A predicted thunderstorm splattering the patio paving prompted postponement of plans to follow this year’s Bisterne Scarecrow Trail this afternoon, and Jackie to gather together her sewing kits and a set of knitted dolls which, after thirty-odd years were now missing a few stitches.
My mother made several sets of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs over the years for various grandchildren.
This one has been donated by Danni via Ella to Ellie. Those with the more obvious need for surgery are lying at the head of the queue.
The initial diagnosis was that five needed intervention. For each one,
having selected the most suitable ligatures for the operation,
Jackie needed to thread each appropriate colour in turn.
She then worked her way through the patients
displaying them for presentation to our great-granddaughter when she is deemed old enough to cuddle them.
This evening for dinner we repeated yesterday’s beef pie meal with the addition of boiled new potatoes; we each finished the respective beverages we had enjoyed then.
How amazing is that! I love it, Jackie. I wish our neighborhood did things like this!!
Thank you so much from each of us, GP
I love this post! I have knitted a patchwork blanket for each of my four grandchildren – and have ended up doing some emergency stitching to repair them too. Jackie, it is wonderful to see your dedication to the care and future health of Snow White and her dwarfs 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thank you so much from us both, Anne
I love the original details on the toys. And I guess over zealous handling would reveal surgery from time to time.
I’ve a granny square blanket I made for me, decades ago, which has somehow lost the inner square in one part, but I’ve never tried to fix it. It’s feels right to have that issue. I’ve no idea when it disappeared…but then again I’m an adult!
Thank you very much, Catherine. I think you are right
What a precious gift for your great granddaughter.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
They look marvelous. Jackie did an excellent job. When I first saw the title, I was afraid that Ellie had had an accident.
That was my thought, too, at first!
Sorry about the alarm, Pat. Thank you very much
I love this post, and Dr. Jackie’s loving care in treating her patients. Such wonderful dolls!
I don’t sew, but I managed to give our older child’s stuffed Humpty several new hands over the years.
Thank you very much, Merril
How wonderful that the toys your mother made are now ready to entertain a new generation!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Those are beautiful dolls your mother made, Derrick. And Jackie can add “surgeon” to her long list of impressive skills! Her patients have recovered wonderfully. I wish I had her sewing skills. Mine are rudimentary at best.
Thank you so much from each of us, Lavinia
What a beautiful collection it is. Your great grand children will treasure them. I am glad Jackie’s surgery was successful.
Thank you so much, Bridget
What an amazing treasure for the grand children!
Thanks very much, Zakiah
A beautiful collection well worth the loving care <3
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
What wonderful heirlooms ????
I’ve no idea where those ? Marks came from Derrick. Please replace with hearts…
It seems to be hit and miss whether emojis work
Thanks very much, Donna
Time has us all needing some repair and TLC sooner or later and the ‘little poeple’ are no exception … well done ‘nurse’ Jackie …
Thanks very much from us both, Ivor
You’re welcome guys …
A fine gardener and an expert mender, is there nothing that she cannot do well?
Not much. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
Jackie’s talents never cease to amaze me. You are a blessed man, Derrick! The dolls are beautiful.
Thank you so much, Jill
This takes talent, Jackie! They are so cute. ❤️ Dinner sounds so delicious! ❤️????
Thank you do much from us both, John
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Such intricate work done with such care. Not one grimace or tear!
Thank you very much, Val. None indeed
Jackie has the patience of Job and the eyesight and skill necessary to carry out that restoration task.
Thank you very much, Jan. I used to have to thread my grandmother’s needles
This post is such a beautiful thing. And those dolls are wonderful. How lucky to have Dr. Jackie in the house!
Thank you so much, Dale
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Wonderful work, Jackie! I know the feeling of satisfaction that comes from repairing heirlooms like these. It will be fun to read the Snow White story while a grandchild plays with the dolls.
Thank you so much from us both, JoAnna
So so cute! A pleasant way to spend a rainy day!
Thank you very much, Ribana
so much skill is involved in these beautiful dolls (and repairs).
Thank you very much, Sylvie
Quite a job Jackie did here. I’m sure Ellie will have endless fun playing with them.
Thank you very much, Aletta
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, home made, are a wonderful present for a grandchild !
Thank you very much, John
How wonderful of your Mum to create these 7 charming well-seasoned fellows + Snow White! I like that they are numbered!
How wonderful of Jackie to give them the tender loving care they need to look brand-new once again!
How wonderful that some day very soon Ellie will be old enough to enjoy them!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Carolyn – especially for spotting the numbering. X
They would be such fun to teach pre-school children to count. 🙂
Yes. We will try that. Thanks again
The dolls are colorful and lovely. I am sure Ellie would enjoy playing with them.
Thank you very much, Arlene
WOW! Clever lady.
Aww … Jackie looks contented and concentrated at work! These are adorable and I do hope the event will go ahead soon! I see a wooden bobbin in one of the photos … we have been traipsing around the shops looking for these as my mother’s singer sewing machine will not take the the new plastic ones. Jackie wouldn’t know of any place that sells these, maybe?
These are none less than some heritage pieces. A beautiful post.
Great memory from generation to generation!
Thank you very much, Alexander
I have some socks that need darning…
No chance, Andrew 🙂 Thanks a lot
Shucks! Actually, people don’t darn socks anymore do they? Mu Mum used to darn worn elbows on cardigans and jumpers. I doubt even teachers have leather patches on elbows any more.
The only one I’ve ever known appears in this post, Andrew: https://derrickjknight.com/2013/02/02/the-orange-mushroom/ Thanks very much
Jackie is very talented and how wonderful the dolls will be passed to the next generation.
Thanks very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Those ‘little people’ are fabulous!! Reminds me of something I heard (or read?) recently: —- Last night I was mugged by 6 dwarves. —– Not happy. —-:D
Thanks very much, Ed. I like the joke
Jackie is hereby awarded yet another title, the Chief Surgeon of the Little People Hospital. The photos are precious, especially the last one.
(I envy Jackie’s ability to thread needles without assistance)
Thanks very much, Dolly. I always had to thread my grandmother’s
I also get lucky when grandchildren visit. You are very welcome, Derrick.
I enjoyed these so much! I have much mending in my queue, I must get at it
Thank you very much, Rose
Wonderful care and such a wonderful outcome
Thanks very much, Gary
These are fabulous
Thank you so much, Sheree
The dwarfs are lovely, and how wonderful to still have them in the family. Almost makes me want to get out my knitting needles.
Thanks very much, Sue
my eyes popped at the title until i saw the first photograph, lol. these are lovely and colorful! what great pieces to pass down to grand and great grandchildren!
Thank you so much, Wilma