty. I researched her here, and knew that, with so many beautiful Storybooks in perfect condition, that she was not really sell-able. No matter, I was attached to her. Her finish is in perfect shape, of course, no hair. I believe the print dress was probably her original, but the pale yellow was with her. Holes in both little dresses. Marked on the back, Storybook Dolls, USA Pat.????? If anyone, can give me advice on replacing her hair, etc. I would sure appreciate it. Nanda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 12:19:41 PST   Listings
Hi Linda2. I do remember seeing your ballerina. There is a doll on auction right now, that says it has green hair. Your description, makes me wonder if that doll had aqua hair at one time, but it has faded. Actually, all my childhood was not pleasant memories. There were some rocky times. Shortly, after that Christmas, my mother began to drink. That was pretty much, the end of my mother, as I had loved her. She was, very unfortunately, not one who should have ever picked up the liquor. She passed away about 10 years ago, and we did make our peace before she died. I think that when I began to remember the pretty doll, I also remembered that there was a time, when my mother did love her little daughter and probably was very proud and excited to have bought her the lovely doll, for Christmas. Funny thing, I hadn't realized, to this day, my favorite color is torquoise.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 12:03:09 PST   Listings
Hi Nada, welcome to doll chat..you and I are about the same age, I got my aqua haired ballerina when I was about 8 or 9, so would have been in the mid 50s. I've posted a picture of her here several times, but don't know if you ever saw it, her aqua hair has faded and now has only a green cast to it, so, you may not find one with her aqua hair still it's original colour, guess it will depend on whether or not they all turned, or just some, due to the care, or lack there of.. also, she had, at one time, a beautiful ponytail..but no more..
I've always been a "doll person", guess I just refused to leave my childhood behind as I grew older. Linda2
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 11:26:42 PST   Listings
Hi Everyone! Checking in from the library. DebB very cute $5 dolls. always love a chance to see the SAND BaBY!
I'll be popin in form time to time. Hugs to all. Lisa
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 11:14:06 PST   Listings
I'm popping in and out...DH came home for lunch...and now I have to finish some things in time for a meeting tonight. Here's a buggy full of sweeties....the Sand Baby (18" Kathe Kruse) is the one on the far right:
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 11:08:16 PST   Listings
Deb, I did see the blue haired ballerina. I was encouraged to see her. I am certain that my doll, had stiff legs, short aqua hair and was dressed completely in aqua. Or, maybe, that is just my dreamy memory of her. I might be repeating, but I had climbed up in the closet, on a wobbly chair, and found all the Christmas presents. I was about 8, in 1955. I thought she was the prettiest doll I had ever seen. It should have been the end of my "Santa Belief", but I am still not quite ready to give that up. Nanda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 10:59:12 PST   Listings
Love it, Anne. My hubby is an ex-Marine, also. The only thing he can appreciate about any "OLD" thing is that it can have $$$ value. I am afraid that I am, what we call "a fer piece" from Chicago. I am an East Texas gal, and spend about 5-6 months in Colorado, these days. We have one of the biggest flea markets in the nation, only about 50 mi. from us, Canton First Monday Trade's Day. You can see some pretty awesome dollies there. Of course, there is also, lots of stuff in Dallas. There used to be a doll show, here in my hometown...I think I will start investigating that. I can see how an ocean of precious old dolls would make a girl addled. Nanda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 10:52:35 PST   Listings
Nanda, did you see the blue haired ballerina I posted last night? She was part of the display at the doll show I went to Saturday. DebB
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 10:49:59 PST   Listings
If you live anywhere near Chicago, you should check out the convention. They have a public sale day during the convention week. I nearly went mad, and ended up buying very little because I was addled!
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 10:48:39 PST   Listings
Nanda, my husband just looks at me strangely and goes back to his TV. He doesn't understand, but he indulges me.

Here's my husband, a former Marine, checking us out of the Doll Convention hotel in July, doll legs sticking out of one of our many tote bags. He had no idea I was taking his picture.

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Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 10:44:18 PST   Listings
Well, I'd say that was my favorite...if you didn't have the SAND BABY!
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 10:44:05 PST   Listings
Bonnie Babe is beautiful. Appreciate your story. This weekend, while the Super Bowl was blasting away, I was chatting my visiting daughter's head off about the Barbie, I sold, the tiny bald Storybook doll in my cedar chest and my quest for the ballerina. She patiently feigned interest, but looked a little puzzled. I giggled and said, "pretty fascinating life, your old moma has, huh?" Who can account for our passions. nice to meet you, Nanda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 10:43:44 PST   Listings
Hi, Ila! I'm on the way out the door to take Mama to the dermatologist, but had to comment on the Bonnie Babe! That sweet face and smile just melts me, every time.

Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 10:42:32 PST   Listings
Hey, Nanda R, and welcome back to Doll Chat. You are NOT barging in. We love visitors, and everyone is welcome to come and visit or come and stay!

I think we are, in some ways, buying back some piece of childhood. That sense of wonder on Christmas morning, or at a store looking at dolls. The old friends that we played with endlessly, making up plots of what our dolls were doing, and cementing the skills that would serve us well when we became mothers.

I think what we have in common is that we've found the spark of the child who's still inside us. or maybe we're just slightly nutty lol. Anyway, I'm sure glad I found all these lovely people.

