Hi, I have a pattern for the milk-filter bed dolls that my Aunt used to make in the 60's that sat on the bed. If you want the pattern I could e-mail it to you. I''m also starting to put Milk Filter doll kits together I plan to sell at craft shows for $25.00. The kit will include the pattern, Milk-Filters (pre-dyed), doll and yarn. If you would like I have pictures I could also e-mail you. donnajean_2008 (donna-peterson@att.net)

Mary6971 these were made with the milk filters they use on the farms.. not sure about a pattern I think you can google it and find one.. they are put together with yarn My idea of a bed doll is one that when I was a child many many years ago is a model type doll and a dress made that is a big circle and lots of ruffels and very fancy.. she normally would have a big fancy southern type hat and the bodice of the dress is also very fancy..They are sometimes call " Boudoir dolls." here is a web site for the milk filter dolls http://gailsdollpatterns.com/MilkFilterDolls.html

bella rosa (or anyone, really), I've a question. This past summer we completely re-did our small backyard, and there's an area that I can plant a somewhat larger group of poppies - not massive, but would make a nice area for a small mass planting. Full sun, I just need to add/amend soil (which we'll do in February when we finish off other landscaped areas). I'm a bit concerned about weeding. I enjoy weeding mind you, but we've added so many beds (which is why I'm trying WS so I can now have flowers again!) and I'm a bit worried it'll all be overwhelming. So I'm wondering, over time, can I fill that area with enough poppies that they compete with most of the weeds? Also, would you recommend other flowers interspersed with the poppies? ETA: I ask the above question about crowding weeds as I can't recall how large the poppy plants themselves are at the ground. bella, I blame you partly for this idea! The One Stop Poppy Shoppe has me drooling! I first fell in love with poppies when I saw a small mass planting in NM and was enchanted with those huge colorful blooms! I hope my WS of poppies goes well as I've never had them before. I've finally finished my list of WS and spring planting seeds. Yes, I need more jugs, but have narrowed it to 19 varieties for now and I'll just transplant or pull if I'm not happy with anything over the years. Our weather tomorrow is supposed to be a balmy 69 F in zone 7, so waiting to WS works well for me! And I am including a couple ornamental grasses due to the posts here - you all are so inspirational! Mia is a doll! I adore black poodles... heck, I love all poodles and have been momma to some sweeties for the past 46 years : ) Our current is Rose. She no longer sports long hair or the top-knot. She's a rascal too, very spirited but smart as can be (as are all poo's). Jay, I'm a cat person as well! Love all animals really. Our current newly adopted kitty was a wondering stray and she's now a very spoiled house cat : ) She chases the dog, the dog chases the cat, and basically they have a great time with one another, giving us laughter at their crazy antics and attention-getting. I'm going to start cutting jugs tomorrow, but won't order my seeds until Monday, so it'll be a while before I do any WS. I imagine I will make plenty of my own blunders!

That's a handy list, Bea. Thanks!