It was in the pocket of an old well-worn pair of over-alls that I discovered a passion for growing posies, turning what was once a bare neglected yard into a patchwork quilt of colors, textures and scents.

These rhagdolls pay tribute to all those folks out there with dirt under their nails and mud on their knees.  You know who you are.  Gardeners, happily making the world a more beautiful place one petal at a time. 

The 'Garden Gal' is dressed in blue jean over-alls with the seat pockets and metal buttons to fasten the straps.  Her Peter Pan collar blouse is often cut from vintage fabrics from my mother-in-law's fabric basket or vintage-like print.  I just love al those 70's bright 'hippie' 'mod' geometric and floral prints.  The straw hats are hand blocked and festooned with a feather.

My 'Merry Maid' comes as above but also has an embroidered blue jean jacket.  There are patches on at her knees, and ribbons in her hair.  A bangle of bells and shells dangles at her wrist.  She's my updated vision of Mother Goose's 'Merry Mary Quite Contrary.'

Garden Gal 20"  $45

Merry Maid 20" $60

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