Little Poppets - Doll Repairs

Good afternoon Poppets, well the big ol bear is home after almost a week in hospital and doing OK.
Im on 'sue-pervision/nurse' duty whilst we negotiate a few ongoing issues and doing what small repairs I can in spare moments.
Hoping to be back in full steam by next week and throwing myself back into the workshop and getting all your treasures back to you asap.
Thankyou for the messages of support and for your patience and understanding....
Much love Poppets ❤️ Sue.

Hi poppets, taking a short break as hubby (the big ol' bear) is waiting on human surgery. I'll be back in the workshop once he's out of the woods....stay safe until I return....💜
"If you go down to the woods today,
You'd better go in disguise.
If you go down to the woods today,
Prepare for a big surprise"
🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸🧸

I was talking today with my dentist who is gradually restoring my teeth after being ravaged by the effects of radiation i had 6 years ago, which cured the cancer in my throat.
He was fascinated with what I do with doll and toy repairs.
As I was laying back listening to the drills and feeling the pressure of fillings being packed, I realised the correlation between his work and mine, packing drying and sanding to reshape broken things. His work is on a miniature scale compared to mine, but nonetheless as creative.

Do you remember my little friend whose hair I was rerooting ?
I finally finished her and she flew home to NZ a few weeks ago.
I thought you poppets might like to see how she turned out 😉

A simple restring, for a most unusual bear.
Ive never seen one like him before..not this size..his owner thinks he may have been a shop display model in the past. One of those simple but fun jobs to do.

Had a whale of a time with this well loved fellow.
Whose pretty blue hide had become rather yellow.
He'd been cuddled and cuddled for so many years.
Im sure he held stories of laugher and tears.
We washed him, and washed him until he was blue.
Went home to his owner, looking good as new. 🐳🐳🐳

Lovely little AM composition bub came to stay.
For a gentle clean and some repairs to her handknitted under garments. A gentle wash for her petticoat, cardigan and her stunning, but fragile silk dress.
She was in very good condition over all, just a bit dusty and her eyes needed a good clean.
Found the perfect silk bonnet to match her dress which finished her ensemble perfectly.
She was a joy to work on for sure.

Met a very creepy dolls artisan at the fair....who creates wonderfully bizarre and peculiar poppets....
Shout out to psycho dollhouse https://www.facebook.com/share/17LY3M4VJh/

psycho dollhouse Just a creepy gal giving dolls even creepier makeovers

Home safely after 3 days in Mt Gambia with Geelong Crusaders, participating in the Medieval Fantasy Fair. Of course the doll lover here had to add another little poppet to my family.
Lots of fun, despite feeling a bit poorly (thanks to my daughter for sharing her lurgy)
Spent today alternating between unpacking and reaching for tissues.
Back to my patients tomorrow, with hopefully a clearer head lol.