Aria loves to play with the Nativity sets that we have throughout our home. So I wanted to make her Nativity dolls that she could play with. My goal was to have the whole scene done by the first of December, including the shepherds, wise men and all the animals, but that did not happen. I did however finish Mary, Joseph and of course baby Jesus. My new goal is to add to the set each year.
The pellets were added in the bottom so that the dolls could stand up.
After I sewed and stuffed the dolls, I put hot coffee on them using a sponge brush to give them an aged look.
I set them outside in the sun so they could dry.
I gathered the materials I needed to finish the dolls. Including the hair and the fabric for their clothes.
For me, no doll is complete without rosy cheeks.
Adding the hair is a very fun part of this process.
I used the body of the doll to measure and cut out their clothes. 
And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7
The Portion of my Inheritance 
Peggy – you are so amazing!! What an awesome gift! Did you make up the pattern yourself?
Thank you so much my friend!
Yes I made the pattern. It is something I have wanted to do for her for a couple of years now, and she is happy with them.
I don’t know how you find time to do so much! You are amazing, Peggy.
Rita, this is what I absolutely LOVE to do!! You are always such a great encouragement for me! Thank you so much!