Certainly you have heard of Hillary Lang and seen her work? I have been anticipating the release of her new book, Wee Wonderfuls, 24 Dolls to Sew and Love, since the day she announced that she was writing it. I am a long-time fan of her blog and her patterns and I just knew that her book would be amazing.
I like it when I'm right.
Published by STC Craft, this collection of toys is just what you would expect from Hillary and then some. The dolls are brimming with character and they all have that Wee Wonderfuls signature style. They are cute, but not fussy and range from a trolley to bears with all kinds of little people in between. Jane and Kate immediately took the book away from me and then put in requests for about a half dozen creatures each. I took their comments into consideration and then made what I wanted to make anyhow: Doxie and Margot.
Doxie is a little stuffed dachsund sewn entirely by hand. This was the perfect project to sit with in front of Project Runway and it took just a bit longer than the 1.5 hours of the show for me to finish it. I have never attempted such a small, handsewn project and was really surprised to find that I liked doing pretty much every bit of it. And I love how she turned out!
A topsy turvy doll like Margot was my secret desire as a little girl, but I never had one to call my own. I was always amazed at how you could flip it over and see an entirely different doll. When I saw this project in the book, I knew I would be making two. One for each girl.
I love how they came together. They did take a significant amount of time because each one is essentially two dolls and there is a fair amount of handwork, but they were not hard to sew. I used a doll needle for the first time while embroidering the yarn hair and it was worth the trip to JoAnn's and the $3.79 because it made it so much easier. I also painted the cheeks – scary! But really, not a big deal. I psyched myself up and had that done in about 10 minutes. Easy peasy.
I asked Hillary some questions about her approach to the book and making dolls because I'm nosey like that. Thankfully, she was willing to reply.
Erin: There is such a wide range of toys in your book. I swear there is something for everyone. And by that, I mean, something for any kid you can imagine AND something for sewers of all levels, with machine or without. Which projects would you recommend for someone just starting out making toys? And which one for those who like a challenge?
Hillary: Thanks! I really tried to mix it up. My favorite craft books have projects that are totally in my comfort zone and have me making right away as well as some dream projects that I know I'll get to when I have the time. I don't want to discourage anyone, because I did design with beginners in mind, but there are some projects that are definitely less involved than others. Good projects to get a quick success under your belt would be Mermaiden, Koji, Bonneted Baby, Evelyn Inchworm. Projects that are more involved and time consuming would be Patchwork Penny, Margot, Panda Buns, Betsy and all her outfits. And I love Tag-a-long and Sleepover Pals as projects that are a lot of bang for your buck so to speak. They're not overly complicated but look like they are which is great for gift giving.
Erin: Ooh, good to know. The Sleepover Pals is on Kate's wish list.
I've made a lot of soft toys from your patterns and they never disappoint. But I know from experience that pattern writing is not easy stuff. Do you have a certain process you follow? Do you sketch and then sew? Or just go for it?
Hillary: No, it's not easy is it. It would be easier if everyone's brains worked the same way. I'm very visual and need short to the point instructions but I know many people like very detailed written instructions. You need to try to write patterns with everyone in mind. But yes, from the beginning… I start with a sketch. I made notecards with project ideas on them for the book (see photo) and those first sketches were what I worked from throughout the process. Then I just start cutting and sewing. There's a right way – make paper copies of every pattern piece you cut, keep detailed notes, take in-progress photos along the way and a wrong way – just go go go, make the whole thing, edit, rework and then when you finally have it the way you want go back and try to figure out how you got there. Want to guess which way I use?
Erin: Um, I bet it's the same one I use. Ahem.
Let's talk about doll hair. There are so many different types in your book – yarn, wigs, ribbons, fur, felt! Which is your favorite technique? And if you had to choose, buns or braids?
Hillary: I love doll hair. That was the first list I made when I knew I was going for the book. A very long list of all the hair-dos I've ever wanted to make. I have so many favorites in the book. I really love Pixie's fluffy curls. And Storybook's ribbon hair – I've been wanting to try that forever and I really liked how it turned out. Very sturdy! And Mermaiden's hair – I've been playing around with quilted wigs like that for years now and so happy to finally get it out of the draft stage. That was going to be the hair for the topsy turvy doll but in the end I thought she needed yarn hair. I still have a few other dolls in my sketchbook with that same hair that I'm dying to make. And the panda buns. I love those! I want to make all sorts of dolls with their spirit animals represented in their hair-dos. I think I could probably talk about doll hair for a really long time, which is pretty weird, so I'll just stop now. Braids 🙂
Erin: Jane loves the panda buns! That was the first thing she zero-ed in on when she saw the book. And for the record, braids for me too.
Some of the other projects I like include
Melvin and Marian – made from wool felt, these cuties have clothes!
Betsy – paper doll meets pillow. There is even an elasticized pocket on the back for storing all her clothes. This would be a great gift, I think!
