Little Poppets - Doll Repairs

30/11/2025

Huge weekend at the Geelong Yuletide Medieval Festival....our group had a fantastic time doing battle for the crowds, and watching other performers. The fire dancers were amazing....back to the real world today once we unpack the vehicles, then back to all your dolls....
From 67 down to about 58 now....hang in there my poppets, working as fast as 2 hands can 💜

24/11/2025

For any of my wonderfully patient Poppets waiting for their dolly/teddy's return....my aim is to get as many home by Xmas as I physically can....
2 major medieval events have clobbered the end of November (as well as myself.)
Come Dec 1st...full steam ahead 🚂🚂🚂

24/11/2025

Home from a Very Big weekend at VMF...Let the great unpacking begin, tents to dry. Loads of washing as it rained day 3...
Then we do it all again on Friday for Geelong Yuletide Medieval Festival.
Here's a few pictures of our adventures.

20/11/2025

Hi Poppets, I will be off line for the next 3 days....heading away back to the middle ages at the Victorian Medieval Festival at Kryal Castle. So no technology during 'performance' hours....
See you all when I return to the 21st century. 😊

12/11/2025

https://youtu.be/KHMU8Nz3tPQ?si=oHIQTwzeTqes27eT

The House of Automata in Scotland has some of the most interesting Automaton that will amaze you and creep you out.New Lore Channel - https://www.youtube.com...

05/11/2025

Hello Poppets, what an incredibly amazing year this has turned out to be. My little business has almost trippled the number of dollies, teddy's and beloved toys that have come to visit which is totally overwhelming...
We have also added 2 new babies to our tribe of grandchildren which has brought so much joy, and lots of knitting for me to do.
I thank every single one of you for firstly, your trust in me to restore your treasures, and secondly your patience, (my kingdom for an intelligent octopus) as I only have one pair of hands and a limited number of hours in a day, though I'd do 24 per day if I could.
Life, as it does for everyone, has thrown a few challenges my way, that have slowed me down in the last few months, but I am working hard to get all my outstanding poppets returned home before Christmas....
Again so much gratitude to you all, much love Sue ❤️

Here's a few pics of some of the other things that have taken up the spare hours of my year....

29/10/2025

Where my son works 😊

29/10/2025

I do love dolls by Madam Alexander and have a few in my collection. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BJ3iLAMuC/

07/10/2025

Just a little background about myself for those who may be interested.
Aside from my very obvious love of all things doll related.
I also have a background in visual arts, and have held exhibitions of both my painted, drawn and sculptural works, as well as crystal jewellery and healing tools. I've also created many children's murals in several institutions around Geelong.
If you're interested you can find some of this on my other page Gentle Eagle Creations. https://www.facebook.com/share/17b1CtnxUn/
Go on, go take a peek.

07/10/2025

As well as my love of repairing all your beautiful old dolls, I thought I'd share a few pictures of where it all began, with some of the reproductions I made myself in the past...from unfired greenware to the hand painted features and finally the completed doll and costuming. My favourite of course is my big Bru...I knew I'd probably never own a real one, so I made one instead.
There are others that have been given to family members over the years.

30/09/2025

Whew, this gentle giant came in for a wash, restuff and repair....
Definitely the biggest job so far...
Regular bear in pic for size comparison.

26/09/2025

Ruby came in for some much earned TLC and a new do.
As a constant companion, she was carrying the scars of years of loving. As well as alot of tape holding her together.
Her wig was way beyond restoration so her owner chose a stunning new one for her.
After making her a new cloth body and sewing on her arms and legs....we folded her original body (which had been disassembled to use as a pattern to make sure her new body fit perfectly) into a small bundle which was placed in the lower body before putting her solid torso back on.
There were such happy smiles when she was reunited today and went home to have many more adventures. Thankyou for visiting us Ruby...have fun 💖