A few months ago a gypsy doll lost her leg in a freak accident. Granddaughter and I didn’t realise that her limbs were anything other than soft plastic. We were mistaken and when she fell to the ground one of her legs shattered. She has sat on her chair in a state of depression and sadness until today.

Our lovely friend and excellent seamstress fashioned a new leg out of an odd sock stuffed with alpaca and Jacob wool.

Dolly is now happy with her new leg and she is hoping to get “booties” tomorrow.