Don't you just love Raggedy Ann and Andy...what was your favorite doll?

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Comment by Terry F on February 17, 2013 at 9:08pm

Once made 36" set of R. Ann and Andy, and have a pic of my son wearing Andy's clothes, sitting with R. Ann on the couch.

Comment by Terry F on February 17, 2013 at 9:02pm

I do love Raggedy Ann, and Andy too. I've made several Raggedy Ann's (and some Andys) as baby gifts, every girl needs a good friend! My favorite is a 15" Raggedy Ann, perfect size for a baby. When I was a kid I wanted a Chatty Cathy doll for Christmas. Late Christmas Eve I heard my father playing with Chatty Cathy thru the floor register! I also had Chatty Cathy's baby brother. Another favorite of mine was my Ginny doll. I still have a Tiny Tears doll (and a dress that my grandmother made for her) from my older cousin, but unfortunately her body material is disintegrating. And, somewhere I have the pattern for Raggedy Ann and Andy's camel. The quilt looks great!

Comment by June Johnson/Wi on February 16, 2013 at 8:17pm

I guess my favorite doll was one with "real" hair (wonder what it was really made of).  My sis and I also played with baby dolls that we fed water to and they wet their diapers; they were made of kind of a pliable rubber.  My favorite doll was my Teddy Bear; the tail squeaked when squeezed.  I don't remember the maker of any of these.  I never made Raggedies but my Mom did; I still have Annie and Andy that she made for my DD.  Will have to make sure she gets them.

Comment by Pam/NY on February 16, 2013 at 8:17am

Sharon, what a wonderful keepsake to have. To have the original box is special. I was surprised to hear they had a talking doll in '52, didn't realize they used that technology in toys. Teddy bears will always be the number one toy!

Comment by Sharon Reeves on February 16, 2013 at 7:20am

I wasn't a dolly girl and loved to play outdoors with my brother. Christmas in '52, I was 8 yrs old and I got a talking doll, which is the size of a real baby. She was dressed in pink & Black taffeta dress, has black shoes, pink socks and a pink bonnet. Since I didn't play with her very  much, she is still in very good condition, except she doesn't talk anymore. She has a pressed wood head, eyes that open and close and a painted face. Her body is cloth and her arms and legs are rubber, which has turned dark over the years. I have her original box and she is wrapped in tissue paper in it. Such a wonderful thing to take out and look at. I also have a Panda bear that my dad gave me when I was ten. Thanks for the memories of your dolls, Pam, and sure love your quilt.  Loved all the comments.

Comment by Pam/NY on February 16, 2013 at 5:49am

Amy-Do you recognize Annie's outfit? Yes, it was the one you made....I was waiting for you to post! Amy does wonderful work ladies!

Comment by Amy | Columbus, OH on February 16, 2013 at 5:33am

LOVE Raggedy Ann and Andy too!  Your raggedy quilt is beautiful. I find it a challenge to find light blue and red prints suitable  - you've done a nice job!   I'll have to make one for me if I will get around to purchasing redwork raggedy blocks I see on eBay.

BTW - if anyone wants to buy a Raggedy Ann or Andy, individually or in a set, I make them and their clothing!  Message me if interested.

One of my favorite parts of an Annie story:  "So the other dolls were happy too.  For happiness is very easy to catch when we love one another and are sweet all through."

Comment by Marnie/NH on February 16, 2013 at 5:00am

I have made a few Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, one Halloween I made Raggrdy Ann and Andy costumes for my kids and My DH and me!  lol I guess I wasn't grown up yet. The surprising thing was he wore his too. I love your quilt Pam, you have saved another treasure.

Comment by Linda Christianson on February 15, 2013 at 4:29pm

I have made lots of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. So I guess I really love the one, Raggedy Ann made for me as a child, but really love one special doll, rubber doll, (which I still have) I named Carolyn. She got lots of clothes made by me. My mom always cut the fabric and I got to sew them. I made Barbe clothes to sell in the 1971, I was Adult then. When  they came out in 1961 my mom said I was too old to play with dolls. My younger brothers each got teen dolls. They were easier to dress.

Comment by Mary, Tewksbury MA on February 15, 2013 at 2:56pm

My Mom had Paquin Hand Cream- glad I never used it on my dolls!

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