ON THE COVER OF THE JULY & AUGUST 2025 ISSUE: Cloth doll called "One Last Kiss" made by Linda Helmstaedter using a pattern by Stephanie Novatski. She is a full cloth doll with needle sculpted face. Dress and pantaloons are cotton, as is her frog. Photo courtesy of Linda. INSIDE THIS SPECIAL ISSUE, Articles Include: Doll Friends, Part 1 by Gina Clarke; Meet Chef Gina, The Mastermind Behind Chef Gina's Mini Food; Linda Helmstaedter's Journey into Doll Making by Dorita Alice; Dolls and Toys in the Golden Age of Innovation; Hit The Road; Original paper doll by Julie Allen Matthews; Mattel's Li'l Miss Dolls by Stephanie Strunk Baker; Camping and Picnics With Your Dolls by Allison Schacht; Baby Brynleigh & Her Blankie crochet patterns by Michelle Crean; Aprons and Smocks for Connie Lowe's Stella and Friends by Jeannie Sieg; It's Howdy Doody Time; Reviewing My 1950's Dolls by Claire Shefler, Plus all the other regular columns. If you are a Doll Collector THIS issue is a must in your library. Many interesting articles, patterns and projects. Order Your Copy Today! Upcoming Issues will feature: An original Paper Doll by Melissa Pepe; Monster High Dolls by Stephanie Strunk Baker; Antique Half Dolls and Pincushions; Dolls from Other Countries; Paper Doll Christmas Adventures Around the World, and so much more! SUBSCRIBE or RENEW TODAY!!! Many more issues coming too good to miss!