Closing the gap with a ladder stitch
The stitch that makes the seam disappear once the doll is stuffed.
October 24, 2026 · 5 min
Choosing cotton for a first doll
What to look for in a plain cotton, and what to leave on the shelf.
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One note a drop
A short letter every other Friday about one doll, one stitch and one thing the porch taught me.
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Button eyes that stay on
Doubled thread, a flat button and the knot that does not pull through.