An inspiring venture in OZ

You must check this out . A group in Australia gathered together for a day of making comfort dolls for local young women in crisis. So many turned out to create beautiful dolls and had a wonderful time doing so. I wish I had been a fly on the wall. Great job everyone. Your dolls are fantastic and it was wonderful to read about your venture. My pal and generous Comfort Doll donor, Judith McCarthy gave me a heads up on your project. Thanks Judy.
Reading this just made my day.

Spreading the word

I had received many letters about our Comfort Doll project and wanted to share with you one woman's efforts to help spread the work. Barb Kobe posted this on her blog, "The Art of Healing Dolls".
Browse around and see the amazing dolls and read the stories. How inspiring!

New blog look and letter from shelter.

Please excuse me while I am experimenting with a new look for the blog. I thought I would update it a bit. I think each of you donors and those helping spread the word of the Comfort Doll project are angels and when I found this calming background with the wings from Itkupilli, I thought it would be nice for this blog. I haven't had much time to spend on the header, so please be patient as I try to add our logo (doll image) to it.

In the mean time, you have received another thank you from the shelter, "My Sister's Place", in Washington DC. Enjoy, you deserve it.....:-)
(Right click to enlarge letter.)

More dolls from Bennie Harman

Bennie Harman of Florida created four sweet Comfort Dolls . Bennie's curly haired dolls hold a floral bouquet to greet it's recipient and a nice smile.Thank you for your continued support to the Comfort Doll Project Bennie.

Dolls from

A box of dolls arrived from Debra Newton from Dragonfly Treasures of CA last week. Debra created 17 Comfort Dolls of every sort. Flower fairies, Dotee dolls,bunnies, bears, etc. A lovely mix sure to warm hearts and put smiles on faces. Debra, thank you so much, and also for sponsoring the shipment. It is much appreciated.

We were given an award!

Connie presented the Comfort Doll Blog with an award." One Lovely Blog " award for all of you who give from your hearts so freely. Thank you and please know you are appreciated.
Thank you Connie.

More mail from "Every Woman's House" in Ohio

Another letter for the caring donors of Comfort Dolls from Every Woman's House shelter in Ohio.
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Thank you from The Caring Place. Valpo IN

You received a thank you from the Caring Place in Valparaiso IN ladies:
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58th dozen Comfort Dolls to MI from the ladies at "Make Mine Pink"

Carol Kujala gathered 14 dolls made by herself and her friends from "Make Mine Pink". This wonderful group of business women has created and donated to the Comfort Doll Project previously.
A very feminine and cheerful lot arrived in a big box last week. They were wrapped too nicely for me to open them so please excuse the photos with light glare. Such detail in painted faces and heart warming tags, laces and pretty fabrics. The ladies have asked that these dolls be donated to the new shelter at "Enchanted Makeover" in Taylor Michigan . I will ship them out as soon as I get them tagged with a comfort card.

Thank you ladies for your continued support of the Comfort Doll Project.
Dolls donated by:
Carol Kujala of "Business In THE Bag"
Gail Caldwell of "The Sassy Beach"
Susie Durrschmidt of "The Polka Dot Rose"
Lisa McDonald of "Pale Pink and Roses"
Nancy Coeur d' Alene of "Coeur d' Alene gifts"
Gail Friend of "Gail Friend Designs"
Patricia Rose of "Patricia Rose- apotpourri"
Jennifer of "Cottage Flair"

One dozen more Comfort Dolls from Nancy Collins

Nancy Collins asked if send dolls by the dozen was a problem. Well Nancy, NO, every doll is welcome, singly or by the dozen. There are so many women out there who would love to know they were not forgotten or alone. Your beautiful dolls are certain to instantly put a smile on their faces. Thank you so very much for all you do for the Comfort Doll Project.

Dolls from Mollye Self

Mollye Self of Louisiana sent an adorable batch of 8 Comfort Dolls. Colorful and sweet, these will certainly brighten their recipients day.Thank you for joining the Comfort Doll Project Mollye.

More Comfort Dolls arrived from Patti Koosed.

Patti Koosed of Treasure Barn sent three more Comfort dolls. The lady in the hat and coat made me chuckle. Adorable Patti! Thank you :-)

Doll from Darlene Doerscher of WI

Darlene of WI sent a beautiful Comfort Doll for the Comfort Doll Project. Thank you very much for joining us Darlene.

30 dolls shipped to Comfort Cottage

I received a request for dolls to go to Comfort Cottage in Decatur Illinois. Kathy Lipe contacted me with a request for women in need of some hugs. I was having a hard time finding a place to accept the last 2 dozen dolls when this request came in. How could I not see where these dolls were meant to go?
Dozen # 56 & #57 plus these 6 dolls will be sent to the Comfort Cottage.

This made me rethink and restructure the Comfort Doll project. Since it is very hard sometimes to make contact with shelters, I have decided to let you all dictate where the dolls should go. If you know of a shelter, and know their contact info, email it to me and I will line them up with dolls. The limit will be two dozen, even though this current shipment was 30. I will ship to shelters in all states. For example, if there is a request for 3 shelters in IN, I will ship one batch to IN and wait for another state in need instead of shipping all to IN so again, each state will receive more dolls.

I would like your input on this matter. If anyone feels this is not a good way to operate, please let me know. Since all 50 states have received a dozen dolls, it makes sense to now deliver to those requesting or from you, the donors.
Thank you.

More cuties from Anne Bernstein of MD

Annie sent another shipment of her cute cross stitched comfort dolls.
The first is "Voluptuous mermaid" designed by Jill Oxton.
Next we have "Reluctant Scholar" designed by Carol Emmer.
Then, "Don't worry,be Happy" designed by Barbara Ana.
Then "Abigail" designed by Cheri Saffiote.
Each was cross stitched by Annie with love. Beautiful and enlightening dolls. Thank you so much Annie, and also for sponsoring the next shipment. Blessings to you.

Dols from Jan Bartlett of NV

More dolls arrived from Jan Bartlett last month. I can't believe no matter how busy Jan is, she always manages to send a shipment of dolls. Even during her move, she makes dolls to send. Thank you so much for your continued support Jan.

55th dz goes to Ohio

Every Woman's House in Wooster Ohio will receive the 55th dz. Donors are~Noel Poupard of CA, Judith McCarthy of S. AU, Sherry Ellison of CA, Ann Freeman of CO, Patti Koosed of OR, Vicki Torcello of AU, Claire X of England, Kathleen Ward of WI.
Thanks again for your generous contributions!!!!

54th Comfort Dolls delivered to Valparaiso IN

I will deliver the 54th dozen to The Caring Place in Valparaiso IN this week.
Donors are~Judith McCarthy,Claire,Vicki Torcello,Patti Koosed,Ann Freeman,, Sherry Ellison,Noel Poupard,Kathleen Ward. Thank you very much for your beautiful donations.

53rd dz dolls

The 53rd dozen Comfort Dolls will go to My Sister's Place in Washington,DC. This shelter was nominated by Annie Bernstein.
Donors are~Judith McCarthy,Claire,Vicki Torcello,Patti Koosed,Ann Freeman,, Sherry Ellison,Noel Poupard,Kathleen Ward. Thank you very much for your beautiful donations.
Specia Thanks to Sherry Elison for sponsoring this shipment :-)

Letter from Nebraska shelter

Nebraska received our 50th dozen comfort dolls. This letter is for all of you ~Right click to enlarge.