Corn Husk Dolls and Pumpkin-Apple Soup

[@kittydigs6469]

Your channel is my happy place :)

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Yeah to that!

[@thebarefootgardner4687]

Yessssss it’s mine too!!!!

[@sammuis01]

Absolutely!

[@jeanarose9032]

I wish you were my grandma.i love watching your videos. Even a mentor.your very smart.relaxing.wise.just a beautiful soul.you would've made a great teacher. My kids would love your personality.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I wish I had more Grands but I do have a 2yr old Grandson.

[@jeanarose9032]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow aww two that's awesome.no💞

[@sharolaid9182]

Thank You for the memories. It's been so long ago, but tonight I remembered teaching this in Sunday School around Thanksgiving & our town Library to a room full of children. They loved it!!!! I recognized the pages you showed of directions & like you, I probably still have them. As our daughters are 40 & 46 now, it has been a long time ago!!! But such a HAPPY Time. I'm still a sentimental soul & so glad I have come across you on U-tube. May God Bless You & Yours, Sharol Aid Cleveland, Texas

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

That's a nice memory with the children. I kept the directions because I wrote the article, but I'm missing the page showing the large quilting bee. When I saw the date of 1988, I realized how much time had passed.

[@lynnegunn3478]

I think you are Mother Nature Jeri. The Corn Husk dolls are absolutely amazingly exquisite dear .😻

[@shirleycarter2451]

This was lovely to see you.shoeing an old tradition so people can keep it alive , your faces are adorable, and that soup sounds lovely, if fact we are have homeland soup tonight...xx

[@alicejump2290]

I started making cornhusk dolls for a Girl Scouts project, we harvested our own corn husks from a farmer’s field, soaked corn husks in glycerin and water and made simple dolls! I became fascinated with them and went on to make signed dolls in vignettes, making baskets and flowers from corn husks. Also Christmas trees of corn husk, with candles made with dipped thread. It was quite a business for a country wife! I love your painted faces and delightful ladies! Blessed and safe days!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

An entrepreneur! And you really made yours from scratch!

[@kelliecorum5427]

The Mother Nature doll is most awesome! And then Queen Elizabeth! You're the queen of corn husk dolls 👑

[@mishabear703]

your dolls are so beautiful, like true Americana Folk Art

[@pamsweetin2310]

Oh my goodness Jeri! Another delightful morning at the creek with you❤

[@sallylunamoth5542]

How Wonderful...What a Lovely Tradition. When you tipped out the bag of painted faces, I gushed at their Charm. The Corn is an Amazing Plant, Nice that even the Husk has a Purpose. Thank You for Sharing absolutely Delightful 💛🌽💛🌽💛🌽💛

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Oh those funny heads gave me such joy when I found them stuffed in a drawer and intact!.

[@deborahbaxter27]

Well.. you raised the bar. I love them.

[@tyrenasmith80]

Never knew the history of the dolls, makes me like them more then the dolls they have in the stores.

[@ladyjanekennedy4779]

The things you cook are fantastic ! Very old-fashioned ! From back in the good ole' days !

[@mariajoao4144]

wow what an amazing video and work.... just love it....

[@yolandagarza7897]

You are definitely a master at what you do with the dolls! Love your beautiful video, thank you for sharing this video with us 👍😊💗💓

[@lindaparra6002]

I love the 'Potted Lady' with the curly dress and maroon hair. Wow! The end result is amazing! She has great hair and a beautiful dress and the sweet buttons top it off! You're right, she does look like 'that' queen. Thank You again Jeri. Blessings!!!

[@Kentuckygardengal]

Only YOU could make Corn Husk Dolls beautiful and enchanting. The ones you made years ago have held up wonderfully. Another lovely video. Thank you. Blessings.💕

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

The Museum in my home state had corn husk dolls over 100 yrs.old. Indian made.

[@Kate42]

Your corn husk dolls are so beautiful and amazing! Their faces look so real and they also are so magical to view. They give you the feeling that they could come to life and dance across the table. Wonderful and fun project.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I'd like to see them dance across the table... they need to stretch their legs after sitting for so many years!

[@candaceperkola8018]

A great presentation! Loved seeing the more elaborate dolls.

[@TT-el2no]

Love watching your KZbin channel! Corn husk dolls are amazing. 🐝 🌾

[@carolfreeman2962]

I'm so amazed at your artistry! Thank you for these respites into your world!

