A note to readers of The Message Tree As of October 2008, we are migrating The Message Tree to a new system to better serve you, our faithful readers. [ click here ] This change will help us to make The Message Tree, once again, a favorite web site for those interested in the history, people, and place of the Ozarks. And soon we will resume posting of NEW articles and photos of your favorite places and stories from the region.

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Raggedy Ann Clothes Patterns   In our May issue, we provided our crafters with the patterns ot make a Raggedy Ann type doll, but we failed to supply patterns to make the poor little doll some clothes.  Click on the photos below for patterns you can print with your printer.