Friday, May 30, 2008

Friday Flea Market Offering

hosted by Polly at Counting your Blessings
Whew! I feel like the rabbit from "Alice In Wonderland" I'm Late "I'm Late for a very important date"!!! Here is my Friday Flea Market Offering


The Real BookAbout Making Dolls and Doll ClothesBy: Catherine Roberts Vintage Book 1951



A practical how-to-do-it- book packed full of suggestions. ideas , and information that truly stimulates your desire to create!!Actual -size patterns to be tracedTypes of Dolls:Doll House Dolls... Pipe Cleaner Dolls..Poppets and Babies... Cotton Crepe paper.. Rag Dolls...Paper Dolls... with clothes draped and pleated just like fabric... Modled rag dolls made on wire armatures..Chharacter Dolls...Doll Accessories... Tools and Techniques.... Enchanting costume changes for dolls...Chapter on costume design... Whether you want a tiny , soft baby doll , hugg-able little girl doll , or a exquisitely gowned Empress Josephine , This" REAL "VINTAGE" 1951 "THE REAL BOOK ABOUT MAKING DOLLS" will show you I LOVE Vintage books..You step back in time and I feel you learn from the masters..a fantastic foundation then apply your own turns and touches and birthing your own distinctive way to creating your own dolls...This book is a True nugget of wisdom of the past!


You can find my book at SympleTymes.Etsy.Com


Be sure to visit Friday Flea Market and see every ones offerings for this week!!

http://www.keepandshare.com/photo/view.php?u=116594

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Folk Artist Mary Fischer of Oak Hollow Primitives

I want to introduce this awesome Folk Art Artist to those who do not know her..I just found her last night while surfing..Oh my gosh you talk about being blessed with a gift, and talent,..

Mary Fischer of Oak Hollow Primitives has got it all !!!
Just look at her 1860 Victorian ball gown for a Parian Fashion doll Mary created!
Look at these gowns Mary created!!! I (Sherrie) quote:This is an example of an 1867 style walking gown, done on a 19 inch, Hertwig china head doll. The gown is constrcted in two pieces, just like the authentic period gowns it is pattered after: including a basque and a trained bustle skirt. I used authentic antique trims and laces in it's construction
Can you imagine the hours Mary has in sewing and detailingCan you imagine the hours Mary has in sewing and detailing in her Authentic Period Clothing
It's a must ! Go visit Mary Fischer of Oak Hollow Primitives and see ALL her creations and please leave her a note,,It is just amazing the beauty she designs and creates!
Hugs to all Sherrie

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Fall Log Cabin Quilt

Kat here is the quilt I started to day..Click to enlarge picture.. Not sewn together yet....
Just 4 blocks sitting together..will sew it after supper..But I LOVE it:)!!

Cloth Doll Artistry I'm Inviting YOU!


Visit Cloth Doll Artistry

http://clothdolls.ning.com
I want to invite ALL my wonderful Primitive, Folk Art, Vintage, Whimsy, Friends to come join with me
in this wonderful new group called Cloth Doll Artistry!! I want you all to show your awesome art work your TeddyBears, Dolls, Pincushions,Paintings, MixedMedia..So come on my Primitive, Folk Art, Vintage, Whimsy, Friends.Come join in with me and lets show our art and share !!!!
It is NOT my group.
http://clothdolls.ning.com/ A group of extraordinary cloth doll artists showcasing their creations.
The wonderful person who has given birth to Cloth Doll Artistry is Connie McBride Johnson
This group is on the newest rage called NING network..It has it all all with in ONE group..You receive your own page,blo,photo album, and whew so much more.BUT you do not have to use any of it if you do not want to.The main thing is the group "Cloth Doll Artistry"
I said Connie gave Birth because this group is from her heart, sweat, tears,and love...Uniting ALL artists
in so many fun ways...Here is some things Connie has given us to play or not to play.. To Share about you.. with each other ..FREE FREE ...Its all Free even classes..patterns...

