
Browse around and see the amazing dolls and read the stories. How inspiring!

" One Lovely Blog " award for all of you who give from your hearts so freely. Thank you and please know you are appreciated.
& #57
plus these 6 dolls
will be sent to the Comfort Cottage.



I can't believe no matter how busy Jan is, she always manages to send a shipment of dolls. Even during her move, she makes dolls to send. Thank you so much for your continued support Jan.

They are mini versions of her, "Auntyk" dolls.They are soft, colorful and sweet as they can be. Thank you so much for joining the Comfort Doll Project Kathleen. ;-)
Each doll has a little pocket with what looks to be a special message for its recipient.
Bright and cheerful ladies will paint smiles across faces very soon. Sherry, thank you very much for yet another doll donation and for sponsoring this shipment. I will let you know when and where they are sent. :-)
What a happy lot!!!!
DVSAC will be accepting these dolls made by the following donors:
SAFE center will receive them in Kerney NE. The donors of the 50th dz are:
49th dz Comfort dolls shipped to N. Dakota. The SAFE Shelter in Jamestown will receive them. Donors are:
Noel made 27 dolls for the shelters and tucked in one for me along with a beautiful fabric post card.
Noel, thank you so much for such a generous donation. The doll you made for me will be treasured. She is beautiful! Front and back is just so detailed, and the fabric postcard will also be displayed in my studio. You are so thoughtful and quite a busy gal with much talent!
Pam's Yahoo group currently has 5 members. Two ladies, Kathorine Wood of PA and CR Bryan of VA made these 11 dolls which Pam kindly collected and shipped to me.
The donors of this dozen are~
Kirsten Schmidt of Germany

One dozen to donate, and one for me, thank you Sherry.
That is very sweet of you. Sherry is also sponsoring a shipment going out tomorrow....I have to make one more phone call before I know it's destination.
The little faces with the lips just made me smile.

When I saw their fun fabrics and playful pattern with such cute feet, the giggling continued, only this time, from me. How sweet are these little ones? The smiles will be wide when these are received. Thank you once again Jan , for your continued support and for sponsoring yet another shipment. I love the Spring book mark and will think of your generous heart every time I see it.
When I have the time, I enjoy sharing details of your dolls as I post them, and I wanted to show a closeup of this little scene.
Diane collects dolls and swaps with others so she has acquired quite a collection. She has decided to part with some for the Comfort Doll Project. She has enjoyed them and feels the need to offer them to women who would enjoy them as well. I know it is hard to part with your dolls Diane, and I do thank you. Nine women will continue to love them soon.
Orinda included some additional dolls to be given to children. They will be tucked among the 41st shipment.
Thanks for joining the Comfort Doll Project Orinda.

Donors are~
Sammy generously gathers dolls from her collection and donates them even though it is tough to pass on a treasured item from a friend, Sammy knows they will go to someone who truly needs them.
As my eyes took in the beauty of each doll I removed from the box and held, imagine my gasp when I discovered the watch.
Cheerful little ones to bring smiles and warm hearts. Thank you very much Ann. Your donation is much appreciated.
The larger one is all dressed up to meet her recipient. She even has earrings...adorable!

I cannot believe the variety yet again. Bendable dolls,angels,goddess,and cats. I had to get a close up of the tiny cats. These can be tucked in a pocket or worn as a brooch. How delightful!
She is made from soft chenille fabric and pearls. She will also arrive to a shelter in time for Valentine's day. Thank you so much Maryann for your beautiful donation.
These cheerful darlings will be finding a home today and will arrive in time to be passed out for Valentine's day to warm hearts! Thank you again Jan for your continued support of the Comfort Doll Project. (Thanks for the beautiful bookmark for Valentine's Day too :-)

* This shipment was sponsored by Melissa Newton (Debra's daughter). Thank you Melissa!!!!
Donors of the 37th dozen are:
The chenille doll body is vintage from Marilyn's old bathrobe to bring a bit of comfort from something of comfort from the maker. What a great idea! Thank you so much Marilyn. Your doll donation is greatly appreciated.
She decorated them using velvet leaves,altered art faces,gorgeous fabrics and fibers, and lovely sparkling wings to fly into the hands of their recipients. Thank you for these beautiful dolls Chaska. Very unique and lovely!
Kim crazy quilted this doll with beautiful fuchsia,pink and brown fabrics sure to put a smile on anyone's face. Thank you so much Kim! Your doll begs to be held.
Made from doll image fabric and each with a wooden doll face all tied up with a pretty ribbon just waiting to be held by their new recipients. Thank you again Jan for your wonderful dolls and for the time to so generously donate to this cause. :-)
Carol's doll is made from a soft cream fabric with lace, satin flowers, rhinestones and a pretty round tag which reads, "Forever in my heart". Carol, you can bet the recipient will keep this kind gesture forever in her heart. Thank you for your donation to the Comfort Doll Project. Your doll will be among the 37th dozen.
Inspiring words to live by and pass on. Thank you for yet another generous donation Patti. They are getting ready to fly away next week to new owners who will love them.
Very unique designs with lots of detail such as glass hands, charms, lace and hand panted faces. Melissa's doll is "pretty in pink" with "Dream" embroidered on it and beads,pretty sheer ruffle at the bottom and such an adorable embroidered face. They are rose scented too and smells like I just walked through a sunny garden. A mood lightener indeed!



Another dozen to be received before Christmas to warm the hearts of many women who could use an extra comfort this time of year.
Judith hand painted each doll face and created such a variety. These are brooches for the recipient to wear close to her heart. Can you imagine a woman pinning on one of these knowing she was being thought of?
I am excited to send off the last three dozen Comfort Dolls of 2008 to three states for Christmas.
The donors of these dolls are~ Sherri Pruitt of Florida, Beverly Sams of Virginia, Nora Goodman of Oregon, Jan Bartlett of Nevada, Debra Newton of CA, Freda Butler of IL, Patti Koosed of Oregon, and Wendy Shu of Singapore.
I will send these out tomorrow in hopes they will be ready to give out on Christmas.This shipment was sponsored by Lynn Palazzo of Canada. Thank you Lynn for sponsoring several shipments. The donors of the 33rd dozen are~
Beverly's dolls are made of soft fleece and embellished with embroidered flowers, meaningful words, beads, charms,and delightful hair with each wearing a beaded necklace.
Thank you for creating these lovely dolls to comfort women in need of a hug. Warm hug and Blessings to you.
Each doll has an angel pin on them.
Thank you Sherri for donating your beautiful dolls. They will be be warmly welcomed by their recipients I am sure.


Her hand painted face is so sweet and she has lovely hair with natural highlights (like many of us). Nora used a pretty satin and metallic fabric for her body and the word JOY around her collar to inspire her new owner.