Making A Bronte Doll In Yorkshire + A Visit To Their House In Haworth!

This week we have a very special film for you celebrating ten thousand subscribers! We visited Yorkshire on holiday recently and we took some doll pieces to build our very own Bronte doll. While we were there we also visited their home in Haworth and filmed some of the beautiful museum. There is also a special guest voice appearance by the wonderful Tom Burleigh who has kindly read an excerpt of Jane Eyre at the end of the film. We really hope you enjoy this video as it was made with love for, and a homage to, the wonderful Bronte sisters and their outstanding work!
Link to Tom`s wonderful mudlarking channel - / @tomburleigh9261
If you would like to see us finding the things we use pop over to our other channel "Mudlarking With Kit + Caboodlers" - / @mudlarkingwithkitcabo...
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[@theminiatureworldofkitcabo1633]

Hello everyone, just wanted to clarify that obviously Yorkshire is in the North of England… I’m not sure what I was thinking, must have been too tired from the dress making Sorry again! Kate

[@victorromeo2238]

Thank you for a lovely video..stay safe..V.R..

[@debbrabossier7284]

Loved the dress, great job. Just curious why you didn't repaint her face to fix that dark spot.

[@Chrissie1983]

I didn't even notice 🤣 too busy in awe 💛 x

[@letticason8435]

Sweet Kate, we are all fallible. Thanks for another wonderful video.

[@wildlifeathome]

We are all humans and we make mistakes, that is how we learn.

[@Tammie-Burns1961]

I knew Tom was a good for reading but I didn't fall to sleep until the story was over. His voice is so smoothing to the ear.

[@charlesperez9976]

Oh my goodness! You must know,I am often complimented on my reading voice,but Tom Burleigh’s voice is downright BBC-worthy!! A nice final touch to this peaceful video🥰

[@larkdavis6041]

Beautiful, just beautiful. . . All of it! Thank you Tom for such a lovely reading! ❤

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

I love Haworth. Did you see the Apothecary, on the cobbled slope? I spent ages in there, absolutely thrilled with everything I saw...and the book shop further down the slope? 😍 Such a wonderful place. Well, I think Bronte is charming, you dressed her very well and she looks like she's strolled along the moors😊 if her face bothers you too much, you could always make her a bonnet with ribbons for ties and that will cover the sides of her face, either way, I think she's adorable.

[@janemurl5806]

brilliant idea, a bonnet

[@peacebrooks4230]

Besides Jane Austen, Anne Brontë is one of my favorite authors. Your doll is precious! ❤️

[@FLSueL]

She's adorable. I think you had a great idea of calling her Heather, even though I know you ended up just calling her Bronte. Why can't she be Heather Bronte, a cousin visiting from Yorkshire? 😉 I really appreciate your dedication. You make videos even when you're on vacation. I know it's not the first time you've done that. It's very kind of you to interrupt your trip to take the time to share your experiences with us. Thank you! 🤗

[@janemurl5806]

I much like Heather too

[@shannonkoeller8378]

Wonderful craft and Bronte turned out lovely. Thank you for Tom's reading at the end, he has such a pleasant voice. Thank you sir.

[@cathyratliff398]

I really love the doll, she is amazing and her dress is perfect for her.

[@tonywild1963]

You made a lovely little doll inspired by the Brontë family, very clever to dye and make her clothes. Yorkshire was quite a drive. Enjoy the rest of your holiday. Thank you

[@northernmaine2020]

Painting her face and foot doesn't take away from the fact they are old but gives them their beauty back.

[@neesr13]

Bronte looks very elegant and up to the task of keeping order in the house.

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤ Now there's a doll Tim Burton will adore! I take it back! She's darling since you fixed her face. I love her dress! Love the collaboration with Tom B. None of you ever disappoint! Bravo Brava!

[@lmb423]

It was an extra special suprise and treat to hear Mr. Tom Burleighs beautiful voice reading so excellently after watching you 2 create that beautiful little doll, she came out so cute :) and her dress is lovely 🥰 the scenery was gorgeous and the heather was so beautiful, ❤️ thank you for sharing such a lovely experience 🤗

[@1minigrem]

She is very wild and Kathy but she also reminds me of Mary Shelly.

[@gracehennessey772]

She came out quite lovely . I loved the little French knots all over the dress. You could always paint a shoe for her 🤣💕💕💕💕

[@salishseaquest7952]

That was wonderful! Bronte is lovely. To have Tom read was inspired. WOW, 10k already. Your work is appreciated.

[@silvanamachado5857]

Thank you.

