Making a Christmas Present for Agnes, My Granddaughter

I delayed posting this video until after Christmas when Agnes received her doll. She really liked it and hugged her straight away. Happy Grandma!
The doll pattern is from Pinterest - a very generously offered free tutorial from Amie Scott
amie-scott.com/2015/08/28/rag-doll-sewing-instructions/
Thank you Amie!
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[@amiescott3794]

Hi Kate, I'm so happy that you chose my rag doll sewing pattern for this video, and I love the added touches you included! I hope Agnes enjoys her lovely gift from you!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Oh! Hello Amie! I am really pleased to be able to thank you personally ! I checked out many patterns on Pinterest and yours was by far the best, simplest, most straightforward to use. I’;m so pleased you like what i did with it! Agnes - at 15 months - knew exactly what to do with her - she gave her the biggest, longest hug! Many many thanks xxxxxxxxxxx

[@carybradley3968]

Absolutely precious! What a lovely gift to share with dear Agnes. Adore your sweater!

[@suzettewoolley5397]

Love this doll. Could you give us a look at you knitting another sweater. Give Agnes's doll a wardrobe update. Even if you wing it you 😊will still be so so helpful. When I watch you it brings back memories of my mother sewing for the 5 of us.❤😊. You even knot your needle like she did.😂

[@shurlanelsonmcmanus5697]

Definition of a cat - an animal on the wrong side of the door! That is great!! 😂 adorable doll.

[@lindahoytmartin]

What a beautiful, wonderful treasure for Agnes from her Grandmother. That cardigan would be adorable made also for Agnes and they could twinsie!

[@lynmcnaughton8847]

I love the idea of the same cardi for Agnes.

[@leaht4505]

Great idea, Linda❤️Agnes is a blessed little girl!

[@randomuploadsfromgrandmaja4046]

Dear Kate, I'm older than you but I wish you were my Grandma!

[@sheilabernadetteclairemcin1107]

Hilarious you have got to get over the vodoo element of this . Nearly choked on my drink. Gosh I love love her fabulous.

[@rachelburgener819]

🤣🤣🤣❤️😀

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

its a big worry - you are making a likeness of a person then you do all that stabbing! I usually do that part before I put the face on! ha ha! xxx

[@judithjanes5738]

I have a Humpty-Dumpty metal pincushion from the turn of the century (late 1800s-early 1900s) where you stab the pins into the velvet circle atop his head. Also a smaller one that is the metal head/shoulders replica of a crying child! Those Victorians had a mean streak... ha Most of the others in my collection are animals or birds.

[@margaretpeel5758]

😂😂

[@noemir8262]

100 times better than a store purchased plastic doll. ❤️

[@joanneferguson3784]

Yes, you are so right, I watched so closely..but the pattern for the doll has been deleted..

[@darlynnmello]

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[@lenabreijer1311]

My youngest had a doll like this (it was mine originally ) she had many fancier dolls but that one was always her favourite. The others were given away but at 30 and married she still has this doll in her bedroom.

[@therockinwomanify]

She's lovely :) We all should have Grandmas as wonderful as you! :)

[@MsHighpeaks]

I love her hair. Her socks and use of socks brilliant

[@sharonrhoads2461]

I made my Great granddaughter a doll for Christmas. I made several outfits for it, so she can dress it. Great minds think alike. :)

[@anndotsey1910]

What a very lucky little girl to have such a loving grandmother!

[@joannebreeze9139]

I still have a doll & quilt my nana made me when I was Agnes’s age. I’m 47 now! I’m sure she will love her and will love all the clothes she makes with you for her. Thank you for all your videos Kate they always make me smile ❤️❤️

[@rachelburgener819]

🥰🥰🥰 ❤️😀

[@sueweist8899]

Such a cute doll. Agnes is such a lucky little girl having you as her grandma . My mom made me an old fashioned doll about the same size. You made me "see" Mommy making mine for me 💜 I was in my 40s I think! The dolls name is Isabel (Mommy's middle name) thanks so much! Love your dolls hair & cute clothes. Love from Indiana. Sue

[@suzannetadra1210]

She is adorable, Kate! Her hair is wonderful. Maybe a story book will be coming next?

