The Dolly Dressers of Sun Lakes, now called Doll Collector Club, is looking for and accepting doll donations of all kinds. The donated dolls are repaired and refurbished as needed and then donated to girls who otherwise might not have a doll to play with. We need 18-inch dolls of the American Girl type, including…
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Clubs & Classes, August 2022
Dolly Dressers to Resume Monthly Meetings in September
The Dolly Dressers, a charity arm of Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews, will resume formal meetings in September. The regular meeting time is the first Thursday of the month, in the Oakwood Sewing Room from 1 to 3 p.m. In September, that means Sept. 1. All doll lovers are welcome to come and see what the Dolly…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
Dolly Dressers Still Need Sewers
The Sun Lakes Dolly Dressers, a charity group within the Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews, still needs more sewers to make small, doll-sized quilts and new clothing for 18-inch dolls and Barbie-size dolls, plus some items that will fit Build-A-Bears and Cabbage Patch dolls. The recent donations have been amazing! We are very grateful for each and…
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
Calling All Doll Enthusiasts
Calling all doll enthusiasts to consider joining the Dolly Dressers, a charity group sponsored by Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews. You can come to as many as three meetings to see if you want to join. The Dolly Dressers meet on the first Thursday of the month year round in the Sewing & Craft Room of Oakwood,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Dolly Dressers and More
Phyllis Prysock We have adorable Beanie Babies that are waiting to be matched up with children’s books at our January meeting. Thanks to Sun Lakes resident Sue Davis for donating them. We have a need of children’s books to go with them. If you would like to donate new or slightly-used (in very good condition)…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Dolly Dressers and More
Viv Sloane and Phyllis Prysock Dolly Dressers has added “& More” to our name to reflect our expanded charity work for the benefit of underprivileged and homeless children. We refurbish and accessorize unbreakable dolls of all types, up to 18 inches (Barbie dolls are always popular). Other projects are Matchbox cars and carriers, children’s books,…
Clubs & Classes, October 2019
Dolly Dressers and More
Viv Sloane and Phyllis Prysock Dolly Dressers has added “& More” to our name to reflect our expanded charity work for the benefit of underprivileged and homeless children. We refurbish and accessorize unbreakable dolls of all types, up to 18 inches (Barbie dolls are always popular). Other projects are Matchbox cars and carriers, children’s books,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2019
Dolly Dressers and more
Instead of our monthly meetings, we will hold workshops this summer to work on capes for the Super Hero event that Child Help holds in September. Come join the fun on August 1, starting at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakwood Sewing Room. We will have separate work stations set up for cutting, sewing on binding…
Clubs & Classes, June 2019
Dolly Dressers and more
Instead of our monthly meetings, we will hold workshops this summer to work on capes for the Super Hero Event that Child Help holds in September. Come join the fun on June 6 and August 1, starting at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakwood Sewing Room. We will have separate work stations set up for cutting,…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Dolly Dressers and more
At the March meeting, we paired over 300 stuffed animals with books. We bag them together and donate to Title 1 elementary schools in Chandler. They are used by the teachers as reading incentives, and the kids love getting a book they get to keep (and animal). For some children, this might be the only…