Embroiderers' Guild Bookshop - Related Textile Techniques

Classic Cloth Dolls NEW!
Carr, Linda
Pub. Sixth and Spring Books
Price £12.95 paperback

Creative Cloth Doll Beading NEW!
Patti Medaris Culea with Anne Hesse and Laura McCabe
Pub. Quarry Books
Price £14.99 paperback
A fourth book by this author with a focus on beading techniques and embellishments.

Creative Cloth Doll Couture NEW!
Culea, Patti Medaris
Pub. Apple Press
Price £12.99 paperback
This is the third book by Patti Medaris Culea and again proves to be an absolute essential for all doll enthusiasts. Included is a pattern for a cloth doll with detailed instructions on making four outfits for her. One of which is a 1940s suit and also a fantasy fairy outfit, where a wide range of techniques are explored from beading, applique, draping and layering. A gallery of international doll artists also offer further advice and helpful tips to fuel the creativity.

Creative Cloth Doll Faces
Culea, P
Pub. Apple Press
Price £12.99 paperback
This book is a visual treat packed full of fabulous characters and every aspect of how to make them. It focuses mainly on the faces, with clear instructions and great photographs for every stage. It also includes patterns for the bodies, although Patti's first book, Creative Cloth Dolls, would be an invaluable companion to this book. Truly inspirational, this will make you want to start creating these fabulous creatures, even if it's something you've never tried before.

Creative Cloth Doll Making
Culea, P
Pub. Apple Press
Price £12.99 paperback

Designing the Doll
Oroyan, S
Pub. C&T Publishing
Price £17.99 paperback
Susanna's 3rd book is just as informative and inspiring as her first 2. Useful information, wonderful photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Ideal for the experienced dollmaker or the novice.

Dolls of the Art Deco Era 1910-1940; Collect, Restore, Create & Play
Oroyan, S
Pub. C&T Publishing
Price £16.99 paperback
A comprehensive look at the dolls and doll making between the World Wars, with information and illustrations regarding the history of dollmaking during the era and how to collect and restore Art Deco Dolls. Includes a section on making your own dolls with 4 simple figures to make.

Finishing the Figure
Oroyan, S
Pub. C&T Publishing
Price £16.99 paperback
This volume focuses on costume, embellishments and accessories. Including over 300 photographs of more fabulous dolls, information on aspects such as pattern drafting, design, basics of costuming, display and photography, this book is the perfect finishing touch for your creations.

Making Creative Cloth Dolls
Le Van, M
Pub. Lark Books
Price £14.95 paperback
This book is the result of 5 doll artists working on 3 simple patterns to produce a great collection of doll projects. Along with a 20 page gallery of contemporary cloth dolls, this will inspire you to design and make your own creations.