Haus Sweet Haus – I can see this done up in Christmas colors and folky fabrics for a holiday gift and decoration. Sweet, indeed.
I could go on and on, but I think I'll stop. Here's the gist: Wee Wonderfuls is an incredible addition to any craft book library. The projects are all adorable and will appeal to just about any kid or kid at heart. The patterns are extremely well written and easy to follow. If you think you want to make soft toys or dolls, do yourself a favor and get your hands on this book. You will not regret it.
Now for the giveaway!
I have one copy of the book up for grabs. The winner will also receive a kit that Hillary put together from her own supplies to make Koji the dinosaur. Pretty awesome, huh?
To be entered into the drawing, leave a comment on this post before Sunday, October 10 at 5:00 pm EST. To make it more interesting, tell me your favorite doll hairdo – buns, braids, felt, fur, quilted, or something else. I'll pick a winner using a random number generator and announce it here on the blog Monday morning.
You can also enter the giveaway that STC Craft is hosting. Go tell them what your favorite childhood toy was for a chance to win a copy of Wee Wonderfuls.
Have a great weekend everyone.
The red ponytails on a doll my mom made me will always be my favorite. I remember watching every step as my mom made that doll, I hope I can create the same memories for my little ones. Hillary–I LOVE this book.
oh, wow, i love Koji! my boys would, too.
i think my favorite doll hairdo is two little buns.
My girls would have lots of requests from this book, I’m sure – it looks great! I loved when my dolls had long hair that I could braid (of course with two brothers, it never stayed long for long!)
My favorite stuffy was a bear – no hairdos there. Although I was obsessed with braiding at one point.
oh gosh – i love hillary and all her work! I’ve bought several of her patterns over the years… fingers crossed i might win this one!
oh gosh – i love hillary and all her work! I’ve bought several of her patterns over the years… fingers crossed i might win this one!
I’m all about the braids on dolls. I’ve been eyeing up this book in the bookshop for ages, trying to justify it’s purchase.
I love the sleepover dolls! My girls are in high school now, but I want to make them for my cousin’s little girls! I would love to try and make a bun hairdo, I have only used wool felting and yarn for doll hair. Thank-you for the fun opportunity to win this book.
I love the sleepover dolls! My girls are in high school now, but I want to make them for my cousin’s little girls! I would love to try and make a bun hairdo, I have only used wool felting and yarn for doll hair. Thank-you for the fun opportunity to win this book.
I hope I win this; it looks like such a great book! Wonderful review, too! My favorite dolls had yarn braids. Holly Hobbie, anyone?
I hope I win this; it looks like such a great book! Wonderful review, too! My favorite dolls had yarn braids. Holly Hobbie, anyone?
Super cute! I love pig tails on dolls!
Super cute! I love pig tails on dolls!
I like felt hair. I’d prefer braids but I’ve found braids disappointing for littles who want to unbraid them and “restyle” dolly’s hair. So I’ve learned that the felt hair is more reliably pleasing.
I like felt hair. I’d prefer braids but I’ve found braids disappointing for littles who want to unbraid them and “restyle” dolly’s hair. So I’ve learned that the felt hair is more reliably pleasing.
Eeek, I’d love to win this book! I think my favourite doll hairdo has always been braids; I don’t really know why but they’ve alway said “doll” to me.
The more I see about this book, the more I want it. I’m a braid girl myself!
Favorite doll hair? Two braids.
very partial to braids.
Thanks for offering a copy!
very partial to braids.
Thanks for offering a copy!
I love dolls with curly hair, but I’d probably like making dolls with braids better. Much more my speed! I am so intrigued by this book…..
I love dolls with curly hair, but I’d probably like making dolls with braids better. Much more my speed! I am so intrigued by this book…..
My favorite doll hair is braids!
My favorite doll hair is braids!
all so cute. I think I’d go with braids too.
all so cute. I think I’d go with braids too.
i would love to make a doll for my daughter. buns.
i would love to make a doll for my daughter. buns.
i know three little boys who’d fight over the dinosaur. i’d need to make extras.
and fav hairdo? pigtails. totally.
i know three little boys who’d fight over the dinosaur. i’d need to make extras.
and fav hairdo? pigtails. totally.
I love her little dolls! Oh, and felt doll hair is my favorite.
I love her little dolls! Oh, and felt doll hair is my favorite.
I love a good bun!
I love a good bun!
I think all my nieces and nephews would love for me to win this giveaway. Lovely. And its BRAIDS definitely (pleats where I am from).
braids 🙂
thanks for the great interview and hosting the give away.
braids! thanks!
braids! thanks!
I already own this book as my brother gave it to me on my birthday, and it’s wonderful, but I would love to win this copy to give it to my sister in law who wants to start making dolls; I know she would love it. As for the hairdo I can’t decide between buns and braids – love both.
