Category Archives: Hand Crafts

Raggedy Rescue: Adding New Hair

Raggedy Rescue: Adding New Hair

Welcome back for a new Raggedy Rescue Tutorial! This time I’ll be adding hair to the gal I cleaned up in my last video. If you enjoy this video, please consider liking and subscribing. I hope to see you next time!

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At the time of this writing, there were a couple of the Raggedy Ann & Andy patterns like I’m showing here available on Etsy.

More stuff:

♥ Jennifer O

Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.

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Raggedy Rescue: How I Clean my Raggedy Ann & Andy Rescue Rag Dolls

Hello, friends!

Today I have a bonus video for you explaining how I clean my Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls for my #raggedyrescue projects. This is prep and cleaning only. If you’d like to see more, drop me a comment!

Please note that this is the way I do it. I strongly believe that Raggedies are meant to be loved and if they can’t be washed, they can’t be given to a child. ♥

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I mention several products in this video. I do not have any sponsorships and purchased these myself. Get them at your local shop or find them here:

More stuff:

♥ Jennifer O

Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.

Posts on this blog may contain affiliate links to help cover the cost of my website. I thank you for your generous support. ♥

Easy DIY Halloween Cauldron

This is a super simple DIY Halloween Cauldron we made in 2021. This is one of my all-time favorite Halloween decorations! I made a very short video to show how it’s done. Enjoy!

  • Large Plastic Cauldron bought years ago, I think at Party City
  • Color Change Halloween Lights (affiliate link)
  • Lighted Mister with auto shut off (affiliate link)
  • Cake cover/bowl from Dollar Tree, holes closed with hot glue, and painted black. This one took some trial and error until I found something that fit correctly. You want whatever you use to hang just inside the cauldron so the mister is up high.

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♥ Jennifer O

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TTMT #747 -This One’s For Abbie

In which I share all three of Abbie’s finished Raggedies! It was such a joy working on them. Abbie made it easy by having so much done already. The two small ones were more of a UFO project than a rescue, but still very fun! The lanky girl was my favorite to work on, a true restoration, and extra special to know I was working on Abbie’s own doll!

♥ Jennifer O

Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.

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TTMT #746 – Halloween Crafts & New Raggedies to Work on!

In which I share a new Halloween quilt top, the (almost!) finished pumpkin candle holders from BFF Retreat, a new-to-me thrifted blouse, and Abbie’s beautiful Raggedy kiddos in need of both finish & restoration!

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Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.

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TTMT #745 – BFF Retreat 2023, #thriftcrawl Haul

In which I share the amazing #thriftcrawl haul from almost a week with the world’s best BFF, Jewells68!

Y’all, it was so great to have her here, and I’m sure you can tell how happy it makes me. I was so excited, I even forgot to mention how completely awesome the new downstairs ceiling looks!

We hit Savers, Goodwill (two regular stores & the Outlet), Habitat Restore, Texas Thrift, Austin Creative Reuse, and the Austin Antique Mall. We also had a great time at Ikea!

As always, I miss her already. ♥

Jewells’ video from last week:

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Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.

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TTMT #744 – Alpine Twins

This week I share my finished Alpine Raggedy Ann & Andy rescue! I spent about 12 hours on these guys and am absolutely delighted with the result. Since these came from my husband’s childhood home, these will go to my sister-in-law for her grandkids.

I used my grandmother’s 1990s McCall’s Crafts Raggedy Ann & Andy pattern for the apron and bloomers.

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Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.

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TTMT #743 – Far West Weekend


Second time’s a charm! There was an issue with my first upload of this video so I’m trying again.

I’m exhausted and my hair is wet, but I’m here! Today I share a quick post-weekend trip video with fun goodies from Jeanie and a surprise find from my husband’s childhood home in Alpine, TX.

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Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.

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TTMT #742 – Small Finishes & Some Fabric

In which I share some small finishes and some fabric! My mail came after I initially recorded, so there’s a little time traveling, too.

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Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.

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TTMT #741 – Buckets of Fun!

In which I share a finished quilt top and talk a surprising amount about buckets! Oh, and there are zippy bags. 😀

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Where did my retired patterns go? Read all about that here.

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