Annies

All this talk about Annies around Blogland recently prompted me to take a couple of photos this morning. Raggedy Ann and Andy have long been favorites of mine. When my first baby was born, we didn't have sonograms so the sex of the baby was not known until he or she made an appearance into the world. (You know, I kinda liked it that way!) I had decorated the nursery all in Raggedy Anns and Andys. Pumpkin walls and a braided rug with lots of pumpkins, browns, and golds. Framed covers of old and vintage Raggedy Ann books were on the wall. Heck, I even had melmac baby dishes with RA & A pix on them! See, I was obsessive even back then LOL. Anyway, turns out firstborn was a boy and I wondered if the "dolls" would be appropriate in the nursery. But since I loved them and I would be spending more time than any other adult in the nursery, I kept them there. They always seemed so cheerful. The first set was purchased from a craftslady and sported navy and red clothes. I, of course, could not leave well enough alone and had to remake the clothes in browns! Somewhere along the way Andy has lost his hat. A few years ago I purchased the Simplicity pattern 9447 because I loved those smaller RA&As--still need to make them! I think my love of Annie dates back to childhood. I never had one!!!! I always wanted one but she never seemed to show up on my doorstep.

My next Annie is a prim gal. She graces various parts of the house, depending on where a little whimsy is needed. I am searching for a pattern to make a few more of the prim Annies. And prim Andys would be a bonus!!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Ground Hog's Day. Unfortunately, I just heard on the news that Punxatawney Phil DID see his shadow so I guess six more weeks of winter is forecast. Bummer, here in KC we've had our share of winter already, thank you very much!