books by Hobby House Press     books:       Barbie Doll Structures & Furniture6 reviews Marl B. Davidson Hobby House Press, 1997 The only book of it's kind...that I know of WOW! This book helped me turn a trunk full of parts and pieces (That I thought was junk) into a dozen Sets . The excellent photos and parts listings are very helpful when you need to know what exactly came with any given set. This book covers Cardboard and plastic structures and sets for barbie and all her friends and family, an excellent book for any collector.             World Colors Dolls & Dresses4 reviews Susan Hedrick, Vilma Matchette Hobby House Press, 1997 Fills a gap for doll collectors Being in the doll business ourselves, and specializing in ethnic dolls, (PattycakeDoll.com) we are always looking to find books with information in this category. This book fits the bill perfectly. Great pictures, large format, lots of countries. Nice feature is they often have photographs of people in their native costumes to compare to the doll's dress.             The Ultimate Handbook for Making Teddy Bears4 reviews Linda Mullins Hobby House Press, 1998 The most detailed book about making Teddy Bears Linda Mullins and Hobby House Press, Inc. have put together the best book about making wonderful teddy bears. Detailed drawings, explanations, and very understandable instructions. I've been making teddies for a couple of months and this is the answer to my problem - you know - noses!!! The jointing, the sculpting of faces, the stuffing, and patterns, too! It's all here. Two paws up!             The Secret of Collecting Girls' Series Books: Featuring Nancy Drew, Judy Bolton, Kay Tracey, Beverly Gray, ...3 reviews John Axe Hobby House Press, 2000 Worth the price for the pictures alone The title of this book may mislead some readers to believe that it covers many girls' series books, when in reality it covers only the following: Nancy Drew, Judy Bolton, Kay Tracey, Beverly Gray, Penny Parker, and Ruth Fielding. (The subtitle of the book indicates that these series are featured, but it is still not necessarily clear that they are the only series in the book.) That being said, ...             Barbie and Her Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod, World of Fashion5 reviews Joe Blitman Hobby House Press, 1996 A Must Have This is the best and most comprehensive book on barbie fashions of the mod era. It shows you what the fashions look like nrfb as well as loose. It is a must have for any barbie collector.             Santa Dolls Historical to Contemporary Ann Bahar Hobby House Press, 1992 Experience old & new Father Christmas dolls crafted in every conceivable & imaginable medium. A sampling of the enormous range of Santa dolls crafted from the past and today by many talented artists. Discover the magic behind the spirit of Santa Claus as each artist shares their story. A must for every Christmas Enthusiast! 237 color of 337 photos. 176 pages.             Identifying German Chinas, 1840s-1930s2 reviews Mary Gorham Krombholz Hobby House Press, 2004 Amazing! This is one of the BEST books on antique China Head dolls ever written! The author is an expert and very appreciated by us doll collectors. Thanks for writing this Mary!             Creating Original Porcelain Dolls: Modeling, Molding and Painting3 reviews Hildegard Gunzel Hobby House Press, 1989 The Ultimate original doll-makers bible For the beginner in making artist's original dolls this is the BEST book I have found if you want to make original dolls in porcelain. The step by step pictures are absolutely brilliant and the book takes you through all the processes from sculpting, to mold making, to pouring, firing, painting, putting your doll together and dressing it. A must for any original doll artist in porcelain.             Blue Book Dolls and Values, 16th Edition11 reviews Jan Foulke Hobby House Press, 2003 doll book Very helpful book - have really been enjoying this book as I have wanted this book for years, finally got it!             Blue Book Dolls and Values, 15th Edition2 reviews Jan Foulke Hobby House Press, 2001 The Best Doll price guide book-Bible of Doll collecting! If you buy ONE doll price guide book, this is the one to buy. EXCELLENT!             Making Original & Portrait Dolls in Cernit6 reviews Rotraut Schrott Hobby House Press, 2000 Great book to own I wish I had the talent this lady has when it comes to sculptures! If you're wanting to make lifelike dolls, this is a great help!             