Download or read book Making American Folk Art Dolls written by Gini Rogowski and published by . This book was released on 1975-01-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides instructions for making an extensive variety of small dolls using materials ranging from corn husks to clothespins, from bread dough to dried fruits, and from eggshells to rawhide

Download or read book Felt Wee Folk New Adventures written by Salley Mavor and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A fabulous book! . . . If you enjoy tiny, detailed projects that allow for lots of creativity and personal handiwork, I cannot recommend this book enough!” —Feeling Stitchy Salley Mavor’s book Felt Wee Folk inspired tens of thousands to handcraft dolls from simple materials. Now, she invites you to return to the wee world with Felt Wee Folk—New Adventures, starring 120 dolls to spark smiles and creativity. As requested by fans, this long-awaited follow-up shares more challenging projects. Explore fresh scenes and an array of new outfits, hairstyles, and accessories, with full-sized patterns. Make bendable dolls that resemble you, your family, or your favorite fairy-tale characters with wool felt, chenille stems, and decorative stitching. Display the figures in a dollhouse, atop a wedding cake, or in a holiday scene to be cherished year after year. From the pages of Mavor’s award-winning children’s books to your home, the enchanting wee folk dolls appeal to crafters of all ages and skill levels. More dolls, more scenes, and more outfits Use your stash—wool felt, chenille stems, and simple embellishments Delightful, challenging projects, as requested by fans Felt Wee Folk was a Foreword Reviews’ GOLD WINNER for Crafts & Hobbies “While the original book included projects beyond Wee Folk dolls, the new volume focuses on the dolls themselves. Fairies and families, kings and knights, and even some not-too-scary pirates all grace the pages of the book, beckoning readers to at least admire, if not try to create, Wee Folk of their own.” —The Enterprise (Cape Cod)

Download or read book American Folk Toys written by Dick Schnake and published by Peter Smith Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 1974-06-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Nicky Epstein Knits for Dolls written by Nicky Epstein and published by Nicky Epstein Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designer, author, teacher, and knitting celebrity Nicky Epstein has created a stylish delight: 25 playful, fashion-forward patterns for 18-inch dolls. Nicky speaks fondly of the dolls that inspired her designs and explains the techniques for measuring a doll, adapting patterns, and choosing yarn and needles. The adorable pieces range from classic to chic, and include everything from hats and coats to dresses, skirts, tops, and pants--a tiny, complete wardrobe of Nicky Epstein originals!

Download or read book Felt Wee Folk written by Salley Mavor and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010-11-05 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Foreword Reviews’ GOLD WINNER for Crafts & Hobbies. “If you enjoy felt sculpting, doll making, or fun fabric embellishment, check out Felt Wee Folk!” —Needle ’n Thread Salley Mavor’s charming, bendable Wee Folk fairies and dolls are real show-stoppers. Learn to create your own tiny figures and accessories using wool felt, chenille stems, simple embellishments, and Salley’s new step-by-step guide. Take your work along with you anywhere—no sewing machine needed! 18 complete Wee Folk projects feature dolls, pins, purses, checkbook and cell phone covers, pillows, and scenic backdrops Techniques include appliqué, embroidery, thread wrapping, and painting, plus add your own buttons, beads, natural materials, and “found objects” Ideal for dollmakers, quilters, and embroiderers of every skill level “The projects in this book will tempt us all to the needle and felt . . . Thank you for a wonderful book about the doll form and its application in miniature.” —Elinor Peace Bailey, author of Storytelling with Dolls “An inspiring hands-on book that awakens us to the beauty and magic of the forest, and encourages us to pick up our needles and create.” —Ruth M. Keessen, publisher of Soft Dolls & Animals, Contemporary Doll Collector, and Miniature Collector magazines

Download or read book Cornhusk Silk and Wishbones written by Michelle Markel and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2000 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines a variety of dolls throughout the world, discussing how they have been used at different times and how they reflect the cultures that created them.

Download or read book Easy to make Dolls with Nineteenth century costumes written by Genevieve Priscilla Jones and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1977-01-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full-size patterns and complete easy-to-follow instructions for making 10 old-fashioned doll bodies, faces, and wardrobes. "The instructions are easy to follow, and those who enjoy creating their own dolls will find some particularly attractive ones here that they can make." — Antiques Journal.

Download or read book Hitty written by Rachel Field and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1929 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life and adventures of a wooden 19th century American doll.

Download or read book How to Make Voodoo Dolls written by Beth Rumbo and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fantastically fun handbook for making DIY voodoo dolls: craft with yarn, embroidery floss, pipe cleaners, fabric paint, and more! This unofficial guide to creating fun voodoo string dolls is the first of its kind in offering step-by-step directions for making these fun and funky charms. Great for kids and adults, these easy-to-make dolls will entertain you for hours with their quirky looks and personalities. How to Make Voodoo Dolls has tons of photographs to lead you through the process of creating these cute, kooky characters, but will also prime your imagination as you start on the way to making your own creations. Learn how to make your favorite ghoulish creatures such as: Skeleton Frankenstein Werewolf Dracula And more! Just be careful sticking those pins as a final touch!

Download or read book The Jumeau Doll written by Margaret Whitton and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1980-01-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pictorial history of famous French doll (with 60 photos) plus 32 pages in full color of 19th-century dolls in original fashions.

Download or read book Collectible Dolls and Accessories of the Twenties and Thirties from Sears Roebuck and Co Catalogs written by Margaret Adams and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of clear illustrations and detailed descriptions of now-antique dolls, teddy bears, dollhouses, furniture, more.

Download or read book Making Colorful Corn Shuck Dolls written by Anne Freels and published by Schiffer Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive illustrated book on how to make colorful corn shuck dolls is finally here! Author Anne Freels is sharing her techniques after more than three decades of crafting and selling these entrancing dolls worldwide. She is known for her colorful and contemporary flair on a traditional Appalachian craft, and her work is highly collectible as both traditional and folk-art. The book contains over 200 full-color illustrations and step-by-step instructions on how to make two different styles of a traditional corn shuck doll with, of course, Anne's signature colorful style. Plus, readers receive lots of practical advice, as well as suggestions on how to personalize the dolls so their own creativity shines through. For anyone with a love of folk art and a desire to create, this book will be a treasured addition to their library.

Download or read book Making Peg Dolls and More written by Margaret Bloom and published by Crafts and Family Activities. This book was released on 2019-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From simple peg doll necklaces, moving mobiles and fantastical flying creatures, to pin cushions, herbal dream pillows and nature gathering bags, this series of delightful craft projects will bring together and inspire all the family in the act of making as well as playing and living creatively.

Download or read book Early American Life written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Miniature Needlepoint Rugs for Dollhouses written by Susan McBaine and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These 37 rug designs are charted for easy use on #18 canvas: Oriental, Persian, Early American, and more.

Download or read book Geography Through Art written by Sharon Jeffus and published by Geography Matters. This book was released on 2008 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book of art projects from around the world used to teach geography to primary, intermediate, and secondary students.

Download or read book Betty Bonnet Paper Dolls in Full Color written by Sheila Young and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1982-01-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This popular pre-World War I series from the Ladies Home Journal will delight collectors and children alike with charming figures and delicately rendered costumes and accessories. Includes coats, dresses, bonnets, dolls, and other toys from 1915-1918; all authentic. 32 dolls. 16 plates in full color.