Anne in Georgia
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 10:38:54 PST   Listings
Hello Nanda! I'm glad you are enjoying Doll Chat....and your quest for vintage dolls. My return to the doll world began with a garage sale purchase in 1998....a vintage Ginny with trousseau chest and clothes. We had just gotten a computer and I looked for information about my purchase. I found eBay...and Doll Chat...and the rest is HISTORY!! My grown sons thought I was going thru my second childhood, but I told them I was just finishing up the FIRST childhood PROPERLY!! LOL!! Ila

One of my favorites.....13" Bonnie Babe: bisque head, cloth body and legs, celluloid hands:
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 10:31:52 PST   Listings
Hello. I am reluctant to barge in, but I am fascinated by you "doll folk", your beautiful dolls and your knowledge. I was in, a week or so back, and mentioned that I got a ballerina doll as a girl with aqua hair. I have been watching on e-bay and hoping to find one like her. I am encouraged to see the dolls with blue hair, makes me think perhaps I will someday find her. You seem to have so much fun with your dollies. I am not a collector, but over the years, as I have sold on e-bay and messed around with collectibles of a wide and eclectic type, I have found that I am so drawn to vintage dolls. Is it a natural mothering nature or just the little girl in us? I haunt estate sales, junk stores, etc. I have been lucky to run across a few "good" dollies, over the years...A brunette Tiny Tears, with case and clothes, a Betsy Wetsy, a Betsy McCall and recently, a 1962 Barbie in the box. I love finding the occasional treasure and researching them. Since, I am interested, I have picked up a very small amount of knowledge. I usually, am pretty good at spotting a nice vintage doll. Anyway, thanks for listening. I am continuing my quest for the doll with the aqua hair and may you all find nothing but wonderful dollies for your "family". Nanda R.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 10:30:20 PST   Listings
I didn't make the wardrobe, I bought it from the lady that did. I got it for $35, think I will give it to Cissy, since she keeps telling me she needs a more extensive wardrobe,LOL! I actually already had the two Gotz dolls in my collection but couldn't resist adding two more for that price. They wear the same size clothes as Anne Estelle. DebB
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 08:23:08 PST   Listings
Good Morning from VERMONT. Overcast to partly cloudy.

I had great intentions this morning and did start out well, but have wasted the last hour browsing wooden chests (what for?) and kaleidoscopes. I have always loved those toys and have about ten. Been a long time since they were altogether in a box. I have my better ones out on the piano. I like the older types best because the chips (whether plastic or glass) are cut in such a way as to give the viewer daintier patterns. I have some you look through and just see whatever is in front of it and it distorts the colors. A bit boring after a short time. I also have a couple of small ones that have beehive sections in view.

I bought a couple of wigs - Isabel used Violet's for the Kelly doll she was playing with and I will let her keep it. I have another one for Violet, but she has to wear a cap/hat/bonnet to keep it on because there is no elastic to hold it on. It doesn't look too bad as long as she stays sitting in one position, but won't do if I want to play with her.

Hubby will be home in an hour or so and I haven't begun to sew yet. Not dressed. Dishes still on the counter from last night.

I did get my son's laundry washed and dried and re-wrote my newspaper column and sent it in on time. Guess I should only give myself one kick instead of two!LOL

BBL - Patty
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 07:45:24 PST   Listings
Good morning, everyone. Nice sunny cool day here. I was going to be lazy all day, but my mom has a dermatology appointment at 2:15. Ah well.

I want to go to the $10 table! DebB, tell me you didn't get the wardrobe for $10! Did you make it? It is just scrumptious, that's the only word for it.

Thinking of all my DC friends who need prayers as I go about my day. Hugs to all,
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 06:45:49 PST   Listings
DebB, you did well on the $10.00 table!! I have a little Gotz like your little one in green..she has such a wonderful expression. I love the wardrobe! Not your everyday run of the mill kind of thing is it.
Since the hoarder show has come out, my kids have decided I'm more of a pack rat than a hoarder..before, my daughter in law was convinced that I was a hoarder big time!! The difference being, I save things, but if I don't use them in a certain period of time, I can throw them away, you can walk through my house, at least most of the time, and the health department hasn't condemned it..at least not yet..grin..Linda2
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 06:25:25 PST   Listings
Good Morning Sunbeams!!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 06:23:10 PST   Listings
Welcome to Doll Chat

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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 04:04:37 PST   Listings
I enjoyed the MLK parade. Over 50 thousand people where there. Alots of vendors. Very beautiful one of a kind handmade dolls.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 03:39:58 PST   Listings
I also got a 27" A M 390 doll with her original body and beautiful antique baby dress, but she was really dirty and stinky so her clothes are soaking, I forgot to take her pic before I stripped her. DebB
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 03:36:16 PST   Listings
This is a handmade wardrobe. Deb
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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 03:34:34 PST   Listings
These are my dolls from a ten dollar table. I just couldn't resist.
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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-08-10 at 03:32:33 PST   Listings
Morning dollies! I am off to work in a few but wanted to post some pics of my goody haul from the doll show. These are items I purchased for a friend of mine, she always has me buy for her because she does a show in Ft.Lauderdale every year when this show is sceduled. DebB
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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 19:49:34 PST   Listings
My Mom is a hoarder aka as a pack rat. And my kids have never been inside her house. My daughter thinks I am a pack rat. If she only knew...
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 19:27:51 PST   Listings
RE: Hoarder show. Gives me a head ache looking at all of that garbage around. UGH! I really can't watch it for me than 15 minutes, really. It is an addiction that's for sure. Poor woman, they can't seem to get control of themselves. Like over eaters, or any other addiction. Very sad. LIndab
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 17:47:37 PST   Listings
Hi, all. Hubby's home but eating a late dinner, and then I think he'll be asleep soon. He had a great time but is VERY tired.

