Here we see a Made to Move Barbie modeling a full body-suit Ninja costume with mask and sword. She's poised to attack with a red brick wall behind her, as if she has been cornered.

Win a FREE #Dolls #Ninja Costume @ ChellyWood.com #NinjaKitty #NinjaSteel

I am giving away this fashion doll ninja outfit to one winner! Want to win? Take a look at the pic, then scroll down for the contest instructions. If you’d like to see which fashion dolls fit in this outfit, you can view the promo video right here:   Like I did with previous sweepstakes giveaways, I’ll post patterns and tutorials for making this ninja outfit after the sweepstakes … Continue reading Win a FREE #Dolls #Ninja Costume @ ChellyWood.com #NinjaKitty #NinjaSteel

Image shows the cover of a middle-grade novel called "the Black Lotus: the Samurai Wars" by Kieran Fanning. Three teenage ninjas are pictured on the streets of a city with a sunset behind them. They cast shadows on the street where they stand. The ninja in the foreground holds a samurai sword.

#Librarian reviews #TheBlackLotus, a fantastic #ninja novel@ ChellyWood.com #NinjaSteel

Every now and then, I have reviewed a sewing or craft book, here on ChellyWood.com, but this time I’m straying from my usual topic for a sweepstakes giveaway contest that I’ll be posting tomorrow at 5:00 AM, Mountain Standard Time (US). Those of you who know me personally are aware that I work as a middle school librarian in my day job. Very rarely do … Continue reading #Librarian reviews #TheBlackLotus, a fantastic #ninja novel@ ChellyWood.com #NinjaSteel

Image shows Mattel's Made-to-Move Barbie wearing a ninja suit and ninja mask. She wields a Japanese samurai sword (katana) in 1:6 scale. Overlay says: Win a ninja outfit! and is followed by the watermark: ChellyWood.com

Win a #Ninja outfit for your #Barbie @ ChellyWood.com #Dollstagram

This is just a preview of what I’m going to post next week. Yes, it’s time for another sweepstakes giveaway here on ChellyWood.com, and this time I’m giving away a hand-made ninja outfit! Watch the video to see what you can win and to watch my MTM Barbie® doing her awesome ninja moves in stop-motion! Please visit ChellyWood.com again next week to learn more about this … Continue reading Win a #Ninja outfit for your #Barbie @ ChellyWood.com #Dollstagram

The image shows a Breyer Rider 8 inch figure on Snowball, a white horse, in a snowy mountain landscape. The horse wears a handmade saddle with bridle and breast collar. The doll or rider figure wears a handmade cotton shirt made of lightweight blue plaid fabric and a pair of denim jeans along with standard ankle-high boots. She holds the reins with a look of easy riding rhythm.

Preview #Breyer #dolls’ free #western sewing pattern for this week @ ChellyWood.com

Last week I showed you how to make a beautiful pioneer costume for your 8″ dolls. This week I’m going to show you how to make a modern western outfit, including elastic-waist jeans (easy for little hands to take off and put back on) and a collared long-sleeved shirt. These free patterns and tutorials will help you make a full outfit for an 8-inch doll. … Continue reading Preview #Breyer #dolls’ free #western sewing pattern for this week @ ChellyWood.com

Small #Dolls’ pioneer outfit #patterns are free @ ChellyWood.com #dollstagram

  This costume includes a dress, drawstring purse, old-fashioned bloomers (pantaloons), a bonnet, and a riding cape. But the amazing part is that it fits so many different dolls! Just look at the image above! Here’s a list of dolls who can wear the patterns I’ve linked to below: Breyer dolls Ever After High dolls Monster High dolls What’s Her Face dolls Disney Princess 8″ dolls … Continue reading Small #Dolls’ pioneer outfit #patterns are free @ ChellyWood.com #dollstagram

Image shows four model horses (Breyer Traditional horses) wearing hand-made horse blankets in various fabric patterns. They are posed in a snow scene with a country background and blue sky. Overlay says, "Emily Teapot's 4 Blanket Giveaway".

#Breyer #ModelHorse Handmade #Horse Blanket Giveaway @ ChellyWood.com

My regular followers know that I design doll clothes and sometimes give away my handmade creations here on ChellyWood.com, but did you know that I passed my talent for miniatures on to my daughter, Emily? Although she’s only 16 years old, Emily Teapot designs and makes her own blankets, saddles, halters, and more to fit Breyer® model horses. To raise money for college, Emily has been … Continue reading #Breyer #ModelHorse Handmade #Horse Blanket Giveaway @ ChellyWood.com

Image of Made to Move Barbie doll wearing a handmade felt mask and cat bodysuit costume, complete with paws, tail, and tights. Overlay says, "ChellyWood.com free printable doll clothes patterns and tutorials."

Win a free #Halloween costume to fit #Barbie® and other fashion #Dolls

This week I’ll be posting a brand-new FREE doll clothes pattern and a new Halloween-themed tutorial. I’ve created this adorable cat Halloween costume, which fits Barbie® and similar-sized fashion dolls. Tomorrow I’ll post the pattern for the accessories, and then Wednesday, I’ll post a tutorial showing how to make just the cat mask. Throughout the month of October, I’ll be gradually posting the patterns and tutorials needed … Continue reading Win a free #Halloween costume to fit #Barbie® and other fashion #Dolls

Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows a Made-to-Move Barbie wearing a Cat costume and a Polly Pocket wearing a ghost costume. Both costumes are hand-sewn. The Polly Pocket doll carries a jack-o-lantern, and the two dolls stand before a felt haunted house with a full moon rising behind it. The ground at their feet is sandy. Overlay says, "ChellyWood.com: free printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes."

