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Cloth Dolls for Textile Artists
Cloth Dolls for Textile Artists
by Ray Slater
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Presenting the basic principles and techniques of doll making, this book provides patterns for different shapes of dolls—from the simple stump doll to the more complicated joint doll—as well as practical instruction on needle-sculpting... (read more)

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The Patti Playpal Family: A Guide to Companion Dolls of the 1960s (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
The Patti Playpal Family: A Guide to Companion Dolls of the 1960s (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
by Carla Marie Cross
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Patti and the Playpal Family of life-size dolls are presented with their original outfits and play sets, along with the other "life sized" companion dolls of the 1960s that have been a source of confusion to collectors and dealers alike. Finer points... (read more)

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Closet Monsters: Stitch Creatures You'll Love from Clothing You Don't
Closet Monsters: Stitch Creatures You'll Love from Clothing You Don't
by John Murphy
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Quick-there's a monster in your closet! No? Then, MAKE one! Every closet hides a multitude of out-of-style sweaters, pearl-trimmed jackets, ill-fitting jeans…and worse. And all the repurposing in the world won't make them wearable again. Fortunately,... (read more)

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Contemporary American Doll Artists and Their Dolls
Contemporary American Doll Artists and Their Dolls
by Kathryn Witt
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This book is the first by Collector Books to focus not only on dolls, but on the artists who created them. The book highlights 25 contemporary doll designers and their dolls, including Sue Sizemore (Kacinda), Anna Puchalski (limited edition Cocoa... (read more)

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Creepy-Ass Dolls
Creepy-Ass Dolls
by Stacey Brooks
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Terror in Toyland Dolls are sweet little toys and loyal tea party companions. Dolls creep us out, and if you believe they're just innocent playthings, your soul will be the first to get ripped out while you sleep. Creepy-Ass Dolls is full of twisted... (read more)

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Fleecie Dolls
Fleecie Dolls
by Fiona Goble
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Create and sew cute handmade toys using soft, cuddly fleece fabrics. Includes 15 projects such as Pedro the Pirate, Tilly the Mermaid, and Abbie and Alfie the Comforter Dolls that can be personalized with accessories. The dolls and their accessories need... (read more)

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Handmade Dolls (Lark Studio)
Handmade Dolls (Lark Studio)
by Lark Books
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With nearly 100 selections taken from the book 500 Handmade Dolls, these handmade art-doll creations range from representational to abstract, from skillful realism to provocative surrealism--and they're made from every conceivable material, including... (read more)

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Dolls of the Art Deco Era, 1910-1940
Dolls of the Art Deco Era, 1910-1940
by Susanna Oroyan
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Rediscover old sentimental favorite dolls from the art deco era with respected dollmaker Susanna Oroyan. Here are flappers and vamps, co-eds and clowns, bed dolls, even accessories-more than a dozen in all-that are easy to make and embellish. Next... (read more)

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Cloth Doll Workshop: From the Beginning and Beyond with Doll Masters Elinor Peace Bailey, Patti Medaris Culea, and Barbara Willis
Cloth Doll Workshop: From the Beginning and Beyond with Doll Masters Elinor Peace Bailey, Patti Medaris Culea, and Barbara Willis
by Elinor Peace Bailey
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Patti Culea, elinor peace bailey, and Barbara Willis are three of the leading doll artists and teachers in the country. They are also friends. Each of these artists has her own distinct approach to the design and development of a cloth figure. In this... (read more)

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200 Years of Dolls: Identification and Price Guide (200 Years of Dolls: Identification & Price Guide)
200 Years of Dolls: Identification and Price Guide (200 Years of Dolls: Identification & Price Guide)
by Dawn Herlocher
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Featuring 5,000 listings for dolls, each with detailed descriptions and accurate, up-to-date pricing, this reference includes more than 300 full-color photos.... (read more)

