Polly made a Dolly

Welcome to my blog, 10 years of musings on all elements of dollmaking. 

Find ideas on encouraging children to play with their dolls, and how to clean and care for their dolly. Have a go at making your own toys, and read indepth articles on the craft of dollmaking and the lifestyle that goes with it. 
Your Christmas Gift Guide 2026

Your Christmas Gift Guide 2026

Every time I make a doll during the festive season, I think about the little one who’ll open it on...
Alder - swamp-dwellers and water-lovers - what do these trees want to tell us?

Alder - swamp-dwellers and water-lovers - what do these trees want to tell us?

The next phase of the Ogham calendar moves into Alder. Spanning from March 18th, when the Alder first blooms, to...
Inspirational illustrations

Inspirational illustrations

World book day is here again! A great opportunity to share some of my favourite books with you. One of...
Engaging in doll play