[@samwright8599]

Shes lovely. I really look forward to your next author, sges one of my favourite people. Xxx

[@Joannesyoga]

Perhaps the doll's house could be visited by Kumiko from Japan, who turns up in her kimono.....'Bronty's' beloved pen-pal from the far east...Beatrix's bunnies next?

[@kandykovacs8550]

The doll came out so nice just watching this I have decided to make a doll 😊

[@joycewade3728]

You could add a bonnet to her to hide her face as you have created a beautiful doll loved her dress the best ever.

[@kathleenleveck9413]

Marigolds, walnut shells and other veggies and plants including tea dye fabric.

[@marshacrom6206]

You do your dolls so well from various parts. The leg with the flat sole is from about 1860. The other leg with the high heel is newer about 1890. The head is also 1860. In future if you have dried lavender. You can add some to a doll's stuffing.

[@cathyblock6197]

She so sweet.

[@HelenBeeee]

Loved Mr Burley reading too 🥰

[@janetregan2382]

Adorable! Thanks for showing the house as well.

[@karenlfisher389]

She's lovely x

[@tinakercher8768]

Maybe she has consumption? I love this episode! I hope you kept the crow’s head! That would be great for Halloween.

[@janeybatchelor3093]

I think she’s so lovely ! Petite and a perfect size ! Her dress is awesome ! Beautiful ! Thanks ladies ! Another great vid ! 🌿👒 I just watched Jane Eyre :))

[@sunsetskies837]

What a delightful episode, loved the history, the doll and the beautiful photography. You both are so talented in so many ways!!

[@TreasureHuntingNana]

Your doll looks great! Sitting in the woods creating a little doll is magical. The fact that you living your best life is all that matters :)

[@sticklebacksummer]

Nice sentiment

[@serendipitouslydivine824]

How Perfectly Beautiful your "imperfect" creation is! To me it's Mary Shelley meets the Bronte's in Recycled Doll Form. The cinematography of your videos is always top notch, the catching of the wondrous beauty of nature - awe inspiring Thanks for sharing your Art, Talents, love of History & most importantly your JOY.

[@judykoontz6828]

I love the Bronte Doll. You two are so lovely to watch and love your work.

[@janahertzberg6485]

Love Tom’s voice! So relaxing!

[@cieradriver3940]

She came out beautiful! Thanks for sharing the story behind the inspiration behind her

[@2_pencil]

What a lovely dress and day out. Sounds like you’re off to Beatrix Potter country next. How fun!

[@cerwelt]

Lovely. The color is warm and pretty.

[@denisepeterson7401]

What a wonderful job ladies she's is adorable and the dress is beautiful ❤️

[@marykaystreasures]

Congratulations on your 10,000 wow that is amazing you both work so hard on your videos with laughter and joy and fun and all those good things 👍👍♥️🧵

[@cherrylee1103]

this is the Cathy that scratched on the window. love it.

[@helenbailey8419]

It is charming...

[@mariemorgan7759]

I love the Bronte sisters and the Yorkshire moors! We are having such windy and storming rain here, I am going to re read Wuthering Heights again. Just love that little doll.💕🇬🇧

[@NolaHarris]

What a lovely ending to a wonderful video. Tom B has got the most beautiful reading voice. Great job again girls, Keep this going there may be wonderful stories about you two some day. Hugs Nola

[@sticklebacksummer]

Totally agree, they are slowly becoming legends themselves.

[@pattykelly6621]

Very well done

[@lorrainewhitlock5377]

I am subscribed to both of your channels. The first one for many years now. And I subscribe to this one with the first time that I saw it. Please continue with your miniatures this is all wonderful to me as I live in Colorado and I collect dolls and miniatures. 🥰💜🥳

[@doloresandruchow9502]

Love your doll so sweet

[@lonastieber9398]

Miss Bronte looks lovely and everything I much like her profile good job you two

[@59tante]

Had you considered using a fabric marker in green for the spots

[@mastersadvocate]

Hello from Canada! I read that dandelion flowers when boiled, were used to make yellow dye. Grass boiled makes green dye, and Woad (did I spell that right?) makes a nice blue dye. Anyway, your little Bronte doll turned out so cute! Lovely to see you all! ~Janet in Canada

[@sticklebacksummer]

Apparently when the Romans landed in Britain they found the inhabitants naked but for woad staining their bodies.

[@donnaroten599]

Beautiful just beautiful well done.

[@amandathorpe1648]

The Wide Sargasso Sea is a sequel to Jane Eyre by C Bronte . It’s by Jean Rhys and it tells the story of Rochesters first Wife , I enjoyed it . Another lovely video ladies .

