Category Archives: Hand Crafts

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

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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:

Seam Fix Seam Ripper (Dritz) Mine is the small size, but I couldn’t find a link for that. You may be able to find it at your local quilt store.
OxiClean Max Force Unscented Spray (easy to find at your local grocery store or wherever you find your detergent)
OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover
7th Generation Ultra Concentrated Easy Dose (any free & clear will work)

More stuff:

My Raggedy Rescue Playlist on YouTube
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♥ Jennifer O

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Easy DIY Halloween Cauldron

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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

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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!

Meet Abbie on Talk to Me Tuesday!
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♥ Jennifer O

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

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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!

Spellcaster’s Garden Quilt Kit from Hip Stitch ABQ (curated, pieced, & quilted by Jewells!)
Quilter’s Palette Pattern (Villa Rosa pattern card only)
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TTMT #745 – BFF Retreat 2023, #thriftcrawl Haul

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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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TTMT #744 – Alpine Twins

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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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TTMT #743 – Far West Weekend

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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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TTMT #742 – Small Finishes & Some Fabric

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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.

10″ Layer Cake Baskets from Sew Can She.
Michelle’s Corner Curve Quilts
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TTMT #741 – Buckets of Fun!

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

10″ Layer Cake Baskets from Sew Can She.
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TTMT #740 – Several Finishes

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In which I share three small-ish finishes. These were super fun, super fast projects, which was just what I needed this past week!

Iliad had surgery last week to remove a bladder stone. It’s been almost a week now and he’s doing much better. He has one more week of cone-wearing. The hardest part for both he and Ramses has been the separation. As soon as the sutures are out, they can be together again!