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. 
Marking the seasons : will you come a wassailing with me?

Marking the seasons : will you come a wassailing with me?

MARKING THE SEASONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH SIMPLE APPROACHABLE TRADITIONS. IN OUR FAMILY WE COMBINE ENGLISH FOLK, PAGAN AND CELTIC...
Embracing January

Embracing January

We are in January - the long dark nights, stormy cold weather and tighter finances can really pull us down....
The first 10 years

The first 10 years

This year marks 10 years of Polly had a Dolly. Making dolls for my girls wakened my creative soul and...
Engaging in doll play