[@paulawalters1951]

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[@missyvoigt9021]

She is adorable and has so much personality! Agnes will love her forever! 😊

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

I love how the hair looks on Agnes’s doll. I still have some crinkly sheep locks, perhaps merino, and a felting needle. I’m to become the great gramma of twins in July and if the are girls, I’ll make dolls or, hey, Even if they are boys or one of each they can have dolls, not just for girls!🦌💌❤️🐑

[@margaretbedwell58]

Absolutely, boy should have dolls as well. I think it helps to form their softer side a wee bit. My neighbor's son, when he was a little boy of 5 or so, would head straight for my dolls that I had set up at a little table having a bit of a tea party. He would play quietly for some time .

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I think a doll that is a bit like the child its really important for creative play. you could make some cool boy hair like this! xxx

[@pauletteblack5228]

where can i get some of that crinkly sheep locks wool for hair?

[@judithjones4041]

@@pauletteblack5228 I’d like to know that too

[@karenbaily]

Absolutely! I have 4 boys and they all loved the dolls I made for them! 😊

[@JacqsieRae]

Oh Kate! She's gorgeous!!! I love handmade dolls! I've never seen felting of the hair before...thats super cool! I made my granddaughters a bunch of different cool masks n sent them in packages in the mail. They love them!!! I knitted a doll n gave it too my dog. He carrys it everywhere with him n even sleeps with her...lol

[@elainekelley6358]

Oh, Kate. That is precious. Wish we could see Agnes expression when she got it.

[@lindagunter8339]

The dress and doll are wonderful but the sweater is gorgeous.

[@lyndasmith593]

What a treasure for wee miss agnes...love that doll, clothes & hair. Perfect expression too...a real keepsake for miss agnes to gift to her child when the time comes

[@dawnlund6660]

Oh that little doll is simply adorable! An even my husband agrees that the cardigan is fantastic. Then I saw the little socks . . . 💕❤️

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

thank you - high praise! xxx

[@judithburke1539]

I have to agree!!! She's adorable and has such a sweet facial expression! Kate your love for little Agnes shines out through this lovely doll with such beautiful clothes as well. Blessings.

[@patriciakent9940]

What a lovely doll you have made little Agnes. I am 68 years old and still have a doll my favorite aunt made for me! My doll moves around my house and sleeps in my guest room. Her name is Anne which has is now my granddaughters middle name. The doll which you made has made me shed a tear. Thank you and wishing you a beautiful and healthy 2021.

[@randywdc1]

What a wonderful and thoughtful gift. I’m sure Agnes will grow even more to appreciate the love stitched into her dolly.

[@fernie5128]

My heart just swelled a million times Kate., along with everyone else sitting here on the big LGC! How lovely that Agnes has you in her life. Fern in Minnesota

[@wendywilson1736]

I can see why sweet Agnes loves her.

[@glenhenry6394]

Just love the idea of felting her hair, looks so natural, I’m sure Agnes is going to Adore Her .....xx

[@hopefeole4238]

How lovely! my granddaughter brings me her dolls clothes so that I can repair them and I love doing it. 💛 Thank you for sharing such a beautiful gesture for your granddaughter.

[@suzeezee8196]

That is just the cutest little doll I've ever seen!!! And all your love that went into the making of it will be felt by sweet Agnes!

[@dianehess5241]

Aren't grandchildren wonderful. I have three granddaughters and one great-granddaughter and I loved sewing for them. They've all grown out of that stage now and I miss that

[@BeslerBarbara]

If these videos are preserved, then decades from now when Agnes is a Grandmother, she will be able to relish how much her Grandmother loves her. What a treasure.

