ALL PRICES IN THIS SALE SECTION ARE SALE PRICES.
A FURTHER 10% DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED TO THE FINAL TOTAL OF ALL ORDERS
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HITTY DOLL KITS ON SALE
The Basic Hitty
Kit comes with the molded head, arms and legs and all materials
including wool stuffing, all paints, her coral beads, fabrics
and notions for her simple dress and underwear. Fine lace
is also included, but so are the instructions for making
your own simple lace using only a needle and sewing thread.
Basic Hitty Kit were $130, now on sale for $85 Add
to Cart
GW
Painted Parts for Your Hitty ~ The fee for
painting a set of parts for this kit is $50. Add
to Cart This fee does not get a sale discount.
Blonde Hitty ~ Blonde Hittys are not available in kits (paints involved cannot be kitted). However, you may request GW to paint yours blonde. The fee for
painting a set of parts for this kit is $50. Add
to Cart This fee does not get a sale discount.
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HITTY'S TRUNK KIT ON SALE
One of the pieces from Hitty's story, a trunk for an adventurous miss is a necessity. Made in the style of real trunks of solid wood covered in cloth and trimmed (in this case) with faux leather bumper trims made of painted cloth. Real hinges and a working latch. Caution: This is a complicated kit.
Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 3. Note: These were previously discontinued, but we have managed a limited number to be available while they last. (8 available)
• Kits were $125, now on sale for $75 Add
to Cart (7 left)
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HITTY BED KITS AT SPECIAL SALE PRICE
Four-Poster Canopy Rope Bed
with Bedding and Quilt ~
A four-poster canopy rope bed just right for Hitty with an
easy four-patch quilt, tick, pillow and bed linens. Inspired
by items belonging to the real Hitty. 6 available.
Hitty's Bed Kit was $98, on sale for $68. SOLD OUT
Measurements for both beds at right inside rails (for
those who wish to make quilts of their own): 6" wide x
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Historical Paper Doll Series
The Fashion Doll ~ 6" Display Size Kit
This larger 6" version of the doll size paper doll set started out as simply a display model to sell the tiny size while at shows - in the photo the larger size is in front with the tiny size in the background. But everyone wanted it too. It does not come with all of the clothing and packaging of the small set because it is just for display in your dollmaking area or sitting on a shelf of a bookcase. The dolls in this series of paper dolls are based on the original artwork of Gail Wilson and the historical dolls which have inspired her. This simple kit comes with instructions and supplies to assemble this double-sided and wooden backed paper doll with her wooden stand. Two copies oif the doll are included in case of mistakes. Display Size Kit was $14.95, now on clearance sale for $10.00. Add
to Cart
TINY FASHION
PAPER DOLL (In the top picture, she is shown up in back of the bigger Display size sold above)
These were the first in a series of tiny paper dolls. This one
is my Fashion Doll and is 2-1/2" in her wooden stand. The
dolls and clothing have fronts and backs and the dolls themselves
are laminated onto wooden backings cut exactly to their shapes.
Tiny envelopes come with them to hold their three outfits and
accessories plus there is a tiny box to hold all. Although meant
to be display items with the clothing left uncut, outfits will
fit if cut out. Instructions included and kit has all supplies.
Tiny Fashion Doll Paperdoll Kit - Was $18, on sale for $12 Add
to Cart
Last Finished Tiny Fashion Doll Paperdolls also on sale. Were $30. Now $18 SOLD
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Hitty's Printed Cats to make yourself - Buy in "Bulk" (Packages of 12 Printed Cats)
A perfect accessory for Hitty is this very tiny (1.5" tall) printed cloth cat taken from an antique unsewn cat by the Arnold Printworks Patented 1892. These printed cats and other animals and dolls were very popular for the home sewer who was to sew up and stuff these printed treasures for playthings long ago. GW has reworked the original artwork for this very easy kit or a delightful addition finished for your Hitty.
Found a full yards long printing of these tiny cats that we have sold both finished and in kits. What you will get is a row of parts to make 12 cats, plus the instructions and cardboard for inside the base. We have overdyed all for you.
• Kits to make one cat are usually $18. This offer to get 12 cats is on sale for $18 while they last. SOLD |
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A
SMALL JOINTED BEAR KIT
A simple 3" jointed bear to
make of wool (cashmere or mohair) with a ribbon. (Enough for 2 then use the patterns
to make more of your own fabrics) All materials are given to complete this doll size bear including wool enough for two bears, wool roving for stufffing, floss for embroidery, ribbon for trim and a slightly larger 4" size pattern for easier sewing if desired.