Thanks for the chance!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
I already own this book as my brother gave it to me on my birthday, and it’s wonderful, but I would love to win this copy to give it to my sister in law who wants to start making dolls; I know she would love it. As for the hairdo I can’t decide between buns and braids – love both.
Thanks for the chance!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
I just made 2 Koji dinosaurs out of that exact polka dot! So funny! It’s a fabulous pattern and a really fun book.
I just made 2 Koji dinosaurs out of that exact polka dot! So funny! It’s a fabulous pattern and a really fun book.
I always liked long hair as a child so that I could style it how I wanted. Now I think I prefer something more like buns or braids, so that it always looks good.
I always liked long hair as a child so that I could style it how I wanted. Now I think I prefer something more like buns or braids, so that it always looks good.
I like braids. They seem to stay nicer longer. I did make a doll for my son that has dreads (crocheted) that is very cute.
I’m going to go with braids – I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy of this book! I adore {and so do my girls} the patterns that I’ve purchased from her website.
I’m going to go with braids – I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy of this book! I adore {and so do my girls} the patterns that I’ve purchased from her website.
I am crazy for hilary’s doll hair! and I realize that sounds a little crazy to say. I don’t think it’s in the book, but she once made doll hair out of a doilie (doily?). genius, I tell you.
I’m a braids girl. I loved having them as a kid and adult me still loves them….even though my hair is no longer long enough to rock them!
I’m a braids girl. I loved having them as a kid and adult me still loves them….even though my hair is no longer long enough to rock them!
Definitely buns! Wee Wonderfuls was one of the very first blogs I discovered, so I’m very excited about the book!
Definitely buns! Wee Wonderfuls was one of the very first blogs I discovered, so I’m very excited about the book!
Braids — though I can’t say I’ve seen most of thsoe other options. Fur? My mom used to make little ‘petables’ that were just a one-sided caterpillar of fauz fur, but when you petted them they curled up toward your hand like a happy cat…awesome magic.
Braids — though I can’t say I’ve seen most of thsoe other options. Fur? My mom used to make little ‘petables’ that were just a one-sided caterpillar of fauz fur, but when you petted them they curled up toward your hand like a happy cat…awesome magic.
I always do my dollies’ hair with felt, but if I win a copy of the book, I’ll branch out!
I always do my dollies’ hair with felt, but if I win a copy of the book, I’ll branch out!
My favorite doll would have to be braids, long and dark, tied with ribbons.
My favorite doll would have to be braids, long and dark, tied with ribbons.
I love a french braid. It’s just so neat and tidy.
This book looks great! I have never really taken to doll sewing, but I think my 4 year old daughter would LOVE something for the holidays from this book! As for doll hair – I always liked long and flowing, that way I could make 1 or 2 (or 3) braids.
This book looks great! I have never really taken to doll sewing, but I think my 4 year old daughter would LOVE something for the holidays from this book! As for doll hair – I always liked long and flowing, that way I could make 1 or 2 (or 3) braids.
I always liked the perfect curls and styles of the Madame Alexander dolls! This book looks adorable!!
I always liked the perfect curls and styles of the Madame Alexander dolls! This book looks adorable!!
The dolls and daschund are so whimsical I love them and would love to win!
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The dolls and daschund are so whimsical I love them and would love to win!
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I love everything I’ve seen about this book so far!
I love everything I’ve seen about this book so far!
I love the look of this book and I’d love to win a copy!!
Favourite doll hairstyle?? It’s got to be plaits1
Gill
I love the look of this book and I’d love to win a copy!!
Favourite doll hairstyle?? It’s got to be plaits1
Gill
I had a chance to take a peek at the book the other day…I’m in love with the Mermaiden! As far as a doll hair-do, braids are my favorite.
I had a chance to take a peek at the book the other day…I’m in love with the Mermaiden! As far as a doll hair-do, braids are my favorite.
This book is so fabulous! My favourite is the doll pillow with the clothes – so sweet!
This book is so fabulous! My favourite is the doll pillow with the clothes – so sweet!
Ooh…thanks for the chance!! I’ve had my eyes on this book! I like braids, but I’m really interested to see some of the other hairdos in the book. Those felt sticking-out ponytails are adorable.
Ooh…thanks for the chance!! I’ve had my eyes on this book! I like braids, but I’m really interested to see some of the other hairdos in the book. Those felt sticking-out ponytails are adorable.
I ALWAYS FELT DRAWN TO BRAIDS IN DOLLS, DON’T KNOW EXACTLY WHY, MAYBE IT’S JUST BECAUSE I LOOOVE BRAIDS!
HOW ADORABLE THESE DOLLS ARE…
I ALWAYS FELT DRAWN TO BRAIDS IN DOLLS, DON’T KNOW EXACTLY WHY, MAYBE IT’S JUST BECAUSE I LOOOVE BRAIDS!