Groups with in Cloth Doll Artistry = CDA
Do You Etsy?: If you have an Etsy Shop post it here for others to visit.
CDA Pin Doll Swaps :
This group is for those who love to create pin dolls
Online Classes: Listing of current online classes by our cloth doll artists
CDA Pincushion Swaps:
Do you love to create pincushions? Share your creations with others.
Free Pin Doll Patterns :
Links to free pin doll patterns. Links will continuously be added.
How To: Make an Armature:
Links to make armatures.
How To: Paint a Doll's Face : Links for painting doll faces. Links will be added continually.
Free Pincushion Patterns:
Links for free pincushion patterns. Links will be added continually.
Free Stuffed Animal Patterns:
Links for free stuffed animal patterns. Links will be added continually
Project Workshop: Project Workshop is a bi-monthly program designed for our members by our members. (Formerly called Whimsical Wednesdays
Videos By:Connie McBride Johnson:

Doll Face Painting and Customizing Doll Patterns
Connie has set up a fantastic navigation for all to use:
Navigating Cloth Doll Artistry*

MAIN: Click on this button to be taken to the home page
* INVITE:Click on this button to invite friends
* MY PAGE: Click on this button to be taken to your personalized page
* MEMBERS:Click on this button to view our members
* FORUM: Click on this button to talk and visit with other members
* GROUPS: Click on any group to view or join
* PHOTOS: Click on this button to view photos from our members
* VIDEOS: Click on this button to view creative videos
* CLOTH DOLL ARTISTRY BADGE: Click on the button to add a badge to your blog or website. PRIVATE *MESSAGING: You can send a private message to any member in this group by clicking on the miniature white envelope located above the banner.
*Please Note: Spamming or unprofessional posting will not be permitted and will result in immediate removal
Call for Aprons!I want to hang a bevy of aprons on a clothesline for my June 28th Pino Pie event.
http://www.apiferafarm.com/pinopieday.html
I am asking people to donate an apron for the event. All money from sales goes into Pino's secret bucket for his donkey therapy goals. Special Pino thankyou's will be sent to all who donate.Do you love to shop/antique?
If you find an apron and would like to donate it, please do.
I will acknowledge your donation with a surprise from Pino. Don't break your piggy bank, just buy and donate an apron you find charming - we especially love vintage finds, but let your eyes and heart do the choosing. All are appreciated.
Make sure to include a mailing address, and email address when you mail me the apron. Are you a sewer, of ANY level?
Then we'd be honored to have you donate an apron for our cause. You might want to tell me the suggested retail - and again, you will receive a special thank you from Pino.Make sure you sew a label of some kind in your apron. We know it takes time and energy to create things, and we will appreciate any efforts, no matter how humble remember, I sew 'messes'...
Include your name, address, email. NOTE: Include a business card or your promo card so I can include it on the "Apron Resource" board that I will have by the apron clothesline.
Aprons due by: June 20thMail to: Pino Balngiforti c/o Katherine Dunn, 14710 NW Tupper RD, Yamhill, OR 97148Questions: email me
mailto:katherine@katherinedunn.com
Include in mailing: your address, email. Label your apron if you sew it yourself
Hope you all will donate or create your own Apron for this wonderful cause
Hugs Sherrie

Monday, May 26, 2008

Mimi Kirirchner Fairy GrandMother




fairy grandmother detail
fairy grandmother detail,
originally uploaded by Mimi K.
When I saw Mimi Kirirchner Fairy GrandMother..It made me stop and go "Oh Wow" This to me is the most wonderfu FolkARt.Just look at all the detail Mimi has put into this lovable doll..Please see more pictures of her at Mimi's Flickr
http://flickr.com/photos/mimik/2244285467/
and more to read about her at Mimi's Flickr Blog
http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2008/02/fairy-grandmother
Be sure to let Mimi know how much you have enjoyed Fairy randMother!!
Hope all is having a wonderful Memorial Week End
Hugs Sherrie

Friday, May 23, 2008

Friday Flea Market


Friday Flea Market

My offering for Friday Flea Market

This book is so wonderful. Truly a vintage . 1941...229 pages,Along with full Patterns.You will learn to create and dress dolls from 1600's through 1941.Learning how to create armatures for your dolls..Making wigs for your dolls..Painting...Dresses,Costumes,Bonnets,Caps,Baby clothes,Accessories, Wraps,Shawls,and so on.Typical costumes of eleven important periods in America history. Complete directions for making each one and also the dolls to wear them.
You can find this wonderful vintage book at
Be sure to visit Friday Flea Market and see every ones offerings for this week!!!
Thank You!!
Sherrie

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Corner of my Laundry


Corner of my Laundry
Corner of my Laundry,
originally uploaded by
She'sSewPretty.
isn't this just wonderful!!! She'sSewPretty has displayed how she has created using real viuntage..Here is the great rag doll once again.http://www.flickr.com/photos/8032659@N07/
She'sSewPretty is one of my favorite flickr friends..be sure to check out all her totally awesome creations!!! Hugs Sherrie

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

What I'm Creating

Here is what I'm working on Mom of family
Mom and Dad of Family ....Stay tuned!

