Friday Favorites: Worry Dolls

I came across this great article by Phyllis Doyle about the history and tradition of Worry Dolls.  Phyllis's article also includes a wonderful tutorial on how to make your own Worry Dolls - a great learning experience for children and a fun activity to recycle some scrap paper and fabric.

Reading this article reminded me that I had a set of dolls which I had made into a brooch.  This was very simple - I just cut a small piece of cardboard, and glued the dolls to it in a line.  Once the glue was dry, I added a pin back.  Easy.

I haven't worn this pin in a while, but after rediscovering it in my jewelry box, I'm going to start wearing it again.  Go check out Phyllis's article and make your own set of Worry Dolls!

And the winner is...

My Textured Fingerless Mitts pattern!! Yay! My pattern won the Rising Star competition on Hubpages!!

And what did I win, you ask? A "virtual" trophy! And bragging rights for a little while :)

Thanks SO MUCH to everyone who voted! I really appreciate your support!

Check out my Hubpage for more free knitting patterns and craft ideas!

Thanks again!