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Cloth Doll Artistry: Design and Costuming Techniques for Flat and Fully Sculpted Figures

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This is one of the most beautiful books for the cloth doll artist. It is not only a feast for the creative eye, but the instructions and patterns are so easy to understand and follow. The photography of the dolls and color boards is absolutely stunning. If you are an experienced dollmaker or just a beginner this book is highly recommended.
I have this book and I give it five stars. You will not be disappointed, this book will become a treasure in your collection.

This is a well written book and the pictures are wonderful. The instructions are well thought out and are easy to follow with the pictures to guide you. The only thing that would make this an even more exceptional book, would to be able to actually touch all the fabulous fabrics and notions used on each doll. Each of the different artists that were given the assignment to make a doll from Barbara's patterns did a beautiful job on their dolls. This book is right up there with Patti Culea's and Susanna Oroyan's books as must have to any dollmaker's library.

I highly recommend this book for all levels of doll makers. The details for needle sculpting the face are the best I have seen and the costuming techniques are fantastic. It is always a delight and an inspiration for me to see how different doll makers interpret the same pattern and techniques.

I originally saw this book in a local craft/quilting store. When I went back to buy it, it was out of stock, so I bought it through Amazon instead of waiting. First of all, the book is pretty basic with two dolls, but multiple variations made by a number of fiber artists. The photography is beautiful, the images are inspiring, the patterns and directions are pretty clear. I've been wanting to try dollmaking, and this is giving me a good starting point. I haven't actually made anything yet, however, I'm pretty sure that I can get some good results with the aid of this book. The first doll is a flat doll, much like paper dolls, but executed in fabric with stiff backing, then clothed and decorated three-dimensionally. I've been sewing a long time, so I don't anticipate any problems with this project or any variations. Personally, I think the flat doll might make a great decorative gift for someone who has everything - just theme it to your friends favorite colors and possibly dream image. The second doll is more traditional, with basic techniques for needle sculpting the face and attaching hair. Again, the directions are so clear, I don't anticipate any problems attempting this project either. Looks like a lot of fun, and since the holidays are coming up, what better excuse to try these dolls out?

What a gorgeous book this is-- I wanted to frame every page! Anyone would be inspired by the artistry of these dollmakers, who put forth their best works for this book. It makes me want to try them all!! The important thing to know is that she gives you the information you need to reproduce the dolls and leaves you to your own muse for inspiration. My dollars were well-spent for this beautiful book(mine was slightly used and still in perfect shape), and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to be creative in this direction.

I love this book! It's easy to understand, the pattern directions are clear and the examples are great for getting ideas. The face transfer makes it easy to have a beautiful doll face if you don't want to draw one!

I was anxiously awaiting the release of this book and I certainly was not disappointed. This book is fantastic. If you like cloth dolls, you will love this book. Patterns are included for the three dolls on the cover (one flat doll and 2 dimensional dolls) and they are beautiful. I hardly know which one to start on. Barbara has included a gallery of doll pictures and they are stunning. Lots of colored pictures and lots of detailed instructions. Very good clothing and embellishment instructions. I hope this is the first of many books from Barbara.

This book is absolutely gorgeous! When not in use, it would be lovely as a conversation piece when placed upon a coffee table for all to view. Barbara's passion for color and fabric is evident on evey page of this beautiful book. I am not a seamstress or crafter, however once a year I do attempt a project to bring out the feminine side of my creativity. Barbara's step-by-step instructions on face sculpting with needle and thread are seamless and if followed as presented, you too will create a stunning face for your cloth doll!. Girly hats off to Barbara and a big thank you for sharing your talent with us all.

Barbara has shared her soul in this beautiful book. The doll projects are all stunning and her instructions excellent. I highly recommend this book to all the doll lovers out there.Creative Cloth Doll Couture: New Approaches to Making Beautiful Clothing and AccessoriesCreative Cloth Doll Beading: Designing and Embellishing with Beads

I own several books on making cloth dolls, and this one is really one of the best. It has simple easy instructions for the average sewer/crafter. It explains the tools and how to use them. And it has plenty of photos for inspiration. The section on face painting is exceptional. The only drawback is that there is not much information on hair and wigs.