Thread: How I make my stash dolls

Thought I would take some pictures as I made one of the stash dolls
I hope I can describe how I went about making a doll using two 7 1/2" blocks for the body.

The pattern is on photo #1. Instead of pinning the pattern onto the material I traaced the patterns onto the wrong side of one of the blocks of material and used the drawn lines as my stitching line when I put the second block under the drawn block

Pattern for stash doll on 7 1/2" block

Two blocks pinned together ready to sew. Note open areas for turning and stuffing.

That is quite clever I've never combined all the pieces on the same "block". It sure will keep pieces together and organized if I decide to make multiples for my residents.

Could you do a tutorial on the yarn hair? Please.

Thanks for the tute. I have been making dolls for Children's hospital for the past 10 years. You have now helped me refine my process. I do about 10 to 24 dolls a year (depending on time) for the hospital. I create a tote bag and a wardrobe of clothes; nighty, undies, slip, couple of dresses, etc. and a small quilt blanket to go with each doll. I make about 20 crayon bags for the boys with crayons and two coloring books.