Cloth Doll Patterns
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I create each pattern with my students in mind to expand their knowledge. In each of my patterns you will learn a technique! I believe the more techniques you have in your repertoire the better dollmaker you will be! My hope is that you enjoy these processes.

Esperanza Eggplant
This 22" character was created in a Spanish-style. In this pattern, needlesculpting is one of the techniques to create her face. You will also learn gusseting and jointing to create movable arms and legs. A unique blouse technique finishes off her costuming.
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Penelope Pumpkin Girl
With this special 17" doll, you will learn needlesculpting to create her face on a pieced head. Also, gusseted and jointed arms and legs and creative costuming including a smocking-like technique.
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Ruby Radish
22" Ruby is Pumpkin Girl's best friend! Her head is a great technique including needlesculpting plus unique leaves for her hair! Her body techniques are gusseted and jointed arms and legs.
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Steffie Strawberry
The costuming for this darling 22" doll includes a petal collar with a blossom shaped dress hemline. Needlesculpting, embroidery, and a pieced head to create her sweet face. Gusseted and jointed arms and legs.
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Santa Folk Doll
With this pattern you will learn to piece together the 21" body in a folk art style. Appliqué is added for creative touches. Embroidery with be covered for his expressive face and detailing in his costuming! Full color instructions included.
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Valentine: Crazy Quilt Doll
Learn the free-form technique of Crazy Quilting to create this whimsical 26" hanging doll. Unique construction of the body and fun wigging techniques help to create this folk art style doll. Also included is a stitching template to embroider her heart.
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Goldi + 3
These dolls ranging from 10"to 14" tall were created after the beloved tale of a very independent girl - Goldi Locks. You'll learn a unique technique of constructing the head and body with fun costuming! Best made with felt fabric.
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Nezumi: The Little Mouse
This little 12" mouse was created after many requests for a small animal doll - with a Japanese style. While creating this doll, learn a unique eye technique, simple needle sculpting, and Asian influence clothing. Full color painting instructions included.
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Lightening Bug
Make this charming 10 ½" winged fellow by himself or with his girlfriend the Lady Bug. Learn basic needlesculpting for the sweet face and how to armature the hands and legs to stand by himself! He even has a little flasher made from sparkle fabric!
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Lady Bug
Create this delightful 11” creature with a needlesculpted face and learn how to armature the hands and legs for a free standing doll.
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Tasha Tudor
Learn Needle sculpting with an overlay, armatured hands and legs plus authentic costuming on this lovely 16" doll that honors the late children's book illustrator who's work is cherished around the world for its whimsical imagery and celebration of simple pleasures. Full color head instructions are included.
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Hunny Bunny Hand Puppet
Tea dying the felt fabric will give this gentle 11" hand puppet a vintage look. Bits of velvet, felt and organza make her sweet dress with carrot pocket.
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Woodland Elf
Armature and a unique sole technique make this impish 10" elf free-standing. Needlescupting and face appliqué instructions are included.
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The Seed Queen
Inspired by the wooden Santos figures, this beautiful 28" doll has simple needlesculpting, face coloring and unique costuming.
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The Doll Keeper
Learn how to embroider the face and apply it to the body of this 20" doll. Her hands and legs are armatured, which makes her freestanding and easy to pose. You can either make or buy small little dolls to fill her pockets.
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Tea Time Ladies
Easy wigging and fun hats complete the ensembles of these darling 15" ladies made from the same pattern.
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The Butler
Learn how to use copper tubing to armature the legs of this very dignified 18" free-standing gentleman.
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