HOW ADORABLE THESE DOLLS ARE…
The two little buns are my favorite! How adorable!
The two little buns are my favorite! How adorable!
What a fun giveaway! I love pigtails, but would have a hard time deciding between braids or buns.
The little dinosaur would be such a lovely gift for my nephew!
What a fun giveaway! I love pigtails, but would have a hard time deciding between braids or buns.
The little dinosaur would be such a lovely gift for my nephew!
Oooh. I’ve been eyeing this book. I had a doll (named Dolly — very, very creative) when I was little that had yellow yarn hair and I LOVED her so much. I still love handmade dolls with plain, straight yarn hair.
Oooh. I’ve been eyeing this book. I had a doll (named Dolly — very, very creative) when I was little that had yellow yarn hair and I LOVED her so much. I still love handmade dolls with plain, straight yarn hair.
I’m definitel a braids person. My wee boy would love the dinosaur. Julie
So cute! I liked braids….
Thanks!
So cute! I liked braids….
Thanks!
I love braids and pigtails!!
This book would be great to use some creativity for my 3 kids.
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I love braids and pigtails!!
This book would be great to use some creativity for my 3 kids.
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Love it…Braids look so cute!
Love it…Braids look so cute!
I would love to win this book! I’ve been drooling over it! My favorite is definitely buns on doll’s hairs.
I would love to win this book! I’ve been drooling over it! My favorite is definitely buns on doll’s hairs.
This book is oozing cuteness!! I need to have it! I love braids, definitely my favourite doll hair do =)
This book is oozing cuteness!! I need to have it! I love braids, definitely my favourite doll hair do =)
I want this book so badly. I keep hinting about it but the hubby has gotten the hint just yet. lol
I’m a sucker for braids. On dolls, on little girls, on grown up ladies. I love braids. 🙂
I’m loving the felt hair right now. What a wonderful book this seems to be.
I’m loving the felt hair right now. What a wonderful book this seems to be.
Great give away, I love Hillary’s work. A friend of mine made a doll for her daughter with a bee hive – which I totally love and want to make one for my daughter. So it would have to be a bee hive.
Great give away, I love Hillary’s work. A friend of mine made a doll for her daughter with a bee hive – which I totally love and want to make one for my daughter. So it would have to be a bee hive.
Oh I just love the yarn hair – especially dark brown just like me! What a great give-away (and your little dog is sooooo cute!).
Oh I just love the yarn hair – especially dark brown just like me! What a great give-away (and your little dog is sooooo cute!).
Braids, all the way!
Braids, all the way!
I love braids on dolls… and on little girls and big girls too. And when I’m holding a doll I can’t help myself from braiding its hair!!
I love braids on dolls… and on little girls and big girls too. And when I’m holding a doll I can’t help myself from braiding its hair!!
I’ve got this book on my wishlist! We braid a lot of doll hair in our house 🙂
I’ve got this book on my wishlist! We braid a lot of doll hair in our house 🙂
LOVE this! I would have to say braids or pig tails. 🙂
Loving the dinosaur!
LOVE this! I would have to say braids or pig tails. 🙂
Loving the dinosaur!
Officially on cuteness overload! So adorable.
Officially on cuteness overload! So adorable.
Your dolls are so great, and I love little Doxie. I still can’t find this book locally – grrr. I think my favorite hair is anything that isn’t just straight hair, which always gets so tangled.
Your dolls are so great, and I love little Doxie. I still can’t find this book locally – grrr. I think my favorite hair is anything that isn’t just straight hair, which always gets so tangled.
I can’t wait to take a closer look at that paperdoll pillow!
I don’t have much experience with doll hair, but definitely love when “unnaturally” bright colors occur with the natural colors. My little one has her Elsa doll that I made her with brown yarn and pink highlights. It’s covered with a bonnet now to keep it nicer until she matures.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Ahhh, a friend of my girls would just LOVE the dinosaur — she’s having a dinosaur party at the end of the month!
Anyway, doll hair. Since I always wanted to do things with my doll’s hair growing up, I’d go with yarn hair, that I could then braid or put in buns or just hang loose or put in bows. Ahhh, the fun of playing with hair!
I love braids on dolls, girls, women. Doesn’t matter. I’m hoping I can grow my hair out long enough for braids. Nearing forty, I should be able to get away with it, right?
I think a braid around the top of the head – the hairstyle I wish I could wear every day.
This looks like such a great book!! Love the dresses on the dolls! I would have to say buns would be my favorite hair. Thank you!
This looks like such a great book!! Love the dresses on the dolls! I would have to say buns would be my favorite hair. Thank you!
yarn hair: two braids. felt hair: two ponies.
those bears remind me of the first home-ec project i ever made. but clothes!?! too too cute.
and i love that paperdoll meets pillow. ack!
yarn hair: two braids. felt hair: two ponies.
those bears remind me of the first home-ec project i ever made. but clothes!?! too too cute.
and i love that paperdoll meets pillow. ack!