[@charis74Him]

The little doll is simply adorable, Kate! I think 'nanahood' is going to be a great adventure for you. :)

[@HumbleVoyager]

The doll is wonderful! I love everything about the doll and her outfit. I can't wait to hear what Agnes names her!

[@donna3409]

Oh Kate what a Beautiful doll. I Love her hair and clothes. Agnes is a very lucky girl. I am 62 and I still have a doll and clothes that were knitted from a babysitter who handed down her doll to me when I was about 10 that her gram made for her. I treasure them to this day.

[@bforgiveness]

Can you imagine Agnes watching this video in the furture, being able to watch how much love her Grandma poured into her beloved dolly? I adore her hair, her cardigan and socks. The doll is adorable! What a lucky girl Agnes is to have such a talented Grandma! I am in awe of all that you do Kate! So enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing! Cheers, Valerie

[@juliemix3373]

Kate, oh my gosh she's cute! That sweater is fabulous as well as the socks and the rest of her wardrobe. So happy you shared this with us. "Best Grandma" award goes to you. 😍 Cheers.

[@glenysperry3421]

Adorable, what fun being so creative must give you great joy.

[@reesekolcow6136]

That is a sweet little dolly! Just precious- I’m afraid of trying to felt - afraid I’d stab myself - ouchies! Hi everyone on the LGC - anyone want a slice of strawberry rhubarb upside down cake? It’s a lovely cake - think I might have to freeze most of it.

[@sallystevens2947]

Hi Kate! Tears in my eyes for the love and joy that you stitched in this little doll for Agnes. I know I am at least 2 years behind in the videos, but here I am. This little doll will be the best doll she will ever have. One that is so much fun to play with and one that will forever be the treasure from her Grandma's hands. Kate, you always bring me joy, in EVERYTHING you do. I hope that this finds you still well. I am slowly catching up, I don't like to skip ahead and miss anything that is happening in your beautiful world! Take good care, I'm always here on the big lime green sofa!

[@lauratittensor2691]

Agnes is a lucky girl I’m sure that she loves her doll

[@lindagates9150]

I have a pair of the artery forceps that was part of my grandmother’s kit she trained as a midwife, children’s nurse in the mid 1920’s. Thank you for letting me know what they are and how I can use them now.

[@donnakidd1487]

What little girl wouldn't love to get that doll! She's wonderful. Agnes is lucky to have you for a grandma

[@alicethomson8542]

She's lovely! I'm so glad she hugged it straight away! I KNOW it was a gift of love because I made a doll and 2 outfits years ago and the arms, legs, and all the fiddly bits of the clothes were harder to make than a dress for me! You made it look so easy! And you even blocked that lovely little cardigan!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I edited out the frustrating bit! ha ha! sewing the doll body on the machine with the limbs already stuffed was next to impossible! xxx

[@jenhanlon3840]

Love her, the hair is brilliant. You’ll have to let us know what Agnes decides to call her 🥰

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

Wish I'd have had a Grandma like you. Agnes has surely been blessed, and I cannot wait to see you both enjoying time together while you teach her many of your skills. What a host of wonderful childhood memories she will accumulate. Such a heartwarming video, Thank you.😊

[@lindachurch8075]

My grandma taught me to embroider and quilt and I will always treasure the moments we shared. I know that your granddaughter will have those memories with you. You give me such joy and comfort when I spend time watching you. Thank you!

[@lindaprice9242]

Agnes is one lucky little girl to have a grandma like you! I remember one year for Christmas my grandmother sewed a pair of matching pajamas for me and also a pair for my new doll that I got for Christmas.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

PJ's are next on the list to make xxx

[@KnitzyKitzy]

She is just lovely. Agnes is a lucky little lady!

[@ruthiepooh86]

Adorable. I would have been tempted to name her, but I’m sure you want Agnes to do that.