Mary Frances Sewing Book13 reviews Jane Eayre-Fryer Hobby House Press, 1999 Priceless The Mary Frances Sewing Book was originally published in 1913 and recently reprinted in the late 1990's. An Edwardian girl staying with grandma for a few months during the summer meets the "Thimble People" (needles, scissors, pincushion, etc.) who engage her in weekly sewing lessons. The reader can work through the lessons, from learning stitches to sewing doll clothes with Mary Frances as ...             Make Doll Shoes! Workbook I6 reviews Lyn Alexander Hobby House Press, 1989 Wonderful Book! Easy to follow instructions! This is a clear guide to making doll shoes. Patterns come in many styles and sizes, there is even information on changing the patterns to fit your doll. Before I got this book I thought that making my own doll shoes would be too difficult, but they aren't. The shoes are adorable and easy to make, you don't even need special supplies. I made shoes using materials I had on hand. Much more fun ...             Make Doll Shoes! Workbook II4 reviews Lyn Alexander Hobby House Press, 1989 Easy to make a pair of antique boots now, May 22, 2001 The instructions are clear and easy to be follow. It was not difficult to adjust the boot's pattern to fit my 18" Kewipe doll under the directions. I used PVC fabric to instead leather, the effect was also great. If you want to dress your beloved dolls more perfectly, this book is a necessary reference for you.             Painting French Dolls With China Painting Techniques2 reviews Neva Wade-Garnett Hobby House Press, 1986 Great Book!! I have been painting dolls over 15 years,This book was one of the first I bought and still use.It has step by step painting of the french dolls with excellant detaiil and photos of eyelashes and brows.A must have for the dollmaker,Also many upclose color photos.             Ginny America's Sweetheart: Identification & Value Guide3 reviews A. Glenn Mandeville Hobby House Press, 1998 GREAT FAST REFERENCE FOR GINNY IDENTIFICATION/PRICES PRESENTS A THOROUGH HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE EVOLUTION OF VOGUE DOLL COMPANY AND GINNY THROUGH HER MANY CHANGES. LOTS OF ILLUSTRATIONS. GREAT REFERENCE SECTION IN BACK TO IDENTIFY AND PRICE DOLLS AND CLOTHING QUICKLY. THERE ARE A FEW TYPOS IN THE BOOK--COULD HAVE BEEN EDITED A LITTLE BETTER. NEVERTHELESS, IT'S EASY AND FUN TO READ. THERE IS A NEW SECTION ON 1998 GINNY WITH CLEAR ...             Treasury of Barbie Doll Accessories: 1961-19951 review Rebecca Ann Rupp Hobby House Press, 1995 An Asset to Accessories Collectors Upon opening this guide, Rupp demonstrates immediately why it is so essential to have this book in your library. From the Table of Contents page, all the way through to the Epilogue, Rupp presents the reader with 412 of the clearest, most colorful photos of Barbie doll accessories made from 1961-1995. With each picture, a caption is provided desribing these treasures with dates they were ...             Winnie the Pooh Collectibles II: Identification & Price Guide3 reviews Carol J. Smith Hobby House Press, 1996 Identification and Price Guide to Winnie the Pooh Collectibl This book is a must have for the avid Winnie the Pooh collector. Pages 8-47 are just on stuffed characters. It starts with very early plush characters and continues onward with newer ones. The next section, entitled "Ceramic Pooh and Friends", encompasses a variety of things. For example, cups, banks, plates, bookends, cookie jars, snow globes, musicals, picture frames, and figurines. ...             Classic Teddy Bear Designs-Heirlooms to Make & Dress1 review Estelle Ansley-Worrell, T. Worrell Hobby House Press, 1986 VALUE FOR MONEY, BEGINNERS BOOK ON BEAR MAKING This would have to be the best value for money, beginners book on bear making that has been published in the last 10 or more years. The author has written this for the home sewer and doesn't assume that there is a teddy bear supplies shop just up the road where you can buy those expensive specialty items like joint sets, mohair fur, etc. Everything you need can be found at home in the sewing ...              search for books 1840s-1930s, 1961-1995, accessories, america, collectibles, collecting, contemporary, creating, designs, designs-heirlooms, edition, featuring, fielding, furniture, handbook, heirlooms, historical, identification, identifying, modeling, original, painting, porcelain, portrait, structures, sweetheart, techniques, treasury, ultimate, workbook books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: Reclaiming the Christian Faith we recommend Still the greatest Chinese epic movie home  impressum - about us