About the Author

Joan Hinds, owner of Fancywork and Fashion, co-authored seven doll costume pattern books with her former partner Jean Becker, and is the author All Dolled Up and Doll Fashion Studio. Joan continues to design costumes for dolls, and she also teaches needlework and sewing around the country for shops and guilds. She appeared on the PBS series America Sews with Sue Hausmann. Joan also is an avid collector of embroidery and textile folk art from around the world. She attends 3-4 major industry shows a year.