tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post555332846767537285..comments2024-02-14T01:31:27.045-06:00Comments on Buzzing and Bumbling: A Topsy-Turvy WorldLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06755191961134444671noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-5979875238606183132015-08-20T03:10:43.832-05:002015-08-20T03:10:43.832-05:00OH! I have that pattern somewhere in my pattern st...OH! I have that pattern somewhere in my pattern stash. Fun!FunThreads Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06014606025021142468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-85448526556503031542015-08-03T08:00:38.113-05:002015-08-03T08:00:38.113-05:00I remember playing with one of these at my grandmo...I remember playing with one of these at my grandmothers house! Josie McRaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16920829397288239105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-72421904924307985842015-07-31T00:55:28.467-05:002015-07-31T00:55:28.467-05:00I found a book with a pattern for this type of do...I found a book with a pattern for this type of doll it has one end with a dress and the other with a night gown. I made it for one of my granddaughters this spring it was a difficult pattern to follow my side seams where the nighty and dress came together was not as nice of finish as I would have liked. There were other things that I could have sewn incorrectly because the pattern did not give clear directions but I was lucky and didn't have to I sew. I also bought new lace and the size called for was difficult to find and expensive......while making the lace parts I was wishing I had just dug into my old bits and pieces and had just made do<br />I thought it was such a cute idea my granddaughter has not mentioned this doll but she talks about her American Girl doll she and her friends "do" American Girl dolls together so unless I make her friends the same doll that one is odd doll out I think colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979234789965049533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-86396356786471347932015-07-30T06:20:51.651-05:002015-07-30T06:20:51.651-05:00Lucky you to find her! I used to sell these dolls...Lucky you to find her! I used to sell these dolls at craft fairs back in the 80s. I made one for my daughter when she was small and it was such a big hit that I sold quite a few of them. Little girls absolutely love them.<br />xx, CarolCarol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-45491941331481803072015-07-30T04:30:38.564-05:002015-07-30T04:30:38.564-05:00I remember those dolls from my childhood. I think...I remember those dolls from my childhood. I think I had one. What's funny is that I was thinking about them just the other day....they just popped into my mind from out of the blue. How random is that?KaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-69891418855022607192015-07-29T23:05:06.242-05:002015-07-29T23:05:06.242-05:00That's a very interesting story. I actually ha...That's a very interesting story. I actually have a similar doll that I picked up as a souvenir in the Bahamas. I thought it was a very clever idea, two dolls in one.Jennifer M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07321236895970913325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-11575416799705738962015-07-29T19:40:33.601-05:002015-07-29T19:40:33.601-05:00I live in western Canada and I have a doll almost ...I live in western Canada and I have a doll almost identical to yours! I bought it at a garage sale many years ago and i treasure it.Verna Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09154139469494193701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-76595731454758449492015-07-29T18:19:51.985-05:002015-07-29T18:19:51.985-05:00Oh, what a treasure to find. I had the Red Riding...Oh, what a treasure to find. I had the Red Riding Hood set (my gr.grans) and even my kids got to enjoy them. My daughter has them now to share with her children.Vroomans' Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258050499246235109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-25466628171331406942015-07-29T16:01:35.513-05:002015-07-29T16:01:35.513-05:00Oh Linda I love your doll you are rescuing. My Gr...Oh Linda I love your doll you are rescuing. My Grandma actually made these Topsy-Turvy dolls with the white vs black faces. I sadly do not have one of hers but I think I may have her pattern. I am looking forward to seeing your version dear. Creative Americana Bliss...Createologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-81930380220951173332015-07-29T14:25:13.253-05:002015-07-29T14:25:13.253-05:00Interesting history! She is a treasure.Interesting history! She is a treasure.Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309493769526175391.post-88085341811076544712015-07-29T12:59:48.228-05:002015-07-29T12:59:48.228-05:00I've seen the Red Riding Hood version, and the...I've seen the Red Riding Hood version, and the sleeping/happy baby version. I've never seen the white/black version before. Interesting theories.Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.com