Kits were $28, now on sale for $18. Sellout offer is now $12 SOLD OUT
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FROM MY ATTIC STASH OF SAMPLE KITS - COMPLETE LIST AT LEFT
NEW PRICING: ALL ARE 50% OFF PREVIOUS SALE PRICES.
There are too many to make descriptions and links to buy for, so I am simply adding them as a list here. Some are sold in groupings, others individually. These are all full kits refurbished with new paints as needed. Email me (link below) for ones you would like to buy and click the ADD TO CART button below to securely send your name, address and credit card info to use. I will confirm your choices before it gets charged. Due to the work involved in refurbishing, all kits within each category are priced low as marked, but prices are far less than found on Ebay and other secondary markets.
(1) Click here to start your order: Click here to start order Note: if you are ordering other items skip this step and follow Step (2) below.
(2) Email your list or add your list to the Notes box on the order form. Click
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KITS FROM THE EARLY AMERICAN DOLL SERIES:
All of these kits are sale priced at $38 each: Now lower at $19 each.
ALL SOLD
KITS FROM THE HISTORICAL FOLK DOLL SERIES:
All of these kits are sale priced at $38 each or sets as priced.
• The 16" Topsy Turvy Doll #8 in the Serie, now $19
• A kit for a Set of Two 12" Amish Dolls (#4 in the Serie -- Girl & Boy) $19
• 13" Flat Bottomed Mammy Style Doll $19
PRIMITIVE ANIMAL KITS:
These are full kits and sold as sets as marked. ALL SOLD
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CHRISTMAS KITS:
All of these kits are sale priced at $38 each, now $19 or as priced.
• 12" Broom Snowman SOLD
• Set of Three 5" Painted Cloth Angelsin Muslin
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Set of Three 5" Painted Cloth Country Angels
• 8" Painted Cloth Angel in Muslin
• Set of 3 Painted Cloth Snowmen
• 9" Painted Cloth Santa
• 11" Primitive Angel SOLD
MISC DOLL KITS & OTHER:
All of these kits are sale priced at $28 each, now $14 or as priced.
• Boy and Girl Cloth Folk Doll Kit - makes 8" Dolls SOLD
• 8" Pinocchio
• Mother Goose
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A 10" IZANNAH WALKER INSPIRED DOLL KIT WITH WARDROBE
A fine addition to my doll kits and a wonderful doll to collect
and sew for. This doll is a scaled down version who in her original
size of 18" was sculpted by me carefully by measurements
and shape templates from a real 21" Izannah, so she is pretty
true (well, I do admit to making her more subtle ears than Izannah
did). Her head is molded papier mache with a cloth body stuffed
with wool. Included are special painting instructions for either
wispy side curls or her signature sausage curls. Although the
painting is somewhat tricky, I have simplified the methods with
the help of recommended special tools so that really is not that
much more than any other painted doll. Of course, I also offer
pre-painting of the head as I do with all my other molded dolls.
Her patterns for her wardrobe include her pantalets and camisole,
petticoat, 2 dress styles, 2 aprons, her hooded cape, a hard
constructed and a cloth bonnet plus her own folk cat (an accessory
she is often depicted with) and a pocket. Included in the kit
are also very special cotton knit and optional instructions for
doing the knit-over technique if you choose.
• 10" Izannah Walker Inspired Doll Kit with Wardrobe Set of Patterns
~ Old price was $125, now on sale for $94 - See New Offer Below
NEW OFFER:
All of the last of these last kits (7) will be offered with GW pre-painted molded heads. Sale price of kits without GW painting was $94 and with painting, would be $269. New sale price for Painted Heads in Kits is now $195 ALL SOLD
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18" IZANNAH WALKER INSPIRED DOLL KIT
This is a molded head Izannah Walker inspired doll made from months
of study of a real (and quite wonderful) 21" antique Izannah Walker
from the collection of my old friend and well-known dollmaker,
R John Wright. From my studies, I sculpted the head you see here plus used it in scaled down versions for my many smaller Izannahs. The molded papier mache head is covered in special cotton knit, like the originals, with a cloth body intended to be stuffed
with wool. Included are special painting instructions for either
wispy side curls or her signature sausage curls. Although the
painting is somewhat tricky, I have simplified the methods with
the help of recommended special tools so that really is not that
much more than any other painted doll. Of course, I also offer
pre-painting of the head as I do with all my other molded dolls.