DebB, that hoarder show truly is scary. I'm somewhat of a pack rat, but these people can't even walk through their houses. And when someone tries to get rid of something...an old margarine tub, a stack of newspapers...they hyperventilate! Sad.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 16:03:19 PST   Listings
I've been a couch potatoe today. They had six hours of that Hoarder show on and I had never seen it before. OMG! That was scarry! Ive been cleaning and organizing ever since. No more garage sales for me until I get organized again!LOL, Have to get control of my doll shopping too! DebB
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 15:58:12 PST   Listings
Tamara, that is a Madame Alexander Binnie/Winnie Walker 24", she is one of my rescue babies. Linda, Gabby looks wonderful, mine is still standing around in her undies, wishing she had one of those capes,LOL, its nippy here in Florida again. Spring just wants to tease us every few days.
Patty, you need to set your favorite search for the Dolls of Many Lands, they show up pretty regular but at very different price ranges. I've been trying to get a full set for a friend of mine, she bought two grandaughters the complete sets with the display stand for them but years later discovered they were designed by Kish, since they are a sold out edition, the secondary market is all thats available. DebB
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 14:58:36 PST   Listings
Being at doll shows = heaven.L
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 14:52:25 PST   Listings
Popping back in for just a minute, have clothes to get in the washer..I've really been lax this weekend and have spent almost the whole weekend playing with Gabby. That being said, here she is, only needs stockings, and right now, I don't have anything to make them from, so..I'm not real happy with her shoes as I didn't cut them low enough around the top, but..they were a pain so they will do as they are until I forget how much trouble it is to make small shoes..grin..
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I made the cape using a pattern from the site DebB posted, was the only crochet pattern that had been translated, and my first attempt turned out small, so I've adjusted this one and it is keeping her nice and warm..
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 14:51:53 PST   Listings
Helen Kish' Jada and Jimi, friends of Riley.

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 14:50:39 PST   Listings
Terri Lee Bonnie Lou and Benji, and Sylvia Natterer's Coco.

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 14:49:12 PST   Listings
Here are Annette Himstedt's Ayoka, Fatou and Sanga with their dolls and puppies.

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 14:41:07 PST   Listings
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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 14:28:32 PST   Listings
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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 14:22:14 PST   Listings
Just stopping in for a minute. I am almost finished with my book. I took a break and baked pizza and a batch of cookies for my son and hubby. While I waited, I put two sets of snaps on the back of the dress I made for my teeny Patsy who is helping me dust off some of my sewing skills and will be modeling for Clarice's nightgown. That is next. I thought the one I started would be a nightgown, but it has turned into a dress. I will use same pattern (homemade - with a number of adjustments as I went along) Getting back to sewing has given me a new lease on life. I have only bid on one doll since I began.

Does anyone know where I can get the rest of the American Girl Dolls of Many Lands? I have been watching eBay. I am bidding on one but it doesn't come with her book, which is disappointing. I don't think they make that series anymore, do they? They are beautifully done. Especially Isabel.

Patty
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 14:18:39 PST   Listings
Deb, in the first picture, who is the little girl on the end in the blue dress and the black maryjanes? Thanks, Tamara
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 14:12:11 PST   Listings
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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 14:10:47 PST   Listings
February, Black History Month
Little Black Boys
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 14:06:17 PST   Listings
Back again. Cindy so glad to see you on DC. I think of you often and keep hoping that things are getting better. I haven't had much time to really enjoy Gabriel because of Mark's move and all that needed to be done. Keep in touch please.

E Vallejo has 4 doll shows a year ( I think) with the biggest being in November. Francie and I are very lucky because we also have Roseville at least 3 times a year and then San Jose a few times also. All of those are within a 1-2 hr. driving time. There are others in N. Ca but I don't drive to them.

Ahma the Heubach came with that hanky dress. I will need to restring her when I get time.

Since this is Black American month, I have wanted to post some dolls regarding this month. Very nice display at DebB's doll show. I loved that big red headed doll too and glad she found a new home.

Linda2 how wonderful for all those reaching out to your daughter. I hope it help her to know what a valuable person she really is.
Glenda
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 14:06:12 PST   Listings
Deb, thanks for the great pictures! I have/had a teal haired ballerina, think someone else was looking for one, wonder how they kept the hair on that blue haired one from fading/turning..my ballerina had greenish blue hair, and sadly, it now looks like this:
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Time had nothing to do with her hair cut..my "little" sister gets credit for that..Linda2
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:47:52 PST   Listings
Anne, she is a Corky doll. HeHe, was a little boy that I reassigned. People cuddled her all day, then finally about ten minutes before the end of the show she found a new mommy! I couldn't find a good place to display her because she was so big and the cat spent a lot of time sleeping in her lap. DebB
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:41:47 PST   Listings
DH has been gone since Thursday, so I need to make sure all the dishes are clean! He'll be shocked.

