LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dionna Douglas holds a doll's head in her left hand, a needle in her right, carefully threading strands of hair through the plastic pores. "What kid doesn't dream of being able to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Doll maker Tammy Blunte knows firsthand how important it is for children — and even adults — to see themselves represented in ...

Shirley Simons puts the finishing touches on a doll at Secrist Inc. in Midland. Plant manager Mark Carson said the dolls' lifelike eyes are one of the biggest selling points. The company even sells to ...

Aniqua Wilkerson and Lion Brand Yarn Company created Skein Tones, a palette of 12 acrylic yarns in neutral shades of browns, creams and taupes, in hopes of making the fiber arts more inclusive As a ...

Cissy Lewis has never questioned why she spends a Saturday afternoon each month cranking out handmade dolls. But if she did, all she would have to do is look through a large book that is filled with ...

In 2013, Aniqua Wilkerson quit her job as a teacher in search of a more creative occupation. She found her niche as a crochet doll artist, creating dolls of color for her brand, My Kinda Thing. But ...