I have always thought the handkerchief and rag dolls that little frontier girls play with in popular nineteenth century books (e.g. Little House in the Big Woods) have always been so quaint.
During our family reunion last month, the girls made these easy handkerchief dolls on the trek.
During our family reunion last month, the girls made these easy handkerchief dolls on the trek.
My mother-in-law bought thick cotton napkins and decorated them with pearl beads (from her mother-in-law) and wooden hearts. She also bought wooden balls and cut four pieces of ribbon for each doll.
To begin, put the ball in the middle of the handkerchief for the head.
Tie the ribbon on the top to secure the head, and then the "ghostly" doll will be ready for some arms.
Spread the arms out and tie two knots.
Add a ribbon around the middle of the doll to give her a waist, and lastly add ribbons on the arms for the finishing touch.
Eliza enjoyed her doll for about two minutes on the trek (she quickly found a much more interesting stick to play with).
While the dolls can make decent toys (if your child isn't like mine), they are also nice little decorations.
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