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. 
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...
Dolls hospital - a Texas treatment

Dolls hospital - a Texas treatment

The wonderous thing about traditional dolls is that they can be repaired relatively easily! As my type of doll making...
Engaging in doll play: British butterflies

Engaging in doll play: British butterflies

How about heading out on a butterfly hunt? My collection of British butterfly dolls showcase five species that are relatively...
Engaging in doll play