By Hook, By Hand

This is a blog for sharing dollmaking patterns, images of my life, and some poor poetry. The links to patterns should now be restored.

Monday, March 25, 2013

Welcome, Spring!

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An early Spring snowstorm dumped over eight inches of the white stuff on us.  My husband declared a snow day and we walked to the park tha...
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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Another embroidery project

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A simple embroidery project inspired by the Forget-Me-Knot kids.  The motifs are my own, with the exception of the bunny and the stump, wh...
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Thursday, March 14, 2013

From Doodle to Embroidery

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I wanted to create a little logo for my Forget-Me-Knot kids, and one thing led to another, and it became a small embroidery project.  On t...
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Friday, March 8, 2013

Tiny Trousseau

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From a basic underwear pattern, you can make just about any outfit you like for your little Forget-Me-Knot or Nancy Ann doll.   Krystal, i...
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Sunday, March 3, 2013

Six years on, Nancy Ann and the dolls she inspired

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About six years ago, I was smitten by the little doll above.  She is a Nancy Ann Storybook doll.  These dolls were produced from the mid ...
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Edwardian outfit for crochet Bleuette

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With a basic crochet pattern you can do just about anything.  The Edwardian dress being modeled by Kittie Bleuette and Ruby Grace is based...
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Are you Sher-Locked?

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So the question is, are you Sher-Locked??  I know I am :-)  I've fallen in love with the BBC's latest incarnation of that unparall...
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Saturday, February 2, 2013

Heartstring goodness

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One of my favorite ways to make outfits for dolls is to crochet a bodice, then attach a fabric skirt.  Here are three dresses, using a bas...
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Dainty Doll Undies

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My Christmas gift to myself this year was this adorable, affordable, collectible doll sculpted by Dianna Effner. Her name is Mari, and s...
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