Category Archives: Dollmaking

One More Herb Crow Ladye

Posted on January 21, 2023 by oldecrowprimshop

This doll was a custom order, but the buyer backed out after I listed it. So, she’s still waiting to be adopted by her new mom. Will it be you? Please comment below, if interested. *Made with a pattern by … Continue reading →

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Pumpkins and Scarecrows and Witches, Oh My!

Posted on October 15, 2022 by oldecrowprimshop

IMy latest Herb Crow Ladye! Made with a pattern by Stacey Mead of Raven’s Haven 🎃

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I Just Love Her!

Posted on April 25, 2022 by oldecrowprimshop

She’s almost finished. I created her with a pattern by Kim Kohler of Veena’s Mercantile. All she needs is a rusty bucket attached to her hand, with a grubby flameless votive inside. Last night I started working on her sister, … Continue reading →

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Good Morning!

Posted on April 22, 2022 by oldecrowprimshop

is it too soon for pumpkin dolls? I just love them. They’re bright and cheerful and whimsical! I’ll show a picture later today, when this one is finished. *Made with a pattern by Kim Kohler of Veena’s Mercantile

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I’m back!

Posted on April 11, 2022 by oldecrowprimshop

it’s been a good long while since I’ve written here. Far too long! I’ve been busy creating some folk art dolls with patterns by Kim Kohler. This sunflower girl is the latest🌻 I’ve also been making and selling primitive sunflower … Continue reading →

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Good Morning

Posted on March 19, 2021 by oldecrowprimshop

My shop offers the lowest prices around on Maine made primitives… and that’s something to crow about! I’m building up my stock of crow pokes and new folk art tulips this weekend⭐

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The Crows Become My Friends

Posted on March 5, 2021 by oldecrowprimshop

The title of this post really is true. As I paint, stitch, dress, and photograph them…. these crows become my companions. They help me to pass the time. They make sheltering in place a little less lonely. I send each … Continue reading →

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Busy Bee

Posted on March 1, 2021 by oldecrowprimshop

Today was a phenomenal day for my shop. One customer in PA placed a huge order; 2 Herb Crow Ladye dolls, 4 large sunflower pokes, 4 small sunflower pokes, a hand turned wooden bowl, and a prim stitchery peg hanger. … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Fabric!

Posted on February 23, 2021 by oldecrowprimshop

Sometimes you need some new fabric for a little inspiration, and I found just the bundle! How gorgeous is this? I busted right into it the minute I got it, and whipped up a dress for a crow using the … Continue reading →

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The Productive Day That Started at 4am

Posted on February 21, 2021 by oldecrowprimshop

I jumped out of bed this morning at dark o’ thirty, quickly started a pot of coffee, and got to work. I was eager to finish this primitive folk art Angel. At dusk last night, she was nearly complete. She … Continue reading →

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