It begins with a piece of fabric. After six hours, 45-year-old Amy Jandrisevits has a brand-new, handmade doll staring back at her. But unlike dolls you often see at stores, these custom-ordered ...

It’s hard growing up as a kid who looks “different.” People stare, whisper and sometimes ask blunt questions you don’t quite know how to answer. They haven’t seen anyone like you before — and really, ...

A doll can be a source of comfort for a child, but for kids with medical conditions or disabilities, it can be hard to find a one to really connect with. That’s where the nonprofit Feel ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Doll maker Tammy Blunte knows firsthand how important it is for children — and even adults — to see themselves represented in ...

Aniqua Wilkerson and Lion Brand Yarn Company created Skein Tones, a palette of 12 acrylic yarns in neutral shades of browns, creams and taupes, in hopes of making the fiber arts more inclusive As a ...

This is an example of a 3D printed doll, custom created for a child with prosthetics. All of us remember our childhood, some of us enjoyed playing games, some enjoyed reading, but one thing we all ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Doll maker Tammy Blunte knows firsthand how important it is for children — and even adults — to see themselves represented in ...