Win this #FashionDoll #Halloween costume set for your #Dolls!

Would you like to win this adorable fashion doll Halloween costume set? I’ve made these and donated them to a friend, Angela, who runs a Facebook page where she teaches people to make OOAK fashion dolls. She’s hosting this sweepstakes giveaway contest on her Facebook page. Just click this link to join the fun! The contest winners will receive the following handmade items, designed and … Continue reading Win this #FashionDoll #Halloween costume set for your #Dolls!

We Have a Winner! @ ChellyWood.com #dollstagram #dolls #July4th

Hooray! We have a winner for my Fourth of July contest! Congratulations to Sarah Washington, who is the winner this time around. If you’d like to win a free handmade doll outfit, please follow ChellyWood.com. Angela and I are planning another giveaway for October, and I’ll be sure to announce it right here on ChellyWood.com. Meanwhile, please visit my free patterns page. Tomorrow I’ll go back to … Continue reading We Have a Winner! @ ChellyWood.com #dollstagram #dolls #July4th

Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable doll clothes patterns to fit dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows Made to Move Barbie seated in a white wicker chair with a brick background and wooden floor. She wars a handmade scarf of blue with white polka dots. Her dress, which is hand-sewn to look like an American flag, has more blue-and-white polka dot fabric in the right corner of the dress. The rest of the dress's fabric is made of red and white stripes. An image at the bottom of the picture says, "Chelly Wood dot com: free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes." This website has a gallery page, where you can find over 100 free printable sewing patterns for dolls including Barbie doll clothes patterns free, Made-to-Move Barbie doll clothes patterns free, curvy barbies doll clothes patterns free, Mattels Skipper doll clothes patterns free, disney princess doll clothes patterns free, spin master liv doll clothes patterns free, american girl doll clothes patterns free, madame alexander doll clothes patterns free, wellie wisher doll clothes patterns free, 18” or 17” endless hair princess tall barbie doll clothes patterns free, petite barbie dolls clothes patterns free, dora the explorer doll clothes patterns free, monster high doll clothes patterns free, 18-inch monster high doll clothes patterns free, ever after high doll clothes patterns free, breyer rider doll clothes patterns free, bratz doll clothes patterns free, lammily doll clothes patterns free, kelly doll clothes patterns free, stacie doll clothes patterns free, polly pocket doll clothes patterns free, tonner doll clothes patterns free, project mc2 doll clothes patterns free, twilight doll clothes patterns free, divergent doll clothes patterns free, ken doll clothes patterns free, fashionista ken doll clothes patterns free, chelsea doll clothes patterns free, momoko doll clothes patterns free, 12 inch baby doll clothes patterns free, FibreCraft doll clothes patterns free, Tammy doll clothes patterns free, 17-inch freak du chic doll clothes patterns free, velvet doll clothes patterns free, crissy doll clothes patterns free, What’s her face doll clothes patterns free, G.I. Joe doll clothes patterns free, World of Love doll clothes patterns free, spin master la dee da doll clothes patterns free, hearts for hearts girls doll clothes patterns free, etc...

#July4th #Dolls’ Dress Giveaway @ ChellyWood.com #Dollstagram

Here’s the lovely retro-style colorblock dress that I’m giving away on the OOAK Secrets Facebook page. (See link for contest entry and details about the contest.) Of course, I’ll eventually post the patterns and tutorial to make this colorblock dress, so even if you don’t win the contest, be patient, and you can make a dress like this one, on your own at home. I’d … Continue reading #July4th #Dolls’ Dress Giveaway @ ChellyWood.com #Dollstagram

Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable doll clothes patterns to fit dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows Made to Move Barbie seated in a white wicker chair with a brick background and wooden floor. She wars a handmade scarf of blue with white polka dots. Her dress, which is hand-sewn to look like an American flag, has more blue-and-white polka dot fabric in the right corner of the dress. The rest of the dress's fabric is made of red and white stripes. An image at the bottom of the picture says, "Chelly Wood dot com: free, printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes."

#Win this FREE #BarbieDress in an #IndependenceDay contest w/ details @ ChellyWood.com

We’re coming to the end of this Independence Day contest to win the handmade doll dress you see in the image above. I’m giving this dress, the shoes, and the headscarf away on the OOAK Secrets Facebook page. (See link for contest entry and details about the contest.) I plan to eventually post the patterns and tutorial to make this colorblock dress, so even if you don’t … Continue reading #Win this FREE #BarbieDress in an #IndependenceDay contest w/ details @ ChellyWood.com

Visit ChellyWood.com for free, printable sewing patterns to fit dolls of many shapes and sizes. Image shows Made to Move Barbie wearing a handmade dress which looks a lot like a United States Flag. One corner of the dress is made of blue and white polka dot fabric. The rest of the dress is made of red and white stripes. The doll also wears a headscarf made of blue and white polka dots and red, plastic, high-heeled sandals. The bottom corner of the image says, "Chelly Wood Dot Com: free printable sewing patterns for dolls of many shapes and sizes."

#BarbieDress Giveaway Contest for #4thOfJuly: Find Details at ChellyWood.com #July4

Would you like to win this lovely colorblock patriotic dress, which Chelly Wood made to look like a United States flag? Here’s a link to the contest on Facebook. This is my first announcement about the contest, and I’m trying to get the word out fast, as the contest ends very soon! So be sure to get your entry in on Facebook right away! I’ll … Continue reading #BarbieDress Giveaway Contest for #4thOfJuly: Find Details at ChellyWood.com #July4