She was my Diamond in the Rough, underneath all the dirt and grime I knew she was beautiful.

This week, in honor of Mother's Day I would like to honor my Mother. She is the reason I am what I am today. Mom passed on her love of dolls to me.

Pattern and instructions to make a 9 inch cloth doll.

"What exactly is a doll?" With that question doll artist Akira Blount begins her introduction to the book. By the end of the book we have been shown 5oo possible answers but left with the impression that we have only scratched the surface of possibilities for doll makers.

A simple prairie style dress to fit the 21 inch Lalena cloth doll.

here are sewing instructions to make a 21 inch cloth doll.

Add a boy doll to your collection and recycle an old pair of jeans to make his over-alls.

A review of 200 Years of Dolls by Dawn Herlocher. This book is full of useful and interesting information and beautiful color pictures.

This is a wonderful doll that little girls will love, and so will Mom and Grandma.

Some ideas for alternatives to expensive 18 inch dolls.