At the end of her life, Catherine, the cast-off wife of Charles Dickens, gave the letters she had received from her husband to their daughter Kate, asking her to donate them to the British Museum, “so the world may know that he loved me once.” The incredible vulnerability and heartache evident beneath the surface of this remark inspired Gaynor Arnold to write Girl in a Blue Dress, a dazzling debut novel inspired by the life of this tragic yet devoted woman. 

France 2010

The chapters of this book have been divided into 16 color-coded regions that reflect the diversity of France. These are based on the country's historical regions that were often defined by their geography and landscape as much as by their influence and power. Each has developed its own special flavor; its own architecture, cuisine, customs, music, dress, dialect and even language. The pages of the Eyewitness Travel Guide will give a taste of these areas and show you what there is to see and do.

Classic Knits for Boy Dolls

Easy to make, this two-piece outfit of jumper and pants, which will fit a 40-46 cm (16" - 18") doll, was adapted from the 1932 edition of Dress Your Dolly in Knitting and Crochet by Ella Allen.

Authentic Shirley Temple Patterns

The book on Recreate your favorite 14" and 18" Shirley costumes will full size patterns & detailed instructions. Patterns include: reprint of 1930s underthings, dress, coat and hat; famous dotted dress, Bluebird dress, and Heidi dress. Also included are illustrations of original Shirley Temple dolls and clothes taken from old magazines-now you can make some of her more famous costumes for your dolls! Numerous b/w photos. 48 pages.sewing doll clothes: lingerie, dresses, coats and hats. Models equipped with step by step instructions.

Home Accents in Filet Crochet

A treasury of 20 beautiful filet designs from table runners to tree skirts to dress up the home.