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Rag Cloth Dolls

I was over at Dixie Redmond Blog http://www.northdixiedesigns.blogspot.com/
reading about her newest REAL vintage Rag Doll. Please go over and read the wonderful gold nuggets Dixie shares with us all. It's a wonderful and interesting read. http://www.northdixiedesigns.blogspot.com/

1893The Babyland Rag Doll EI Horseman Company began manufacturing these dolls in 1893. They were simple in design and the earliest dolls had hand-painted faces and removable clothing.

I love and in awe of Antique Rag Dolls..Rag Cloth Dolls hold a very strong Love in our hearts,They having been created and recreated many times over the centuries.

I think it is because they were unbreakable and inexpensive .In result they would get more wear and tear from the love the child bestowed upon them. Morecostly toys which would have been handled with more care . Rag Dolls can be traced back 300 B.C.

Over the years, cloth dolls were stuffed with straw, sawdust, leaves, feathers, fabric scraps, left-over thread and yarn, cotton batting, wood-wool, Kapok, foam chips and nylon stockings and more recently Polyester filling.Really any thing yesteryear Mothers could find..

Doll clothing was made from fabric scraps left over from the family sewing basket. The clothes would have reflected the clothes of people during the time the dolls were made, including underwear, petticoats, long dress, pinafore, apron and bonnet. Doll shoes and stockings might have been sewn or painted on. Basic Facial features were embroidered or painted with ink or stained with natural dyes: berries, flowers, leaves, Some dolls might have no face or perhaps given eyes only. There is so much rich history to our beloved Rag Dolls..Hope you have enjoyed a bit of it.. Hugs Sherrie

Friday, May 09, 2008

Mother's Day Flowers 2008

These Gorgeous Flowers were given to me by our son Brian and his fiancee' Samantha for Mother's Day 2008...when I opened the front door I about fell back wards seeing the flower lady standing there with this HUGE bouquet of flowers ...I started to cry! and at the same time said "Are these really for me??"... I could really feel Brian and Samantha's love...I am so blessed!




Mother Plays With Dolls Friday Flea Market

http://www.keepandshare.com/photo/view.php?u=116594

Friday Flea Market ,I hope you all do get over and take a peek at all the good offerings every one has for your consideration or maybe a friend who's looking just for that right thing!
I have this wonderful book Mother Plays With Dolls ... and Finds an Important Key to Unlocking Creativity
(Since Sunday is Mother's Day I felt this book was extra special)
up for my Friday Flea Market offering


Mother Plays With Dolls ... and Finds an Important Key to Unlocking Creativity
95 pages like new condition...This book written by Elinor Peace Bailey ...takes you through a wonderful journey helping you to unlock your own creativity not just in one area but many area's. She has patterns in the book to take you step by step. Sharing with you 18 wonderful dolls. This is great for learning embellishing. Setting your creative juices FREE!!!!
Sorry SOLD

you can see it on my Etsy ...Thank You for looking!!
http://www.sympletymes.etsy.com/

Thursday, May 08, 2008

victoriana magazine

I thought this was really fun, Bit of history and great idea's. http://www.victorianamagazine.com/ .Hope you enjoy Hugs Sherrie

Mannequin verses Dress Form

wow what a difference it makes when you have the proper display implements ! Just as true as with any thing you do in life having the correct implements really makes a huge difference.This is the apron I finished.I took many pictures trying to show it the best I could.
I noticed allot of gals display their creations using dress forms, I went looking for dress forms, Even at JoAnns sale I did not want to pay (The cheapest I found $100.00 ) I found this brand new mannequin on eBay for under $20.00, It is perfect it is easy to put away when not in use. and I can take it any where. I'm very happy with it!!