Patterns include her basic wardrobe:
petticoat, pantalets, dress, apron and bonnet, plus an alternate boys outfit. The making of this kit was due in part to fill a need for dollmakers
to make a nice version of a pretty true Izannah look without
having to sculpt a doll by themselves. Cloth body fabric, special knit for head and paints provided plus undies fabric, leather for shoes, knit for stockings and all notions. You provide wool stuffing (about 8 oz) and outer garments fabrics.
(8 available).
Price of the kit was $175, now on sale for $132 ALL SOLD
• Pre-paintingby
GW for your doll kit's head: I am no longer able to offer pre-painting of the sausage curl style due to time constraints, but I still will do one of the styles Izannah used which has always been my favorite - I call it the double wispy style. (This is the fee for painting only and sale discount does not apply).
Double Wispy Curls $245 Add
to Cart
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THE
BASIC DOLL (and her 3" Doll's Doll) KIT
The Early American
Doll Series was based on this "basic doll". It was
to begin with a basic doll - a doll that was simple and affordable,
but not plain and I wanted her appealing to the heart. Her construction
is taken from humble cloth dolls, but she becomes a little more
defined with her delicate joints and painted surface, which is
another old-time technique. She has a mohair wig and is stuffed
with real wool. Her jointed arms and legs are weighted so she
will sit well. She comes, and I like her best, in her camisole
and pantaloons, but then there is clothing to add and accessories
as well. She even has her own doll (which comes with her in the
kit). I have tried to make the kits as fool-proof as possible
with silkscreened sewing lines, premeasured stuffing amounts
and stencils for face detail. Patterns are also included for
future bodies or you can order additional silkscreens. Her 3" doll's
doll is included in the kit but sold separately if purchased
finished. The Basic Doll kit will come with a free Dress and Pinafore Pattern
which includes dresses for both the Basic Doll and her 3" Doll's
Doll.
Kit for the Basic Doll and her 3" Doll's Doll was $42, now $32 SOLD OUT
NEW - Just Instructions and Patterns for the Basic Doll and her 3" Doll's Doll. Includes patterns for the printed fabric bodies so you can make your own, plus the the Dress and Pinafore Pattern
which includes outfits for both the Basic Doll and her 3" Doll's
Doll. $18 Add
to Cart
IMPORTANT NOTE: This doll depends on the proper stretch of the body fabric, so it is recommended to buy BASIC DOLL BODY
FABRIC $10.50/yd Add
to Cart
A Complete Set of all Nine patterns for the Basic Doll was
$38 set,
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LADIES HOME SEWING COMPANION - A PINCUSHION DOLL
A doll sewing caddy/pincushion
taken from antique ones (the concept), a cookie cutter woman
I love from an antique collection (the outline) and antique
paper doll styles of the late 1800's (the underwear look).
Body outlines, hair and face designs are silkscreened on to
body fabric, but you can use the paper patterns included to
make more dolls. There is not much machine work as most of
the doll is finished by hand. Her arms will be drawn and sewn
from the arm pattern and her skirt is stuffed to become part
of her whole figure. The apron, which has a pocket for small
scissors, and her bodice are appliqued on. The needle keeper
(shaped like an old-fashioned pocket once worn around the waists
to hold various everyday sundries, especially sewing tools);
and the strawberry emery hang from her waist. Her broad hips
become the pincushion. All of her features and hair are simple
and relaxing embroidery. Under everything are wood forms to
define her shape and give her standing presence. Her oval wooden
base has two spool spindles fitted out with old-style wooden
spools which you wind with thread for display or you can use
the spindles for your own actual sewing threads. If you wish
to make more and do not have or wish to purchase the additional
wooden parts or silkscreened bodies, you can use the included
patterns to make your own. She is intended to be solidly stuffed
with wool (the best pincushion stuffing), but you can use wool
for upper parts down to below hips and other stuffing for lower
skirt.
BONUS - Each full kit or mini kit will come with the decorative scissors shown in the picture. These used to sell separately for $12.95!
FULL KIT - Has all fabrics, wood pieces,
silkscreens and supplies, plus bonus scissors. Full Kit in Brown Prints Was $115, on sale for $85, NEW LOWER PRICE $48.ALL SOLD
MINI KIT - Has all wood pieces,
printed cloth bodies and supplies, plus bonus scissors - you supply your own fabrics.
