Tiny dolls

Rowan from CircleoftheYear emailed me at the weekend to apologise for not being in touch. She said there just weren't enough hours in the day to blog, read other people's blogs and to get everything else done too. That's just...

One of the challenges in tiny rag doll sewing is getting a smooth neck. It is challenging when sewing any doll that has a torso and head as one piece, the stuffing… Read More

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These DIY worry dolls are a fun project for kids and adults! Join me live or watch my video tutorial to learn how to make your own worry dolls.

I like to sew by hand, early, as soon as there’s a little light. It’s quiet, peaceful, reliable and slow and it steadies me. I make black coffee and I… Read More

Fall is in full swing with relatives visiting from afar, baby and pre-school schedules filling the days, skies heavy with clouds and the air smelling of crisp golden leaves and pumpkin vines. This week I finally had some time to sit down and think about holiday fun. I've been wanting to re-design S

I’ve found it hard to be here posting pictures of my safe and privileged life this week. So much sadness and heartache and fear at not knowing what to do, or say or how to make changes that really impact other’s lives for the better. I should have been busy this week preparing for 24 makers to be joining me for doll making workshops next weekend. I’ve been surrounded by these tiny dolls for months worrying that they didn’t represent enough lives and would be seen as pain

This is a downloadable pattern PDF of how to make and hand sew a Tiny Baby Doll, not the actual doll. Materials to make the doll are listed but not included with the PDF. All instructions are written in English. Materials and supplies needed are listed as they are available in the US. Tiny Baby Supply Kits are available in this shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/956007587/tiny-baby-supply-kit-sew-your-own-tiny?ref=shop_home_active_3 This pattern is for an Intermediate Level crafter capable…

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For those of you who would like to make your own "china-head doll", here is a Fimo version that anyone can make. I am working on writing directions. It is a whole different style of writing than writing stories--I am not very good at it. If you have any questions, or need better photos, just ask. The collage bellow illustrates the steps to create a tiny doll...feel free to download for your own use The first picture in my hand is of two porcelain boy dolls that I wanted to show you. You will…