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WHY STAND in line for hours for ‘‘Cabbage Patch’’ dolls when your child will be delighted by a Christmas present made by you.

Ferne Archer at the Pioneer Arts and Crafts shop in North Vancouver main- tains anyone can master the technique of stuffed nylon stocking dolls Which she calls ‘“*Munchkins’’, but unhke purchasing the ready made dolls, she ‘‘defies anyone to make two that look the same. Every single doll is in- dividual," said Archer “*You can’t duphcate them "’

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The ‘‘Cabbage Patch’’ dolls which have recently made the news because of the mob scenes created by their shortage are made from vinyl type material and the original dolls had nylon materia! fill- ed heads. Not only the heads but the whole bodies of dolls made in classes instructed by Archer, are stocking stuffed. They have feet that allow them to be free standing and

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they give a whole new mean- ing to the phrase ‘‘freedom of expression.’' Happy, serious, devilish, or just plain pretty — the decision is up to the maker what expression their doll will have on its face.

Unlike some other crafts that Archer has taught, the results with this one are good enough for most people and they are pleased at what they have made They feel sqcon

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fident that they come back for more supplies to make more dolls, Archer said. Students first tackle an eight-inch doll made from eight inches of stocking and one thread. With fur, heavy wool or macrame cord for hair and sewn or bought dolls clothes, the dolls are com- plete. These are more for display than durability as a play doll. For dolls that can withstand the love and affec- tion of a child, a stronger fabnc than nylon stocking 1s CONTINUED ON PAGE (©2

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FERNE ARCHER sits alongside some of her soft sculpture creations.

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Ferne, teaches about

50 different crafts at

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dolls for the past two years. So, you don’t have to wait for your adoption papers for Cabbage Patch dolls, but rather you can make your own

doll, making any kind of face you choose. Involved in

crafts all her life, Ferne has had her store open for five years on the North Shore, at Westview Shopping Centre.

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