500 Handmade Dolls

Download or read book 500 Pendants & Lockets written by Marthe Le Van and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes pieces crafted from diverse materials and techniques (including forging, casting, forming, and stone setting).

Download or read book Black Dolls written by Frank Maresca and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Published in conjuction with the exhibition Black Dolls from the collection of Deborah Neff at Mingei International Museum Feb. 7- July 5, 2015"--Colophon.

Download or read book Corset Couture Paper Dolls written by Brenda Sneathen Mattox and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-16 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three dolls and 29 historically accurate costumes illustrate the influence of lingerie on modern couture. Side-by-side comparisons range from a 16th-century "bodie" to "waspies" of the 1950s. Includes a gentleman "dandy" doll.

Download or read book 500 Fun Little Toys written by Nguyen Le and published by Sellers Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 500 Fun Little Toys is the perfect companion for crafters who are looking for witty, amusing projects to make. If you quilt, sew, felt, knit or crochet you're going to love this book! Undeniably charming, these small whimsical creations feature a variety of fun techniques, perfect for the seasoned crafter or someone looking to try a new technique. Author Nguyen Le uses leftover fabric, odd buttons, hand-stitching, embroidery, and beads to embellish her inventive designs. A handmade toy is perfect for a baby shower, birthday party or as a gift for someone special. Repurpose old items and use your stash to create a gift that is sweet and memorable!

Download or read book The Dollmaker written by Harriette Arnow and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-10-12 with total page 691 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dollmaker was originally published in 1954 to immediate success and critical acclaim. In unadorned and powerful prose, Harriette Arnow tells the unforgettable and heartbreaking story of the Nevels family and their quest to preserve their deep-rooted values amidst the turmoil of war and industrialization. When Gertie Nevels, a strong and self-reliant matriarch, follows her husband to Detroit from their countryside home in Kentucky, she learns she will have to fight desperately to keep her family together. A sprawling book full of vividly drawn characters and masterful scenes, The Dollmaker is a passionate tribute to a woman's love for her children and the land.

Download or read book Handmade Animal Dolls written by Melissa Lowry and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-23 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Craft Your Own Charming Characters with Impeccable Style Designed with her own kids in mind, these beautiful plush toys are infused with Melissa Lowry’s artful craftsmanship and fresh sense of style. Now you can create your own unique characters and quick-sew fabric accessories. Use easy-to-learn needle-felting techniques for cuddly animals without any sharp plastic components. Follow simple, fully illustrated steps to craft huggable, long-limbed friends like Oliver the Raccoon and Madeline the Fox or adorable little plushes like Harry the Hedgehog and Penny the Panda. With moveable arms and legs and chic outfits, every doll has personality. Experienced sewers will love the clever, detailed patterns and beginners will find the simple, clean lines approachable. As well suited to playtime as they are to home décor, these dolls make the perfect handmade gift and add a whimsical touch to any room.

Download or read book The Art of the Contemporary Doll written by Sandra Korinchak and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 220 color photos, together with descriptions of dollmakers' richly varied works and techniques, give an overview of contemporary dollmaking.