Meet Jingles Friends

From the Jingles pattern, made from light beige craft velour.

I call this little guy Jasper, he is made from the Jingles pattern. His body is made of black craft velour.

Jingles is Coming Soon.............

Best friends telling secrets
Sitting Chloe & Jingles always togetherFriends forever

You will be able to pre-order Jingles very soon!

The Best Ever Pincushion

I found the best ever pincushion and it is so PRETTY! Take a look at how beautiful this Ewesful™ pincushion is. It is made with a soft spot for darners and holds a sewers worth of pins & darners or seam rippers in the soft spot. A layer of raw fleece adds just the right touch of lanolin so that pins & needles glide and it stays dry in humid weather.

This is the front

This is the bottom

This is the top

I placed an order because I LOVE it so much. I should have my order in about two weeks so that you can get one too. Join my mailing list so you do not miss out when they come in, I will be letting all my customers know.

Jingles is coming soon!

Look at who my sister is holding. Jingles is quite happy with a little paci in her mouth. I don't think I will be able to get her away from my sister now.

This little one needs a collar with a bell. She cannot walk yet, but boy does she crawl fast. The only way I know where she is, is by the jingle I hear.

Pattern pre-orders soon to be taken. She will come with a jingle collar and a magnetic paci (thanks to my sister).

Pocket Babies & Carry All

What it looks like closed

Side view

Three little Pocket Babies insideTo order this pattern and the Carry All, just e-mail me.

Make a Button Baby Basket from our new kit!

If you would like to order this kit, it is only $12.50 plus shipping.

Earlier this week my sister Bobbi said that I should design a basket for my newest pattern, Mel-O-Dee Button Babies. As I thought this over, I thought that this is a great idea. I just didn't want to do the ordinary, so this is what I came up with.

My sister and I spent the day working on these new little baskets. We had a ball and were so inspired about what we could do with these little baskets. Aside from enjoying my sisters company, she is an inspiration.

I will soon offer a kit that includes three different baskets and all the materials to make them. These baskets will hold the Mel-O-Dee Button Babies and more. More surprises are coming.

Mel-O-Dee Button Bear

Brainstorming is taking place!


My sister and I were working on my latest release, "Mel-O-Dee Button Baby" and she said something and then it started making me think. As we kept talking about this new idea, it was getting better and better. We got so excited about it that it was hard to stay focused on what we were doing. This is going to be something that everyone will want to make and can make.


It is funny how you start with one thing and it leads to another idea and sometimes something wonderful is born. Because I love this new design, I am even coming up with a contest centered around it. You will be able to win $100 in Dinky Baby products for first place and there will be a second and third place prize as well.


Keep watching for the details coming very, very soon.

Fantastic Find!

I am ever the bargain shopper. I think it stems from my childhood. Growing up poor, we learned very quickly the value of money. Our mother taught us how to make something from nothing, this is what started me in sewing.

I digress. I found something in the Christmas close out section of Wal-Mart, it is called Buffalo Snow. This stuff is great for stuffing cloth doll heads. It has the same teteture feel as Morning Glory or Mountain Mist stuffing. The price was fantastic, 75% off the $2.93 price, which made it about 70 cents a bag.

It may be too late this year to find any left, but there is always next year. After Christmas reductions at Wal-Mart can be great.

Do you have a great find that you would like to share?

Dinky Baby Certified.....

No, I did not say certifiable! Sandra Wheeler (a Dinky Baby Distributor) was Dinky Baby Certified Jan. 10, 2008. What this meas is that Sandra has met all t he quality standards set fourth by Dinky Baby to teach classes or to officially refer to the dolls she makes as genuine Dinky Babies. Whoo Hooo Sandra, way to go! This is her certificate and her baby she made for certification. If you would like to contact Sandra just send your requests to me and I will pass them on to her.

Mel-O-Dee Button Babies Kits ready for pre-order
Here they are the Mel-O-Dee Button Babies first photos. These little 6 inch soft dolls are perfect for baby gifts, Easter baskets, thank you gifts, Valentines day, babies first tooth or just to give to a special someone. Beginning the month of February I will have a contest for the most unique way to use the Mel-O-Dee Button baby. So start thinking how you would use this doll.

Each one is made with a music button tucked inside its body far away from little ones to find. Made of super soft Minky Chenille fabric and lightly stuffed they are just perfect for little hands. A simple little removable hat tied with ribbons covers a bald head with just a tuft of hair in the front.

Join my mailing list to see how you can order one of the first kits available.

Mel-O-Dee Button Baby for Valentines Day

Back of Mel-O-Dee Button Bear

Up close of Mel-O-Dee Button Bear

Mel-O-Dee Button Bear

Back of Mel-O-Dee Button Bunny

Face of Mel-O-Dee Button Bunny

Mel-O-Dee Button Bunny

My Granddaughter with all of the Mel-O-Dee Button Babies

The First Week of 2008
What a great week! I did not break any New Years resolutions. That could be because I did not make any. I decided this year I was going to approach things differently. I set some goals for myself that I intend to work towards. These goals are personal as well as business. I may share those at a later time.

One whole week under my belt and so far so good. Dinky Baby had a great first week for January adding new customers and two new counties which bring us up to 23 different countries. I am still bothered that we do not have ONE customer in North Dakota. If you know anyone from that great state, tell them to e-mail me. I have a great gift for them with their first order.

I will be releasing the pre-order information on how you can pre-order your kit to make my newest tri of babies, the Mel-O-Dee Button Babies. If you do not receive my e-mail updates please just e-mail me.

