Trolls & Doll Props.

Mushrooms are popping up everywhere and Topsy and Turvy are delighted as are the twins who have just joined them.  Looks like there will be plenty for supper, Topsy tells the twins.

I'm always on the lookout for props and was delighted today when I found these.  A kettle, a frying pan and a pot.  

They will be perfect for Peggy Sue.  

I also found this hand painted plate that is also just the right size for Peggy Sue.

Peggy Sue is wondering how long it will be before she will be able to have cooking lessons.

Aren't they just the perfect little props.

Topsy & Turvy discover some tasty delights!

Fungi!  (Are they mushrooms?)

I know of at least two little characters will be pleased to see these signs that Autumn is upon us...damp grass all day and the appearance of these fungi.

I was right, it wasn't long before Topsy and Turvy discovered them.

It seems Turvy was so excited he couldn't wait to get stuck in....nom, nom, nom...

The Return of Topsy

Turvy is feeling excited...is that Topsy in the distance he can see?

The Troll Invasion

Troll Invasion!

It seems the wet weather has attracted some trolls.

Norbert has been happily tramping along and is joined by Ding Dong

Meanwhile Turvy is in a state of distress as he can't find Topsy ANYwhere!

When he comes upon the new trolls he is quite worried...perhaps they have kidnapped Topsy.

He asks them if they have seen her....

Norbert just looks up in the air with a rather vague expression...

Ding looks interested....Dong has gone (in the head ) it appears ...ooooh he says...

Norbert continues to look befuddled...

Ding just smiles on benignly ...

Oooohhh Dong exclaims....Ooohhh

I don't think Turvy is going to get much joy from them!

Jacob & Percival try some clothes on

While I have been busy sorting and photographing more dolls to sell, Jacob and Percival have been rummaging around in the clothes pile to see if anything was suitable and fit them.

Jacob tried on this little jacket that must have come with a doll at some stage.

He likes that it has a pocket and doesn't mind that it does up the 'wrong' way

However....he seemed quite taken with a snazzy jumper

and enjoyed practising some 'cool' poses...

Percival on the other hand didn't have such luck, although he seems to be quite content with what he found to keep him warm...

He said it adds to his 'professor' look and will help him think.  Hmmmm......

A little while later I can hear a tap, tap, tap on the typewriter.  I seems he might be typing up one of his stories.  He is completely oblivious to Topsy and Turvy eyeing up his hair, amazed that it is so similar to theirs!

Some holiday knitting for Chrissy & a crochet sundress for Topsy

While on holiday in Cornwall I took my knitting with me and made Chrissy a skirt, top, cardigan and hat. 

These wonderful patterns are all by Jacknitss - Jacqueline Gibb and can be found on Ravelry.

Chrissy looks like she is ready for the new school year.

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Last night I finished a little crochet summer dress for Topsy

Who seems very happy indeed in it!

Give us a hug!

Topsy takes a stroll in the garden in between rain fall today...

She is wearing one of her new crochet dresses...this one being fairly 'tame' by Topsy's standards!

She is started to meet Domo Sunshine!

Sunshine is hoping Topsy will give him a hug!

"Hug, Hug, Kiss, Kiss"  Domo Sunshine rushes at Topsy, who is rather started by the over display of affection all of a sudden.  

Will she cope with it I wonder?

Where shall we go?

Where shall we go I wonder?

Topsy Troll takes hold of Charlie Bear's hand, with Maud and Hamilton the frogs on either side.

They go for a wander  round the garden.

Topsy is delighted with her two new dresses she got today.

Has anyone seen a happier Troll?