I'll probably be back tomorrow.
Bye,
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:37:43 PST   Listings
I don't know anything about the affiliate sites either. Welcome to Doll Chat, anyway...
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:35:55 PST   Listings
Ooh, Deb, thanks for the babies! Wish I had room in my house and budget for ALL of them.

In the first picture, who is the little one with her eyes sort of rolled up? She is amazing.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:33:21 PST   Listings
oooooo eye candy! Been on phone, going to drool
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:25:55 PST   Listings
Sorry, drouhard, no idea. DebB
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:24:08 PST   Listings
Lets try again, dont know why it gave me that picture.
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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:22:20 PST   Listings
These are pics of the theme display. Rockin in the 50's. Sorry I ran out of disk space and couldn't get much of it. Wanted to get the teal haired ballerina since someone on here was looking for a pic not long ago, the ONLY Mary Hoyer in the whole room, and the babies are for Anne. debB
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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:20:15 PST   Listings
anyone out there have one or know anything about ebay affiliate websites?
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:18:43 PST   Listings
These two pics are a display of famous Black people in history depicted with dolls. Done by a retired school teacher. She travels around the state and sets this up in librarys and gives a lecture on it. DebB
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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:16:16 PST   Listings
Pic down the center isles. DebB
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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 13:15:14 PST   Listings
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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 12:56:30 PST   Listings
Oh Yes, My bonnet head creation..the restoration on her was so worth it..cant wait to work on some of my BW restorations again...i am trying to keep the fix er up dolls so i have something to do if hubby retires after he run out of unemployment..and i have dolly fun to look forward to..Ive had to sell my best..hoping to hold on to as many as i can! cindy
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 12:51:16 PST   Listings
It's good to see your lovely dolls again, Cindy. My favorite, of course, is the sweet faced one holding a baby to her shoulder...but they are all wonderful
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 12:30:36 PST   Listings
..story of my life Anne...grin...i wander the internet just to keep my mind focused...lol..focused on thousands of sites and mucho info! lol...cindy
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 12:27:36 PST   Listings
Hi e..dont have much quality doll time right now..trying to get back to it, but months ahead will get busier with so many changes..so small dolly doses for now...cindy
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 12:25:03 PST   Listings
Guess I missed everybody already.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 12:18:16 PST   Listings
Nela and boys off to hiking so Im gonna go Calgon. Bye empty room E
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 12:17:51 PST   Listings
Nice finds G and Francie! how often are doll shows in Vallejo - seems like your always lucky and going thereLOL I have another one to go to in March then nothing until October. E
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 12:13:44 PST   Listings
Good to see Cindy - sorry I missed you. E
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 12:12:54 PST   Listings
Hope everybpdy is enjoying their Sunday afternoon. E here . The new blonde E hee hee Gonna scroll.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 11:52:44 PST   Listings
And now you have two posts! They weren't supposed to be double.

Linda2, I am also glad that others besides you are taking care of Corinne. Each one of us may be just one breath away from needing more than we can imagine from our friends.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 11:51:26 PST   Listings
Patty, check your email please. You have two from me. Please read both. Thanks. Now going to read your post.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 11:50:21 PST   Listings
Patty, check your email please. You have two from me. Please read both. Thanks. Now going to read your post.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 11:37:08 PST   Listings
Just dropping in for a second while waiting for glue to dry..Corinne stopped by on her way home from church this morning, she was pretty frustrated, but made me laugh and feel so good. She went to the grocery store after church to buy somethings for the superbowl get together at some friends house, wrote a check to pay for her purchase, plus a bit over for cash..they wouldn't take her check, bagged her groceries, gave her the extra cash that she'd written the check for and told her that they were told not to take her checks..then she went by the church office to pay on the kids camp..they wouldn't take her check either, said it was already taken care of..so she's frustrated because nobody in town will cash her checks..(but she still winds up with what she needed anyway), poor thing, she is trying to show people that she can "take care of business" and nobody here will let her, so, she has to go over the state line about 20 miles to cash a check, anything closer and they will do the same thing..living in a small town/community is giving me a major case of the warm fuzzys..people here are amazing me more everyday. So many people have told me that they are so glad she is back home where they can help her when/if she needs it. I think of all the people who have gone through similar things with no help, and thank God that Corinne not only has family, but a whole town wrapping her in the protective arms of God's love..Linda2
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 11:33:05 PST   Listings
ANN - Can you believe this? Hubby found an old brass knob out in his garage. It is slightly larger than the other one on the bed, but no one would notice the difference if you didn't point it out to them. Isabel also asked him to take the curled decoration off the end, so we are very happy with it. You don't have to send it, if you don't want to bother with it. Whatever you wish to do will be fine with us.