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Creative Times Magazine

Brand New Issue is Here!It's our BIRTHDAY! This issue marks Creative Times second year! It's amazing how time flies when you are having fun. Eat a piece of cake for us!This issue is full of inspiring articles, tips and much more. Be sure and check to see if you are one of the winners from our Easter contest we had in the last issue. Visit: http://www.creativetimesmagazine.com/ or click the image below to grab your free copy.
I always look forward to Creative Times magazine to come out.It is one of my very favorites..
I know there are many on line magazines on line
Why do I love Creative Times as one of my very favorites is because:
Its not small nor is it hue ...just the right size for being affordable to actually print out .
It's not pape after page of recipes either.But Creative Times Magazine is full of reat up to date info that you can use to enlighten your business side , your artistic side, so much more.
They also give full size wonderful free patterns and Beautiful printables.
New Craft Tutorials: We have some new craft tutorials for you to check out. Fun stuff located here: http://www.creativetimesmagazine.com/tutorials_list.php
the thing I love too is there is NO wait at all you receive immediately no wait for a person to email the pattern to you. Thats why I love PatternMart and Love their Creative Times Magazine
Nope I'm not workin for them,Just believe in them and have boght from them for years and have soooo enjoyed their Creative Times Magazine from their first issue,And by the way it is *FREE*
Heres a tibit I do when It comes to printing:
I do not mean to sound cheap I usally print out the cover in color,,and then print out the entire maazine in black only.This saves on my color.Because I use my color for printing on cloth and mixed media's
Besure to o by Pattern Mart and download their Creative Times Magazine!
Sherrie

Monday, May 05, 2008

1930's and 1940's FLOUR SACK

THE FLOUR SACK BY: COLLEEN B. HUBERT

IN THAT LONG AGO TIME WHEN THINGS WERE SAVED,WHEN ROADS WERE GRAVELED AND BARRELS WERE STAVED,WHEN WORN-OUT CLOTHING WAS USED AS RAGS,AND THERE WERE NO PLASTIC WRAP OR BAGS,AND THE WELL AND THE PUMP WERE WAY OUT BACK,A VERSATILE ITEM, WAS THE FLOUR SACK.

PILLSBURY'S BEST, MOTHER'S AND GOLD MEDAL, TOOSTAMPED THEIR NAMES PROUDLY IN PURPLE AND BLUE.THE STRING SEWN ON TOP WAS PULLED AND KEPT;THE FLOUR EMPTIED AND SPILLS WERE SWEPT.THE BAG WAS FOLDED AND STORED IN A SACKTHAT DURABLE, PRACTICAL FLOUR SACK.
THE SACK COULD BE FILLED WITH FEATHERS AND DOWN,FOR A PILLOW, OR T'WOULD MAKE A NICE SLEEPING GOWN.IT COULD CARRY A BOOK AND BE A SCHOOL BAG,OR BECOME A MAIL SACK SLUNG OVER A NAG.IT MADE A VERY CONVENIENT PACK,THAT ADAPTABLE, COTTON FLOUR SACK.BLEACHED AND SEWN, IT WAS DUTIFULLY WORNAS BIBS, DIAPERS, OR KERCHIEF ADORNED.IT WAS MADE INTO SKIRTS, BLOUSES AND SLIPS.AND MOM BRAIDED RUGS FROM ONE HUNDRED STRIPSSHE MADE RUFFLED CURTAINS FOR THE HOUSE OR SHACK,FROM THAT HUMBLE BUT TREASURED FLOUR SACK!AS A STRAINE!R FOR M ILK OR APPLE JUICE,

TO WAVE MEN IN, IT WAS A VERY GOOD USE,AS A SLING FOR A SPRAINED WRIST OR A BREAK,TO HELP MOTHER ROLL UP A JELLY CAKE,AS A WINDOW SHADE OR TO STUFF A CRACK,WE USED A STURDY, COMMON FLOUR SACK!AS DISH TOWELS, EMBROIDERED OR NOT,THEY COVERED UP DOUGH, HELPED PASS PANS SO HOT,TIED UP DISHES FOR NEIGHBORS IN NEED,AND FOR MEN OUT IN THE FIELD TO SEED.THEY DRIED DISHES FROM PAN, NOT RACKTHAT ABSORBENT, HANDY FLOUR SACK!

WE POLISHED AND CLEANED STOVE AND TABLE,SCOURED AND SCRUBBED FROM CELLAR TO GABLE,WE DUSTED THE BUREAU AND OAK BED POST,MADE COSTUMES FOR OCTOBER (A SCARY GHOST)AND A PARACHUTE FOR A CAT NAMED JACK.FROM THAT LOWLY, USEFUL OLD FLOUR SACK!SO NOW MY FRIENDS, WHEN THEY ASK YOUAS CURIOUS YOUNGSTERS OFTEN DO,"BEFORE PLASTIC WRAP, ELMERS GLUEAND PAPER TOWELS, WHAT DID YOU DO?"TELL THEM LOUDLY AND WITH PRIDE DON'T LACK,"GRANDMOTHER HAD THAT WONDERFUL FLOUR SACK!"