[@julielandy9162]

Love the Bronte doll!! You did so well. And the reading by Tom was wonderful

[@michelleann1899]

Lovely video...lovely subject💚💟

[@susanflavin8460]

love all your doll projects-and Oscar has the best smile ever

[@themcgeefamily7514]

💙💚

[@barbaraholzmann946]

so clever, don't we think she needs a little bonnet?

[@tonivanterpool6417]

Wonderful video! I love the doll, she's amazing! And I love Jane Eyre, so of course, the reading is brilliant! TYSM!!!

[@sisD]

Brontë looks beautiful ! Such a great inspiration you both have accomplished. 💙 I couldn’t think of a better person than Tom Burleigh to read an excerpt. He has a wonderful voice. You’ve made this channel so inspiring. 💙

[@fionacesari1457]

Just another beautiful video thank you both for sharing . X

[@peggyreid6836]

I absolutely love this video. Hello my Lovelies. You said she has a scar on her face? I think it's a birthmark. I believe you're talking about Beatrix Potter???Greetings from North Carolina U.S.A.

[@mountaintopgranny5661]

Awesome! You did a fab job!

[@lindasnyder5048]

Beautiful job... love this doll and all you did to make her and a very pretty dress..may have to try this..

[@evasvensson8521]

you can use onion peel next time...For yellows I mean. I liked it all!!

[@marykaystreasures]

What a beautiful place to share with us I may never see these things in my lifetime but at least you were sharing so many of us can see them Kate you do a great job on sewing that's not one thing that I never learned how to do And I love the large spool of. thread 🧵🎎

[@emilijadivaine162]

🙂🙂🙂👁👁💗super!!!

[@MissTuppy]

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

[@michaelburne3936]

very nice work you could paint there feet the same black color it would clean them up just a idear and they would look the same

[@intuitknit]

I like primitive dolls. They show some element of struggle AKA real life.

[@SongOfSongsOneTwelve]

It would be so fun to watch you guys recreate a mini Bronte room!

[@annedaner8133]

Everything about the doll came out perfectly. Every last detail is beautiful! Bronte sisters would love it.

[@LancashireLarks]

The book how it was placed at the end of the Brontë doll making, Was definitely the final touch. Nice to hear Tom’s reading at the end. A magnificent video very well put together. Congratulations on your 10K 🙌

[@mariejoyce5150]

My ancestors lived in Haworth for many generations and are buried in All Saints churchyard , they were there the same time as The Brontës . Their father Rev. Patrick Brontë presided over many of their baptisms, marriages and burials and his signature appears on many of my families old church documents

[@kathieprater2431]

How lovely paying homage to the Bronte sisters in miniature! Bronte is lovely. Thank you for all you do!

[@carriebeyer1512]

I visited Haworth over 20 years ago and it looks the same. Beautiful scenery but a forlorn and harsh place to live, constant wind, green but isolated and I understand why they were all sickly. I give you proper credit for trying to do a doll on location! That is way out of the normal comfort zone of KZbin. You guys really do like a challenge! Thank you for a great video and a beautiful trip in time.

[@mariejoyce5150]

Haworth in the time of the Brontës had one of the highest death rates in the country , the eventually found out that after rain the groundwater washed through the graves in the graveyard and made its way directly into the village drinking water

[@brightpurpleviking]

@@mariejoyce5150 😯😯🤮

[@noraleestone2859]

@@mariejoyce5150 OMG!! 😲😱🤢🤮

[@ruthiepooh86]

You girls appeal to all of us who have never outgrown playing with dolls.

[@lorrainewhitlock5377]

Please make the other two Bronte sisters ❤️

[@rockhoundingwithjasperblue]

If you were ever to see me, you would not think in a million years, that I would know about the Brontë sisters or be interested in dolls and such, but one of my all-time favorite stories is Wuthering Heights. And the original black and white movie still haunts me to this day. The fact that you lovely ladies took your doll making skills out to the Wiley windy Moores and commenced to starting that wonderful doll right out in such a historic and phenomenal setting is just FASCINATING! The use of the local Heather and ‘found’ doll parts just took me away to a home I’ve never seen. Oh, thank you so much for this! Just phenomenal! I just Love what you Ladies do!💎❤️💎

[@darnprecious1]

Tom’s reading was perfect and sure added to the creating of the doll.Thank you for a delightful channel 💕

[@mellomelo119]

Perfect ! I loved every moment. Your voices sounded almost etherial, so beautiful. You are two very special people. Thank you, so lovely.

[@pokeytoad1988]

She is just beautifully herself. Love her. Congratulations on your 10k mark. Here's to 10k more.