The book looks wonderful. I love making little animals like the one of the picture. I put a bell inside them when stuffing them. Children love the noise! As for dolls…braids for my favorite hairdo.
The book looks wonderful. I love making little animals like the one of the picture. I put a bell inside them when stuffing them. Children love the noise! As for dolls…braids for my favorite hairdo.
I love braided yarn hair- it seems so Little House on the Prairie. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love braided yarn hair- it seems so Little House on the Prairie. Thanks for the giveaway!
pig tail BRaids!!! I always put my dolls hair in pig tails then braided them (except that time when I, oops,
tried to cut the hair into a page boy ….we won’t talk about that!!!
great book, would love to have it
pig tail BRaids!!! I always put my dolls hair in pig tails then braided them (except that time when I, oops,
tried to cut the hair into a page boy ….we won’t talk about that!!!
great book, would love to have it
Braids. Two of them. Thanks for the giveaway.
Braids. Two of them. Thanks for the giveaway.
As long as there was long hair, and LOTS of it, I was very happy. I loved putting it in French braids for some reason!
As long as there was long hair, and LOTS of it, I was very happy. I loved putting it in French braids for some reason!
I had a doll when I was a little girl that I still can’t part with. Someday I will make one for my little girls too.
I had a doll when I was a little girl that I still can’t part with. Someday I will make one for my little girls too.
I like braids, probably because I had a handmade Raggedy Ann doll with red yarn braids as a child! Great interview, thanks!
I like braids, probably because I had a handmade Raggedy Ann doll with red yarn braids as a child! Great interview, thanks!
I picked up the book at the bookstore and was smitten. It’s on my wishlist for October books. I know it sounds weird but I allow myself a couple of books each month. The other option would be to buy everything I like but then I haven’t win the lottery yet :0)
I picked up the book at the bookstore and was smitten. It’s on my wishlist for October books. I know it sounds weird but I allow myself a couple of books each month. The other option would be to buy everything I like but then I haven’t win the lottery yet :0)
I love buns, and felt! Awesome giveaway!
I love braids, but I might like quilted if I knew what it was. I love quilts! This book looks fantastic!
I love braids, but I might like quilted if I knew what it was. I love quilts! This book looks fantastic!
Pigtail buns! Great interview.
Pigtail buns! Great interview.
I just love the ribbon hairstyle in the book! Hilary is amazing! I picked up the book recently and it is chock-full of ideas!
I think I like the doll on the front cover of the book with the orange hair that looks like it is in two ponytails. Thanks so much for a chance to win a book. These dolls/toys would make neat additions to the Christmas boxes that we fill for the Samaritan’s Purse children’s Christmas project. I like the idea of small stuffed toys.
This book looks so useful. Personally, I like dolls with felt hair.
This book looks so useful. Personally, I like dolls with felt hair.
I have to go with the classic braids. So cute!
I have to go with the classic braids. So cute!
So so cute!!
So so cute!!
Dolls need braids. We have two grandnieces due to be born later this year, and would enjoy winning this book and the kit to make the softie. Thanks for hosting the blog tour. Usually I visit your blog to read about your quilting endeavors.
Dolls need braids. We have two grandnieces due to be born later this year, and would enjoy winning this book and the kit to make the softie. Thanks for hosting the blog tour. Usually I visit your blog to read about your quilting endeavors.
Would love to win this so I can make some little dolls for my little girl, and I’m a braid girl. My girl has finally decided to grow her hair, so I can start to braid it soon!
Would love to win this so I can make some little dolls for my little girl, and I’m a braid girl. My girl has finally decided to grow her hair, so I can start to braid it soon!
oh boy, I have no idea on favorite doll hair-do! Though your dolls are pretty stinking cute with their little braids! 🙂
oh boy, I have no idea on favorite doll hair-do! Though your dolls are pretty stinking cute with their little braids! 🙂
Braids are my favourite for everything. Two for a little girl, one for a big girl.
Braids are my favourite for everything. Two for a little girl, one for a big girl.
Braids, without a doubt. I have a handmade cloth doll with braids made out of flax.
Braids, without a doubt. I have a handmade cloth doll with braids made out of flax.
Oooohh If I don’t win it I am going to have to buy it. We are doing an entirely handmade holiday this year and this book would come in handy! I think I would have to go with the doll buns since my oldest is dying to be a ballerina 🙂
Oooohh If I don’t win it I am going to have to buy it. We are doing an entirely handmade holiday this year and this book would come in handy! I think I would have to go with the doll buns since my oldest is dying to be a ballerina 🙂
I’d have to go with braids a la Princess Leia style!
I’d have to go with braids a la Princess Leia style!