Most all these girls' dresses were made from flour sacks...

1930's and 1940's FLOUR SACK


Sunday, May 04, 2008

Gift Apron Finished

Here is my finished Apron I made for my girl friend
Pictures are not the best
I sewed pearl beads on the bib... and glass beads on the fish

pearl beads to embellish the pockets and waist band

I bought this 36 inch Mannequin on eBay from

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZjennisan9
Really Great Price..I should get it this week some time..Then will have some thing to display my aprons on to take better pictures!

Friday, May 02, 2008

Friday Flea Market How to Dress an Old-Fashion Doll

Wow it's hard to believe it's Friday already!
I love Friday Flea Market ,
I hope you all do get over and take a peek at all the good offerings every one has for your consideration or maybe a friend who's looking just for that right thing!
I have this wonderful doll book up for my Friday Flea Market offering you can see it on my Etsy
How to Dress an Old-Fashion Doll By: Mary H.Morgan

Thanks for looking and may you all have a blessed week-end!

Hugs Sherrie

Thursday, May 01, 2008

Don't Sweat The Small Stuff "Simplifiy"

As you can see I have given SympleTymes Blog a badly needed face lift..
Wonder how many of you have your tastes change from your arts?
All the sudden I seem to be gravitating towards bright colors and pearls taste
ME a Prim FolkArt artist at heart! I'm soooo enjoying this change though.
Who knows how long this new found brightness will stay with me maybe forever
Maybe a short time I dunno never have done this before
I felt like God has been leading me for some time to Simplifiy and have *Fun* with my art and life,
I have Simplified my arts and this is when my taste for bright colors of all kinds began.
And now am focusing on my little etsy shop and PrimitivePeddlers..
I have been having *Fun* since simplifing!!!!
How many times have we read or heard the good ole saying "Don't Sweat The Small Stuff "
It's just amazing what happens you obey God's nudges of help ..
Some thing as simple as Simplifying my art and life
WellP many of you know we have our home for sale .
We have been dreaming of moving to Tennessee for 4 years now.
Even 6 months agao watching our best Friends/Neighbors doing what was our dream They moved to Tennessee...Exactly where we have been wantin to move.I have to say God was diffently in their move.
They sold their small home 2 bed room 1 bath for a huge sum of money.and their move was fast and smooth and they were able to buy a 3 bed room 2 bath gorgeous home with a gorgeous view the mountains.
We truly are very happy for them.Miss them a bunch and they miss us too.
Since listening to God in our life about " Don't Sweat The Small Stuff " Simplify
We have gone through our home and all my arts , patterns, books, embellishments,
and have gathered up stuff we never use, have to much of, clutter, stuff you can REALLY
can live with out, Sorting clothes, shoes.. Even sorting through those "Oh nooo the kids gave us that"..Even sorting through Oh do you know I have had that since we were first married 38 yrs ago...
wiping clean in the sense of Mr Clean is getting his work out.,
We still have our bed room and one hall closet and then the garage to do
Then we are having a garage sale and what doesn't sell yeppers off to the goodwill.
Honestly I tell you from my heart " Don't Sweat The Small Stuff " Simplify your life!
I have more energy and bounce to my step more creativity, even am loosing weight all by
listening to God in our life about " Don't Sweat The Small Stuff " Simplify
I'm in shock who but only God would have known how to truly turn every thing around!
No more of fast put every thing away keep every spotless neat and clean..No more yuckie ooo some one is coming to look at our house..I say now Come On bring it on
Even if we don't move thats ok big time too. We are happy with our home...My hubby and I both are so amazed how our lives have changed by listening to God in our life about " Don't Sweat The Small Stuff " Simplify
Simplifying.....Was it easy nope....some times I was in tears..and so tempted to just repack every thing
but them the thought came to me that made me laugh "Try it you will like it" LOL
Determination kicked in and boy I DO really like it!
Every go on a trip or vacation and you live out of your suite case for a week or two?
Its really neat how well you can survie and be stress free..See we really don't need all that extra clutter that
stuff we say well I will make it one day..or savin it for a rainy day..or I will make one of those as soon as I can..Or how about the #1 "(my favorite) I have that on my to do list"
If you have'nt use it, Made it or seen it in 6 months. Give it to some one!
" Don't Sweat The Small Stuff " Simplify
Sherrie