Another Charity Doll Done!

Awhile back my friend sent these dolls to me

that came into her thrift shop.

She volunteers at a shop that supports

her local Humane Society.

DOGGONE GOOD TREASURES, 

in Pine Mountain, Georgia

They were in pretty bad shape and she figured

I might enjoy them.

I decided to fix them up and see if I could

make a profit for the Humane Society!

First 3 makeovers!

First to get fixed was this 1950s Toodles doll.

Second was this 1950s Madame Alexander Bonnie Doll.

Third was this 1980s Thumbelina doll.

Well, I took out the next Baby Doll today!

She is a 22" Madame Alexander Kitten Doll.

She had big holes in her clot body and

lots of her stuffing was missing.

She had this white mold on her arms.

I sewed up her holes and Fray-checked them.

Then I re-stuffed her. 

 

Her head had been attached with wire, so I 

had to remove the wire and reattach 

her head with a tie wrap. This hole got

sewn closed as well.

Her hair was in bad shape, but after a wash

and a comb-out...

She looks so much better!

For doll hair I like to use Synthetic Hair/Wig Shampoo

and conditioner. I get it at my local beauty supply.

This dress came on one of the other dolls, 

but I think it will suit Kitten very well.

As you can see the flowers are no longer 

lying flat, so I sewed them down flat.

Better!

WANT TO SEE HER NOW!?!?

HERE

SHE

IS!!

Such a sweet face!

I will work on her hair a little more,

but I think it is a definite improvement!

Welcome Back Kitten!

Click her to see the last doll restored:

The Last Charity Doll

Going to Grandma's House!

All right Amanda, I think we're ready to go!

Are you sure you'll be all right on your own?

Don't be silly Julia, Tom and Lauren are 

coming over later today to discuss

wedding plans. I'll be lucky to have a 

moment to myself!

OK, Julia, I marked our map. 

Texas or Bust!

Bye Pacific Ocean!

Hello desert!

El Centro, CA.

Are we there yet? (giggles)

No, Viola, we are not!

Tombstone, Arizona

Oooh, where are all the cowboys?

Miller's Mercantile, Tombstone Arizona.

I keep expecting a gunfight to break out!

Finally, New Mexico.

Wow look at that view!

Let's go to dinner.

Carlsbad Cavern, New Mexico.

Carlsbad Cavern Doll's Theater.

Cute display in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Gift Shop.

Look at that Butte Viola!

Finally we made it into Texas!

What a lovely spot to camp.

Georgetown, TX

Almost to Grandma's House!

Cleburne, TX.

Almost there!!

Finally Grandma's house!

More about the Doll Camper

Well, you girls made a long trip just to see me!

I am so happy to see you.

We missed you Grandma, and we had a

 great time driving to see you Grandma!

Road trips are such an adventure.

Grandma, is that a quilt you made?

Why, yes, it is. 

Grandma, were those your dolls

from your childhood?

Yes, they are!  I hope one of you

will cherish them after I am gone.

Now, let me see this travel trailer of yours.

Are you telling me, that you two children

drove all the way from California?

Dragging this contraption all the way?!

Yes, grandma, but we were very careful.

Sakes alive! What is the world coming to?

Well girls, get your hats, we're going to church.

Oh, grandma, I didn't know you went to church on Fridays?

Well, yes, it's BINGO night!

Miss Eula's bringing lemonade, and I have made 

my famous bundt cake!

MORE ABOUT OUR ROAD TRIP TO TEXAS

Our family did actually drive to Texas to 

visit my Mom and my Aunt.

Our first stop in Texas was in Georgetown, to see my Aunt Judy.

My Aunt and I visited some shops at the Georgetown Square.

Me and my Aunt Judy grabbing lunch.

My aunt showed me some of my grandmother's beautiful quilts.

This quilt was the first my Grandma ever made.

While with my Aunt we found some dolls at 

a thrift shop.  This Miss Margie doll...

And this 1950s Effanbee Babyette.

At the Antique shop I found this 

Ideal Toni and another vintage dress.  

The vintage dress, modeled by Nina.

The dress is a wrap dress.

I will make a pattern and share it later!

Toni has her original dress, but it is dusty.

Her hair is pretty good, but needs a

wash and style.

After we arrived home I got to work

 on all 3 dolls.

Here is Toni in her clean dress

and clean hair.

Definitely an improvement.

She looks happy now.

I'm still deciding what to do with Miss Toni!

The Miss Margie doll played Grandma.

She is up for adoption on eBay.

She was wearing this dress...

And I added this extra outfit

from a bag of doll clothes I found

in another thrift store!

The little Effanbee Baby is also up for adoption.

I know! Why would I part with them?

Well, I am trying to limit my doll collection.

It is so easy to get out of control!

(Sigh)

Old Town Whitney, TX.

After visiting with my Aunt, we headed north

to Whitney Texas, were my Mom lives

with my brother and his wife.

The next larger town next to Whitney is Cleburne, TX.

We went all through the Bus Depot Antique shop! 

It was THREE stories! 

Me and my Mom Linda!!

We had a great time visiting family and friends.

And of course we ate some fantastic

 TEX-MEX!!

It was a little over 3600 miles there and back!

WHEW!

We did see Carlsbad Cavern and Tombstone, AZ.

We also stopped at the Pima Air museum.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed seeing 

some small part of our drive to Texas!

HUGS!

Brenda