Here are instructions to make a knitted hat and scarf for your 18 inch dolls.

I am resolved to be nicer than I need to be, to all I meet this year, due in large part to my recent experience selling dolls and toys at Christmas.

Probably the most popular way to put a faces on cloth dolls is to embroider them. Cloth dolls lend themselves to embroidered faces, and it's easy to do.

Putting vertical trims on your doll dresses can add a special touch of individuality to your creation and really make it your own design.

For those of you who make your dolls to sell, or who are thinking about trying to earn a little extra money selling your dolls, this book is an invaluable addition to your library.

Some ideas for alternatives to expensive 18 inch dolls.

Vinyl dolls, as well as cloth dolls, can be special friends; particularly to the youngest doll lovers. These are also the dolls most likely to be handled, dressed and loved, even by their adult owners. This makes regular cleaning a necessity!

This book is a great addition to any doll maker's library, especially if you like OOAK dolls and figures.

A cloth doll can be different things to different people. Whatever your cloth doll means to you, at some point you will want to clean it.

Cloth Dolls for Textile Artists is a fascinating addition to my doll making library. I highly recommend this book because while the dolls are definitely art dolls, they are all beautiful, you don't have to be an artist to enjoy these dolls.