Cloth Doll Artistry

Cloth Doll Artistry is a group of extraordinary cloth doll artists showcasing their creations and sharing their knowledge with others.

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The CDA Team

Connie, Kat, Linda, Karen & Lori

Latest Activity

Denni Bowles replied to Denni Bowles's discussion 'Does anyone know how to fix a paypal account that has been limited?'3 hours ago

Thanks so much girl!!

Sew Practical replied to Denni Bowles's discussion 'Does anyone know how to fix a paypal account that has been limited?'3 hours ago

I'm not sure Denni, but here's their toll free number 1-888-221-1161. Maybe someone there will be able to help you. Trish

Tina Martin joined Connie McBride Johnson's group3 hours ago

Santa's Studio

robin armstrong seeber added 2 photos4 hours ago

Denni Bowles added a discussion4 hours ago

Does anyone know how to fix a paypal account that has been limited?

I got an email June 19th saying a third party tried to access my paypal account. I think it was someone on ebay as I get emails from ebay on things that I'm watching but I have never seen in my life before. I went to my paypal account and did the ...

Sandi Ramirez replied to Kat Lees's discussion 'DOES ANYONE NEED A PARTNER' in the group Santa's Studio5 hours ago

Rhonda it's Sandi Always Crafty 2 I need a partner...Just decided to do this now off to see who i email my info too

Fern Alden left a comment for robin armstrong seeber5 hours ago

Dolls by Hand replied to Connie McBride Johnson's discussion 'Washington' in the group Dollmakers of U.S.5 hours ago

Another dollmaker in Bellevue! Hurray! Our club is on summer vacation and will start up again in September. Send me your email address and I will get you on our contact list. My address is dollsbyhand@gmail.com.

Dolls by Hand replied to Connie McBride Johnson's discussion 'Washington' in the group Dollmakers of U.S.5 hours ago

It is one of the best kept secrets we would like to get out! We would love to have you join us. We are on summer vacation and will reconvene in September. Send me your email and I will get you on our contact list. My email is dollsbyhand@gmail.com.

Melissa Zietz left a comment for cynthia matheson6 hours ago

Melissa Zietz commented on Connie McBride Johnson's group 'Santa's Studio'6 hours ago

Wow Cendy you are one speedy lady!! I will get mine done but not as fast as you did!! This puppy stuff..Though I do love doing it for my new baby...sure takes a chunl out of my nights and days My hubby works at "HOME" like me so there are many dis...

cynthia matheson left a comment for Melissa Zietz6 hours ago

cynthia matheson commented on Connie McBride Johnson's group 'Santa's Studio'6 hours ago

Kat just need a couple of embeliishments & Santa will be finished. Melissa I recieved my fat quarters & have almost completed my Santa. Love the fabric. Cendy

Threadbare Primitives added a discussion6 hours ago

NEW PATTERN CROW RAGGEDY ANN

This is a new pattern release for this week. This little Annie is 13 1/2" tall and has cute little curled up pigtails and a sweet little crow sitting in her lap. I really like this doll and hope you all do too! You can see the pattern and doll for...

JoAnn Palmer left a comment for cheryl smith7 hours ago

Threadbare Primitives replied to Threadbare Primitives's discussion '$3.50 EPATTERN ON MY SITE NOW'7 hours ago

Thank you Rhonda...as you well know, I have always helped my fellow crafters when asked. Whether by email or phone call, I have always been willing to give advice and be of service to those that may need it. I feel that my experience and advice ca...

Fern Alden commented on Fern Alden's photo 'Lady Lilliana'7 hours ago

thanks Cathy

cheryl smith commented on Sue Kurowski's photo 'Healing Sun doll'8 hours ago

What a great doll! The colours are so yummy!

cheryl smith commented on JoAnn Palmer's photo 'two witchy LUMP dolls'8 hours ago

Absolutely fabulous!! The expressions are wonderful!

sabrinaesse left a comment for antonella nanti8 hours ago

Blog Posts

Takeing on too much ...

It's early on the 5 th of july. awake but wish I was Sleeping...HaHa.... Well one again I bit off more than I can chew ,so to say. this spring , I finished a few dolls , started a few dolls & took a workshop ,not to mention playing with some Clays and starting a Farie chair . I still thought I would get more done.... Like the christmas Swap , I'm glad it has ben extented ....BUT... I don't see me getting it even started.. I'm bumed about that because I do have a nice little bundle of fabric… Continue

Posted by Heather Brauner on July 5, 2009 at 7:13am

RAG DOLL

Many crafters have a large variety of design and types of crafts .What craft do you like to do best? I have my days when all I want to do is paint. Between painting and crafting I often take my sewing machine out for doll making. This doll is perfect for a Country or Americana home. She is… Continue

Posted by Liz on July 2, 2009 at 10:25pm

My new store!

