Snowbound
Brrr...I just came in from outside. We had a little snow last night and the girls couldn't wait to "hit the slopes" in the front yard this morning. I've left them to their fun and I'm back inside where its warm. I've been sitting here, reading the comments from the last post and cracking up. I'm really surprised at how many people not only 
remember Thumbelina, but actually still have their dollies! I felt such camaraderie with you guys knowing that for some reason. Oh I really did! (Maybe we're not ALL so nutty afterall?) Mine no longer has any of the movement capabilities. I'd almost forgotten about that feature because when she stopped working (years ago) I'd done a little 'gentle surgery' and removed all the mechanical parts. Then I re-stuffed her so she's been soft and cuddly for quite awhile. Anyway, thank you for the bonnet love! I've filled in a few more details and answered some questions here, and since there's interest in the pattern I've shared the source for it too.
I envy your snow, we are just coming to the end of summer here. Isn't it nice how we all remember our childhood toys and dolls. I love the bonnet, you've done a lovely job.
Posted by: rhonda jean from down to earth | January 30, 2008 at 05:34 PM
The snow looks delightful.
Posted by: Natalie | January 30, 2008 at 07:11 PM
Oh no doubt about it----
we're all QUITE nutty!
:)
Posted by: tina | January 31, 2008 at 10:43 AM
And I thought it was cold in No Cal with all this rain! There's just something about our old dolls that make us all a little nutty. I even have my first Barbie, purchased in 1958 with my 6 months saved allowance of $3.00. Those were the days!
Posted by: LadyMarcia | January 31, 2008 at 05:07 PM
We will just have to call you Dr. Dolly from now on:-)))
Posted by: Suzanne | February 01, 2008 at 05:28 AM
Not only did I love Thumbelina but also Chatty Cathy. I wish I still had them . . .
Posted by: Nanette | February 01, 2008 at 09:45 AM
The snow picture is beautiful and I won't offer a single word of complaint about our weather here in Tucson.
The bonnet is adorable and I love how you "re-loved" Thumbelina. I do remember her from my youth although I did not have one.
Posted by: June | February 01, 2008 at 02:54 PM
Loved the snow day we all had last week and love your pic. Too bad it had to all melt so fast.
I wish I had dolly memories - but I had Tonka's. I wish I could find the little pink and white striped Jeep I had. I'd find a way to make cute little outfits like your adorably donned Thimblelina has. Beep, beep!
Posted by: happy zombie | February 01, 2008 at 04:11 PM
I understand you so well why you went inside! Here we ( almost )never have snow so, when I go to England I'm always hoping for snow. But when we finely have it, all I can do is stay inside and looking through the window.
Posted by: paula luckhurst | February 02, 2008 at 04:09 AM
the snow was beautiful, but i'm glad it went away! lol!
Posted by: cindy | February 06, 2008 at 03:41 PM