[@helgabaumann551]

Never have I seen more wonderful creations than your amazing corn husk dolls. This is fine art!

[@dianneeverett1633]

Such a sweet craft and hearty looking soup. Very nice.

[@carolexo7269]

You're right Jeri, this is a challenging time we're living in. Seeing you in action gives me the little boost I need to keep going with my own art. Though we've never met we can still encourage each other. Keep up the good work💗🇨🇦

[@KatAmanti]

Bless your heart ❤️ you finally got it uploaded!! I’m so glad!! I’m sharing with my family and friends!!!

[@midoann]

Beautiful your 25 years old dolls! Thank you

[@ladyjanekennedy4779]

You' have great videos ! You're so multi-talented ! You're so busy !!!!! I'm also old school ! I love 50's food, gardening, etc. When life was simple & Wholesome !!!! I started a gardening video, but quit, didn't have time !!!!! I bit off more than I could chew with my gardening ! It took over my whole yard quick ! Veggies ! My corn Stalks are 12' & growing ! Love the animals ! Peacocks ? Wow ! Donkeys, ducks, etc. You are energitic ! Love, Pamela from Huntington Beach, Ca.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Thank you! Hey, if you can grow 12" corn stalks, you have me beat...my corn is always pathetic. It's great that your garden is taking on a life of it's own....and the entire yard!

[@marthaburnum3925]

Dear Jeri, I loved this video so much! What a treasure. Thank you for preserving the past. I'm sure this is a forgotten "hobby" and I hope to try this with my grandson. You are just wonderful!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@0JReynolds]

I just love the faces you drew on the dolls. Very artistic as I’ve said many times. All I have of art is a love of art. 😘

[@elaineplant8058]

Loved this craft and tasty looking food!

[@jessicahadley1993]

Your creativity inspires me! Love love love your channel! ❤️

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Thank you so much!

[@laurentinooliveira1746]

How much beauty in that doll... ❤️

[@deniseburpee9687]

Wonderful presentation on doll-making , your dolls have such personality! You have provided me with a new project for Christmas. Thank you.

[@debralarosa353]

Jeri, I swear you could create anything beatiful! Lovely revisit to the past, TY very much

[@juliafeliciano5372]

My mom used to make them and with those she played 😌 those dolls are gorgeous 💕 you are so talented, Happy thanksgiving day we must keep our faith 🙏🏼 my the Lord keep blessings you ❤️🌸

[@moonpathwoman]

I’ve never seen such pretty corn husk dolls! I have a corn cob doll that I have had for about a decade. She still looks like new.

[@moonchaserstudio]

Your talent astounds me. Wow, how I would love to be your real life friend. Since I’m retired nurse now, I’ve embraced being my artists self once again. You continue to inspire me. Thank you.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Take that creativity and have some fun with it!

[@roksannastephens4375]

Omgosh, I never would of thought that much detail goes into the making of them would create such elegant and elaboratedolls. Exquisite !! You are truly the "detail" artisan queen!! Thanks for sharing. The hollowed out pumpkins are such a beautiful way to display and hold soups. I'll remember that for next year. And if course you have chosen the best suited plates to display everything. Awh the donkeys will enjoy that treat. I agree the Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice tea is the best tea I've ever had, thank you for the recommendation.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

The donkeys did indeed enjoy their special treat sprinkled liberally with salt.

[@roksannastephens4375]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow awh, so glad you thought of them

[@wendyfuchs260]

This has got to be my favorite video on you tube yet!! Thank you, it's perfect 🥰

[@НинаГончарова-з4ь]

Thank you,Jeri!I was so happy to see you and your Corn Hask Dolls.I love your Little Queen.She is wonderfull !!!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

She is! Whenever I need a good laugh, I will just look at her>

[@laurentinooliveira1746]

Bordalo Pinheiro, it warms my heart. Thank you Jeri. Love from Portugal.

[@gailakraeszig2866]

Ohhhh! Early American Life magazine... I haven't thought of that one for years! I was a subscriber for years before they stopped printing their magazine. I loved it! AND, I love this craft you've shown us. These are just precious ~ Thank you so much!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Early American Life Magazine is back and better than before!

[@gailakraeszig2866]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow Really!? I'll be looking for them again!

