The Best Dolls, Dollhouses & Doll Clothing Crafts & Hobbies Books 2024

1. Creative Cloth Explorations: Adventures in Fairy-Inspired Fiber Art (Paperback)

Introduces new, creative techniques for the fiber journaler, scrapbooker, doll maker, beader, and sewer through fairy-inspired projects. This book is the fifth installment on making creative cloth fiber arts from popular art doll designer, fiber artist, and workshop instructor Patti Culea, following Creative Cloth Doll Making, Creative Cloth Doll Faces, Creative Cloth Doll Couture, "and Creative Cloth Beaded Dolls." This book builds on the previous four by delving into how to make fun and elaborate-looking projects using the same old materials in a new and unique way. Readers will learn to make flat figures, fabric books, and a fairy-style fan. Culea covers the basics and provides new techniques such as using Shiva paint sticks and stencils, working with silk rods and waste, and using lace and trims as a frame while teaching you to how create a flat figure doll, memory journal with embellished cloth pages, and a beautiful fan. Professional tips, ideas for embellishments, cutting-edge techniques, and complete patterns for all the projects are included."

Introduces new, creative techniques for the fiber journaler, scrapbooker, doll maker, beader, and sewer through fairy-inspired projects. This book is the fifth installment on making creative cloth fiber arts from popular art doll designer, fiber artist, and workshop instructor Patti Culea, following Creative Cloth Doll Making, Creative Cloth Doll Faces, Creative Cloth Doll Couture, "and Creative Cloth Beaded Dolls." This book builds on the previous four by delving into how to make fun and elaborate-looking projects using the same old materials in a new and unique way. Readers will learn to make flat figures, fabric books, and a fairy-style fan. Culea covers the basics and provides new techniques such as using Shiva paint sticks and stencils, working with silk rods and waste, and using lace and trims as a frame while teaching you to how create a flat figure doll, memory journal with embellished cloth pages, and a beautiful fan. Professional tips, ideas for embellishments, cutting-edge techniques, and complete patterns for all the projects are included."

2. Embroidered Projects: Step-By-Step Instructions for over 30 Projects (Dolls House Do-It-Yourself) [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. With this selection of step-by-step embroidered projects in 1/12 scale, you can create cushions, bell pulls, samplers, firescreens and much more for the dolls' house of any style or period. Full colour charts, stitching and making-up instructions are included for each project.

Dolls' House Do It Yourself : Embroidered Projects, Used [Paperback]

3. Build Your Own Inexpensive Dollhouse: With One Sheet of 4'x 8' Plywood and Home Tools [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Anyone can build a dollhouse with just six basic tools (folding rule, square, saber saw, rasp, sander, and hammer) plus a single sheet of plywood. This easy-to-follow guide presents instructions and tips, plus over 40 diagrams and photographs. Finished model measures 36 1/2" x 26", with 6 rooms, staircase, windows, and front door.

Build Your Own Inexpensive Dollhouse : With One Sheet of 4' X 8' Plywood and Home Tools, Used [Paperback]

4. Knitted Fairies: To Cherish and Charm [Hardcover - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Ten beautiful fairies to knit, using clear and simple patterns and a variety of yarns and embellishments.

Knitted Fairies to Cherish Charm, Used [Hardcover]

5. Dolls' House Details : Over 350 Craft Projects in 1/12 Scale, Used [Hardcover]

Explains how to design and create decorations and furnishing for a dolls' house in various period styles. The book shows 1/12th scale construction, using inexpensive materials and basic craft skills. Step-by-step instructions are provided for over 300 projects, from everyday household items such as crockery, cleaning equipment, kitchenware and food, to toys, board games, floral arrangements, art materials and sporting paraphernalia. Periods and styles covered include: an Edwardian nursery; a modern 90s-style bathroom; a Victorian town house; a Georgian dining room; a Parisian artist's attic; and a 1950s birthday party.

Dolls' House Details : Over 350 Craft Projects in 1/12 Scale, Used [Hardcover]

6. Dolls' House Furniture Book [Hardcover - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. How to make every kind of miniature "house furnishing" from early American chairs, to modern sofas, refrigerators, rugs, books, even a box of chocolates. As well as a miniature family. Overseas sales will require extra postage for this volume. 222 pages; 15 color and 35 b & w photos plus 105 b & w illustrations; 11 x 7.5 inches.

Dolls' House Furniture Book, Used [Hardcover]

7. Petite Portraits: Miniature Dolls by Contemporary American Doll Artists [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Petite Portraits: Miniature Dolls by Contemporary American Doll Artists by Carol-Lynn Rossel-Waugh

Petite Portraits: Miniature Dolls by Contemporary American Doll Artists, Used [Paperback]

8. How to Make Dolls' Houses, Used [Hardcover]

This vintage book is a comprehensive and accessible manual for building dolls houses and furniture. Provided are detailed, step-by-step instructions for building a variety of houses, beginning with a simple model schoolhouse that could be made cheaply and by children, and going on to more complicated tasks that eventually lead to the construction of a nineteenth century drapers' shop and flat. Contents include: A School A Confectioner's Shop and Cafe, A Late Victorian Draper's Shop, A Westmorland Farmhouse, A Tall Villa, A Sweet Shop, A Hunting Lodge, A Miniature Doll's House, A Public House, A Cabinet in the Form of a Doll's House, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dolls."

How to Make Dolls' Houses, Used [Hardcover]

9. Creating & Crafting Dolls: Patterns, Techniques, and Inspiration for Making Cloth Dolls (Craft Kale Idoscope) [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Whether you're a grandmother, grandchild, or somewhere in between, with this book and your nimble fingers, you will be able to create and craft a doll with its own special magic.

Creating and Crafting Dolls : Patterns, Techniques and Inspiration for Making Cloth Dolls, Used [Paperback]

10. Making Rag Dolls [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Easy-to-make collection of 20 multi-cultural dolls - same body for all, but each with unique facial features, hairstyle, and clothing. Simple instructions, list of materials, patterns, embroidery notes for Poppy the Clown, Santa and Mrs. Claus, 17 others. Full-page color photo of each finished design. 48 pages?of patterns.

Making Rag Dolls, Used [Paperback]