Making dolls and doll clothes for others is such a wonderful way to share your passion for dolls with others.

This is a question I've returned to many times over the years, and the start of many discussions I've had with family members and friends. It is a question that is sure to result in an animated debate, no matter who you ask.

For those of you who have never made a doll, and don't know where to start, I have the perfect suggestion. Get a copy of Dollmaking For the First time, by Miriam Gourley. If, on the other hand, you have some experience making dolls, you will still enjoy this book.

I visited a doll shop, this week that is an absolute delight for doll lovers.

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.

This crocheted vest is a companion to the crocheted skirt for 18 inch dolls. It requires a very small amount of yarn and is a great way to use up a little yarn you may have left from another project.

This is a quick and easy project which requires a very small amount of yarn to complete. If you have yarn left over from another project this is an excellent way to use it up.

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

This week we will work on turning our cigar box into a doll bed.

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.