Patty
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 10:03:33 PST   Listings


Anne..had an important phone call..sigh..had planned on spending a few minutes here, if anyone was around..but now I just must leave a pic for you till next time.
cindy piao (((DOLLY)))
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 09:55:12 PST   Listings
Hi, Ahma!
Anne
Phone just rang
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 09:51:52 PST   Listings
Good morning...beautiful sunshine here this morning!!!
Getting ready for church but have to leave outer on as Mcafee is getting rid of a Trojan??? Virus thingie...I guess but it seems to be all through the computer as it is finding it in ALL of my files...geesh. Soooo...I'll leave it on while I'm at church I guess.

Glenda ...I love the Heubauch you got. AND the hankie ???? dress she has on. The cradle and pram are SOOOOOO smalll...WOW!

Francie...sweet dress...the February show is usually pretty small and a small turnout isn't it??

Gotta get dressed...see ya later alligator...

Ahma
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 09:47:00 PST   Listings
Hi, aad. I just love Daytona, not so much the race. My father went to the race when I was in elementary school (very early 50s) and said he nearly froze to death. All the men wore suits, ties and fedoras in those days. Daddy should've worn thermal undies! Sea breeze was VERY cutting, he said.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 09:03:51 PST   Listings
Cindy! Good to see you posting. I think of you often and hope you can come back to see us soon.

Patty -- I would say you won't believe this, but if you know me well enough, you will believe it. Late yesterday I got to the bottom of the piles on the doll room floor, saw clear space where none had been since right after Christmas, and there staring up at me was...the missing bedknob! I knew it was in there somewhere. I'll stick it in the mail in case you can still use it. Par for the course, for me...

Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 08:34:44 PST   Listings
Good Morning Dollies!
I just wanted to let everyone know my Schoenhtu Study is back up..well almost ...a few missing HTML for pics etc..BUT most os back..I appologise for taking so long to get iot back up! Just hit my ME page logo..my other web page with slideshows is linkable at the bottom of this me page.

cindy
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 08:00:03 PST   Listings
(played hokey from church because it was a childrens service)
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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 07:28:28 PST   Listings
GLENDA - Love the Just Me Vogue doll. When you get tired of her whining because she really wants to live in VERMONT, send her to me. hehehe

ILA - Thanks for the link in case I didn't e-mail you thanks. When Isabel is here, I get distracted very easily. Now I am too lazy to check to see if I sent you a reply. We had good time looking at your website.

I finally opened up the AG Isabel of Many Lands and Isabel decided to call her Margaret because she found it weird to call her by the same name! Nine year olds...gotta love 'em. I am bidding on another doll in that series because we both love the pearls in her hair! They really are lovely. I bought Isabel last summer and put her away because I was buying so many dolls at that time, I didn't want to overwhelm my grandkids. LOL I bought an outfit for a small Helen Kish doll and thought it might fit Isabel (the doll) and it seemed time anyway to get her out of her box. I haven't had time to try to outfit on, though! Isabel (the granddaughter) snatched her up right away and I didn't have the heart to ask to have a turn, too. LOL Now that she has finally left, I found Isabel on the shelf visiting with MA Meg, from Little Women. Despite their animated conversation, I took Isabel and put her in the doll closet to get acquainted with AG Samantha.

BBL - going to finish my book today. Love, Patty
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 07:28:27 PST   Listings
Glenda, As always you have such wonderful, beautiful and adorable dolls. What a great book to have too! Lindab
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 07:27:47 PST   Listings
Good MOrning doll lovers of America!!1

So glad we had rain the other day it was 34 degrees all day. So lucky!! But my brother in Maryland had 30 inches!!! What a job to get rid of. His neighbor has a snow blower so helped him out a lot. He made chili and shared it with his good neighbors.
I'm not a football fan except for the Superbowl. Love the commericals and half time entertainment. So lets see...........I think I'll be cheering for the SAints since I'm a Christian!!! LOL Lindab
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 06:17:32 PST   Listings
Good Morning Sunbeams!!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 06:16:22 PST   Listings
Welcome to Doll Chat

Doll Chat is open to all Ebay users. Once a month the "Dolls Online" Club presents a doll study on Doll Chat for everyone's enjoyment. . The following links are for the studies that are currently available to view.

DOLL CHAT WEBSITE
GINNY'S DOLL FURNITURE
Doll Chat Wedding

To Find links to doll studies, A Restoration Workshop done by DocGipe and a doll Study on "The Hedwig-de Angeli Dolls" click on Me

For picture posting instructions, click this icon.

If you have doll related questions, please give a complete description of the doll including HEIGHT, MATERIAL the doll is made of, and MAKER'S MARKS if any. They are usually found on the head, neck, back, or hip. A good clear photo is very helpful. If you are listing this doll or doll related item please do this before you list the doll.

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 05:58:20 PST   Listings
Good morning Francie. What an exciting Feb. 6th. After leaving you, went to Mark's and then home. Shortly after, we got a call regarding MIL and had them call an ambulance and take her to ER. Got home and in bed at 11 and then got the call from the ER DR. at 3:30 after tests were finished. DH went back to the hospital to get her and take her home. Possibly a tumor in the liver so we shall just take it day by day. She has a dr. appt. on Monday.

My purchases at Vallejo:
8192 Heubach (one of my favorites and this makes my 5th in various sizes) and a Just Me Vogue reproduction, a book with doll marks and a teenie little cradle and pram for the online doll. Glenda
8192 and Just Me
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 05:46:32 PST   Listings
Good Morning!

