Saturday, April 25, 2009

Let's Go Hunting Joe!


"Let's Go Hunting Joe!"– 13” Woodland Santa

"Let's Go Hunting Joe!" is a woodsman to the core like his cousin, "Let's Go Hunting Santa." He's ready to get going. It's hunting season and everyone has already started. His problem is that he can't find his cousin, "Let's Go Hunting Santa." He's been looking everywhere for him.

His cousin, "Let's Go Hunting Santa", is as rugged as they come. He doesn't mind a little cold weather, hot weather, or even rainy weather. He loves the outdoors and all that comes with it.Of course, he also loves to hunt. Not for sport, but to talk to his "friends." You see, he loves nature and he loves all his animal friends. He "hunts" just to talk to them. To him there is nothing better than a brisk walk in the woods and talking to all his "deer" friends.



"Let's Go Hunting Joe!" is a 13” cloth woodsman drawn and blushed face with wood knob nose, a full beard, mustache, and eyebrows. His finished flannel shirt is gathered at the wrists and neck and his pants are gathered at the lower leg and waist. He is wearing his favorite brushed flannel vest with outline embroidery and buttons. His full head of hair is barely controlled underneath his lined wool cap with ear flaps.

He is wearing fur trimmed boots a carrying a wood logs burlap sack and bunch of jute string.


"Let's Go Hunting Joe!" doesn't want to leave without his cousin. Can you help him find his cousin, "Let's Go Hunting Santa?"

Designer - Bad Habits

There is one "Let's Go Hunting Joe!" handmade doll available on my new Linda Walsh Originals Handmade Dolls and Crafts website. Just CLICK HERE for his new handmade woodland moose doll.


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Friday, April 24, 2009

Woody Moose Loves The Woods!


"Woody Moose Loves The Woods!"– 15” Woodland Moose

"Woody Moose Loves The Woods!" is a woodsman to the core. He's decided that he loves the woods so much that he's going to build his own cabin in the woods. Out of log cabins, of course! The problem is he needs help cutting down the trees and hauling the wood. Can you help him?



"Woody Moose Loves The Woods!" is a 15" free standing wood and cloth moose with painted and blushed wood face, wood ears, wood antlers, wood muzzle, and black wood shoes. His socks are scrunched around his ankles and tied with jute to keep the cold and snow out. He is wearing a flannel shirt that is gathered at the neck, and has cuffed sleeves.

His fringed bottom pants are gathered at the waist. He is wearing his favorite pocketed and embroidered felt vest. He has holly berries tied to the jute around his ankles and greenery and holly berries wrapped around his antlers. He is also carrying a grapevine wreath decorated with a bow.


"Woody Moose Loves The Woods!" definitely needs help building his log cabin. He knows that he can count on all his animal friends. However, try as they might - most are too small to carry logs. Can you help him?

Designer - Sawdust and Stitches

There is one "Woody Moose Loves The Woods!" handmade doll available on my new Linda Walsh Originals Handmade Dolls and Crafts website. Just CLICK HERE for his new handmade woodland moose doll.


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Manny Moose Might Be Big, But He's A Gentleman!


Manny Moose!– 31” Country Moose

"Manny Moose" is one big moose. Despite his size he's quite shy and quite the gentleman. His manners are impeccable and his interests tend to be more cultural than outdoorsy, sporty, or manly. He loves history and loves reading. He might be big, but he is truly a cultured gentleman.



"Manny Moose" is a 31" brushed suede moose. His face is embroidered and he has black bead eyes, ears, antlers, black striped legs, and brushed cheeks. His felt boots are cross laced. He is wearing his favorite finished pantaloons that are gathered at the ankles and waist. His complementing shirt is gathered at the wrists and neck and his favorite brushed suede vest is gathered at the neck.


Manny Moose considers himself quite the gentleman. He might be BIG, but Manny Moose is a gentleman and wouldn't hurt a fly!

Designer- Waltzing With Bears

There is one "Manny Moose" handmade doll available on my new Linda Walsh Originals Handmade Dolls and Crafts website. Just CLICK HERE for his new handmade moose doll.


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Thursday, April 23, 2009

Walter Is Ready To Retire!


"Walter Is Ready To Retire!"– 20” Woodland Santa

"Walter Is Ready To Retire!" is a woodland Santa who has seen enough of Christmas Eve and sleigh rides. He's had enough and just wants to spend his retirement in the woods working on his favorite past time - whittling. He just loves carving miniature Santa's and reindeer.



"Walter Is Ready To Retire!" is a 20 free standing wood and cloth Santa with drawn and blushed face, full beard and mustache, black wood shoes, wire glasses, and cloth bulb nose. He is wearing a flannel shirt that is gathered at the wrists and neck, and decorated with buttons.

