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1	Making Heirloom Toys more books like this by Jim Makowicki, Jun Makowicki add to wishlist This guide includes a collection of toys that can be cherished for generations to come. Suitable for anyone interested in making their own toys, the step-by-step projects range from the simple to more complex. see all copies from $4.97! new only from $4.97! \| SVS
2	Great International Paper Airplane Book more books like this by Jerry Mander, Howard Gossage, George Dippel add to wishlist Paper airplanes as serious science? No longer shamefully relegated to the back rows of elementary-school sports stadiums, paper airplanes come into their own with this amusing -- and instructive -- book. The Great International Paper Airplane Book documents the proceedings of the first (and possibly only) International Paper Airplane Competition ... see all copies from $2.97! new only from $125.00! \| first editions
3	Designing the Doll: From Concept to Construction more books like this by Susanna Oroyan, Cyndy Rymer (Editor), Tom Oroyan (Illustrator) add to wishlist This is a guide to creating dolls, covering all aspects from concept to construction. The author explains elements of design, such as focal point, scale, harmony, style and the use of colour, texture and pattern. Photographs of dolls from top doll artists illustrate the text. see all copies from $13.94! new only from $21.16! \| first editions
4	Making Miniatures in 1/12 Scale more books like this by Venus Dodge, Martin Dodge add to wishlist This is a book which contains ideas for dolls' houses and miniatures. The ideas are original and show readers how to make their own pieces and also how to make the most of kits and ready-made items that are widely available. Many types of projects are covered, beginning with simple shoebox rooms designed for children and working up to large room ... see all copies from $3.95! new only from $33.40! \| first editions
5	Anatomy of a Doll: The Fabric Sculptor's Handbook more books like this by Susanna Oroyan, Sally Lanzarotti (Editor), Barbara K Kuhn (Editor) add to wishlist This manual contains instructions and illustrations for making cloth dolls. Many methods of doll construction are covered. Beginners should find this book a practical guide that examines techniques for making all kinds of dolls, while the experienced dollmaker should discover some new ideas. see all copies from $9.47! new only from $51.59! \| first editions
6	Dressing Porcelain Dolls more books like this by Maxine Henry add to wishlist Both an historically accurate dressmaking guide and an exquisite almanac, this is a treasure trove for doll enthusiasts. Full of actual-size pattern pieces and instructions for ten complete nineteenth-century outfits, it also includes a number of sewing techniques. All the clothes are specially designed for this book, superbly illustrated with ... see all copies from $4.97! new only from $25.30!
7	The Great All-American Wooden Toy Book: Easy-To-Build Projects more books like this by Norm Marshall, Bill Jones add to wishlist see all copies from $2.99! new only from $74.97! \| first editions
8	Knits for Barbie Doll: 75 Fabulous Fashions for Knitting more books like this by Nicky Epstein add to wishlist As Barbie approaches her 45th anniversary, celebrate her longevity with a wardrobe worthy of her success in the first official Barbie knits book--enough go-anywhere garments and accessories to fill a Barbie-sized closet. Among the 50-plus stylish patterns, you'll find some winning vintage looks (like a snazzy Sixties dress and go-go boots or a fur ... see all copies from $5.93! new only from $9.95! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Best Ever Paper Airplanes more books like this by Norman Schmidt add to wishlist Features paper airplanes named after birds, such as the broad-winged condor and the swallow. These 18 models are shown in full colour and are accompanied by instructions. Each design has been flight-tested and includes suggestions for decoration. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.96! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Two-Hour Dolls' Clothes more books like this by Anita Louise Crane add to wishlist Whether they're for a child's plaything or an adult's prized collectible, here are charming fashions for every season that can be made quickly, using only basic sewing skills. Among these twenty projects are play clothes, suits, overalls, pinafores, and exquisite party dresses. Full-color photographs showcase each garment being "modeled" by a doll ... see all copies from $2.99! new only from $19.07! \| first editions
11	Action Whirligigs: 25 Easy-To-Do Projects more books like this by Anders S Lunde add to wishlist Easy-to-follow instructions and measured drawings for creating 25 charming little wind-driven toys -- from the simple "Baking a Pie" whirligig to the "Woman at the Computer" to a variety of weathervanes. All are excellent woodworking projects because they're easy to do, inexpensive, and fun! For all levels of ability. 98 black-and-white ... see all copies from $5.95! new only from $5.95!