Calgon, take me away!

Francie

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 05:44:05 PST   Listings
"couldn't" should have been "could have".
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 05:42:47 PST   Listings
Glenda and I went to Vallejo yesterday. It was raining, but not hard, as we drove there, and drizzling when we got there. Stopped raining by the time we left. Not too many shoppers, and probably fewer tables since the aisles seemed wide, but that couldn't been because the traffic was lighter than usual. I bought a dress for the online doll club helper, and a tiny German baby. Also something for resale that I can't show here. Francie
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-07-10 at 04:06:49 PST   Listings
SHARON = Loved the Doll Show pics. I didn't realize you were friends with Sarah Palin! (your friend looks a lot like her, I think)

VERMONT is getting the edges of the BIG SNOW, but they are calling for just overcast skies today. Someone complained they swept 3 inches of partly cloudy off their porch once, so you can never truly trust forecasts.

Love, Patty
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 19:15:35 PST   Listings
LOLOL @ Anne ...in my mind I can see Anna zipping around the room as she deflates. Anne, thanks for such a funny piece! I am sure that Anna will enjoy it too.

I haven't been here much lately, as it seems I am always either busy or have company. And today was such a lovely day, that I planted more vegetable seeds in flats on the porch. The ground is much too wet to spade in the garden.

Thank you all for the wonderful dolly pictures. My little 'Just Me' has arrived, but I can't take pictures yet, until I find my darn recharger for the camera battery. I lost it right after Christmas, and can't remember where i put it. She is lovely, and the artist did a great job!

Marty, sounds like your clot must be dissolved already. Good news!

I made spaghetti today too. Simmered sauce all morning....I think it was the best sauce that I have ever made. We will definitely have leftovers tomorrow.
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 17:59:12 PST   Listings
I am going to get back to my knitting - I have been procrastinating making the Tina outfit to match Cleve's. I'll stoip by later.

martyC

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 17:45:07 PST   Listings
Egad! pink CHAIN - not pink chair. All this walking has fried my brain. LOLOLOL!!!!!!!

MartyC

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 17:41:27 PST   Listings
akd also very frustratING. LOL!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 17:40:42 PST   Listings
Hi Everyone!

Sharon/gemdiva - Thanks for the pictures of the doll show. It sure brought out the dolly lust in me. hehehe... I love the big pink chair with doll clothes hanging from it. We always used small link chain - but that has a lovely cheerful "feel" to it.

Linda2 - The silk dress is wonderful! I have never been brave enough to attempt to sew silk. Methinks that will have to wait for another life. LOL! My Bleuettes don't like to stand still, either. They are always wiggling around. Very frustration as you know.

MartyC

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 17:07:25 PST   Listings
Anne, no speed this time, I've been working on that darn dress for 3 days! First, it reminded me why I don't work with silk more often, then the sleeves didn't want to work the way I had them envisioned, so wound up with lace cap sleeves, now the slip she has won't work with it..oh well, I didn't have anything else planned for tomorrow..grin..
The BWs have spoiled me..Gabby's legs don't want to stay where I put them, which frustrated me, I mean they turn every which way, and when you finally get them where they belong, they bend at the knees and she looks most ungraceful..BWs are so much easier to sew for, you stand them up, and they stay exactly where, and how you posed them..oh well, Gabby is still a pretty gal, even with her uncooperative legs..grin..Linda2
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 17:01:21 PST   Listings
It's 8 here and we're going to early church tomorrow. With DH away, I'm not sure I can shepherd my mother all around the church without help.

I need to start winding down. Everyone have SDD and STAY WARM! And dry, as needed.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 16:45:13 PST   Listings
Linda2, your sewing skill and speed just amaze me. As with many others on here, that level of artistry is way beyond me. Gabby is such a pretty girl! Her feet will wait for shoes...
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 16:40:43 PST   Listings
Deb, did you go to a doll show today? Tamara
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 16:37:59 PST   Listings
Sharon, thanks for the pictures of the doll show, reminded me that we normally have one here toward the end of February, will have to check for a date, no money, but still can go and dream.

Gabby's dress is about finished, but..when I tried it on her with her slip, realized that the slip I had made is not long waisted enough for this dress..groan..so another slip is in order, plus of course shoes..poor baby, she's getting tired of having cold feet! Her dress isn't as long as it appears, just no slip under it to hold all the gathers out...guess we know what I'll be doing tomorrow huh..
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Linda2
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 16:36:24 PST   Listings
Okay...I'm gone...celery awaits for sure!!!! BYE
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 16:35:39 PST   Listings
I spy TWO Tiny Terri Lees in the first picture...yeayyyyy...nice eye candy...
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 16:32:35 PST   Listings
I was ALMOST on my way to the kitchen...lol
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 16:30:35 PST   Listings
Screech...back up...wooah there...

Hi Anne...
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 16:28:38 PST   Listings
Good afternoon all...

DID ANYBODY GO TO VALLEJO????

If so...were there many tables? Nancy Jo had posted that it was in trouble, not getting tables filled or not enough people came in November...not sure which...didn't quite understand the post. Larry had things to do so I stayed home. Just as well...no money to spend right now anyway. We are getting ready to gut the front bathroom and that is going to take all dollie money for a while I'm afraid.

