Handkerchief doll

Also know as church dolls, plantation dolls, and sugar babies. Hand embroidered.

They're called pew babies, church dolls, angel babies, prayer dolls, handkerchief dolls, hanky dolls, church babies, pew dolls, and pioneer dolls. Here's a simple no-sew handkerchief doll tutorial for you! Plus, clever handkerchief doll poems to give with your special gift.

Fun Mother's Day gift! This is a cute DIY doll kit packaged and ready to go! Perfect for a quiet day at home, it is a craft with a bit of history attached. Handkerchief Dolls have a rich history. During Colonial, Civil War and Pioneer Eras, toy making supplies were limited, so resourceful women fashioned simple dolls from handkerchiefs for their little ones. These were especially popular for Sunday church services because they made no sound when dropped on the floor. Sometimes a mother or…

As I mentioned here, my grandmother could entertain children all day with a button, a handkerchief, and a piece of string. When I was little she taught me how to make a doll from a handkerchief. The boys eagerly volunteered...

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My mum was a Brownie Girl Scout troop leader and we always made a lot of crafts. Recently meeme reminded me of this adorable handkerchief doll that we made. I just had to share it with you. These e…

Handkerchief doll

They're called pew babies, church dolls, angel babies, prayer dolls, handkerchief dolls, hanky dolls, church babies, pew dolls, and pioneer dolls. Here's a simple no-sew handkerchief doll tutorial for you! Plus, clever handkerchief doll poems to give with your special gift.

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