Edith Flack Ackley

          I treated myself to a wonderful Christmas present.  It is a book written by Edith Flack Ackley titled DOLLS TO MAKE FOR FUN AND PROFIT.  Edith wrote the book in 1938.  She writes in a simple delightful way with her love of dolls abundant throughout the book. 
     In her book, Edith provides patterns for dolls ranging in size from eight inches, thirteen inches, fourteen inches, and fifteen and a half inches. Her cloth doll patterns are basic and the size could easily be adapted.  She also provides some simple costume patterns.
     I love to collect doll books and Edith's book is a wonderful addition to my collection.  Her love of doll making speaks to my heart.  Perhaps I will use one of her doll patterns and adapt it with a clay face.  Or maybe an Edith Flack Ackley doll is just what my little granddaughter Eliza needs! 
     Pictured below is a photo from the book featuring Edith and some of her doll creations.