OUR SPRING 2002 WINDOW
"Creative Critters"

Designs by - Charlotte Roberts

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Charlotte Roberts is a crafter, painter, designer and art appraiser who started making whimsical animal dolls as gifts.  They were baby showers and wedding decorations to be made for various friends.  While working at a law firm in San Francisco, Charlotte decided to enter some of the dolls that she made as gifts to sell at a company craft fair.  Before long Charlotte Marie was formed as an organization to participate in various craft shows in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.

The whimsical animal dolls, rag dolls, Amish dolls and Topsy-Turvy dolls are all unique, dressed in their finest outfits.  They are trimmed with lots of ribbons and lace.  They are formally attired in a wedding gown, tuxedo or “down-on-the-farm” working clothes.  The dolls can be specially ordered individually or as a family unit.  The dolls are made from natural fibers and stuffed with hypoallergenic fiberfill with buttons and moveable parts.  Facial features are hand sewn with cotton floss.

“We make these dolls for the pleasure they give”, said Charlotte as she put the finishing touches on the pig’s wedding gown.   Her work is truly from the heart.  She also does custom work including pillows, table skirts, table runners, tea cozies, fireplace mantle covers, baby quilts and matching accessories. 

Unfortunately when Charlotte Marie showcased with us, our website was not finished.  She will be doing another window for us in the not too distant future.  I have included her photos in the archives because of the overwhelming response to her dolls.  Her work will be at Cape Cod Crafters, New England’s favorite source for fine handmade crafts and decorative accents for your home. 

For more information call 1-800-321-6240 or go to www.capecodcrafters.com.  Charlotte Marie can be contacted through us or by calling 1-914-723-8289.  As soon as her website is ready, we will post her web address.