!!!!!!!!********~~~~~25th dozen~~~~~**********!!!!!!!!!!

YOU DID IT!!!!! This will make the 25th dozen Comfort Dolls sent in one year!!!! Actually we have another month, but I was secretly hoping to send the 25th by the first year and we did!

Thank you all for your hours spent creating these treasures. To think of 300 plus women holding your dolls,reading the comforting note attached and feeling the love shared by another woman who cares ,gives me goosebumps it is so awesome.

Thank you,thank you,thank you..............................

The 25th dozen goes to Cornerstone Manor Women and Children's shelter (Buffalo City Mission)in New York.
These dolls were donated by Sammy Stafney,Lisa Rauch, and Pat Winter. Sammy and Lisa, Thanks so much!!!!

Now to catch up on mailing the charms....I am so behind! Sorry to those who haven't received one yet. They will be on their way very soon. :-)

24th dozen dolls going to Ohio

The 24th dozen Comfort Dolls are going to THE SHELTER in Mansfield Ohio. These dolls were donated by Sammy ,Annie Bernstein,and Lisa Rauch.
Thank you ladies for brightening the worlds of twelve women in Ohio. This cheerful group will certainly bring smiles.

Special Comfort dolls shared by Sammy

Sammy made a sacrifice,which I know wasn't easy but her heart led her to it,and that is what it's all about. I know she was torn,but the decision she made to donate some of her beloved dolls others have given to her is a wonderful offering of love. I wanted to share this note from Sammy;
"I loved these dolls and each person who made them, but they will be better loved and
needed if they are not on my walls or in a basket.... That the love that was
sent to me through them now can be given and shared by the woman who have been
battered! "

I think that is a wonderful idea Sammy. Passing on these dolls to bring joy to another cannot be a bad thing. I know the makers of the dolls will agree and be happy their dolls are continuing to spread love,especially to a battered woman.

These beauties will be part of doz #24 and #25 mailed tomorrow to Ohio and New York.
Thank you,and thank you to the other makers of the dolls. (((((hugs))))

One dozen dolls from Lisa Rauch

Lisa Rauch donated 12 Dottee dolls and slipped one in for me . How sweet,Thank you. I have her keeping company with my other doll treasures.
I didn't want to unwrap these to photograph,but I hope you can see the details on each doll. Lisa did a lot of beading on these. Their eyelashes are so finely stitched. Thank you for your generous donation. Love the fabrics. These will certainly delight and comfort.

Three dolls flew in from The Netherlands....

I received these three dolls from Barbara of The Netherlands . Their names are, The Love Duck, Lovey Louise Redheart, and Pussy Meow. Your sweet dolls are adorable. I love the little pig tails on the girl,and the tiny mouse on the cats tail made me smile.Thank you for your generous donation to the Comfort Doll Project and also for sending your name :-)

New dolls from Annie Bernstein

Update on doll arrivals... These three adorable cross stitch dolls were donated by Annie Bernstein. Clever use of crochet Annie. Thank you so much for your beautiful donations. I enjoy seeing each one.

"Lea", is made from a pattern by Le Petit Monde de Vavi

"Bekka", the Funkette 's pattern is by Ursula Michael.
"Molly Snowbloom" is by Vermillion Stitchery.
Annie certainly has got an imagination for creating beautiful Comfort dolls from cross stitch patterns doesn't she?

Letters from Shelters

Time to update the shelter letters we have received from Dz#19,20,21,and 22. The dolls you have sent really have brightened the lives of many women. We are approaching our one year anniversary soon. I am blown away that we have delivered 23 dozen dolls so far. July 31st will be one year. Awesome accomplishment ladies!!!!! (Group hug)

New Day Shelter who received the 19th dz sent us another card to be sure we were thanked.Daybreak of Alabama received the 20th dz and sent this:Women in Need recieved our 21st dz and this letter arrived:

Women in Need of Pennsylvania ,who received the 21st dz sent this:

New Hope for Women from Maine received the 22nd dz.Here is their letter:

23rd dozen Comfort Dolls headed to Virginia

Thanks to Annie Bernstein's nomination, Doorways, in Arlington Virginia is receiving the 23rd dozen Comfort Dolls. Thank you so much Annie for nominating them. They are happy to be included in our project.
The donors of the 23rd dz are Annie Bernstein of Maryland,Adria of Illinois,Mrs Chatterson of The Netherlands(I need your name ),Lisa Rauch of Oregon,Bennie Harman of Florida, and Pat Winter of Indiana
Thank you all for your generous donations. They will certainly spread joy,bring comfort,and start smiles.

Whoops!

I have no idea how I missed uploading these two beautiful dolls from Sammy Stafney. I must have put them aside to add when I was updating, but for some reason I could have sworn I blogged them. Anyway, I want to add them and say a big" Sorry" to Sammy. Forgive me???