Valentines Day is coming and right behind is Easter. I have come up with something new but I am still working on it. This is just a sample of my proto type. This little super easy to make doll comes with a music button. Depending on the button you choose it can play any tune. I will be telling you more so keep watching and learn how you can get this kit.

Logo Sets are coming....

I have just finished designing some cute little blanket sets that include a hat and booties. These sets will come in pink and blue and complete with the Dinky Baby logo. What a great way to keep your Dinky Baby warm or any cloth doll. Go to my website or my eBay store for more information.

You will soon see the Dinky Baby logo on my little onesies and other items.

Three NEW patterns will be comeing out soon.

Making cloth dolls that are soft sculptured are fun and seem to be making a resurgence since the China toys are so dangerous. If you would like information on a Dinky Baby business please just e-mail me.

How many days till Christmas?
No, I do not have all my shopping done! As I get older I think more about the true meaning of Christmas and wonder how it all got to this point.

I remember being a young mother and wondering if I bought enough presents for each child and if my dinner was going to be special enough. I wore myself out making sure no one was going to be disappointed on Christmas day.

When it all came down to it, everyone was happy just being together. The presents were opened and sitting idle as we all watched Christmas movies on the T.V. Later we would play a game as a family and eat homemade fudge. It was always a perfect Christmas even if I didn't buy all the gifts I wanted to give.

After all Christmas is about family and spending time with them. I hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas with your families. Enjoy them, they are the true gift.

Busy, Busy and busier...............
This is the time of year we are all so busy. I have just added some knit fabric to my eBay store. These knits are perfect to make cloth doll clothes with. I have specially selected these knits for color and quality and have put them together in sets of three. Each set has three 1/2 yard pieces along with 1/4 yard of ribbing to make your cloth doll clothes look professional. Your Dinky Baby will have hats, booties and wonderful buntings when you use these knits. These knits are about 60 inches wide each.

Visit my eBay store for a great selection.

Have you been naughty or nice this year?



Only you know, so tell me. If you have been a good girl and want to get a FREE pattern for my Booties and Hat for your Dinky Babies, let me know. Post a comment and then send me your request for your FREE pattern.



Santa's Helper

Help From the Blogging Goddess

Suzanne from Let's Talk Organizing came over tonight and we had a wonderful time indulging in beverages and goodies from the local corner restaurant. Our main focus, aside from enjoying each other's company, was to get Dinky Baby's blog up and running smoothly!

Not only did we have a few good laughs, you are now seeing us in our new Dinky Baby digs for the new year!

If you have any comments, suggestions, or if you just want to add your two cents worth in on our new look, please feel free to comment! Also, take a look up to the top of the side bar and don't forget to sign up for your free bootie and hat pattern!

It's our special gift to you!

Happy Baby Making!

Vicki from Dinky Baby

The Dinky Night Before Christmas

by Sandra Wheeler

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, except Mary-Ann mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that Santa soon would be there;
The Dinky’s were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of gumdrops filled their little stuffed heads;
And Ms Vicki in her 'kerchief, and Angie in her cap,
Had just settled down for a much needed nap,
When out of no where there arose such a clatter,
They sprang up from their nap to see what was the matter.
Away to the computer they flew with emotion,
Checked out yahoo and saw all the commotion.
On this night before Christmas sewing machines were quiet,
But some one was causing a very loud riot.
"But I did see him" they watched Gumbi write,
He was standing right here, but he slipped out of sight.
"Who did you see?" was Carrie’s reply,
"I saw Santa" wrote Gumbi and let out a sigh.
"He had something to tell me, but I couldn’t hear,
Please, every one look and see if he’s near"
"Wait" typed Ms Vickie, "I hear something outside"
"It is a big red sleigh and a man taking a ride"
"He just spoke" said Ms Vickie "and here’s what he said"
"I can’t use the toys, they are all filled with lead"
"I need toys that are safe for the children so dear,
I need Newborns and Belles! And even a bear’"
I need Tommers and Chloe and sweet little Sassy!
I need toys for the lads and especially the lassie.
Please all you Dinky makers, unite.
I need all these toys and I need them tonight!
Check in your closets, check and then tell.
You must have some dolls left that you didn’t sell!"
All over the world Dinky makers went hunting,
They all found some dolls, even one in a bunting!
They packed them all up and got them ready that night
They wanted to help Santa make everything right.
They made Santa so happy that he gave Ms Vicki a hug,
"I knew they could do it" said Ms Vicki with a shrug!
"They are the best doll makers that could ever be,
And to think that they learned it all from me!"
Emmett helped Santa load up the sleigh,
They loaded things on and were soon on their way.
But I heard them exclaim as they drove out of sight,
"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Dinky good-night."

Wasn't that just the cutest poem. I have such creative distributors. Hope you season is going well and you are making lots of cloth dolls from my Dinky Baby patterns.

It’s the Pay It Forward Exchange, Just for fun.
(I got this idea from Linda’s Blog)

It’s based of the concept of the movie “Pay it Forward” where acts or deeds of kindness are done without expecting something in return, just passing it on, with hope that the recipients of the acts of kindness are passed on.So here’s how it works: I will make and send a handmade gift to the first 3 people who leave a comment to this post on my blog requesting to join this Pay It Forward exchange. I do not know what that gift will be yet, and it won’t be sent this month. I'll probably send it next month or the month after. It will definitely be sent and that’s a promise! More than likely I'll get it made after Christmas and sent out early in the New Year.What YOU have to do in return, then, is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog to 3 different people. Unfortunately this is only possible for those of who have a blog.So the first 3 people to comment to this post on my blog and join in will get a handmade gift from me....(sign your name with your e-mail address)Ready, Set, GO!