I am sure that you had a favourite toy as a child. Like many others of my age, my Tiny Tears doll (Jenny) was my favourite. I have searched but have been unable to find any pictures of her. But coming a close second was Mr Beany, who still resides on my bookcase.
He's a bit dirty and worn, When I was younger I had to knit him a jumper to stitch his hands to before they fell off.
My dad has a bear that he has kept from his childhood.
He has lost an eye and has a few bald patches, but the look suits him.
Unlike the doll my mum still cherishes. After seeing some of the dresses I'd made for the fairies, she asked if I could make a dress for Annabelle, to make her look pretty.
Now it's a good job my daughter is away at University, as for her this would be the stuff of nightmares. (I have to admit to sending her the odd snapchat of the doll in various places in the house)
Annabelle is 65 and made by Pedigree. When I was young she still said "mama" when you tipped her forward, but she is quiet know. Her head still moves as you make her walk. Her eyes are a little sunken and my mum remembers cutting her hair because she was not allowed to have long hair herself, and if she had to have short hair, so did Annabelle!
So yesterday I dug into my yarn stash to choose a colour that would suit her, and began to create. I decided she needed a matching hat to finish off the look.
Luckily my mum is very happy with the result and thinks she is beautiful, she now plans for her to live on her dressing table instead of the top of the wardrobe.
I am so glad that she is still loved.
Love Katie x x x
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