Oooh I love the book!! Will buy it soon if I don’t win it that is :p
I love braids on dolls and my daughter 🙂
Oooh I love the book!! Will buy it soon if I don’t win it that is :p
I love braids on dolls and my daughter 🙂
But toy dinosaurs don’t usually have hair … 😉 The only doll I had as a kid, and I didn’t play with it much, was a Raggedy Anne doll with a red mop top style. But I have charming memories of my mom combing my long (down to my bum) hair free of painful tangles in the morning and braiding my hair for school. Despite that, I still wear braids …. go figure!
But toy dinosaurs don’t usually have hair … 😉 The only doll I had as a kid, and I didn’t play with it much, was a Raggedy Anne doll with a red mop top style. But I have charming memories of my mom combing my long (down to my bum) hair free of painful tangles in the morning and braiding my hair for school. Despite that, I still wear braids …. go figure!
Such cute projects! My favorite hairstyle is french braided pigtails. I loved playing with my girls’ hair when they were young. Sometimes, if I’m lucky, my granddaughter will consent to letting me fix her hair. She is definitely a doll lover!! thanks for the chance!
Such cute projects! My favorite hairstyle is french braided pigtails. I loved playing with my girls’ hair when they were young. Sometimes, if I’m lucky, my granddaughter will consent to letting me fix her hair. She is definitely a doll lover!! thanks for the chance!
Me PLease! I like the curly hair she does by braiding on Chloe. My daughter loves that one!
So much fun, thanks for the opportunity.
My favorite doll hairdo is braids…..with bangs. I’d love a copy of the book to make some dolls for my 4 granddaughters–ages 1-10.
What a great giveaway! My littlest guy would love the dinosaur. In answer to your question, my favorite doll hairdo is braids.
What a great giveaway! My littlest guy would love the dinosaur. In answer to your question, my favorite doll hairdo is braids.
id loveto give this book to my sister for christmas…and id have plenty of time to study it before wrapping! thanks for a chance
Oooh! I can just envision this book in about a year, all love-tattered and dog-eared!
Oooh! I can just envision this book in about a year, all love-tattered and dog-eared!
Braids for me! And now they remind me of my little girl 🙂
Braids for me! And now they remind me of my little girl 🙂
All of the dolls are precious. I think I like many other people am a braids kind of girl.
All of the dolls are precious. I think I like many other people am a braids kind of girl.
hands down my favorite doll hair is long and black and straight so that i could play with it and braid it and comb it. and after all that playing, it still looked clean and neat.
hands down my favorite doll hair is long and black and straight so that i could play with it and braid it and comb it. and after all that playing, it still looked clean and neat.
I am partial to braids as well but I am thinking a bun-braid combo would be super-cute, a la Princess Leia! I love this book and want everything I see in it!
Right now, my favorite would be locks of clean mohair. Shiny ringlets of natural hair!
One of my favorite childhood dolls was one my mother made for me. She used a piece of fake fur in a brilliant gold/yellow for the hair. It was just long enough that I could pull it back in barrettes.
One of my favorite childhood dolls was one my mother made for me. She used a piece of fake fur in a brilliant gold/yellow for the hair. It was just long enough that I could pull it back in barrettes.
I like pig tails…you can always braid them later if you want! 🙂
Braids!
Braids!
My Christmas wish list just got longer by one book! Thanks so much for posting about this, Erin. (And for the record, I’m with Jane…Panda Buns all the way!)
My Christmas wish list just got longer by one book! Thanks so much for posting about this, Erin. (And for the record, I’m with Jane…Panda Buns all the way!)
I am dying to make one of Hillary’s dolls for my youngest daughter’s next birthday. And it’s coming up soon.
Braids. And buns. But the fuzzy hair is adorable, too.
I am dying to make one of Hillary’s dolls for my youngest daughter’s next birthday. And it’s coming up soon.
Braids. And buns. But the fuzzy hair is adorable, too.
What a great book! I’ve so far been a fan of braids, but am certainly willing to branch out!
What a great book! I’ve so far been a fan of braids, but am certainly willing to branch out!
I purchased the book right when it came out and i LOVE it! Seriously, every single pattern is fantastic! Awesome job on Margot – I love how one is dressed in Flea Market Fancy and one is in Hope Valley. Super cute!
I purchased the book right when it came out and i LOVE it! Seriously, every single pattern is fantastic! Awesome job on Margot – I love how one is dressed in Flea Market Fancy and one is in Hope Valley. Super cute!
Beatiful projects 🙂
Beatiful projects 🙂
I have never tried one of these, but I think I would go for braids too. Just because that’s what our girls get done most often (though, ironically, not in the last week 🙂
I have never tried one of these, but I think I would go for braids too. Just because that’s what our girls get done most often (though, ironically, not in the last week 🙂
My little guy’s favorite doll is slowly losing the hair in her pigtail braids due to much drowsy fondling and general “loving up” (as his sisters say). I would love to know how to replace her when the time comes, since we would be facing many a sleepless night if anything ever happened to his beloved Dolly.