Carol...I'm sorry but I don't know the answer to your question...someone will be along that can help you...check back...

Sharon...thank you for the pictures...at least a couple of pictures of dollies is better than NO dollies at all...right????

I guess I should get back to my salad making...the celery and boiled eggs await in the kitchen and they won't chop themselves...

Have a good evening...(((HUGS)))...Ahma
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 16:25:25 PST   Listings
Hi, Carol and welcome to Doll Chat. I don't sell on ebay, but a lot of regulars on this board do. Someone will come along who can answer your question.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 16:22:41 PST   Listings
I posted this earlier but don't know what happened to it: I'm loving the doll show pictures. As usual, I saw favorites that I don't know who they are. Don't want names...leads to more searching.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 16:10:37 PST   Listings
Hi,

Does anyone know if it's a bad idea to ship a doll to an unverified PO Box??? I just sold some dolls and one of the winning bidders has just that.


Thanks,

Carol
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 15:59:49 PST   Listings
Hi Sharon, I see you did them same thing I did today,LOL. DebB
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 15:58:31 PST   Listings
Evening ladies! I was at a doll show today. Only sold one doll, think we had less than fifty customers show up, but I bought several and actually took pictures for you guys this time. I usually forget, will post them tomorrow,plus get pictures taken of what I bought. To pooped to even unload my truck tonight. DebB
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 15:52:15 PST   Listings
Oh Sylvia you are so welcome..we only get one per year in this little town and it's a pretty big deal. Nice people..nice dolls and lots of fun
Sharon
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 15:41:42 PST   Listings
Sharon, thank-you, thank-you for the doll show pictures. That's the closest to a doll show I've been in years! I can enjoy it vicariously. Tamara
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 15:41:39 PST   Listings
Sharon, thank-you, thank-you for the doll show pictures. That's the closest to a doll show I've been in years! I can enjoy it vicariously. Tamara
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 15:32:33 PST   Listings
E....I don't know if that's mary poppins..but I do know who owns that booth and I can always ask for you..
Sharon
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 15:31:04 PST   Listings
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my friend found lots of lovely kewpies to buy and then found more!!!
Sharon
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 15:29:12 PST   Listings
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And there was even a nice gentleman at a booth!! how cool is that.
sharon
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 15:28:51 PST   Listings
Goodbye empty echoing room. E
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 15:28:30 PST   Listings
Serious Mary Hoyer envy - actually long for one now when I see the pics but she's so so so much money. E
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 15:27:49 PST   Listings
Doll show, bottom row left, that a mary mpoppins with red scarf? If so never saw that one before or could just be a victorian? E
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 15:26:59 PST   Listings
Cute outfit on sleepy Elyse. Is it maternity still? Did mil ever send tummy? When is my godchild do anyway or did I miss the blessed event?LOL E
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 15:24:21 PST   Listings
Fastest saturday of my life - day just slipped by - went out to eat with just Paul to Uno Chicago Pub and Grill - was suppose to be family fun day for february once amnth restaurant and at last minute adam refused to go so poor neal got stuck at home. Made mistake of going by cemetary on the way home - My dad died 2/6/02. Freezing, only one there, place was filty very depressing SO POPPED IN HERE FOR EYE CANDY and low and behold gorgeous pics and a doll show ta boot! E
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 15:12:12 PST   Listings
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Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 14:31:29 PST   Listings
Anne, just bring the pie, I've already got the salad put together and have mixed the dressing...And..there is an open area behind the house just waiting for you to set your imaginary helicopter down, but will entail your having to climb the fence, or walk around to the cattle gap..sorry, no time to make it easier for you..grin..guess we can imagine an imaginary gate as well as the helicopter huh...
Goody, I envy you having weather good enough to be outside, but not the cleaning up flower beds..the weather here is just plain yucky, and so are my flower beds!! Well, guess I'll go back to work on Gabby's dress, I'm going to get it finished one of these days, I hope..Linda2
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 14:12:59 PST   Listings
I've just sent the last hour cleaning up around the flower beds. What a job! Spent half that time cutting back the hydrangeas! They have buds already so I had lots of choices of how long/short I wanted the bush to be.

I just left the debris in the yard. First, so hubby could see what I did while he was taking a nap! and Second because he should put it in the recycle container. It still worries me to bend over for fear I might set the vertigo off, but nobody seems to know at what point it is set off. They think they know what's happening inside the ear but not exactly what we can do/not do to prevent it from happening again. I've had 3 episodes in the past 1 1/2yr. Trust me, I have my Dr. & physical therapist's phone numbers at the ready, always.

I even have a list of PT's in the Oceanside area who do the Epley Maneuver to solve the Benign Positional Vertigo that I've had each time. Getting old isn't for sissies!
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 13:23:53 PST   Listings
happy_weekend2

Andy

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 12:33:53 PST   Listings
Okay, productive-time again. I'm making progress. At least Todd and Elise and all their clothes are back in place after their recent photo shoot.
BBL,
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 12:15:36 PST   Listings
If you decide on a LATE supper, I'll just hop in my imaginary helicopter and zip over to eat with you. I'll bring salad with Italian dressing and what's left of my lemon meringue pie (two large pieces should do it!)