[@jeretta1000]

These dolls are beautiful! you do such beautiful work. What a imagination! You have a gift. The soup looks luscious! Thank you for sharing.

[@janrichardson8715]

Oops, forgot to tell you how wonderful all of your corn husk doll are! You are such a gifted artist.

[@shareejacobs6434]

I love dolls and crafting and so I say 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💯💕💕💕to this post!! God bless you and yours!!💕🙏💕 P.S. You are so extra talented and the table looked lovely as always and the soup sounded delish!!💕🌽💕

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

The soup is good!

[@shareejacobs6434]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow And it sounded good!🙂

[@mariumortellaro119]

Wow beautiful Congratulation 👍👏

[@davidacugino9268]

I've never heard of these dolls. I will be trying my hand at them. Yours blew me away. Thank you for sharing.

[@debbieconnelley342]

Oh I just love queen Elizabeth!!! These are the best corn husks dolls I’ve ever seen. They’re beautiful! You’re so very talented, I really appreciate your videos and am so thankful you share them with the world ❤️

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Hi Debbie, I love Queen Bess too, Her hair gives me the chuckles for sure!

[@rebeccagamez2391]

Amazing talent, thank you for sharing. I remember making these dolls on the farm as a child. You brought up some great memories, thank you!😘

[@thebarefootgardner4687]

I make these w my grandson and godkids every year!!! 🌽 👶 🙇‍♀️ 💕 thank you!

[@anabrito1693]

Jeri, I love that brand of dish wear! It’s from my country, Portugal 😀. I can’t go to their shop! I feel like buying everything there and I suffer a lot because I can’t 😂. Love your videos. My favorite part is the tea time. Thank you so much for the beauty that you share with us. God bless!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

It would be difficult to go to the actual store, I have a hard enough time choosing pieces off ebay because they are all so wonderful.

[@kellywilliams5112]

Very cute... We used to make those when I was a kid, we would sometimes use the last of the apples of the season that weren't so good anymore and make them apple head corn husk dolls. we would make small ones with the crab apples for heads and string them around the Christmas tree even.. lol

[@ritaking8827]

I love your videos so much! Always uplifting and beautiful. Thank you so much.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I'm so glad!

[@luckychicav7981]

Wow, that was fun! ☺️ Such Beautiful Ladies Jeri! Mm’mm delicious soup with corn bread, it cannot get better than that. Thank you Jeri for taking me on a memorable ride from my childhood when my grandma thought me to make dolls, much appreciated!! 😉💗💗💗

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

That's a lovely memory!

[@svs1551]

Loved everything about this video ... so comforting.

[@markschweitzer4714]

How lovely and such a treat for fall. I remember corn husk dolls very well. ❤️ Diana

[@JustMeSunshine]

The sounds and preparation is just so comforting and relaxing. Your table is always so cozy and welcoming, I just love it. And those dolls are definitely something I can try. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

And the same to you!

[@annw.3133]

Thank you Jeri What a pleasure it is to watch your videos. You are so beautifully talented. A calm in the storm. Thank you. 🍂Happy Thanksgiving🌽

[@louhoggard4508]

I don't know when a video has been more interesting than this. I want to make cornhusking fools now.

[@tracyheath6076]

Oh my goodness, I never imagined you could do that much with a corn husk doll, but then again, your creations are full of character and charm so not too surprised. What a very neat video. Thank you !!!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Thanks so much 😊 WE ARE ENJOYING YOUR JELLY!

[@tracyheath6076]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow oh I'm so glad you got it and are liking it !

[@janledbetter2399]

Jeri, you are an artist extraordinaire!! You are also extremely generous in your sharing.

[@thebarefootgardner4687]

YAHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy to see a new video up!!!!!!!!!!! 🎃 🍎 🌱 💕. Thank you!!!!

[@PegsGarden]

Hi Jeri! Glad to see your video uploaded, these corn husk dolls are so sweet, I will do this with my daughter, thanks for sharing ♥️🌸

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

She will love it!

[@marybazargani6929]

Jeri, your dolls should be in the Corn Husk Doll Hall of Fame. They are exquisite! I really love the one with the quilt. It brought back a memory to me of my mom telling me about them and helping me make some when I was little. Mine was pretty rustic, but I loved making something from corn husks. Great video! Good things come to those who wait.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

HAHAHA! They would like that, but we don't want them becoming too vain.