My favorite doll hair was just like Dolly’s: big fat yarn pigtails.
Thanks for the giveaway!
My little guy’s favorite doll is slowly losing the hair in her pigtail braids due to much drowsy fondling and general “loving up” (as his sisters say). I would love to know how to replace her when the time comes, since we would be facing many a sleepless night if anything ever happened to his beloved Dolly.
My favorite doll hair was just like Dolly’s: big fat yarn pigtails.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I like braids…pigtail style.
I like braids…pigtail style.
I still remember the braids my doll had when I was a little girl. I suppose it’s because I never had long enough hair for my own braids.
I still remember the braids my doll had when I was a little girl. I suppose it’s because I never had long enough hair for my own braids.
I like yarn buns on the sides 🙂
I like yarn buns on the sides 🙂
I’ve wanted this book the minute I spied it! I love red yarn hair, a la Raggedy Ann and Andy. Red yarn braids would be the bestest!
Thanks!
I’ve wanted this book the minute I spied it! I love red yarn hair, a la Raggedy Ann and Andy. Red yarn braids would be the bestest!
Thanks!
Grabbing up this book for sure if I don’t win it here!! Thanks for the giveaway!! I must say I loved my doll with long hair to give me endless options of how to style it!
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Grabbing up this book for sure if I don’t win it here!! Thanks for the giveaway!! I must say I loved my doll with long hair to give me endless options of how to style it!
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I just love that book!
I just love that book!
Want want want!
Want want want!
What a charming book! I like braids and yarny bobs, myself.
What a charming book! I like braids and yarny bobs, myself.
Braids! Definitely braids…love this book! Pick me!!
I like buns.
thanks!
I like buns.
thanks!
my favourite doll when i was a kid had a super tight curly afro. i loved it. 🙂 i also really like yarn braids on rag-type dolls!
this book looks fantastic! im going to have to go pick myself up a copy [if i don’t win, of ocurse lol]!
my favourite doll when i was a kid had a super tight curly afro. i loved it. 🙂 i also really like yarn braids on rag-type dolls!
this book looks fantastic! im going to have to go pick myself up a copy [if i don’t win, of ocurse lol]!
love love love this book! my children are teenagers but it seems i still like to make these little people! love the braids!
love love love this book! my children are teenagers but it seems i still like to make these little people! love the braids!
What an awesome book! I love making soft toys for my little one. I think I like open loose hair on dolls the best because you can then have options!
What an awesome book! I love making soft toys for my little one. I think I like open loose hair on dolls the best because you can then have options!
I loved the doll hair you could brush and style, and I would also LOOOOVE a copy of this book! Thanks, Erin!
I loved the doll hair you could brush and style, and I would also LOOOOVE a copy of this book! Thanks, Erin!
I always loved braids as a kid.
Thanks for this opportunity!
I always loved braids as a kid.
Thanks for this opportunity!
My son would love that dinosaur and I’d love the book! Oh, braids. I just love braids.
I have to go with braids.
And I have to say that this book looks amazing!
Super cute! I think I love buns. They have so much character.
Super cute! I think I love buns. They have so much character.
I’d love Hillary’s book! I was such a sucker for braids on dollies 😉
I’d love Hillary’s book! I was such a sucker for braids on dollies 😉
I love felt hair! I love the smoothness of it and how it makes my crazy, curly, frizzy mess look so perfect and effortless on a dollie.
Braids!!! The book looks like so much fun.
I was a huge Cabbage Patch Kid fan when they originally came out (I had 8 growing up), so I have to say I’m quite partial to a head full of yarn done in 2 nice braids. I would love to make the paper dool pillow for my nieces for Christmas!
I was a huge fan of Cabbage Patch Kids when they originally came out (I had 8 growing up), so I’m a fan of a head full of yarn in 2 nice braids.
I was a huge fan of Cabbage Patch Kids when they originally came out (I had 8 growing up), so I’m a fan of a head full of yarn in 2 nice braids.
Gosh, so cute! My dolls always had braids.
Gosh, so cute! My dolls always had braids.
Oh, I would so love this kit!
My all time favorite hairdo is the fuzzy mohair type I do on waldorf dolls. I just love the wispy, baby look. But I’m itching to try the buns hairstyle from the topsy turvy doll in e book!
Oh, I would so love this kit!
My all time favorite hairdo is the fuzzy mohair type I do on waldorf dolls. I just love the wispy, baby look. But I’m itching to try the buns hairstyle from the topsy turvy doll in e book!
I have always wanted to try making a doll that is really two dolls like the ones you made. I would so love to win this book – or I will be going out to purchase one myself when my budget can afford it!
CathyT
My granddaughter Annika would love the sweet dinosaur and I am sure she needs that topsy turvey doll for Christmas. Thanks for hosting!
