It’s been so quiet at home. A few times I sat in the quiet feeling deep peace and satisfaction but other times I wanted to
Category: African-American Rag Doll
Lizzy is 11 inches long and is sweet as pie with her dimples and wide, beautiful eyes. Her dress is made of cotton and her
This Black Folk handmade ragdoll sits properly and proudly while displaying a bun with a vintage butterfly hat pin. Star was painted from head to
I finished my neighbor’s doll today. She’s 24 inches and has beautiful, long, black hair. She’s got tiny pearl earrings and a small white bow
Bring out the sewing basket. Get out the good scissors and thread. Where are the hair ribbons and the fabric paints? It’s doll making day.
Ah, I got it. I finished her. I went to Wally World yesterday and looked for a yellow ribbon but I couldn’t find one. Despite
Finished and ready for her new life in Southern Indiana. This is Rose Marie, a hand stitched, hand painted, ornamental rag doll. She’s about 12
Black folk art is some of my favorite art. It touches something in me deeply that is difficult to explain. This is a Black Raggedy
Making Room for More
Ah, it’s time to start really thinning things out at home. I’ve tackled one corner of my room that has been bugging me for a
I remember saying I wasn’t going to do dolls anymore. I just couldn’t get into it the way I was. Something interesting happened though, a