What this is all about…

We said it at the beginning, and this letter from Tina in North Carolina reminded me again. This is about using your time and your talent to make something beautiful and meaningful to a child this Christmas. This letter from Tina truly touched me.  Thank you to Tina and every one of you who has [...]

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Every girls favorite…Elmo & Strawberry Shortcake!

These are so sweet!! Kris from Utah will be donating these and won’t two little girls love them!?!
Here’s what Kris said:
“To get me started on these skirts, I needed a little inspiration. So I went to another childhood favorite doll of mine…Strawberry Shortcake! The pinks and reds came together and I was so giddy thinking [...]

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Another one in Lansing, Michigan!

Allison from Lansing, Michigan just sent in a  4th set.  Thank you Allison!
Here’s what she said:
“I have been saying for a long time now that I give away far more than I make (meaning money)  but after making these it made me remember why I do that… Because I love to!!  I love the feeling [...]

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4 Cousins Spent their Thanksgiving…

making twirls for girls! Their ages? These up-and-coming seamstresses are ages 8, 9, 10, and 11! Following their Thanksgiving dinner at Grandmas, they spent their afternoon sorting through piles of scrap fabrics looking for “just the right combinations to make any girl happy!” This was their first attempt at sewing and they loved every minute! [...]

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6 sets donated in Maryland!

Cute, cute, cute! I love all of these combinations of fabrics! And I love that she and her mom worked on these together! Thank you Missy (and her mom!) for using your time and talents to make these beautiful sets! 6 little girls in Maryland are going to be so happy!
Here’s what Missy said:
“I was [...]

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Donation in New York!

Elizabeth from New York will be donating this set! Elizabeth…I love this skirt and I love the idea of getting your students involved for next year! What a great idea! We definitely hope to have this year be the start of a tradition for years to come! Thanks for helping us!
Here’s what Elizabeth said:
“Here is [...]

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Another Texas sweetie!

So many girls in Texas are going to be thrilled to open up these skirts in a few weeks! Marie from Houston, Texas will be donating this sweet skirt! I love the fact that she had her 6 year old daughter right there to help her lay out the fabrics and watch the process. That [...]

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Look at this gorgeous crochet!

Dainty and sweet as can be! Noreen is donating several doll clothing items for some little girls in Washington! And isn’t that crochet just beautiful? I would have loved dressing up my dolls in that when I was a little girl! Thank you Noreen!
Here’s what Noreen said:
“I was excited when I heard about twirls for [...]

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3 Friends Sew & Donate in Kansas!

I love that 3 friends got together and made these skirts for little girls in Kansas! What a great idea to get together with your friends and sew for such a neat cause. Thank you Sarah, Julie, and Monique for making these! They are beautiful!
Here’s what they said:
“These were so much fun to make!  Thanks [...]

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6 more sets in Fort Worth, Texas!

Rachel in Fort Worth has been very busy! Isn’t this exciting though? She has made 6 more sets to donate in Texas!  And Rachel, I love that Heather Ross print one, too! Here’s what she said:
“I just finished six more skirts and shirts, I hope the children will have as much fun dressing their dolls [...]

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