This weekend the Hobart Doll Show is taking place at the Hellenic Hall in North Hobart. Although it is primarily a show for porcelain doll makers I usually try to get there to have a look as there are always stalls selling dolls, bears, materials and patterns and you never know what you might find.
Last year I had a lovely walk up from the CBD to North Hobart and took a lot of photos for My Other Blog. I walked again today but it was rather unpleasant as it was cold and drizzly. It’s only about a twenty minute walk though and I was well rugged up.
I walked around to look at the exhibits in the various classes. Here are some of the dolls that I liked.

As I arrived fairly early I was able to look around the stalls before it became too crowded but the room rapidly filled up. I bought a couple of clone dolls which I’ll tell you about in a separate post and some dolls dresses. I saw some other dolls I’d love to have had but unfortunately they were well out of my budget. I particularly liked the bend leg Pedigree girl in the next photo.
After a mid morning snack of a cup of tea and two sausage rolls – cost $4. I left to walk back to the city to visit Hubby. On the way I stopped in at Toyworld and they had “Amazing Chase Skipper” for just $10. I have been wanting a modern Skipper for quite some time and she was definitely the right price so despite my expensive morning at the doll fair I bought her.

All in all a very productive morning. I will show you my purchases in my next couple of posts. You can see more photos from the Doll Show on my Flickr Photo Stream.
Thanks for sharing these AMAZING dolls.
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I am amazed at the things people can make. Firing the dolls, painting their faces, making clothes. Needle sculpting cloth dolls. They do a fantastic job.
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I’ve learned so much about dolls from you.
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I love the Bridal dress on the Tonner doll. The embroidery is so beautyful.
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Yes, it is a lovely gown isn’t it? I liked the doll too.
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