[@juanitaabt5741]

You live so much like the Amish people you are very talented I'll have to make this with my grandchildern and I love your dishes

[@frandance]

Hi and Thank you for such beautiful chanel! I watch you almost everynight, since some time, it brings me peace and it's my kind of world, the one you create with so much love and knowledge/wisdom. I watch you from Portugal! Here in the south of Europe, side by side with Spain! In fact, for me, it's just a location in the world, it doesn't matter but you'll know where it is, now. Here there's a lot of hand made stuff like that, it' s a very old country (1143), there's a lot of things that some people still do the same way, you'll be surprised. Love and Gratitude for your work

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Oh yes, I know where Portugal is, and my favorite dishware is made there. Pinheiro.

[@bayliannaselyem2457]

This has got to be my favorite.Jeri! ❤️. Sharing a total craft of country charm for the holiday! A wonderful display of a table setting in autumn & recipes. Your use of pumpkins as China & gloriously dressed corn husk dolls! A very happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and friends and Neighbors.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Same to you!

[@countrygalinthecity]

Your dolls are simply adorable! And I love the story that goes with them. I'm going to try to make some. I love pumpkin soup! Thank you for sharing, God bless

[@MrsKuhn.2]

You are so talented . I enjoy the presentation of your corn husk dolls. Pumpkin soup is a holiday favorite in our home. Love the advice of sweet potato. 👍

[@debbiegahman2942]

You are amazing. I love what you do.

[@juliagies2500]

Fantastic job on the faces! Your old dolls are incredible! I actually like the look of the pins.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Really? the pins? lol!

[@logarithmic7]

You inspire so much creativity in me! I haven't felt like this in years! Off to my dollies for the grandchildren.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

YEAH!

[@eunidapieters9331]

Everything you touch seems to turn into magical little creatures. You truly-truly talented! Best wishes--Have a blessed TG.xx

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Thank you! You too!

[@lorahargrove9710]

Thank you Jerry and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your husband and your family🐕😇🥧🥧🥧🥧

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Have a lovely Thanksgiving!

[@suzi2570]

Your dolls are beautiful and unique. ❤️

[@feeonaghchambers7403]

Adorable dolls! I also like to serve my pumpkin soup from the hollowed out pumpkin. Your Portuguese dinner ware is beautiful.

[@donnaendres3235]

Your corn husk dolls are amazing! You do a wonderful job.

[@TraditionsByTheSeasons]

The Little Blue Fly told me about your channel and I’m so glad she did. I really enjoyed the video and that soup and the tabletop presentation, absolutely gorgeous. TFS. 🍁

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Bev is a sweetheart!

[@2sons1lv]

Yaaaaaay. I KNEW I would LOVE this video and the wait was worth it !!!! Thank you 🙏

[@carolynscilabro9697]

Oh my goodness, you never cease to amaze me . You are so talented or should I say gifted...she just came to life before our eyes .Do you name your dolls ? I wish, I could make one but my hands are not so flexible these days . Thank you again for sharing . God Bless you , always in all ways .

[@suzita4019]

Your so amazing Jeri. Love your dolls, love your channel

[@travsgardenstravshauntedya1998]

Your dolls are beautiful Jeri! They make perfect fall/Thanksgiving decor. I wish i could paint faces like that! Is that called folk art style? Your a joy to watch, take care friend and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I would definitely call it a Folk art style, Cheers to you and a lovely Thanksgiving!

[@amymorgan7409]

Spending Sunday catching up on channels. Your's is first, of course. I love corn husk dolls. My Mother had one on her shelf for years until her cat decided that it was delicious. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Some kitties have strange appetites....

[@amymorgan7409]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow Right? LOL

[@therockinwomanify]

I smiled all the way through :) Thank you for sharing the receipt...looks yummy! When I was little and living on a farm some of my neighbor friends and I would sit and make cornhusk dolls. Very basic, like the little ones you shared. We'd make a bunch and put on little plays...hours of imagination and fun times spent together. Thank you so much Jeri for this lovely little lift, and a whole new way (for me) to explore this time loved art...

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

You are so welcome!

[@susanwalline993]

Your talent never fails to astound me! What a delightful video. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@InFltSvc]

You have great talent ...I love the potted ladies ....

