kriszta • dolls

My Doll Making Log

My journey - my learning - my mistakes.

An array of cotton and silk fabrics in soft earthy tones

Second Doll & New Pattern

After I made my first doll, I was super happy that I was able to pull it off. However, I also saw so many beginner mistakes with it...

Close up of a wooden table with thread, needles, and fabric scraps

Doll Hair Part 1: Mohair Bouclé

One thing I loved most when I saw my first Waldorf-style doll was the hair. It had beautiful, soft, curly hair that looked so natural...

Soft rolls of natural sheep wool in a wicker basket

My First Doll

Some time ago, while visiting my sister-in-law, my daughter spent the afternoon playing with some of her dolls. I was surprised to find out they were handmade...