[@cindymeyering1706]

Agnes is a lucky little girl to have you as her grandma!!! That doll is so precious, and I’m sure Agnes will have so much fun playing with her!

[@gwenwiedner3392]

Such a cute doll! You did a great job! Agnes is going to love her. I think her hair is the cutest I've ever seen on a rag doll and such a lovely cardigan! I am beginning to think that there is Nothing you can't do! Just lovely!

[@lsncred19]

Awwe , she's adorable . I just love it Ty for your time and talent .

[@sewgatormomm]

I’ve never seen sheep’s wool used for hair, but how perfect! Agnes will adore her.

[@susanna2490]

You just make me happy - thank you - I love dolls and think this is going to be a wonderful gift. you are such a treasure...go on adopt me. I am an orphan

[@paigemckelvey8781]

I saw this expression the other day. Handmade is Heartmade.... My grandaughter says that "homemade things are made from the heart" which is so true. Pretty thoughts from a 10 yr old.

[@djrich96]

Sweet little doll, love the hair!

[@loishodd8579]

What a splendid little rag dolly!!! I love her, and I am sure Agnes does, as well!! Merry Christmas!!

[@jennil7797]

Am I the only one who is a teeny bit envious of Agnes?? What a wonderful, jolly dolly! You must be grandma of the year now Agnes has her.

[@marilynpease8782]

You’re a genius crafter.

[@janice7467]

The doll is so sweet and lovingly made. The little doll might need a friend too! I hope Agnes loved her very much.

[@annelefevre9457]

Very precious.....face, body, hair.....but especially the clothes! Knickers, vest , dress, and sweater, socks.....everything is just ever so cute. A adorable gift for little gal, Agnes!

[@maureenhaggard6897]

The doll is beyond adorable. Agnes is going to love her and you will love watching Agnes play with her. What a great gift.

[@kerryannestevenson6099]

I remember making my daughter a rag doll and got very fond of all the limbs as I was making them.

[@elisabethsigoloff6753]

I am not a quilter or a sewer but your channel is so comforting. It is also a reminder that the best gifts are those made with love from the heart. Thank you.

[@patriciastreufert9636]

Agnes is a very lucky girl to have you for a grandmother. Love the doll. I never would have thought about needle felting sheep wool for hair. So pretty! Congratulations learning to use your sewing machine. It sure did look complicated.

[@louisechristinelarsen2248]

What an adorable doll with the most beautiful hair and clothes! Thank you for taking us with you on her journey to little Agnes. There is nothing like the first doll your mother or grandmother made for you, it is such a precious gift of love.

[@connieferrell4432]

She’s darling. What a wonderful Grandmother you are.

[@auntmayme8119]

You make me laugh! “Definition of a cat: An animal on the wrong side of a door”.. Many years ago, I made my then nine year old niece a Holly Hobbie doll with two dresses and a pinafore. I still have the pattern and every time I come across it, I’m reminded of how difficult it was for me. But this pattern looks much easier, Your doll looks so cute!

[@devnaroberts3755]

I remember that pattern! I loved making the 3 foot Raggedy Ann and Andy rag dolls for my daughter. That led to a year of reading (and reading) the Raggedy Ann and Andy Stories written in the 1920's

[@franceselliott9747]

Kate you are something else. So cute, the doll and the sweater you made. My Grandmother use to crochet and sew my Barbie doll clothes. Dont see to many grandmothers doing this these days

[@jcwessell]

What a beautiful little doll which I'm sure will be cherished by Agnes for years to come. I have a doll my Nana gave me when I was born...64 years ago. She is barely stuffed anymore and her fuzzy pink skirt which makes the bottom of her body is almost thread bare but she is still my favorite. LOL

[@christinegittins5228]

I think you have enjoyed every second of the doll making. She is absolutely lovely. Well done. Xx

[@marihop5117]

Absolutely adorable, loving the socks 🧦. Tfs stay safe :)

[@pamelafloyd5765]

That's a lovely doll. My grandmother made me one. She used an empty thread spool for a neck so the head would turn. I still have it but lost the shoes. I'll bet grandma didn't think I would still have that doll at the age of 60. Agnes will love it.

