Around The Bend

About Us


Ruth and Cleocatra

Hi!  
Thanks for dropping by to see the dolls and animals!   Creating them is a fun way to explore the world and 
learn about yourself.  

I hope you will  share this journey of creativity 
and imagination with me!

 

 My husband, Walt, and I live in a log home 
 in Northwest PA.  We have five grown-up kids and their families, including seven grandkids to love and visit.

In 1995 I retired from my "real job" and began
exploring the world of cloth dolls and fiber art.   The characters who come alive from inert
pieces of fabric are a continual delight!

 


When you're making cloth dolls, try to forget the "don'ts" and "shoulds" and reach for new ways to express what is good and pretty and real about life!

Never made a cloth doll before?  
C'mon and play with us!!

Below you can see some of our "other" family members.
Recently we have begun volunteering for a wonderful organization called
Canine Partners for Life, which trains service dogs to work for handicapped people.  Read more about their work here!

Our furry family members:


Micah is our 8 year old Black Lab.


Meet Diesel, our most recent addition, was 3  years old in September, 2007.

A Tribute to
our dear old
Chocolate Lab family!

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Katy's Cocoa Storm -
Born July 17, 1992
Died August 1, 2006
 
Loyal friend for 14 years!


"Katydid"
(the Mama Dog!)
Born May 23, 1989; 
Died Oct. 15, 2004

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"Captain"
Born July 17, 1992
Died October 19, 2006
Cappy was a "service dog" for Canine Partners for Life for most of his adult years. 
Truly a gentle soul.


"Sunshine"
Born July 17, 1992
Died December 7, 2005

  

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