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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Author's Note
  • Memoriam for Martha Nelson Thomas, Dollmaker(with picture!)
  • Materials Needed for Big Kids & Babies
  • Sewing Techniques
  • Pattern Pieces
  • Basic Construction of Doll
  • Bringing Baby's Face to Life
  • Hairstyles
  • Clothing & Accessories:
    Pink Dress and Panties
    Karate Outfit
    Kimono, Long Pants & Shoes
    Ruffled Dress and Panties
    Baseball Player
    Football Player
    Soccer Player
    Cheerleader
    Baton Twirler
    Leotard
    Leg Warmers & Scarf
    Pink Ballerina Costume
    Ice Skating Outfits
    Bathing Suit
    T-shirt and Long Pants
    Blouson Top and Shorts
    Kimono and Diaper Set
    Boy's Pajamas
    Baby Doll Nightie, Panties and Slippers

Title: Cradle Creations: Big Kids & Babies in Soft Sculpture
Author: Kathie Meyers
Publication Date: TPB:1982
Publisher: Cradle Creations, Inc., Stone Mountain, GA
Page Count: 31
Book Dimensions(ht. x w.): 11" x 8 1/2"
ISBN: None

PATTERN RATING:Star Rating Patterns are full-size and well marked on a separate sheet stapled in the middle of the booklet. You get a pattern for 1(one) doll, with a great variety of clothes!

INSTRUCTION RATING:Star Rating You get very detailed and well laid out instructions with photo illustration to go with them for the doll - something I think is very important for a soft-sculpture doll. The instructions for the clothing is well broken down and easy to read, but no illustration to go with them. I really debated with myself whether to go with 3 or 4 stars.

SUMMARY- I was pleased she gave such detailed instruction for the basic doll, and was happy to see a great variety of clothing to fit the doll. Of all the Cradle Creations books, I think this one is the "must have." It also cleared up my confusion on the designers name, Kathie Meyers, who worked so hard to make sure that everyone knew her designs were based on Martha Nelson Thomas's work, that she failed to acknowledge her own work in the field. I admire her integrity. I think her work is wonderful, and wish her books weren't so hard to find.

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