Was $88, on sale for $65, now reduced to $48 ALL SOLD
PATTERNS (No supplies) with Bonus Printed Body Included. $18 Add
to Cart (only 3 available)
EXTRA PRINTED BODIES $18.00 Add
to Cart
WOOL STUFFING - Necessary wool stuffing (8 yds) May only be ordered with this kit or pattern.$9.50 Add
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PRIMITIVE
ANIMALS: MY FINISHED SAMPLES AND PATTERNS TO MAKE THEM
I have a small collection of antique primitive cloth animals,
but because they are rare, I only have a few - two dogs,
two cats, a lamb and one questionable species (dog or rabbit) and a fabulous horse. There is something
so straight-to-the-heart about these sweet playthings, often
sewn from old coating or other scraps and stuffed with rags or sawdust.
Like primitive dolls whose shapes are often pared down to
the essentials (keeping in mind that most of these dear things
were not made with patterns), it is this naive look that
appeals. Most often one finds them in old dirty whites or
browns as these coarser weaves were common, so most of mine
will also be in these grungy tones. The patterns will inspire
you to make them in many types of fabrics, one more endearing
than the next. The animals are divided up into two patterns.
PATTERN
PRICES:
Primitive Animal Pattern #1 (Animals: Upright Rabbit, Upright Cat, Sitting Dog, Pig, Lamb Pulltoy)
Old Price $18, on sale $12 Add
to Cart
Primitive Animal Pattern #2 (Animals: Elephant, Crouching Rabbit, Crouching Cat, Horse Pulltoy)
Old Price $18, on sale $12 Add
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CHRISTMAS CHILDREN
Shown above are two Christmas
Children 5" tall. These are made with simple heads
(will also be available separately), and all cotton batting
bodies (have pipe cleaner base bodies) and clothing. No
sewing, only cut the expertly designed patterns, glue a
few seams together, glue on trims and optionally glue to
included bases or apply hang loops. Patterns
and Instructions for the sale will have the molded heads all painted for you by GW, plus batting for you to dye using Rit according to easy instructions, necessary pipe cleaners and 3 Tiny Dollmaking Clamps. 4 available.
Patterns & Instructions with Painted Heads Sale Set $38, NEW LOWER PRICE $18 SOLD |
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A PAPER PIECED HEX PINCUSHION PATTERN
I have always been drawn to hex quilts and my Hitty customers will know I have included hex quilts in Hitty scale for years. Recently I saw some made in canning jar lids, but not content with that because I wanted more color expression that using my older sewing-pincushion top box idea, that would be just my style. So here is a new pincushion kit, really easy to do with nearly all handwork with the hexes supplied in the kit printed on reusable freezer paper. Pincushions are stuffed with wool (also in the kit) and all is over a foundation of a round paper box, included. The kit only has one fabric combination as shown, but to inspire you to see the possibilities to use your own scraps, I made up 6 more for the picture (click on image at right) .(7 available)
Kits $48 Were Discontinued, I am putting together a few last full kits which will be on sale for $24, NEW LOWER PRICE $19 SOLD OUT
Pattern/Instructions - If you want to gather all your own materials this may be for you. Was $18, now on sale for $12. Add to Cart
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DOLL'S
SEWIES FOR ACCESSORIES KIT (scaled for dolls) ~
These items come as a very
sweet and fun kit for small dolls or
items can be ordered finished. Early
American ladies spent much time on their needlework
which was often kept in their pockets (a pouch that
hung from their waists).
This is a set of working miniature brass scissors
and a set of patterns for a tiny scissors case, flat
tomato pincushion and a strawberry emery. All items
are well under an inch and easy to make from your silk
(or cotton) scraps. They are nice to hang from doll's
apron waist on a silk ribbon.
Kit with Scissors - was $18, on sale for $12, now reduced to $8 Add
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17" QUILTED CLOTH
SANTA - Original Description
This painted cloth-faced Santa shows off his quilted and pieced robe
on a uniquely constructed body that allows him to stand by himself,
through a special technique of weighting his feet. His wonderful
presence is created by the layers of clothing and the many fabrics
that go into his robe. Easy 4-patch quilt construction is used to
create the "fabric"
for his robe. A few options are included for accessories as well.
This pattern can provide many many looks from vintage country to
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17" QUILTED CLOTH
SANTA SPECIAL OFFER
As I continue to sell out of my work, I am offering a combination of the last Mini Kits with the incredible kit for all the fabrics and some importand other items (see description below). Included in the Mini Kit are wood
soles, bearding, all paints, face stencil, wires for arms, a hard-to-find
antiqued belt buckle and instructions for how to make his address
book.