[@mp5132]

Very much enjoyed this video...Thank you for working so hard on it...It was soo worth it....Now I have new crafts I can do...

[@renem7914]

Thank you so much for showing us how to do this!!!!

[@poesiavisual5714]

Thanks friend! Teach us to decorate for Christmas!

[@marybazargani6929]

Corn husk Christmas angels maybe.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

My Christmas decor is pretty simple and natural, but I'll give it a go!

[@poesiavisual5714]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow For that same reason, Jeri :)

[@nancyparmelee4161]

This brought back memories of my grandmother making these back in the 70s and 80s. I still have a few small ones that I hang on my Christmas tree and think of her back in the old farmhouse sitting at the kitchen table making these . She also made apple head dolls.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

The 70's- 80's seems to be the time that old crafts had a revival, that's when I learned so many of them. I think we should plan a Pioneer Christmas tree, using these dolls, paper stars, cinnamon sticks and cranberry chains in a future video.

[@nancyparmelee4161]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow Absolutely! That would make an awesome video , and your dolls are next level!

[@laura2842]

YEY!!!!! my favorite you tuber!!! Thank you Jeri

[@lulucly]

sweetest content - always love it!

[@winterwoodcottage3657]

You had me at soup. Lol My daughter Violet and I worked along with you to make the simple dolls and they turned out very cute. She played with them all evening. Thanks for another great video.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

I am so glad you and Violet made the dolls; she may enjoy a video I am working on using the cornshuck dolls to decorate a Pioneer Christmas tree. Hi Violet!

[@winterwoodcottage3657]

We will be sure to watch it. For some reason when ever I watch “Hopalong Hollow” or “ Garden Answer”, Violet comes running to see. She was thrilled that you greeted her by name.

[@pamelaandrade6930]

A delightful video, how I would love to try these gorgeous little dolls with my Granddaughter, when she comes over from Australia. Thank you so much Gerri, stay well and stay safe. Much love.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Please do!

[@jbellbird9050]

Your corn husk dolls are absolutely delightful and I love Queen Bess, what a work of art they all are! As well, the pumpkin soup looked so yummy with the lovely table setting. You're so multi-talented and thankyou for sharing your knowledge with us. Cheers from New Zealand.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Always nice to hear from New Zealand, I wonder if this craft is well known in your part of the world?

[@jbellbird9050]

@@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow There is alittle interest in the craft particularly at craft fairs etc both here and Australia but probably not widely known about.

[@caroleprisk5068]

Love them all. The potted girls were charming. So intricate ; you are amazing!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Those Potted Ladies make me smile....

[@alysonmel3681]

So creative! Amazing faces. Loved the soup. Will want to try it. Thank you 😃

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Do try the soup, but add a mashed up sweet potato, I forgot that clip in the recipe.

[@GrammaRosesHomestead]

How did I miss this last month??? This brought back so many memories of time with my children making corn husk dolls when they were young. My youngest is now in her 40's so that's been quite a while ago - actually before your pattern was published. I wish it had been available earlier. You remember how hard it was to learn crafts like this before the advent of the computer. As for corn cob uses. I have actually seen them used as chinking in a log cabin!

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

It's amazing to see the uses for such seemingly mundane "throwaways" like the corn cobs. I agree, Nowadays, if you wish to learn any craft, it's easily researched online.

[@Laura-vv6cf]

I have cornhusk flowers that I purchased 25+ years ago at the festival in Berea in many colors and designs. I also have some natural from the Appalachian Artisan Center in Hindman. If anyone is ever in Eastern Kentucky it's a beautiful drive on the Little Shepherd Trail, stop at the overlooks at Kingdom Come State Park, and visit the craft and art centers. A lovely area of the US.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Of course, we love Berea and do the festival every year, ( except this one of course) Kentucky is wonderful.

[@barbarahoward1510]

When you first started making the corn husk dolls I thought this will be boring, but I was so wrong. They were amazing! I loved them.

[@JeriLandersofHopalongHollow]

Never boring in this house...

[@sherryshelton199]

These dolls are adorable!

[@Erndales]

This was lovely, as always! I made corn husk dolls back in the 70's but I did not dye them... Now I would love to do some with colour! I had forgotten all about making them until I watched this video. I make squash soup, almost the same way as you made this soup. The apples add such an amazing flavour to these vegetables. Thanks for sharing Jeri!