Cloth art dolls

This is the least favorite part, but the fastest. After sanding the head, I dry fit the fabric. Better too large than not large enough a...

Detailing and embellishing costumes is one of my favourite parts of creating dolls. I could sit for hours and embroider tiny ornaments, attach beads and sparkly elements to the dapper dresses. Embroidery can elevate your creations to the next level since you’re creating one-of-a-kind garments for yo

This week I've been working on fish and sticks .... The sticks are the message stick art dolls which were very popular, attracting so...

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CREATING TEXTILE STORIES WITH THE PALE ROOK San Cristobal, Chiapas, Mexico March 18-26, 2023 When Johanna first viewed pictures from the San Cristobal Textile Museum, she was ready to pack her bags and head to Chiapas, the southern most state of Mexico. Situated in the highlands of Chiapas and

Sometimes when I’m working on a doll it takes a while for all the elements to come together to be a whole. Sometimes everything falls into place with little effort. This most recent spirit fi…

Making yarn doll hair is SO easy with this quick pinning method. These step by step photos will show you exactly how I do it...

Before sharing the process of making wedding cake topper dolls for my son Ian and his new bride Liz, I want to remind you to sign up for a ZOOM Talk that I’ll be giving on August 25th at 2:PM…

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