CheckMates... the Scottish Rag Dolls... A sad story (1 Viewer)

[Puddleduck]

Or try selling on not on the high street. http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/join/why

I can't buy good quality materials for what they are asking for completed and ready to use quilts! Last one I costed out was just under £300 for the fabrics and batting, plus around 2 miles (yes 2 miles) of thread and around 300 hours of work.

 

[CWH]

One day we hope visit Poolewe and perhaps see her husband ..

Been searching and have come up with some information about a rather interesting lady.

Mary Elizabeth Buchanan and James Kennedy Buchanan ran Cadadh Limited ("other manufacturing") at Bridge Cottage until August 2007.
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I think this is her obituary:

BUCHANAN Mary Mary (15/09/54), much loved wife of Jim, passed away peacefully, on May 8, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral will take place at St Maelrubha's Church, Poolewe, at 11 am, on Monday, May 14.​

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and I believe this also relates to her:
https://heavywhalley.wordpress.com/...t-for-a-funeral-at-poolewe-mary-buchanan-rip/

(To my eternal embarrassment I had personal dealings with Torridon & Kinlochewe MRT at the other end of Loch Maree the day before we moved on to Poolewe CCC.)

 

[scotjimland]

many thanks.. @CWH very interesting

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[scotjimland]

Two more..

 

[AndyA]

I wonder how difficult it would be to find out what Mary's mother was called? Interesting project for someone with the tools and skills.

 

[AndyA]

Have been missing my Auntie Mary a lot lately and have come across this post. It really means a lot to me that her love of craft is still admired today.

Her mother's name was Barbara Palmer and her dad John Palmer.

She made so many amazing things over the years including the tie I wore to my wedding.

Thank you all.

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[Armytwowheels]

How lovely that you found this thread about your Aunty Mary.

 

[sdc77]

Have been missing my Auntie Mary a lot lately and have come across this post. It really means a lot to me that her love of craft is still admired today.

Her mother's name was Barbara Palmer and her dad John Palmer.

She made so many amazing things over the years including the tie I wore to my wedding.

Thank you all.

Wow .. be great if @scotjimland saw this...

 

[scotjimland]

Have been missing my Auntie Mary a lot lately and have come across this post. It really means a lot to me that her love of craft is still admired today.

Her mother's name was Barbara Palmer and her dad John Palmer.

She made so many amazing things over the years including the tie I wore to my wedding.

Thank you all.

Hi , thank you for posting, glad you found my post and that it brought back some good memories.

The two dolls your aunt made will be passed down to our children, and hopefully our grandchildren..as will the story, so never forgotten ..

Jim

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[Anthea M]

Hi , thank you for posting, glad you found my post and that it brought back some good memories.

The two dolls your aunt made will be passed down to our children, and hopefully our grandchildren..as will the story, so never forgotten ..

Jim

Jim how lovely to see you back !! You have been missed!!! Hope you are well .
I've read the thread through and it was a lovely end to see Mary's relative Andy then you both make a post!! Made my day!!

 

[gus-lopez]

Hi , thank you for posting, glad you found my post and that it brought back some good memories.

The two dolls your aunt made will be passed down to our children, and hopefully our grandchildren..as will the story, so never forgotten ..

Jim

Good to see you back.

 

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Update..

this week we decided to 'try our hand' at making our own rag dolls ..

this is our first effort.. and quite pleased.. a few mistakes .. but not bad.. stands about 20 in high

all made from scraps of material and wool from the sewing box..

it was a joint effort.. excuse the pun..

she has no name .. suggestions please.
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That is excellent as good as I have seen Jim, anyhow welcome back and congratulations...

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[Rob and Val]

Wow! How powerful this forum is. Not only has it found Andy, the nephew of a lady who died 5 years ago, but it has also brought @scotjimland back to us. Hope you stay this time, Jim, we've missed you.

 

[CWH]

Hi Jim @scotjimland , I've missed you.
What a lovely pickup on your story!
Hello and welcome to the Fun @AndyA , good to have you joining us

 

[Checkmates Cadadh]

I have two of the Checkmates dolls made by Mary Buchanan, which were purchased by my Mom for her twin granddaughters to play with. The twin girls have now outgrown the dolls. Are you interested in them? They are in mint condition and are in the US. I found this website via Google.

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[scotjimland]

I have two of the Checkmates dolls made by Mary Buchanan, which were purchased by my Mom for her twin granddaughters to play with. The twin girls have now outgrown the dolls. Are you interested in them? They are in mint condition and are in the US. I found this website via Google.

Hi

thanks for posting.. interested yes, PM sent