I have been a doll collector for many years. I search for dolls almost every day on Ebay and have learned quite a bit about the practice of selling of dolls here. I would like to share how I go about deciding...
Welcome to my Tips and Tricks for Sewing Doll Clothes 101 class. I'm hopeful that once you read through the following, you will have learned something new in regards to sewing for dolls of any size. This is...
The earlierst patterns date back to 1860. William Jennings Demorest and Ellen Curtis Demorest began the home sewing pattern industry in 1860 by holding fashion shows in their homes and selling the patterns....
OK. SO YOU'RE NOT AN EXPERT ON TROLLS. IS IT TIME TO SELL THAT VINTAGE COLLECTION OF YOURS, OR THAT YARD SALE FIND? READ ON FOR SOME QUICK TIPS FOR EVALUATING AND LISTING YOUR TROLLS.... PART TWO - THE MODERN...
The 1950s was a time of high-fashion and the doll clothing of this era reflects this. Most collectors look for original 'factory' clothing. The fifties was a time where moms made doll clothing for their...
I started out by buying a lot of colored cotton thread on Ebay. I found a large lot of about 15 balls of colored cotton thread in many colors. Vivid blues, pinks, reds, greens, and a variegated Christmas...
Somethings you just can't find it anywhere except in your very own family tree. I had a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that learned how to sew and made it a positive memory for me. Years ago it...
Holly Hobbie is Not only a Cute Doll, I think some would find it Amazing that She is also a Real Person. Check out "HollyHobbieWorld" But for Now, Here is Who's Who........... Holly Hobbie...