Fanciful Cloth Dolls: From Tip of the Nose to Curly Toes-Step-by-Step Visual Guide

The second that I saw that Terese had written another cloth doll book, I ordered it and she doesn't disappoint. Her instructions are very easy to follow, and I like all of the dolls in this book. I think my absolute favorite are the pin cushion girls though. Basic doll making techniques are included, although if you are new to cloth doll making I highly recommend Terese's first book as a starting point.There are four dolls in this book, but the potential for much more with the basic patterns, the great instructions and the commentary on the galleries. I do love that in her galleries, she speaks a little to how the dolls were made. If different patterns or techniques were used, she gives brief descriptions of those. It is so annoying to me to look at doll galleries and not know what patterns were used or have a brief description of a technique.I am going to have to alter the pantaloon pattern for the fairy because I don't like the way pants look on dolls if you just sew a 'U' between there legs. That's just one of my pet peeves though because you cannot see this portion of the pantaloons when the doll is dressed.I am a huge fan of Terese's as a result of learning cloth doll making techniques from her first book. I hope there are more great doll ideas to come from her. If you like the dolls on the back and front covers, you really can't go wrong in purchasing this book.

I love the ideas and how tons. It is colorful and I feel inspired to make the dolls.

This book had two very useful patterns for me.I reduced the size of the tooth fairy and made mine more like the housework fairy in the book. I loved it and so did the lady who won it at a raffle.I used the tiny fairy pattern to make a few little fairies for some friends and relatives. Then I increased this pattern in size by 20% and made some fairies in the colors of Elsa and Anna from the Frozen movie for my grandnieces. I also added hair for these fairies.

This is a very sweet book with sweeter projects.My only disappointment is, there are not very good instructions on how to attach the body parts on the tiny fairy( I do not know about the rest of the projects yet) Yes, she has a lots of pictures about everything else, including the size of the squares you must cut for the hands, the boots, arms, body, head, legs and the wings. Not peep about he attachment process.I guess you just have to use your wild creative imagination to do this part of the project!

Use to make dolls and lost the patterns. Have been looking at different stores but mostly girl dolls are dresses. I made grandpa dolls and other kinds. This book is perfect. Gorgeous dolls, easy instructions. So many different ideas. Very happy with it. Even tells you the size of material to be used.

highly recommended... bought used but came like new

I have never gotten as much mileage out of a craft book as I have this one. True there are only 3 main dolls in the book but the author gives many examples of just what each one can evolve into plus easy to understand directions. This book not only got me hooked on making dolls, it also gave me the confidence to try. Thank you Ms. Cato!!!

You have to have this book. I can't wait to start on a project. I'm going to have to make all of these beautiful, fancy and cute dolls. Terese Cato gives you plenty of examples to go on, showing you how to change the looks of the doll by swapping out different colors and accents. Love the pincushion doll and already have the first pattern cut out and ready to go! This is going to be one of my favorite books!!!

Beautiful pictures and illustrations, clear directions and well laid out pattern and instructions make this an excellent manual for people wanting to make beautiful, quirky and fun dolls.

J'adore ces livres j'ai d'ailleurs toute la collection

Muito bonitinho os projetos. Amei o livro. Comprei para duas amigas também e elas adoraram. Não é para iniciantes na arte de bonecar.

Da ich hobby mäßig selbst Puppen nähe konnte ich aus dem Buch auch wenn es auf englisch geschrieben ist wunderebare ergebnisse erziehlen

This book was well worth the wait. It is beautfully illustrated and the patterns are clear and concise. The two main dolls have very clear instructions and I think that even a beginner could follow them although I would highly recommend that anyone making their first doll consider purchasing the Jan Horrox book where the patterns and instructions take you clearly step by step - even after many dolls I still refer back to that book constantly. However, I was interested mainly in the heads in this book and am, at the moment, working on the tooth fairy - so far so good. One thing I would say is that the fabric Terese Cato recommends is a bit obscure. The closest I can find has to be bought from America which, with postage, makes it extremely expensive. I would highly recommend that anyone making the Tooth Fairy or Elf checks out Jan Horrox's site for an alternative fabric - this is what I have done and, on her advice, am going to try it with craft velour to see how it works. Despite this problem I am very impressed with the book and extremely grateful to my daughter for the late Christmas present.