I'd like to live close to you and join you when you get together with your friend. I'll bet you all have so much fun! What do you use for the body of the doll? I can see making the clothing out of batting, what how do you start? Yep, am happier with hand projects now vs sitting at the machine for a few hours. thanks so much for sharing and if you could direct me to a pattern, I'd just love it! Take care, Susan