It is with great sorrow
the family of Linda Johnson announce Linda's passing on December 26, 2004.
She left behind her beloved Mother, Ann, and her two sisters, Lois and
Jane.
Linda had a great
love and passion for dolls, and she wished to share that passion with
others. It is with this in mind that the family will allow several of
Linda's beloved dolls be posted on eBay in the coming months.
The family would like
to thank Linda's many friends and supporters and wish those close to Linda
find peace in this difficult time.
God Bless.
The Derns
If you would like to share your thoughts on Linda with her family, please
post them here.
My dolls are made
with love. I make them to be loved and cherished forever. Each original cloth doll is hand
painted and dressed in the 1800-1920 style. I have also made
some cloth dolls from vintage patterns.I make my dolls
as if I were making them for my own child or myself. As always, my dolls
are made with love to be loved for generations to come.
When I
was feeling all alone,
I decided to make a friend of my own.
Searching down deep inside my box,
I found fabric for skin and yarn for her locks.
All through the night I stitched on my friend,
Hopeful we'd like each other in the end.
At last we sat, with smiles so wide,
Pleased that we each had a friend at our side.
While she may not replace the human kind,
We have much in common, since she sprang from my mind.
Loyal, faithful and good company,
I'm always cheerful when she's here with me.
I
stitched a doll named Cherry Red,
Who has the very bluest eyes
And red yarn on her head.
I tried to make her look like me,
But could not get it right.
Although she is shaped perfectly,
My own shape's "outta sight!"
When I was stuffing her, you see,
I smoothed out all the lumps,
But when the Lord was stuffing ME,
He left too many lumps!
Cherry gets along with me
As we sew through the day,
Because she sits there quietly,
No matter what I say!
"Real isn't how you are made," said the Skin Horse. "It's a
thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not
just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real."
An excerpt from "The Velveteen
Rabbit", by Margery Williams
Due
to Illness, the online class has been greatly delayed until I recover! For the
many of you that were interested (and there are a lot of you!) I will notify you
when I am able to do it. Sorry if I have inconvenienced any of you!
