This thumbnail image shows a plethora of tiny, miniature stocking caps, some of which have pom-poms on top and some do not. The text reads, "the story of the mini stocking caps." The Chelly Wood dot com logo appears in the upper right hand corner.

The Story of the Tiny Stocking Caps and Poor Evelyn Who Made Them…

You might have seen these little stocking caps for sale in my store. Well there’s a story behind these hand-knitted miniature stocking caps. I don’t knit, but I can tell you a little about the woman who did make them. Today I want to share what I can of her sad story. I was driving around Twin Falls, Idaho (a town near where I live) … Continue reading The Story of the Tiny Stocking Caps and Poor Evelyn Who Made Them…

The image shows a craft fair store with bags, bobs, bits, and T-shirts on display. The text says (at the top) "ChellyWood LLC" follwed by "sewing supplies," "handmade items," "and more." There's a sign hanging from a push pin that says "Open" as well.

Chelly’s online store is now open! And a little walk through the history of this website…

While I was sick with West Nile virus, I had a lot of time on my hands. I thought about what’s going to happen to this website when I retire from my full-time job as a school librarian. I worried that retirement would bring everything to a dead stop because I wouldn’t be able to afford to pay for things like the software I use … Continue reading Chelly’s online store is now open! And a little walk through the history of this website…

This image shows Chelly Wood's sewing goals printable digital sewing planner sheet, filled out with Chelly's goals for 2023. Beside the image of the goal sheet is a hot pink text that says hashtag goals!

My goals for 2023! #SewingGoals #DigitalPlanner

The goal sheet shown in the image at the top of this page is easy to download and available as a PDF document that you can purchase in color or in greyscale, in my Etsy store for a whoppin’ 99 cents (American)! Please consider supporting the Chelly Wood library of free, printable PDF sewing patterns, by purchasing your own printable goal sheet from my Etsy … Continue reading My goals for 2023! #SewingGoals #DigitalPlanner

The image shows two outfits for Baby Alive 12 inch dolls. The first one (pictured on the left) is a little denim "cowgirl" style dress with a pink leather-looking vest. It has tan embroidery on the skirt and a pink leather-looking belt. It has a collar and short sleeves. The second outfit consists of a multi-colored "jumper" style dress with hearts as part of the fabric's print and a handmade diaper that's reversible in the colors purple (on one side) and white (on the reverse side). Doll clothes designer Chelly Wood is selling these items in her eBay store, and they fit a 12 inch Baby Alive doll.

Cowgirl dress and Valentine’s Day dress for Baby Alive @ my eBay store #BabyAlive #DollClothes

As my regular followers know, I’m selling a few of my doll-related items in my eBay store lately, to make room for new things. This week I’m selling a cowgirl dress (shown on the left) and a Valentine’s Day multi-colored “jumper” (in the US sense) dress with a handmade reversible diaper. These items will fit a Baby Alive doll and other 12 inch baby dolls … Continue reading Cowgirl dress and Valentine’s Day dress for Baby Alive @ my eBay store #BabyAlive #DollClothes

Laid out on a pale blue canvas, we see items of doll clothes in a gold-and-white color ensemble. This wardrobe will fit Sunshine Family female parent dolls, and it consists of a skirt, a pair of pants, two felt shirts, a purse, and one vintage dress. All but the dress are handmade doll clothes designed and sewn by Chelly Wood.

My 8″ doll clothes are for sale on eBay including a vintage Sunshine Family dress #SunshineFamily #VintageToys

This week I’m parting with some of my handmade doll clothes in my eBay store. You may remember seeing some of the doll clothes in the photo above in a few tutorials and patterns here on ChellyWood.com. I’m really just trying to clean out my closet to make room for new projects. My doll clothes storage is PACKED! So I’m selling this and that to … Continue reading My 8″ doll clothes are for sale on eBay including a vintage Sunshine Family dress #SunshineFamily #VintageToys

The image shows single (no-mate) shoes and boots in sizes that fit Barbie, Equestria Girls, Monster High, Ever After High, and Ken dolls. These items are SINGLE shoes with no mates. They are for sale at the following URL: https://www.ebay.com/itm/274314906705 and Chelly Wood is selling these single shoes to help her clear the storage areas in her closet, so she can make room for new dolls and additional sewing supplies. She's also trying to raise a little money to purchase an upgrade for her free doll clothes sewing pattern website, ChellyWood.com

Doll shoes for sale! Great for crafters who make #jewelry or who enjoy collecting #dolls’ shoes

These are all shoes with NO MATES. Starting Bid: $1.00 Shipping: $8.30 (priority mail flat rate) There are people who enjoy collecting doll shoes and are looking for mates for their missing ones, and my eBay auction is perfect for those collectors! They also make great necklace pendants and other silly/fun jewelry items! Do you see a shoe here you have been looking for? If … Continue reading Doll shoes for sale! Great for crafters who make #jewelry or who enjoy collecting #dolls’ shoes

Click on the link in the caption, and it will take you to a page where you can download the free PDF sewing patterns for making these doll clothes. The image shows a skirt with a ruffled edge, a pair of ankle pants, and a strappy summer top to fit 11.5 inch or 11 inch fashion dolls. The fabric is shiny, purple, and almost iridescent. The skirt's ruffle has glitter speckles on it, and the matching summer top has geometric shapes in purple, black, and gold.

Rare Opportunity! Buy handmade doll clothes from doll clothing designer, Chelly Wood! #SewingBlogger

Today my handmade African-style wardrobe went on sale on Etsy. You can access the sale page here, as long as it is up for grabs. For those of you who have followed this website for a long time, you’re probably aware that I almost NEVER sell my handmade doll clothes, so this is a rare opportunity. I’ve decided to begin offering some of my goods … Continue reading Rare Opportunity! Buy handmade doll clothes from doll clothing designer, Chelly Wood! #SewingBlogger

Click on the link in the caption, and it will take you to a page where you can download the free PDF sewing patterns for making these doll clothes. The image shows a skirt with a ruffled edge, a pair of ankle pants, and a strappy summer top to fit 11.5 inch or 11 inch fashion dolls. The fabric is shiny, purple, and almost iridescent. The skirt's ruffle has glitter speckles on it, and the matching summer top has geometric shapes in purple, black, and gold.

What is this outfit worth on Etsy? Chelly Wood needs your advice! #EtsySales #EtsyDolls

Okay everybody, I’m going to sell the outfit shown above in my Etsy shop in the next few weeks. What do you think it’s worth? It will include the strappy summer top, the ankle pants… …and the ruffled skirt. As you can see in the image below, it uses Velcro as a closure for the shirt. Okay… what do you think this outfit is worth … Continue reading What is this outfit worth on Etsy? Chelly Wood needs your advice! #EtsySales #EtsyDolls