22nd dozen dolls sent to Maine

New Hope for Women will receive our 22nd dozen comfort dolls.
The donors are:Teri Dusenbury,Pam Kellogg,Bennie Harman, Adria (Pam's mom),Sherry Wade,Noel Poupard,Anne Bernstein,Becky Bunn,Sherry Klemmt.
Thank you all for creating and donating these beautiful dolls to the Comfort Doll Project.

21st dozen Comfort Dolls sent to Pennsylvania

Women in Need located in Pennsylvania will receive our 21st dozen comfort dolls.
The donors are: Bennie Harman,Teri Dusenbury,Adria(Pam's mom),Charlene Pawlik,Noel Poupard,Melanie Willows,Sherry Wade,Becky Bunn and Sammy Stafney.

Thank you very much for your wonderful Comfort Doll donations. Each is much appreciated.

20th dozen to Alabama

Daybreak shelter in Jasper Alabama will receive our 20th dozen comfort dolls.
The donors are:Sherry Klemmt,Noel Poupard,Pam Kellogg,Adria (Pam's mom),Bennie Harman,Teri Dusenbusy,Sher Miller,Jan Bartlett,Becky,Anne Bernstein,Sherry Wade.

Thank you so much for contributing to the comfort doll project. The director is very excited to recieve these dolls.

Teri Dusenbury's Art cats

Yesterday I received these amazing cats from Teri Dusenbury,aka Tatbit! Teri is from WA and she made these pieces of ART by designing,painting and embellishing.

Yes, they are painted! The catfish are too funny and sure to bring many wide smiles to their recipients. The two cats ready for hugs have special messages as you can see, along with fou fou boas..la ti da! How cute is that?
Thank you so much Teri for your wonderful Art Cats. They are very unique and cheerful creations!

Crazy Cats from Pam Kellogg...Purrrrrfect!

Pam Kellogg, our crazy quilt comfort cat maker has contributed more purrrrfect kitties to the Comfort Doll Project. These beauties arrive with a special pansy hand made card which I will display in my studio.Thanks so much Pam. You are the QUEEN of CQ Cats!

More sweet Teddies from Bennie Harman

Bennie, from Florida is the creator of these adorable teddies. This cheerful bunch arrived and spread sunshine immediately. Thank you very much Bennie. I know they will be well received.

New doll arrivals from Sherry Klemmt

Sherry Klemmt of WA made these beautiful crazy quilt comfort dolls.The faces are embroidered and both have many embellished seams. Thank you for your time, talent and generosity Sherry. Sorry I have taken so long to post them. They are beautiful with so much detail.

More letters to share

Sorry I have been running late with posts, but now I am here and have lots to share. Letters of thanks have been arriving as well as a load of new beauties. So, let's get started shall we?
First, the letters.
Bethany house of Kentucky received our 10th dz.

Women's Resource of West Virginia received our 17th dozen:I love how she distributed the dolls.

New Day Shelter of Wisconsin received our 19th dozen:I know every donor feels the love when they read each letter. I hope you know how much I appreciate your continued support. Think of the women we have touched in only a few months. July will mark our first year anniversary. To date, I have three dozen to send off this week. That takes us to 22 dozen comfort dolls. WOW! Imagine almost 300 women smiling and being comforted by your hearts and hands. Amazing! Blessings to all.

Trio of beaded Comfort Dolls from Sherry Wade

Sherry Wade , a sweet friend who is multi talented,donated three more of her beautiful beaded dolls to the Comfort Doll Project. Sherry made each doll a coordinating box which each doll will be delivered in, very sweet. Here are her newest trio.
This doll is beaded all around and is so petite. I don't know if Sherry makes the faces, but they sure are adorable. I know Sherry offers wonderful fabric packs.

This little angel is crazy quilted and has beautiful silver wings to fly into the heart of her recipient.

And this sweet purple doll has a different pattern on each side and is beautifully beaded all around with a beaded tassel ending with flower beads. These dolls will fit perfectly into a pocket to bring their new owners comfort anywhere,anytime.

Thank you so much Sherry. Your dolls are perfection,your boxes are such a nice addition,and your heart must run deep with love and generosity.

Bella....by Melanie Willows

"Bella" was made by Melanie Willows (love that name) and she is petite and sweet.Her little poem which arrived with her reads,"With my arms closed I can protect my heart. In rose dress I can sit tall. In big purple boots I will withstand all. Isn't that a nice verse? I was going to photograph her cute little legs, but she was too modest. I can't blame her there :-). Thank you Melanie, she is a sweetie,and I know she will be well accepted and cared for.

New dolls from Becky Bunn of AZ

These four beautiful dolls arrived yesterday from Becky Bunn of Arizona. Unfortunately I misplaced her mailing tag and will have to update this post when I get her last name.(so sorry Becky)Just look at the faces and tell me these won't be warmly welcomed. Thank you so much for your Comfort Doll donations.