Both of my girls received a handmade Raggedy Ann doll when they were born.
This adorable one was made for Miss E. I was so excited when I opened this up!
Jen did such a great job on this precious little doll. My oldest kept trying to sneak it for herself!
Miss J was gifted this one when she was born. It was a gift from one of my then bosses.
The special thing about this doll was that it was one that his mom had made (she had since passed). I felt so honored that he gave this to my baby girl. He probably had no idea how much handmade gifts meant to me and how much it would mean to me.
Isn’t it interesting how much this little doll has changed over the years?
Jen@thecraftingfiend says
April 12, 2012 at 12:53 pmoh my goodness I LOVE them! I still have mine and it looks alot like your J’s. Do you know the pattern used for the second one? I love the pink outfit and the bangs!
Laurie of Lulu and Daisy says
April 12, 2012 at 12:55 pmThey are precious! What wonderful gifts.
kelly says
April 12, 2012 at 5:14 pmthose are so, so sweet! my MIL made a raggedy andy for my little boy and he is very much treasured!
Happy Together says
April 12, 2012 at 8:12 pmHandmade is truly the best! Here is the pattern she used: http://www.simplicity.com/p-5108-raggedy-ann-and-me-doll.aspx
Amy Bailey says
April 13, 2012 at 12:29 pmI love these! The second one looks just like the one my great grandma made for my mom. Thanks for the pattern!
I used to have those same “Specially Handmade by” tags, but I ran out and can’t find them anywhere 🙁
sewVery says
April 14, 2012 at 7:32 amI have several handmade dolls like these from my childhood that my daughter sometimes now plays with. I loved them as a child. These are adorable!
Jessica says
April 18, 2012 at 8:54 pmWhat precious gifts!