Making Dolls and Creatures

Crafting is one of the most popular and practical pastimes, and making dolls is sweeping the category and adding many new and enthusiastic hobbyists. This outstanding introduction to making dolls and creatures features a variety of original projects by contemporary designers and doll makers. Whether you are looking for an advanced project using traditional techniques, or a doll or cute animal that can be put together in one hour from raw material found around your home, you will find inspiration and instruction here.

Techniques for the construction of the dolls is explained in simple illustrated steps, and surface applications such as hand-sewing, appliqu矇, fabric painting, and machine embroidery are used to create beautiful dolls and stunning doll collections.