His corduroy pants with suspenders are gathered at the waist and have pant legs that are tucked inside his argyle socks which are also wrapped with jute to keep the snow out. He is wearing his favorite knit cap with pompom and is carrying a burlap bag filled with painted wood toys. His bag is tied with jute to keep all the toys from falling out. He is attached to a painted wood base with snow on top.

Designer - Mulberry Street


"Walter Is Ready To Retire!" has been standing outside and contemplating his retirement. He has been so deep in thought that he doesn't even notice that it is snowing and that the snow is falling all over him and gathering at his feet. Poor Walter. He's really ready to retire.

There is one "Walter Is Ready To Retire!" handmade doll available on my new Linda Walsh Originals Handmade Dolls and Crafts website. Just CLICK HERE for his new handmade woodland doll.


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Rough and Tough Barney


Rough and Tough Barney– 20” Woodland Santa


"Rough and Tough Barney" is a woodland Santa who is also one of the few dolls that even my brothers have to admit they like. You see, my brothers think they're "tough." They're "rough and tough" and, well, "rough and tough" are manly and like manly things. They don't like dolls - or so they say. We know better.



Rough and Tough Barney is a 20 free standing wood and cloth Santa with drawn and blushed face, full beard and mustache, black wood shoes, and wood knob nose. He is wearing a flannel shirt that is gathered at the wrists and neck. His pants with suspenders have pant legs that are tucked inside his socks which are also wrapped with jute to keep the snow out. He is wearing his favorite knit cap with pompom and is carrying a burlap bag filled with painted wood toys. His bag is tied with jute to keep all the toys from falling out.

Designer - Mulberry Street


"Rough and tough" Barney has no problem being a woodland Santa doll. After all - he's "rough and tough" and, well, "rough and tough" can handle anything. Even being dolls!

There is one "Rough and Tough Barney" handmade doll available on my new Linda Walsh Originals Handmade Dolls and Crafts website. Just CLICK HERE for his new handmade woodland doll.


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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

A Hunting We Will Go! Mac The Moose and Mike, Mark, and Matthew


"Mac The Moose!" and his best buds, "Mike The Moose!", "Matt The Moose!", and "Matthew The Moose!" just love to go fishing, hiking, camping - basically, anything having to do with the outdoors.

The only outdoor event they don't like is, well, hunting season. The reasons why should be obvious, but, if they're not - well, let's just say, none of the four like to be the target. You see, they are outdoors men for sure, but they're also "moose" and, as such, well, hunters just love moose! So, during hunting season they spend most of their time inside their cabin.



Mac The Moose! -15" Woodland Country Moose

"Mac The Moose!" loves being outdoors, but also loves a good book. He can sit for hour upon hour reading a good adventure story - especially if it is an outdoor adventure. Nothing romantic or mushy for him. Yuck! Sports, adventure, mystery - that's what "Mac The Moose! " likes.



""Mac The Moose!"" is a 15" brushed suede moose. His face is embroidered with brown floss and he has black eyes, an embroidered nose, moose ears, brushed felt antlers, and blushed cheeks. He is wearing his favorite outdoors man outfit.


His corduroy pants are cuffed and gathered at the waist and have patches all over the worn areas. His finished wool jacket is cuffed, buttoned and gathered around the neck. His flannel vest has pockets and a fringed flannel scarf is wrapped around his neck and tied in a knot in the front. His favorite wool cap with ear flaps sits atop his head. His moose feet have black felt pads.

Designer: Homespun At Heart Designs

There is one "Mac The Moose! " handmade doll available on my new Linda Walsh Originals Handmade Dolls and Crafts website. Just CLICK HERE for his new handmade moose doll.



Mike The Moose! -15" Woodland Country Moose

"Mike The Moose!" loves being outdoors, but also loves a good book. He, too, can sit for hour upon hour reading a good science fiction- especially if it is a story about outer space. Space travel, UFO's, and life on other planets - that's what "Mike The Moose! " likes.



""Mike The Moose!"" is a 15" brushed suede moose. His face is embroidered with brown floss and he has black eyes, an embroidered nose, moose ears, brushed felt antlers, and blushed cheeks. He is wearing his favorite outdoors man outfit.


His jeans are cuffed and gathered at the waist and have patches all over the worn areas. His finished wool jacket is cuffed, buttoned and gathered around the neck. His flannel vest has pockets and a fringed flannel scarf is wrapped around his neck and tied in a knot in the front. His favorite wool cap with ear flaps sits atop his head. His moose feet have black felt pads.

