Summer Paper Dolls, Patterns, and More!
 For some of us, half the fun of collecting dolls is dressing our dolls—and even better, making your own clothes for your dolls! In each issue, Doll Reader features do-it-yourself projects like sewing patterns, crochet patterns, quick fixes for your dolls, etc. So grab your scissors and get creative with Karen Reilly's antique French Bru paper doll on her wedding way. There are plenty of other projects to choose from, like:
Crochet a skirt & top for Ellowyne Wilde, by Marie Read
Sew a Vintage Hankie Dress, by Sissy Lingle
Make a Skirt for any 16-inch Fashion Doll, by Marsha Olson | | DOTY Public’s Choice Winners Announced!
 Doll Reader magazine recently announced the winners of its prestigious 2008 Doll of the Year® (DOTY®) Public’s Choice® awards program. From a pool of 79 DOTY®nominees that were announced in January at IDEX Premiere in Orlando, Fla., the public voted for one distinct doll in each of the 16 categories, depending on medium, edition size, etc., to take home the award.
"With this year’s DOTY Public’s Choice awards winners, you can clearly see the passion, energy, and drive that continues to make the doll industry so vital and innovative,” says editorial director of Madavor Media, Joan Lynch. Click here to see who won, and to find our which doll took home this year's coveted "Best in Show" award! | | Secrist Announces “Reborn Baby of the Year” Contest
 Secrist Doll Co., a leader in educating and equipping today’s reborn artists, recently announced that it will be hosting a “Reborn Baby of the Year” cover contest in search of the world’s most lifelike reborn baby.
Based on photo quality, artistry, pose, clothing and accessories, and finally general appeal, the first-place winner will not only be awarded with $1,500 in Secrist cash and have their reborn baby featured on the cover of the company’s 2009 tutorial catalog, but they will also be featured in an issue of Doll Reader magazine! There will also be awards for second-place and honorable mentions as well. The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2008. For more details, click here or visit the Secrist Doll Co. Web site today! |
Read about the range of Helen Kish’s work over the years, take an exclusive look at Helen’s newest dolls for the fall, and hear more from Dan James who offers some rare insights into Helen Kish, the artist and the person.
Crochet a two-tiered skirt and tube top for 16-inch Ellowyne Wilde.
