A continuation of a procrastination project to hoe out the many boxes of parts of discontinued kits and their finished versions mostly for cloth dolls. It is daunting to pick through deciding what can be sold or given away or sadly taken to the dump. These are some of much more to come as I get more time. When partially worked dolls are included, I figure there are those out there who know my work and can make use of.

NOTE 1/15/2026: MORE TO COME - PLEASE COME BACK IN A FEW DAYS

Gail Wilson Cloth Doll Lottie
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 to Cart

 

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.

NEW Feedsack Doll Mini Kit on sale $48
Reduced further to $38 Add to Cart

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

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 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 2 left)

ALL THE MAKINGS TO ASSEMBLE THIS PICKET FENCE AND BASE

What is offered is a complete set of wood parts (unpainted) to make this special display base wtih its picket fence. This was never a kit but basic steps are provided. You supply paints. I have used these for both 18" - 24" Feather Trees and my Santas as a way to display any extra accessories. Outer dimensions of the base are 11.25 X 11.25" and the inside of the fence space is 9.25 x 9.25". Pickets are stained dowels. You paint the rails, posts and the wood base.

The sale price is $118. Add to Cart

Of course, none of the dolls or many accessories are included.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

All kits and patterns found elsewhere on my website are all in the process of selling out as long as we have supplies to make them. Regular prices will show up in your cart, but when we receive your order, we will apply 25% off.

This includes:

Hitty Kits and Patterns

Christmas Kits, Patterns and Santa Supplies

All Doll Kits and Patterns

 

 

PORTABLE NATURAL LIGHT BY DAYLIGHT
Being able to see is as important as your sewing machine. I found these lights that are just like Ott lights but not as costly. They are wonderful for taking with you to classes or to take from room to room or just to have for regular work. You can get it up close and the light quality is perfect. These are the same 13 watt types that fold down for portability and provide light that is as close to natural as possible.

WAS $48.00 Sale Price $32 SOLD

IRON CLEANER
Since I promote the use of spray starch dyes and my own wax antiquing, I feel that you should know about cleaners for the bottom of your iron. Most of the above things will not do anything harmful to your iron, but there can be build up. Apply to an old wash cloth, run your hot iron over it and it does a wonderful job of cleaning.
Was $7.00. On sale half price $3.50 Add to Cart 2 Left

MOHAIR FOR DOLL HAIR - This is a smooth but not the silky more realistic kind known as "English" mohair and therefore best for cloth dolls.It is slightly woolier than the English, but much easier to work with. You can see it here in auburn on a Basic Doll and it was also used for Lotties and many of my angels.

SPECIAL OFFER - I have a huge supply of the Auburn and Brown roving from the old days of many kits having it included in the kit supplies, and need to clear out some. 5 yard bags $10.95. REDUCED MORE TO $8.95
Auburn Add to Cart
Brown SOLD OUT



IMPORTANT NOTE:

All supplies and fabrics found elsewhere on my website are all in the process of selling out as long as we have stock. Regular prices will show up in your cart, but when we receive your order, we will apply 25% off.

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