Designer: Homespun At Heart Designs

There is one "Mike The Moose! " handmade doll available on my new Linda Walsh Originals Handmade Dolls and Crafts website. Just CLICK HERE for his new handmade moose doll.



Matt The Moose! -15" Woodland Country Moose

"Matt The Moose!" loves being outdoors, but would rather play a game than read a book. He likes games that challenge his mind - like Scrabble, Pictionary, Trivial Pursuit, etc. The more challenging and difficult - the better for"Matt The Moose! "



"Matt The Moose!"" is a 15" brushed suede moose. His face is embroidered with brown floss and he has black eyes, an embroidered nose, moose ears, brushed felt antlers, and blushed cheeks. He is wearing his favorite outdoors man outfit.


His corduroy pants are cuffed and gathered at the waist and have patches all over the worn areas. His finished wool jacket is cuffed, buttoned and gathered around the neck. His flannel vest has pockets and a fringed flannel scarf with heart applique is wrapped around his neck and tied in a knot in the front. His favorite wool cap with ear flaps sits atop his head. His moose feet have black felt pads.

Designer: Homespun At Heart Designs

There is one "Matt The Moose! " handmade doll available on my new Linda Walsh Originals Handmade Dolls and Crafts website. Just CLICK HERE for his new handmade moose doll.



Matthew The Moose! -15" Woodland Country Moose

"Matthew The Moose!" loves being outdoors, but can also amuse himself with any one of his multiple interests. He also loves a good book, a game of cards, a board game, woodworking, cooking, video games, and music. He is multi-talented and quite the musician. Not only can he play several instruments, but he has quite the voice. "Matthew The Moose!" is never bored during hunting season.



"Matthew The Moose!"" is a 15" brushed suede moose. His face is embroidered with brown floss and he has black eyes, an embroidered nose, moose ears, brushed felt antlers, and blushed cheeks. He is wearing his favorite outdoors man outfit.


His corduroy pants are cuffed and gathered at the waist and have patches all over the worn areas. His finished wool jacket is cuffed, buttoned and gathered around the neck. His flannel vest has pockets and a fringed flannel scarf with heart appliques is wrapped around his neck and tied in a knot in the front. His favorite wool cap with ear flaps sits atop his head. His moose feet have black felt pads.

Designer: Homespun At Heart Designs

There is one "Matthew The Moose! " handmade doll available on my new Linda Walsh Originals Handmade Dolls and Crafts website. Just CLICK HERE for his new handmade moose doll.

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Fred Is As Moosey As They Get!


Fred – 11” Country Moose

Fred just loves the outdoors and outdoor sports and wants to become an expert at all of them. He's mastered skiing, rafting, sledding, hunting, fishing, and dog sled racing. This time he wants to master snowshoeing. However, he can't seem to keep is feet from being entangled. And, when they do - well, down he goes. Talk about doing a split - OUCH!



Fred is an 11" shaggy felt moose. His face is embroidered and he has black bead eyes, multi-colored ears, antlers, and brushed cheeks.



He is wearing his favorite jeans jumper with fringed bottoms, bib and suspenders. His flannel shirt is cuffed and gathered at the neck. He has a flannel scarf with heart appliques wrapped around his neck and tied in the front. His gloves are slung over his right shoulder and his favorite cap with pompom is atop his head. Snowshoes are on his feet.

Designer-Tenderberry Stitches

There is one "Fred" handmade doll available on my new Linda Walsh Originals Handmade Dolls and Crafts website. Just CLICK HERE for his new handmade moose doll.


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Monty In The Tub!


Monty In The Tub!– 14” Country Moose

"Monty In The Tub!" just loves the outdoors and outdoor sports but loves the end of the day when he can go home and relax in the tub. Ah, there's nothing like a warm, sudsy bubble bath! To Monty this is heaven!



"Monty In The Tub!" is a 14" shaggy felt moose. His face is embroidered and he has black bead eyes, ears, antlers, a tuft of hair, black felt pads, and brushed cheeks. His favorite fringed wool scarf is wrapped around his neck.



Monty is relaxing in his favorite metal tub and has his favorite terry cloth and heart appliqued towel to dry himself off. It will be awhile before he uses that as Monty loves to relax in the tub for hours on end. Sometimes he even falls asleep. More bubble bath - Monty?

Designer- Sweet Dreams

There is one "Monty In The Tub" handmade doll available on my new Linda Walsh Originals Handmade Dolls and Crafts website. Just CLICK HERE for his new handmade moose doll.


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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Bear With Joshua And His Roommates!



Joshua and his bear roommates, Mary and Bobby, and Goldie and Fred, have been trying to decide which category of interior design they want to major in - cottage style, shabby chic style, country style, traditional, renaissance, contemporary, or maybe even Victorian. They love all the different styles but need to decide on a major in just one. Joshua is leaning more towards country as he thinks it fits his laid back style better. He suspects that his pals are, too. They all could see themselves complimenting the decor of a country style home.