Today I would like let you know the new opening of my STORE on our MARKETPLACE.
That is a great thing for me, because I don't know english language so well....
If you want, I would be very happy if you'll go to visit it.
Heppiness for all of you!!!

Posted by antonella nanti on July 2, 2009 at 10:03am

Cannot believe it has been so long since I visited.

Gee, I really cannot believe I have not visited this wonderful site since May. School was frantic both at the end of the spring term and through my 6 weeks of summer classes, especially since my whole office needed to be packed up and ready to move by the last day. We are moving to a brand new building before I return in August.

Right now I am getting really excited and eager to get to EDAC in Albuquerque at the end of July. It is always the best doll time I have in the year, since I am not try… Continue

Posted by Suzy Butler on June 28, 2009 at 1:12pm

Wool for all your dolly needs

Three years ago this week I started scouring the country for the finest wool fleeces for dolls. It was a labor of love because of my love for dolls. I was always having difficult time finding good wool for my Santa's. I now carry over 7 differnt types of sheep's wool, mohair,alpaca and card my own wool into rovings.
I have a huge SPECIAL going on. Buy 2 bags of wool and choose a bag for FREE. No limit. Also for the people that do shows you maybe interested in my wholesale offer. I need to be ema… Continue

Posted by Gloria Lowell on June 27, 2009 at 9:35am — 4 Comments

THE CLOTH DOLL ARTISTRY TEAM

Meet Our Talented CDA Team

Connie McBride Johnson, Kat Lees, Linda Walsh ,Karen Mallory and Lori Ventimiglia.

Each member has been assigned the following studios to maintain:

Connie will manage the Cloth Doll Studio, Kat will manage Santa's Studio, Linda will manage the Crafts Studio, Karen will manage Pin Doll Studio, and Lori will manage the Soft Animals Studio. Click on their names or click on GROUPS to visit the studios.

Visit Connie at Clothmatters Visit Kat at Designs by Kat Visit Linda at Linda Walsh Originals Visit Karen at Karen's Dolls and Stuff Visit Lori at Teddie Girl
Visit our new Cloth Doll Artistry Marketplace by clicking on the button below:

Hey everyone, FuzzB is now on Google Base. If you're a seller on FuzzB with "BUY It NOW" items! All your products are now on Google Base through FuzzB!

Great NEWS! FuzzB Stats are UP 65% this month from last month, now with the Google Base you get even more exposure from selling on FuzzB. So Fill up your store with your NEW FuzzB QUICK LISTING and get seen on Google Base.

If you are interested in being part of the CDA Marketplace click HERE.

Visit our VIP Store Owners by clicking on their names. They are:
Cendyluart, Sew Practical, Make Believe Menagerie, Flutter By Lee, Gem, Marion and Rose, Romona, Linnie Pies, Always Craft 2, Stardust Dolls, Melissa and Company, Blue Heron Dolls, Linda Walsh Originals, Red Hen Designs NZ, Jennifer Carson, Designs By Kat, DZ Fantasy, Cloth Art Sherrie Nordgren, Angel Clouds, and Clothmatters.

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Does anyone know how to fix a paypal account that has been limited? 2 Replies

Started by Denni Bowles. Last reply by Denni Bowles 3 hours ago.

NEW PATTERN CROW RAGGEDY ANN

Started by Threadbare Primitives 6 hours ago.

$3.50 EPATTERN ON MY SITE NOW 6 Replies

Hi everyone! I am a new member and I am so happy to be part of this group. So many familiar names and faces are here. This looks like a wonderful place to be!!! For those who don't know me, please ...

Started by Threadbare Primitives. Last reply by Threadbare Primitives 7 hours ago.

Happy Fourth of July Everyone 2 Replies

Hey everyone just wanted to wish you all a very happy, safe fourth of july. I hope your all out there cooking on the grill and watching fireworks... big hugs tina

Started by Tina Martin. Last reply by Hankie Doodle Creations Jul 4.

it's raining again?? 4 Replies

We had rain all of June pretty much and this past week it quit and got really hot. Now it's down pouring right now. I love summer rain but I've got a BBQ planned in two hours. I guess that's what d...

Started by Denni Bowles. Last reply by Denni Bowles Jul 3.