My daughter is into dolls in a way I never was. I love it. Maybe I missed out? I think braids, but buns are darling.The book is great! I looked through it at Purl and nearly walked out with it.
I like wool hair. Pick me! Pick me!
I like wool hair. Pick me! Pick me!
doll hairdos – great idea! how about when you cut off the doll’s hair?
Ohhhh I love dolls with buns – so sweet!
I always wanted any doll that had hair I could play with/style. It’s the only kind of doll I never got.
very sweet toys … I remember making Raggedy Ann dolls as a teenager trying to earn extra money and sewing yards and yards of red yarn onto little cloth heads. I think Wee Wonderfuls has some adorable hair dos that look more fun to master than Raggedy Ann’s.
I love straight hair on a doll, so you can play with it. Loved the interview with Hillary! Thanks!
Definitely love braids. I made a lot of yarn hair dolls as a kid!
Definitely love braids. I made a lot of yarn hair dolls as a kid!
I like yarn hair that can be done in many different way. Oh how wonderful are handmade dolls!
I love, love, love this!!! What a delightful book. Thank you so much for the chance.
the book looks so cute! i love braids, it’s the easiest to make too.
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How cute…I would pick yarn braids for doll hair. Just sounds like the least difficult with the best possibility that I could actually accomplish it. My two girls would love to work through this book on their machine, so I am entering for them.
*love*
fellow ginger girl, here…so any red headed hairdo suffices for me! 😉
*love*
fellow ginger girl, here…so any red headed hairdo suffices for me! 😉
Koji the dinosaur is adorable! My two little boys would love it! I really appreciate that the book includes dolls that appeal to boys.
As a blonde and very fair child, my favorite doll hairstyles were thick black braids with red ribbons and braided side buns (Princess Leah style).
Koji the dinosaur is adorable! My two little boys would love it! I really appreciate that the book includes dolls that appeal to boys.
As a blonde and very fair child, my favorite doll hairstyles were thick black braids with red ribbons and braided side buns (Princess Leah style).
braids I think. thanks 🙂
What an adorable dinosaur! This book looks awesome and it would be wonderful to own a copy of my very own. I definitely like dolls with braids—braids that can be “combed” out and redone.
What an adorable dinosaur! This book looks awesome and it would be wonderful to own a copy of my very own. I definitely like dolls with braids—braids that can be “combed” out and redone.
What a lovely looking book, I could make so much from that! I love buns for the doll hair.
What a lovely looking book, I could make so much from that! I love buns for the doll hair.
Buns and braids are the cutest I think. What a great looking book, would love to win. Thanks for the giveaway.
Buns and braids are the cutest I think. What a great looking book, would love to win. Thanks for the giveaway.
yarn braids for me too! i would love this book, and my 7 year old would be so excited as well 😉
yarn braids for me too! i would love this book, and my 7 year old would be so excited as well 😉
I think a felt crown would be great!! I hope I win!
I think a felt crown would be great!! I hope I win!
I would have to say I had two, Paddington Bear purely for his wonderful red plastic wellies and then lamb chop a hand puppet my Mum knitted for me when I was about 6, he used to get away with all sorts of naughty things because obviously it wasn’t me doing them it was the puppet!!
I would have to say I had two, Paddington Bear purely for his wonderful red plastic wellies and then lamb chop a hand puppet my Mum knitted for me when I was about 6, he used to get away with all sorts of naughty things because obviously it wasn’t me doing them it was the puppet!!
okay just totally realised that I answered the wrong question on the wrong site 🙁 that’s what happens with three children running around mad behind you and the husband listening to a rugby game to loud in the background, Whoops. Mine would be pig tails,they just look so cute.
okay just totally realised that I answered the wrong question on the wrong site 🙁 that’s what happens with three children running around mad behind you and the husband listening to a rugby game to loud in the background, Whoops. Mine would be pig tails,they just look so cute.
great givaway .. fav hairdo, it would have to be plaits,as we in the UK call braids, one of the reasons would be so you can undo and redo to your hearts content
happy days x
great givaway .. fav hairdo, it would have to be plaits,as we in the UK call braids, one of the reasons would be so you can undo and redo to your hearts content
happy days x
I can’t wait to see Hilary’s book in person – it would be even better to win a copy :o) I think of the doll hair I have done so far, I prefer braids. My first two attempts at felt hair did not go so well….
My aunt made me a few dolls as a child and my favorite hair had to be the crazy, wispy, fur like hair.
Oh I LOVE Wee Wonderfuls!! I follow her blog and just love all the adorable little darlings she creates. I think the red braids are probably my most favorite. They are all just too cute.
I love dolls with pony tails ! 🙂 well, actually pig tails are even better. Love the cuteness of two swinging bunches of hair…
Adorable projects, I love her style.
The buns always kill me.
I’ve always wanted a topsy-turvy doll, too! Luckily, I have three daughters now, so lots of excuses to make one. 🙂