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Welcome Lucy Lavender!

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  Lucy Lavender is a little yarn dolly, 30cm tall, and she loves the colour purple. She's made to cuddle, and take with you wherever you go, or sit quietly at home, adding her special touch of whimsy to your room.   Lucy's little cardigan is removable Little buttons close her shoes and pinny Her movable arms and legs make it easy for her to sit, or to go on wonderful adventures! Having an adventurous soul adds sparkle to life. Surrounded by shades of lavender and purple is Lucy's happy space! What a pretty little person she is! "...her clothing is fine linen and purple..." Proverbs 31.22

Welcome Phindile!

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  Phindile...the second born Phindile is sister to Éna the little doll on previous pages. Éna means "one". The name Phindile is usually given to the second daughter, and we will call her Phindi for short.  Soft sandy beige pinny is covered with a removable cardi in cotton mix yarn in shades of cream and brown. Her little tie-up paper bag boots are removable too I chose earthy neutrals for Phindi as well, as she is also a little nature-loving girl who loves being outside on an adventure. You'll see more of that in another post. Of course Éna was delighted with her new sister. They couldn't stop chatting...  ...and eventually I had to just pick them up and put them to bed...where they continued until the wee hours! What are sisters for, if not a good natter? "A friend is loving at all times..." Proverbs 17:17

Seeing Beauty in the Ordinary Things

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 Sometimes we are so rushed that we look without really seeing. There is beauty all around us. The most ordinary little plants can show us the lovely heart of God... A strawberry plant... A closer look reveals the inner heart of the beautiful flower! We need to slow down and really see ... ...beauty all around us! I hope you are blessed by my short video.

A Hair-raising Experience

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Decisions, decisions... choosing the dollies hair will make all the difference to the final character. It's about the style,  the texture, and even whether it's going to be embroidered, knit, or crocheted on to the head. I decided on a playful, fluffy style, with super-soft yarn, to give her a childlike, almost fantasy-creature look...á la Narnia! With this style she could become a childs playmate...or a decor piece.  Decisions, decisions... She finally went with the creamy yarn... I'm glad, because I'm already planning a little caramel skinned friend for her😘 My new yarns arrived, after quite a search online, the skin tones are lovely! I'm already seeing a whole tribe of little people...   "  Even all the hairs on your head are numbered.  So do not be afraid; you are more valuable ..." Matthew 10:29-31 

Putting on a good face

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All put together, but without a face. Our faces really do tell the story, don't they? Whether we're happy, sad, or upset about something, or whatever we feel... It's painted across the canvas of our faces. Our faces reflect the inner being.    I usually begin by putting in a few well-placed small stitches as markers to position the doll's features.  This is where the magic starts to happen ... what do I want her to look like? I really like to give all my toys a slightly whimsical expression. (I would like them to be comfortable living in Narnia!) I also like them to retain a childlike aspect, and puffy little cheeks help to achieve this look. Embroidering the eyes, nose and tiny mouth give the final touch... Before the coloured thread is applied for the mouth... After ... amazing what a difference one tiny stitch can make! Wow!  I can see! All done, except for the hair and of course her outfit.    " As in water the face

When we are all in pieces...

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  I finished all the little parts of the new dolly, and they are ready for assembly. The yarn remained silky and it has turned out well so far. Looking at the pieces laying disjointed and waiting, I am reminded of how we can at times feel just the way the dolly looks now... all in pieces.  I know the plan I have for all these disjointed pieces. I know how I'm going to bring it all together. The picture of the complete doll is already in my mind and I'm working towards that goal with a sense of purpose and expectancy. God feels the same way about us. He has the plan in mind, and He is going to take all those disjointed pieces and work them together. I like to hold the right sides together, and then, tiny stitch by tiny stitch, join the seam. This takes time and a lot of patience. And that's what we need when we're all in pieces...  patience . God works in His own time because He has the plan and purpose in mind, and it takes a process. " Haste makes was