How do you? 5 Replies

Okay, I'm dense. How do you add friends to your friends that are already in the group? Dianne

Started by Tickles My Fancy. Last reply by Sew Practical Jul 2.

hi... 6 Replies

Just wanted to pop in and say Hi. I'm still getting use to this forum but it's been alot of fun so far. Gonna work on some cute dollies today. I hope you all have a great holiday weekend.

Started by Denni Bowles. Last reply by Denni Bowles Jul 1.

Vintage Aging Tutorial 47 Replies

I'd like to share how I get a vintage aged look to my fabric. This is not a heavy aging or is it grunged..There is no coffee used in this aging method, There is a light clean smell of cinnamon and...

Tagged: Aging, Whimsy, Vintage, FolkArt, primitive

Started by Sherrie. Last reply by Sherrie Jun 30.

SUNFLOWER ANNIE DOLL PATTERN 2 Replies

Just finished up this little annie doll and listed her on my site! She is also a patterns if you want to make her yourself. She is 13 1/2" tall and has hair like a sunflower and a little sunflower ...

Started by Threadbare Primitives. Last reply by Threadbare Primitives Jun 29.

Newbie from Maine 4 Replies

Hello Ladies, I must say that I feel so inadequate around all of you! What beautiful work! I'm a simple person with fairly simple tastes and I create what I have been comfortable with--bunnies, be...

Started by Lori DiAnni. Last reply by Sew Practical Jun 29.

The Art Of Primitive Dolls Challenge from ADQ magazine 7 Replies

Has anyone here given thought to joining in on the Primitive Doll challenge that is advertised in this latest issue of Art Doll Quarterly? I'm hoping to sketch a few dolls, try some new techniques...

Started by Lori Brechlin. Last reply by Sherrie Jun 29.

Sorry, my computer died...

Two months ago, my computer crashed and I had no connection possible at home. We tried to cure it and resolve the problem, but... Amen ! We have now a new one and, I come back to cloth doll artist...

Started by Nijenn Jun 29.

WINNER in pindoll challenge 8 Replies

Cherie Smith is the winner in the first Pindoll Challenge. Congratulations Cherie! I have attached a photo of her lovely beaded pindoll. hugs Karen

Tagged: doll, pin

Started by Karen Mallory. Last reply by Hankie Doodle Creations Jun 28.

Newbie from PA 2 Replies

Hi Everyone! Just popping in to say 'Hi', I'm excited about being here & learning my way around. I'm enjoying everyone's photos & am so impressed with all the talent. My compliments to all....

Started by Hankie Doodle Creations. Last reply by Hankie Doodle Creations Jun 28.

NEW RAGGEDY ANN PATTERN "LIBERTY" 6 Replies

I have a new pattern available...the dolls for sale too on my website! She is a 13 1/2 Raggedy Ann doll. Her name is "Liberty" and she has a little crown on her head, which is removable so you can ...

Started by Threadbare Primitives. Last reply by Threadbare Primitives Jun 26.

How do I go about selling to shops? 15 Replies

Hi, Have any of you done this before? I am trying to pluck up courage to do this. I would like to go to various craft stores that target tourism and take orders for my different doll designs. I'm t...

Tagged: marketing, products, shop, etsy, dolls

Started by Rose Hunte. Last reply by Rose Hunte Jun 26.

Pictures not showing up

Is anyone else having problems with their photos showing up on their blog? For the last few days my CDA badge has not been showing, nor has my photobucket slideshow. Does anyone know why or how to ...

Started by Marlys Waggle Jun 25.

Give A Way 5 Replies

Hi all. Thought I would let you know about the June Give a Way at http://kindredsistersgatheringpostblog.blogspot.co I made the doll....sign up.....it's a FREE BEEEEEE! And I am also donating a do...

Started by Beverly. Last reply by Loretta Jean Carl Jun 25.

Pumpkin Doll Head Giveaway on my Blog!!! 3 Replies

Hi Everyone! I wanted to invite you all over to my Hallowe'en Art Blog, www.midnightfarm.blogspot.com ~ to participate in my Pumpkin Head Doll Giveaway! all you have to do is become a follower and...

Started by Lori Brechlin. Last reply by Loretta Jean Carl Jun 25.

Newbie From Idaho.... 6 Replies

Hey there everyone....I am just getting to know my way around in here....so far it is just FAB!!! A lot of my dearest buds are here plus I am hoping to meet even more crafty type people who enjoy t...

Started by Chris Capson. Last reply by Chris Capson Jun 24.

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