Your sauce sounds YUMMY! Sometimes you just want to cook.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 12:14:09 PST   Listings
Hey, Linda. I'm doing my usual marathon phone calls. My mom and I are having a prayer breakfast for a friend's daughter who's getting married, so we're all about tablecloths and dishes and food and drink, and devotionals and prayers!
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 12:10:34 PST   Listings
Afternoon all..seems every time I come, everybody has just left..sniff, sniff..I'm still laughing over the mental picture I have of Anna flying around the kitchen as she burst..teehee..Anne, if that didn't get a smile and lessen her stress, don't know what would.
Marty, So glad you had good news!! Love your Mary in her english riding habit, and it would appear that you may have a barn sour horse on your hands, perhaps you should lock him out of the barn for a bit and try to fatten him up on some fresh cotton batting.. (I was going to say grass..but..it's under the snow, and not fresh and green, besides, he'd probably rather the batting anyway).
Cold dreary day here, and I got up this morning with a strange craving for a decent plate of spaghetti and meat balls..now my girls are convinced the world is about to come to an end because momma is cooking!! The sauce has been simmering since early this morning, the meat balls are done,grandson has already come over and taken away half of both for their supper,(he made sure the bay leafs stayed in my portion though) so now all I have to do is the pasta, and bread, then figure out if I want a late lunch, or an early supper..grin..Think I'll work on Gabby's dress a bit before I decide, which means it will probably be an early supper, since it's 2:00pm here..I'll be back later, probably just after everyone has left again..grin..Linda2
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 11:21:19 PST   Listings
Hearty congratulations to Marty! We'll take good news. See, if you ever yearn for a big house again (and you won't!) just think how much better off you are with a little one. Me too.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 11:20:21 PST   Listings
This is from eBay's guide to ventriloquist dolls.
Raggedy Ann - Raggedy Ann was offered as a vent(riloquist) figure by the Bobbs Merrill Co. These figures seem to be just like the Raggedy Ann dolls but with the addition of a ventriloquist style head, with the head in the classic Raggedy Ann style of course. This are extremely popular dolls.

For value, you would search completed auctions for Raggedy Ann/Andy ventriloquist dolls to see what they're selling for. That's what the experts on here say about valuing any kind of doll. You might also try dollreference.com. They have tons of info.
Welcome to Doll Chat, BTW!

Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 11:12:13 PST   Listings
I have 2 dolls that I have had since the 70's wondering if anyone out there knows anything about them or their value? They are Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls, vantriloquist type with strings from the back of their necks. On their backs it is printed: 1973 Merrill Co. Jolly Toys Inc. Thanks
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 10:36:51 PST   Listings
Ta-dah! I can take 6-10 steps at a time. Good thing I have a small house, huh? hehehe.... And now tis time for lunch and probably a nap. I am so relieved. I still have to get another blood test Monday, and after that should be good to go. YES!

Hi Ushi! Good to see you. Sorry I had to get off earlier - I didn't even see you post.

Laters, all. MartyC

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 09:58:09 PST   Listings
See You Later,Ann
About knitting my eyes have to get better......
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 09:56:20 PST   Listings
Ursula, I know we all pray for health for Katie, and now for Betsy too of course. And Marty has to get that clot healed, so she doesn't fret herself too much over not being able to help Betsy.

I guess I'd better get back to work. I don't want DH to come home and find that I didn't touch the doll room...although he doesn't mind...I just want to work and get it DONE so it doesn't hang over my head. It is sapping a lot of my joy in my dolls. Mustn't let that happen.

I'll BBL. Take care, Uschi! Keep knittin'.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 09:48:05 PST   Listings
Ann I done that a few years ago and when I need a pick me up I think on all of them........I played with Kathy before she got sick and pray she will be that way soone......Love them all.Ursula
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 09:46:02 PST   Listings
I so enjoy talking to Marty, Betsy and Anna on the phone. They really seem like family now. It's just that it's a long way from Georgia to Kansas.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 09:43:13 PST   Listings
Ursula, someday I am going to Kansas. Not only do I want to meet Marty and play with her toys, I want to meet Betsy and her family, including Anna, my best email buddy.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 09:42:49 PST   Listings
Ann years ago I
seen Marty and spend some time with her and her family.I always think with a warm heart of them all.She is a super person and has a great family.Ursula
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 09:23:15 PST   Listings
Ann yes .I know she has some great stuff.......Ursula
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 09:21:20 PST   Listings
Take care of you, Marty. I have to get back to that black hole of a doll room. But I don't wanna!!! WAAAAA....
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 09:20:43 PST   Listings
Hey, Ursula. Don't you love Marty's Mary with her horsies?

How are you doing? I'm drinking a little OJ, which I love but avoid because of blood sugar, because I just checked and I'm a little low!
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 09:19:26 PST   Listings
Horses, doll, outfit and NEW BOOTS are all adorable. Such nifty fifties toys. I feel like a child again. Oh, yeah, on DC I am!

Hi, fff. My daughters would love your alien.
Anne
Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 09:19:03 PST   Listings
I have to get my leg up. I be back in a bit.

martyC

Posted by   ( ) on Feb-06-10 at 09:18:45 PST   Listings
Hello Marty...Great to hear some good news out of your camp. How are you?????? Ursula

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