KIT FOR ALL THE FABRICS - I have assembled a limited edition of all of the fabrics (about
70) necessary to make this santa in the old browns palette that
I used. The 60 squares used to make the 4-patch quilt for his robe
are from my own stash of many years and all pre-cut, many overdyed,
ready to sew. Except for a few accessories, everything is here,
including body fabric, lead feet, leather for his belt, fabrics
for shoes, stockings, pants, tunic, sack and cap with floss for
the tassel. For all other accessories besides fabrics, visit the Just
For Santas page. This fabric kit is optional (or you can gather
all your own fabrics), but does not include the mini-kit
above, so you will need both.
SPECIAL OFFER OF MINI KIT + FABRIC KIT (ONLY 4 AVAILABLE) These would have been $78 for the mini kit plus $175 for the fabric kit, a total of $253.
SALE OFFER $150 (40% off). (3 left) ALL SOLD
STILL AVAILABLE - JUST THE MINI KIT (Includes Patterns and Instructions). Was $78, on sale for $28 Add
to Cart (2 available)
Quilted Santa Pattern and Instructions are still available and on sale for $16.50 Add
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PENNY RUG 18" SANTA
MINI KIT OR PATTERN
This larger Santa makes a bold statement and the
work to get him there is very relaxing hand work if you have ever
done or admired the penny rug style. You can start with any old
wools (not synthetics, although small amounts of nylon added to
the wool content are fine) using light solid colors and small scraps
of checks, tweeds and plaids. Their original colors (if not too
dark) will be easily taken over by the easy dye process you can
do right on your stove with Rit dyes and the recipes included in
the instructions.For example, once while teaching, everyone wanted
the mustard color of my Santa above and the shop owner had yards
of a pastel pink and a pastel blue. I had my doubts, but tried
anyhow, and magic! You could no longer tell which were formerly
pink and which were baby blue. The work of Penny Rug style is basically
an applique of wool pieces using a decorative embroidery stitch
to apply the cut wool designs. Wool sews like a dream especially
since the dyeing process slightly felts the wool.
•PENNY RUG SANTA MINI KIT (Includes Patterns and Instructions, wooden base, bearding, paints,
wire armatures) - you supply body fabric (3/4 yd of Kona cotton recommended,
wools and stuffingInstructions have easy dye recipes you can
do yourself for all his wool). Was $48, on slae for $28 Add
to Cart (3 available)
• PATTERNS AND INSTRUCTIONS - Now with wood base included. Were $18, now on sale for $15 Add
to Cart (7 available)
Click here for PDF of SUPPLIES NEEDED for Mini Kit (also useful for Pattern Only):
http://www.gailwilsondesigns.com/extras/PennyRugSantaMiniKitSupplies.pdf |
 
Both Santas above can be made from the choices in the Patterns & Instructions on sale opposite. |
18" MOLDED CHALKWARE
FACED SANTA
This Santa is taught in my three-day retreats. It is not a kit for
the faint-of-heart, but nor is it that hard, just lots of details.
Includes the original molded face from my own molds, all the paints,
body fabric and wooden body pieces and special lead feet so he will
stand by himself, bearding wool, several toys, belt makings, buttons, special fabric
for shoe making and 30 pages of patterns and instructions that include
many styles of clothing so that you can make him traditional, country,
Victorian or your choice, plus many other accessories in the way
of sacks, packs, stockings, walking sticks, painted cloth scroll
lists of names, books and many many hints for details like overdyeing
to make ordinary fabrics look good. Kits for other toys may be ordered on the "Santa Makings" page found in the Dollmaking Supplies tab in the menu at the top of the page. Full Kits were $250.
FULL KITS
- Now Discontinued
MINI KITS Include all of the basics for the Santa body: the original molded face, all paints,
body fabric, wooden body pieces and special lead feet so he will
stand by himself and bearding wool. And of course includes the 30 pages of patterns and instructions for
many styles of clothing, accessories, plus a few toys that can be made from supplies you may already have and many hints. Kits for other toys may be ordered on the "Santa Makings" page found in the Dollmaking Supplies tab in the menu at the top of the page.
Mini-Kits were $158 now on sale for $98. Add
to Cart (1 left)
CHALKWARE FACED SANTA PATTERNS & INSTRUCTIONS
Includes 30 pages of patterns and instructions plus a new bonus of the molded head & wood
soles for feet. On sale for $20 Add
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