[@tonifitz6831]

Im sure you fell in love with Yorkshire, it is such a picturesque county.... I have recently found out what mudlarking is, and have been watching your channel.. I don't know if you are familiar with the railway children that is set in Haworth mainly the railway station... I love visiting the Bronte house and museum, walking on the moors behind the house transports me back in time,...I love the Brontes... The doll is spot on. Xx

[@kpax2066]

Your creativity is unmatched! I never know where your next inspiration will come from ! Tom Burleigh's voice is like smooth hot chocolate that you can relax into. Thank you for this video! I loved it!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Another wonderful video, doll is wonderful, congrats on10.1K and loved hearing Tom read. Thanks Ladies!

[@diane64yorks]

Great video this week, and Bronte Lark is wonderful, it was lovely to watch you create another little character while visiting our beautiful county, I'm so looking forward to your next video, what ever the subject may be 😊 PS I'm glad you clarified that Yorkshire is not in the Midlands, we are most definitely in the North of England, you might have upset us Tykes if you'd said it out loud whilst up here lol,

[@susancousins8766]

I do believe Tom’s reading is his calling, he surely has a great calming voice 😊

[@fionasimagination]

Oh how very lovely! I enjoyed this so much! And the doll turned out most charming!🥰

[@sharoncole8249]

The Doll truned out Beautifully charming 💖😊💖👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼xx

[@missmerrily4830]

I love Haworth and the Brontes. It's so atmospheric there and I always feel within touching distance of the Brontes. The museum is a masterpiece and the parsonage surely feels very like it must have felt in their day. Loved this, and love the doll!

[@jillbailey1837]

The doll turned out perfect!! Well done! Can't wait for more! It's so exciting ! Which house will she sit in?

[@alanalynk8067]

What a beautiful place to visit! Thank you for taking us along! I think Bronte turned out beautifully! Oh Beatrix Potter maybe? Tom reading was the perfect ending to this perfect video! Congratulations on 10,000 subs xx

[@JR-yz2iy]

Love the doll and you've done an amazing job of artistic filming, too. Kate looked like Cathy, on the moors, there.

[@amandabell8827]

Yeah, you are in my neck of the woods! I am so happy you got up to Yorkshire and visited Haworth, it really is a wonderful place. I think 'Bronte Lark' turned out lovely and I can guess where you went to do animal head dolls, another of my favourite places. Congratulations on 10k 😃💗 x Good to hear Tom 😀 x

[@rockreader4298]

Thank You Lovelies, for this captivating share of the making of Bronte Heather. All her bits seemed uniquely appropriate, at the end of the day. ( : A suggestion for dying fabrics: Gather a variety of leaves, bark, nut shells, berries and flower petals to experiment with. Whether fresh or dry., should do the job. Tip: If you left the heather in the water only briefly, before placing the fabric into it, I feel it would have been more yellow, rather than beige. Tom Burleigh's voice can stir the soul, as well as soothe the savage beasts. Good choice for the reading, adding more complexity to your already wonderful video.

[@sea_my_finds3876]

Amazing can’t wait to see if we have a Jemima or Peter next!!! Loved the doll and the reading by Tom!

[@shepherd4406]

Love the 👗. I think my favorite. Would indeed like to see others in that series. Kate, if you would like a buttercup yellow, you can get that result using lilac leaves. The mordant I liked to use for natural dying with plants is alum, which you can get in canning supplies or from the pharmacy, or at least you can i the States. It is not toxic. Have fun. You really can never be entirely sure what you get but that is part of the fun. Berries can be used. They are a stain rather than a dye and need to mordant. Flowers generally do not dye the color of the flower. Maybe you can find a workshop. That is always fun.

[@normagrimstad8869]

When I visited the parsonage, I was struck by how small Charlotte’s dress was, and the early very tiny writing was amazing. Imagine the staggering genius that lived in that house! Also, if Charlotte’s husband had not stepped in to preserve everything, we wouldn’t have anything to visit today.

[@JonFrumTheFirst]

Lovely episode. I can't help thinking that the Bronte sisters speak to us from another world, without having gone to university, much less getting a master's degree in creative writing. I wonder what they had that we seem to so lack today.

[@Kasarija]

They had their imaginations, natural talent, and the ability to think for themselves…the three things formal education seeks to destroy.

[@shawnybee1]

They had scruples, values and principles that they lived by. Whereas today "wrong" is "right" and "right" is "wrong". Not all but most people nowadays choose to give themselves over to brazen conduct because it's their "right". Back then they lived by propriety, dignity and self pride. People nowadays see propriety and all that as an offence to their rights.

[@catherinepalmer4596]

Thank you, Tom, for reading Jane Eyre so beautifully. I could see little Jane in that window, separated from the vile Mrs. Reed but able to look out across the windswept moors. Perfect.

[@helenaweston3026]

Little Bronte is absolutely stunning!! I love her....🥰