[@janeybeasley9525]

I’m just about to make a similar doll for my granddaughter’s first birthday. I hope Agnes loves her Dolly.

[@SandraOranje]

She is so stinkin cute! I crochet teddybears, but this is another stunning piece of crafting. Also if I remember correctly those puch buttons were in one of your draws you cleaned out from the drawer series. 😁 Beautiful job Kate! 👍❤❤❤❤xxx

[@suewilson3044]

This brought back memories for me making rag dolls for my granddaughter - not as good as yours! Agnes is going to love it; I could see the joy on your face making it. Thank you Kate.

[@caryulmer5578]

The doll is fabulous! Her hair is perfect, I love it. I wish when I was Agnes' age I had a grandmother to make things like this for me. Both sets of grandparents had passed on before I was born so I never met them. Agnes is a very lucky little girl.

[@amydsm1040]

That is so adorable! I have a rag doll my great aunt made me over 50 years ago! It's one of my most prized possessions. Hopefully Agnes will still have her doll 50 years from now too!

[@leslielee9502]

The rag doll is darling! I have an almost 2 year-old granddaughter and I’m sure she will love one for her birthday. I especially loved the cardigan; is there a pattern for it as well? All of your videos bring me so much joy. You are such a beautiful human being.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I made it up out of my head - so - sorry - no pattern! xxx

[@jeaninegunn4118]

Kate, this is darling and you have inspired me to make one as a little boy for my grand nephew who is just about to turn two!! Happy New Year:)

[@sundramalarratnasinggam8285]

I simply love Agnes's doll......how I wish I could make one like this for my darling grandaughter. She's sixteen months old ....Your grandchild is truly gifted to have a talented grandma.

[@beamiller6188]

She’s a wonderful doll!!! I have loved dolls all my life (I’m 70, and i still love them). The hair is so cute! I made a needle felted fox and i have loads of fun making little videos for my kids. They think I’m a little nutty, but they always laugh- like the virus mask i sewed and put on Foxy (dolls name). But I’ve never made a doll with needle felted hair. I’m going to try it!! You are so much fun Kate!! Thanks so much!!!

[@shannonsargeant125]

A thing of beauty. I’m sure she DID LOVE IT

[@ericallerton809]

Sweet doll,,,Sweet cardigan,,,Sweet grandma!!!! Elaine🏡🏡🏡🏡🏡

[@Erndales]

As someone who loves making cloth dolls, I was so excited to watch the doll's progress. You do get attached to these little creations as you make them, but if you were attached, just imagine how Agnes will be once she gets her little arms around her doll made by Grandma. Love your hair idea... Very much has the look of rag hair without the rags. Well done Grandma!

[@christinenewell4587]

All I can say about the doll making and doll dressing is, 'happy memories come flooding back'. Fabulous.

[@dianavoermans]

Such a lovely doll! Agnes is lucky to have such a creative grandmother 💕 looove the curly hair 🤩 💃🏻

[@beckybrown3291]

I'm sure she will need another cardigan to wear when this one is being cleaned so you can record the making of that one and maybe the socks. She is just perfect. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us.

[@lyndaericksen3642]

You have made a treasuue for Agnes, I still treasure the rag doll my mom made for me almost 60 years ago - even though she is looking worse for the wear..

[@brendastajkowski502]

What a lovely doll. I had one very similar that my aunt made me seventy odd years ago. What a treat for your your granddaughter. It will be much loved.

[@c0ldlight1]

I love this. Making dolls brings me such joy also. I laughed so hard when you said that “a cat is an animal who is on the wrong side of a door” because I had just let a cat through a door myself. What a beautiful doll! I love that hair so much.

