An Eye for Design: Shelley Thornton Shapes Works of Art From Unexpected Fabric Combinations
From as far back as she can remember, Shelley Thornton knew she was destined to be an artist, and she has nurtured her imaginative mind.
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Category: Doll Accessories
Show and Tell: Adoration for JAMIEshow Dolls Continues After 15 Years
The JAMIEshow’s ability to conquer the runway and to make both historic beauty and opulent contemporary costuming is a laudable superpower.
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Playful Nostalgia: Hilary Wagstaff Designs and Sews Delightful Doll Outfits
Nestled in West Penwith — the far west side of Cornwall, England — is a cozy “shed” filled with crafting supplies.
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Rare and Unusual Fashions for Ideal’s Toni Doll
The Ideal Toy Company, producer of the Shirley Temple doll and more, was ready for another hit when it released the Toni doll.
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A Designer’s Dream: Barbie Models Outfits From Top Names in Fashion
When Barbie was introduced at Toy Fair in 1959, Ruth and Elliot Handler, the creators of Barbie, already knew the di¬rection they wanted to go with the doll.
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Spreading Joy Through Retail
DOLLS magazine’s Q&A with Terry Lambert who creates and sells custom dolls and clothing in her online etsy shop.
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Dollmaker Q&A: History Meets the Present
The Little House on the Prairie doll trunk is designed to hold two dolls, and doll clothing can be...
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Rose of Versailles: The Inspiration Behind a Dollhouse and Dolls
Rose of Versailles, an animated television series that ran from 1979 to 1980 in Japan, was based on a comic book by Riyoko Ikeda.
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