NOTE 2/23/2026: MORE BEING ADDED EACH WEEK
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HOMESPUN MAGAZINE DOLL -
LOTTIE
In 2009, I did a pattern for a new cloth doll for an Australian magazine
(also sold in the US) called Homespun. The doll is named Lottie and
is 10", all cloth with embroidered face and a mohair wig. This
doll has one of my best patterns yet for a cloth doll body and reverts
from a painted detail face to stitchery. Full kits have not been available for years, but we had a recent find of the perfect print fabrics already in our supplies, so we have full kits now available while they last. Kits contain all materials, notions, stuffing and paints necessary. NEW Rerun of Old Full Kit - old price was $54, now on sale for $38.
These all sold out, but a small batch will be ready in January.
NEW SMALL BATCH NOW READY
Still on sale for $38. Add
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THE
14" FEEDSACK DOLL - New Mini Kit
Previously this kit was going to be discontinued, but
because it is such a good kit and a great doll, I have made it a mini kit. This is one of the best
dolls I have ever designed. She makes up well, with ease, including
stuffing, which is usually one of the hardest parts. She is very
old-fashioned in her style and accessories. Made from a feedsack*,
an historical detail common to homemade cloth dolls, she has a
charming face which is accomplished easily with an iron-on transfer
and colored pencils applied to her painted cloth finish. Mini kit has all supplies including body and striped legs fabrics, colored pencils and stencil for her face, paints and antiquing, leather for shoes and vintage style batise and cotton lace for underwear
and bonnet. Customer provides dress, trim fabric, and stuffings.
*NOTE: We are no longer able to
provide the wonderful vintage feedsacking for this doll (the modern
replacement is awful) and so the fabric provided is a suitable
weave that acts the part with ease. On sale for $48.
Reduced further to $38 Add
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FOUND - In my attic samples, one Original Full Kit. On sale $48 Add
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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
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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. Add
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OFFERING MORE OF THE SPECIAL KITS FOR 9" MOLDED DOLL LIKE LOUISA
In the last sale, I offered some of these special kits and they sold out quickly, so since there were additional parts still left, I decided to do the same offering. I called these the Louisa Kits because that is the doll that was the first of many from a new mold. These painted dolls with bodies have languished in their box for, well, a long time. I had intentions of beginning another small series but the right inspiration + time never came. So, have decided to make use of all the work involved in the items included in a very special "kit". These unique kits will include a painted and assembled body with a wig cap to style the mohair wig (pre-sewn) with supplied finished hand crocheted snoods. Also included are leftover finished leather buttoned shoes in blue** and stockings, plus patterns and instructions to make an outfit of undies, a simple dress, pinafore and bonnet like the samples shown in the photo. A very special offering considering all the work already done for you. Stands (shown in photo) are optional. Outfit shown is not included. The rest is up to you. (12 available).
**Shoes are all leftovers and come either red or blue, but if you do not like the color, you can easily re-paint with acrylic paints in another color.
Special Kit Price $235 Add to Cart (Only 3 left)
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KITS FROM THE EARLY AMERICAN DOLL SERIES:
All of these kits are sale priced at $38 each.
• Ironing Board with Flat Iron
• School Things
• Set 3 Pantry Boxes
• Quilt Frame and Quilt
• Braided Rug
• Shaker Outfit
• Victorian Outfit
• Companion Doll (or Basic Doll) Outfit SOLD
• Footed Dress Form
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 Series
• Set of 3 Folk Style (knit heads) Izannah Walkers (Original Doll, the Boy and the Black Version - #10 in the Series) - All 3 priced at $58
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14" Raggedy Ann & Andy Set (#6 in the Series) - Both kits for $48
• A kit fora Set of Two 12" Amish Dolls (#4 in the Serie -- Girl & Boy)
• 13" Flat Bottomed Mammy Style Doll
PRIMITIVE ANIMAL KITS:
These are full kits and sold as sets as marked.
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Set of 2 Kits: Crouching Rabbit and Upright Cat $18
• Set: Crouching Rabbit, Upright Cat, Dog, Lamb Pulltoy, and Pig $38
CHRISTMAS KITS:
All of these kits are sale priced at $38 each or as priced.
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5" Very Small Snowman
• 12" Broom Snowman
• 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
• 8" Treetop Angel SOLD
• Set of 3 Painted Cloth Snowmen
• 9" Painted Cloth Santa
• 11" Primitive Angel
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15" Remember Angel with molded head - this kit $58
NURSERY RHYMES & FAIRY TALES KITS:
All of these kits are sale priced at $38 each or as priced.
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Mother Goose
• 8" Pinocchio
• Set of Little Red Riding Hood and The Wolf - 2 kits $58
MISC DOLL KITS & OTHER:
All of these kits are sale priced at $28 each or as priced.
• Rabbit Patch Kit w Wheelbarrow
• Columbian Trunk
• Columbian Coat & Bonnet for the 15" Doll
• Set of 2 kits - 3" Raggedy Ann & Andy $38
• Doll for Disney Kit
• Miss Liberty and Uncle Sam Kit - makes 8" Dolls SOLD
• Boy and Girl Cloth Folk Doll Kit - makes 8" Dolls
• 7.5" Amish Family of 4 Kit
• 3-4"
Amish Family of 4 Kit
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The Blue Cupboard (8"tall) from the Country Folk Series $38 SOLD
• Dress Form Stand for 12" Dolls
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FROM MY ATTIC STASH OF SAMPLE KITS - COMPLETE LIST AT LEFT
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 and the total 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
(2) Email your list or add your list to the Notes box on the order form.
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GRANDMOTHER'S DOLL (THE ATTIC DOLL) OFFERED FINISHED OR AS A KIT
The inspiration for this doll (originally made for a convention workshop) was my interpretation of the common china doll many of our grandmothers actually played with. She turned out to be a petite 5" doll made in papier mache from my own molds with a cloth body. The special limited kit comes with the molded parts all painted by me for you to assemble in her simple cloth body, then make her simple outfit - all materials included.
Kitted version with pre-painted doll parts by GW and all supplies, patterns and instructions. Old price was $145, on sale for $105 Add to Cart
(Only 2 left)
Wood Stands are available $24. 25% off when we invoice. Add to Cart |
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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 Add
to Cart (Only a few left)
• 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 $175 Add
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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.
Price of the kit was $175, now on sale for $132 Add
to Cart (A limited number still available).
• 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
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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.
Finished Dolls no longer available
Kit for the Basic Doll and her 3" Doll's Doll $42 Add
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Extra printed fabric bodies for kit $5 each Add
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NEW ~
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. For all her other clothing and accessories options Click Here to go to the list to order.
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FULL KIT - Has all fabrics, wood pieces,
silkscreens and supplies, plus bonus scissors. Full Kit in Brown Prints Was $115, now on sale for $85 Add
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MINI KIT - Has all wood pieces,
printed cloth bodies and supplies, plus bonus scissors - you supply your own fabrics.
Was $88, now on sale for $65 Add
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EXTRA PRINTED BODIES $18.00 Add
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WOOL STUFFING - Necessary wool stuffing (8 yds) May only be ordered with this kit or pattern.$9.50 Add
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THE
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 black scissors shown in the picture. These used to sell separately for $12.95!
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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). Add
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Quilted Santa Pattern and Instructions are still available and on sale for $16.50 Add
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