12	Dolls' Clothes Pattern Book more books like this by Roselyn Gadia-Smitley add to wishlist With simple sewing skills, you can create a wardrobe for a Barbie or clothe a prized antique in any period costume. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Dollhouse Style: Step-By-Step Illustrated Guide to Making 90 Authentic Miniatures in 15 Period Styles more books like this by Kath Dalmeny add to wishlist Devotees of miniature houses and small-scale furnishings will be thrilled with this superb collection of more then 90 dollhouse projects to craft at home. The book presents 15 period styles, from Shaker to Victorian. Full-color photos & illustrations. see all copies from $5.45! new only from $5.58! \| first editions
14 view cover	How to Make Animated Toys more books like this by David Wakefield add to wishlist Wild, wacky toys that walk, wiggle, waddle, whirl, stagger, shuffle, shake, rattle and roll. Brilliant drawings, superb patterns, exploded diagrams and complete step-by-step instructions spur you on to make a Gallivanting Gorilla, Ornery Lobster, Sub on the Lookout, Cantankerous Triceratops and 26 other rambling, rambunctious, animated marvels. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.98! \| first editions
15 view cover	Creative Cloth Doll Making: New Approaches for Using Fibers, Beads, Dyes, and Other Exciting Techniques more books like this by Patti Medaris Culea, Peter King & Company (Designer) add to wishlist More and more young women are catching doll fever--and that can only mean one thing: doll making is going hip. Today's leading artists are developing cutting-edge techniques for creating a new generation of funky contemporary dolls. Written by internationally known doll maker Patti Medaris Culea, this unique book enables readers to take ... see all copies from $15.64! new only from $18.73! \| signed copies \| SVS
16 view cover	Sock Doll Workshop: 30 Delightful Dolls to Create and Cherish more books like this by Cindy Crandall-Frazier add to wishlist Using simple, easily-obtained and inexpensive materials, this book shows how appealing dolls can be made. Each of these 30 dolls and their clothing are made from socks, and instructions are given for making hair, stuffing the dolls, and embroidering and painting faces. The book also includes tips on shopping for suitable socks. The dolls are ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.59! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Fleecie Dolls: 15 Adorable Toys for Children of All Ages more books like this by Fiona Goble add to wishlist Create and sew cute handmade toys using soft, cuddly fleece fabrics. Includes 15 projects such as Pedro the Pirate, Tilly the Mermaid, and Abbie and Alfie the Comforter Dolls that can be personalized with accessories. The dolls and their accessories need only simple sewing and embroidery skills and can be stitched by hand or machine. Each project ... see all copies from $3.48! new only from $3.48! \| SVS
18	Colleen Moore's Doll House more books like this by Colleen Moore add to wishlist see all copies from $5.00! signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	The Dolls' Dressmaker: The Complete Pattern Book more books like this by Venus A Dodge add to wishlist In this collection of more than 120 dolls' dress designs, from modern outfits to period costumes, all the patterns are of actual size and ready to trace off the page and use. They fit dolls of 10 to 25 inches (28 to 63.5 centimetres), and can be altered to fit other sizes. Many of them are intended for the beginner, while experienced dolls' ... see all copies from $4.60! new only from $33.30! \| first editions
20 view cover	The Boy Mechanic Makes Toys: 159 Games, Toys, Tricks, and Other Amusements more books like this by The Editors of Popular Mechanics (Editor) add to wishlist This follow-up to "The Boy Mechanic (ISBN) - Popular Mechanics" collection of can-do ingenuity from the early 1900s - features over 200 unique toys and games that anyone with a basic tool kit will want to make. There's amusement for little kids, including a toy donkey that nods and wags its tail; a child's playhouse and a miniature windmill; items ... see all copies from $5.42! new only from $5.42! \| SVS
21 view cover	Creative Cloth Doll Faces: Using Paints, Pastels, Fibers, Beading, Collage, and Sculpting Techniques more books like this by Patti Medaris Culea add to wishlist The face is the most important feature of a doll -- it is also the most challenging. So it is surprising that there is so little instruction available on creating doll faces. This book fills that void. Author Patti Medaris Culea began her career in art as a portrait painter and she puts that experience to work when creating her doll faces. In this ... see all copies from $12.60! new only from $14.44! \| SVS
22 view cover	Making Animated Whirligigs more books like this by Anders S Lunde add to wishlist More than two dozen traditional and original models of the wind-powered toys known as whirligigs appear in this how-to manual. Easy-to-follow instructions, detailed illustrations. see all copies from $8.09! new only from $8.09! \| SVS
23 view cover	Porcelain Doll Design and Creation: Including Patterns for Dolls Clothing more books like this by Brigitte Von Messer, Brigitte Von Messner add to wishlist Popular German artist Brigitte Von Messner teaches you how to make beautiful porcelain dolls with cloth bodies. The award-winning artist shares her secrets, techniques, tips and sculpting skills; full-colour close-up photographs of each step accompany the text. Learn how to design and sculpt, paint eyes and facial features, make hands and feet, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.41!
24 view cover	The Dolls' Clothes Collection more books like this by Christina Harris add to wishlist Learn how to re-create dolls' clothes of the most popular fashion styles including those from the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Whether looking for an everyday outfit or a really special ensemble in which to display their favorite doll, every doll enthusiast will find plenty of choice inside this book. There are designs for dolls sized from 14 ... see all copies from $7.18! new only from $7.42!
25 view cover	Whirligigs & Weathervanes: A Celebration of Wind Gadgets with Dozens of Creative Projects to Make more books like this by David Schoonmaker, Bruce Woods add to wishlist Projects such as the Leonardo helicopter, the Addled planetarium, or Viking ships are all possible to make using ordinary tools and materials. They all come with colour illustrations and full-size patterns. see all copies from $4.54! new only from $19.95! \| first editions

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