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Saturday, August 12, 2017

Blast from the Past

After a whirlwind trip to Orlando for ODACA Day, my husband and I was talking about dolls. He told me he had a couple favorites. Bilbo is one of them. I'd forgotten all about him. He's been in storage since 2003.

I used to belong to an active doll club in St. Helens, Oregon, called the Reigning Dolls & Bears club. We would have challenges regularly, which I loved, as they really pushed our skills. We decided to have a Storybook Challenge, the dolls to be displayed at the Hillsboro Public Library. Bilbo is the result of this challenge. I pulled him out of storage and photograph him again (digital cameras have come a long way since 2003!)


After a number of years, our club lost its meeting place. And that was the end of it. I miss my fellow doll club members, but do get to see what they're up to on Facebook. You can see some club photos HERE and HERE.

6 comments:

  1. Jan ConwellAugust 14, 2017 at 2:19 PM

    I can see why he'd be your hub's favorite. :~) He's wonderful. I made an elf once out of a gourd that is my hub's fav, and it was one of the very first dolls I ever made. I love Bilbo's feet!!!

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  2. Shashi NayagamAugust 17, 2017 at 11:47 PM

    He is amazing. Don't think I have seen him before

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  3. Deanna HoganAugust 24, 2017 at 6:15 PM

    Thanks, ladies!

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  4. UnknownSeptember 2, 2017 at 12:38 PM

    I can see why you husband choice this one for his favorite! Would make a great pattern!

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  5. UnknownSeptember 9, 2017 at 12:13 PM

    This was my husbands email so that is why his name shows up. My name is Pam Molin. Love Bilbo!

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  6. Deanna HoganSeptember 9, 2017 at 12:40 PM

    Hi Pam! Thanks for visiting and leaving your comment. :)

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