[@dawnlunn2405]

Kate, what a lovely treasure for Agnes and a joy for you in the making! I have my metal doll trunk with my baby doll and her wardrobe made by my Mom in 1953. She use to sew while I was napping and make me and my Dollie dresses that matched on her 1946 Singer Featherweight machine. I sew today on that very machine and hearing the lull of it almost puts me to sleepy nap time. I've made my kids clothes on it, my grandkids toys and clothes and most recently quilts and doll clothes for the great grand twins. Hope they have their treasures 70 years from now along with my trunk of treasures. You are a fabulous Grandma. Enjoy playing dollies with Agnes.

[@carolynwatts2942]

Such a lovely little doll. I hope Agnes will love the dolly . My daughter was my first child. She did not like dolls or lacy dresses, as a matter of fact she would scream and cry if you put on one of those baby dresses with lace around the neck. My mother tried her best to make her a prissy little girl, my daughter would not have she would scream and cry till you put her a little cotton Top on. I kept all the dolls mom bought her, still in the boxes and when she got older I made her a doll and clothes for the doll for a Christmas present. She kept the doll and clothes for her little girl which she ever had. She had 3 boys. So she gave them back to me and I gave the doll and clothes to a Co- worker for her granddaughter with a wooden cradle. She is now 52 years old and still does not like lacey clothes. Might try making some dollies a d clothes to sell. I loved watching you make items, knit and design. Lord I need my creative mojo back. Hope Agnes loved her dolly and will treasure it because grandma made it especially for her. Happy New Year and may it be a better year in 2021. I think I just wrote to a letter. Love to you from a friend in South Carolina, USA .❤😊

[@dianathorpe2280]

Adorable!! What a wonderful gift for Agnes! When my children were small I made hundreds of cloth dolls to sell at craft shows. It was a way to make a little extra money. I so loved making every doll. So much fun!! My kids are grown now and I have a grand daughter that is NOT a doll person. But I make doll clothes for other my friend's grand daughter that does like dolls and dolls for charities. I've never out grown loving dolls. :)

[@jokewijngaarden5588]

The most expensive toy from a shop can not compeed with this precious doll. Liked the video very much Kate.

[@clairehampton986]

The doll is adorable. Watching you create her brought to mind a memory of my youngest daughter and her favorite teddy bear she named Ed. Over the years, his fur was lovingly rubbed off and his nose lost it's shape and fur. My mom replaced the nose several times and made a vest to cover the worn away fur. My daughter is now 50 and still has that teddy bear and loves it just as much as when she was a toddler. Agnes will treasure the doll made with your loving hands for years to come.

[@jaebee9308]

What a perfect gift for a little girl! The fact that it's made by Grandma? Truly Priceless. I adore her hair and her sweet little face!!

[@susanbaker3078]

Bravo Kate! My granny used to make sweaters/jumpers for our dolls and my mom made doll clothes. Lucky Agnes, her parents, and granny, too. Love is made from acts such as these and the memories last forever!!💕💜☮

[@sarahlopez4860]

Years ago I made a China doll for my grandmother. She always wanted one as a child and never had one. I ordered the head, arms and legs, but I sewed the rest like you did, much bigger, though, and made the dress. My grandmother’s name was Agnes! I just found you on KZbin and enjoy you very much! Sarah from Dallas, Texas

[@Itsparks138]

Kate, that is so dear. Agnes will feel the love you have for her every time she looks at her doll, for many years to come.

[@marilynpruett4973]

I have a granddaughter... she disliked dolls when she was little!!! 😮So i made myself some and enjoyed them immensely... Agnes is a luckly little girl... and that cardigan and those socks...🤗 !!! 😄😄😄

[@barbarabeckman6722]

That is just beyond cute! I know your grand daughter will love her.

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

Oh my heart, the teeny cardigan!!! Waiting for socks…and there they are, adorbs!!!!