DI014A "Joshua" - 9" Country Sitting Bear

Joshua is an only child but comes from a long line of interior decorators. He suspects that where his interest in designing comes from. He was so happy when he found out that he would be attending the Interior Design College as he was looking forward to roommates and living in a suite with other bears his own age. Being an only child can be lonely from time to time.



"Joshua" is a 9" cottage and shabby chic boy bear with a plush felt body, fabric ear inserts, black bead eyes, animal nose, and embroidered face. He is wearing finished pantaloons with suspenders and buttons that are gathered at the waist and ankles. He has a zig-zag bandanna tied around his neck and fastened in a knot in the front. Atop his head is his favorite cap. Colorful zig-zag patches adorn his plush body and pantaloons.


Designer - Homespun At Heart Designs

There is one "Joshua" handmade bear available on my new Linda Walsh Originals Handmade Dolls and Crafts website. Just CLICK HERE for his new handmade bear.


DI014B "Bobby" - 9" Country Sitting Bear

Bobby and his twin sister, Mary, also come from a long line of interior decorators. They, too, suspect that's where their interest in designing comes from. They have been the best of friends since birth and have the same taste, the same interests, and the same temperaments. They even love to dress alike. They've been looking forward to going to college and having roommates for quite some time.


"Bobby" is a 9" country boy bear with a plush felt body, black bead eyes, covered button nose, and embroidered face. He is wearing finished pantaloons with suspenders that are gathered at the waist and ankles. He has wired ribbon tied around his neck and fastened in a bow in the front. Atop his head is his favorite cap.


Designer - Homespun At Heart Designs

There is one "Bobby" handmade bear available on my new Linda Walsh Originals Handmade Dolls and Crafts website. Just CLICK HERE for his new handmade bear.


DI014C "Fred" - 9" Country Sitting Bear

Fred also come from a long line of interior decorators. He loves interior design, but also has a keen interest in architecture and thinks he might like a double major in interior design and architecture. He's not quite sure at this point in time, but is looking forward to college life in the dorms and looking forward to having fun with his roommates. Of course, he knows he's there to study, but thinks you can have a little fun while studying. And, that he intends to do.


"Fred" is a 9" boy bear with a plush felt body, large black bead eyes, fabric ear inserts, animal nose, and embroidered face. He is wearing finished pantaloons with ribbon suspenders that are gathered at the waist and ankles. He has two zig-zag bandanna's tied around his neck and fastened in knots in the front. Atop his head is his favorite cap. Colorful zig-zag patches adorn his plush body and pantaloons.


Designer - Homespun At Heart Designs

There is one "Fred" handmade bear available on my new Linda Walsh Originals Handmade Dolls and Crafts website. Just CLICK HERE for his new handmade bear.


DI014D "Goldie" - 9" Country Sitting Bear

Goldie also come from a long line of interior decorators. She loves interior design, but also has a keen interest in fashion. She always like to be up on the latest trends whether it's interior design or fashion and like to wear the latest styles. She, too, is looking forward to college life in the dorms and looking forward to having fun with her coed roommates. Of course, she knows she's there to study, but thinks this is the time of her life and she should make the most of it.


"Goldie" is a 9" girl bear with a plush felt body, large black bead eyes, fabric ear inserts, animal nose, and embroidered face. She is wearing bloomers that are gathered at the bottom edge and waist. Her dress is finished with a lace trimmed collar and ribbon bow. Colorful zig-zag patches and buttons adorn her dress. Her favorite gathered cap sits atop her head.


Designer - Homespun At Heart Designs

There is one "Goldie" handmade bear available on my new Linda Walsh Originals Handmade Dolls and Crafts website. Just CLICK HERE for her new handmade bear.


DI014E "Mary" - 9" Country Sitting Bear

Mary and her twin brother, Bobby, also come from a long line of interior decorators. They, too, suspect that's where their interest in designing comes from. They have been the best of friends since birth and have the same taste, the same interests, and the same temperaments. They even love to dress alike. They've been looking forward to going to college and having roommates for quite some time.


"Mary" is a 9" girl bear with a plush felt body, black bead eyes, covered button nose, and embroidered face. She is wearing bloomers that are gathered at the bottom edge and waist. Her dress is finished with a lined collar and wire ribbon bow. Her favorite gathered cap sits atop her head.


Designer - Homespun At Heart Designs

There is one "Mary" handmade bear available on my new Linda Walsh Originals Handmade Dolls and Crafts website. Just CLICK HERE for her new handmade bear.

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