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Cloth Doll Artistry: Design and Costuming Techniques for Flat and Fully Sculpted Figures
Cloth Doll Artistry: Design and Costuming Techniques for Flat and Fully Sculpted Figures
by Barbara Willis
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In this unique and beautiful book, beloved doll-designer Barbara Willis guides readers through various approaches to doll design and basic and advanced construction techniques. Through the creation of three complete step-by-step projects, readers will... (read more)

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Steampunk Softies: Scientifically Minded Dolls from a Past That Never Was
Steampunk Softies: Scientifically Minded Dolls from a Past That Never Was
by Nicola Tedman
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Sarah Skeate and Nicola Tedman offer crafters an array of charmingly raffish characters inside Steampunk Softies: 8 Scientifically Minded Dolls From a Past That Never Was. Even if you're unfamiliar with the term "steampunk," chances are you've already... (read more)

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Creative Cloth Doll Making: New Approaches for Using Fibers, Beads, Dyes, and Other Exciting Techniques
Creative Cloth Doll Making: New Approaches for Using Fibers, Beads, Dyes, and Other Exciting Techniques
by Patti Medaris Culea
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- A great "how-to" book for contemporary doll makers<BR>- Includes three complete and original doll patterns-all completely interchangeable<BR>- Inspiration dolls from leading artists highlights variations on basic... (read more)

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Making Dolls
Making Dolls
by Sunnhild Reinckens
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This little book, with its many color photographs and simple diagrams, gives dear instructions on how to make seventeen different kinds of dolls. Sunnhild Reinckens believes it is better that people make a simple doll, however modest an affair, than to... (read more)

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Stories of Little Girls and Their Dolls: Classics from an Age of Remembered Joy Selected from St. Nicholas Magazine
Stories of Little Girls and Their Dolls: Classics from an Age of Remembered Joy Selected from St. Nicholas Magazine
by William C Carroll
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An anthology of stories and poems about dolls from the turn-of-the-century children's magazine St. Nicholas.... (read more)

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500 Handmade Dolls: Modern Explorations of the Human Form
500 Handmade Dolls: Modern Explorations of the Human Form
by Lark Books
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Contemporary and unique, these handmade creations range from representational to abstract, from skillful realism to provocative surrealism—and theyre made from every conceivable material, including beads, gourds, and polymer clay. Juror Akira Blount,... (read more)

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The Complete Photo Guide to Doll Making: All You Need to Know to Make Dolls * the Essential Reference for Novice and Expert Doll Makers *Packed with H
The Complete Photo Guide to Doll Making: All You Need to Know to Make Dolls * the Essential Reference for Novice and Expert Doll Makers *Packed with H
by Barbara Matthiessen
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This book is a comprehensive how-to book about all aspects of doll making. It serves as a reference and technique guide for making dolls in a wide variety of styles. Full-size patterns are provided as well as artist galleries for inspiration. The... (read more)

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Warman's Dolls: Antique to Modern: Identification and Price Guide
Warman's Dolls: Antique to Modern: Identification and Price Guide
by Mark F Moran
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Doll collectors everywhere will be enchanted by this stunning full-color reference showcasing 100 years of collectible dolls, from the fine bisque creations of France and Germany in the 1860s to the popular Barbies of the 1960s. This books 1,500 listings... (read more)

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Dollhouses, Miniature Kitchens, and Shops from the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center
Dollhouses, Miniature Kitchens, and Shops from the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center
by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center
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The enchanting dollhouses, miniature kitchens, and toy shops at the Folk Art Museum are shown in this lovely book. Information from nineteenth-century toy catalogs and experience as a maker of miniatures enabled the author to write about these toys in... (read more)

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Warman's Dolls (Encyclopedia of Antiques & Collectibles)
Warman's Dolls (Encyclopedia of Antiques & Collectibles)
by R Lane Herron
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Warman's "RM" Dolls is the most complete and useful guide available for the thousands of doll collectors. It covers dolls manufactured from 1822 to the late 1950s. Includes special sections on subjects such as wooden dolls and wax and wax-over dolls... (read more)

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