Carol is fully jointed and made of hand dyed mohair in a lovely warm shade of golden yellow. She is about five and 1/2 inches tall, and has a waxed nose like an antique teddy. She has wool felt paw and foot pads and wears a dress made of a vintage silk handkerchief. Her feather wings are tied on with an ivory ribbon and her golden halo is attached to the wings.

Raggedy Ann is unjointed, 3 1/4 inches tall, and she is made of cloth like the traditional Annie, but not by Knickerbocker. The Raggedy Cat at 4 inches is made of mystery fur and not jointed.
They will arrive with all the items seen in the photos including the wonderful vintage cardboard fireplace with Santa holding the tiny white bottle brush tree. The child's red cardboard suitcase is 8 by 12 inches and along with the fireplace, holds the Japan labeled red bead garland, wonderful old red tinsel trim, silver Victorian grapes, real photo postcard and much more.

The winning bidder will receive a memory album of all the photos, including many that aren't on this page. The bear, cat and doll were designed and created entirely by me, Gretchen McKillip. I have been sewing as long as I can remember and making collectable Artist Teddy Bears and their friends for over a decade. My work has appeared in numerous international publications where I have won many awards including nomination for the TOBY along with an invitation to the sadly canceled Smithsonian Teddy Bear Centennial Celebration.

I accept credit cards through Paypal, Money Orders, Cashiers Checks or Personal Checks are accepted with the knowledge that your Personal Check must clear before the Christmas collection starts it's journey to your home. Please feel free to email all inquiries before bidding. Add $5.00 for travel expenses within the US by insured US Priority Mail.
I will ship overseas with travel expenses calculated at the auctions end.

Carol with a sprig of Oregon Grape.

Carol and her kitty, a special raggedy friend she calls Ranger
are waiting at the fireplace for Santa to make his arrival.

Here are some of the Christmas decorations and cards
I have in my suitcase.

Silly old Ranger is pretending he is "Puss in Boots"
I wonder what I will find in my Christmas Stocking?
It's my Raggedy Ann!

See, Ranger! It's our friend Raggedy Annie.

Do you like my wings?
I would love to be an Angel in your Christmas tree, I promise to be careful!

What Ranger? is it time to go?

Here we are! Almost packed and ready to travel.

I wish you a very Merry Christmas!

I would love to be your special Christmas Carol this year.