Links

Links Page

I have owned a Sasha doll since I was 3 but most of the knowledge that I have gained has come from reading the books about Sasha dolls, reading factory leaflets, brochures and pamphlets, surfing the web and from membership of the two online Sasha chat groups.

These are wonderful communities of people who are devoted to Sasha dolls both preserving them for the future and also in allowing the dolls to evolve with our times. Some very talented people help Sasha dolls who have been damaged regain a new and different beauty.

A few people have been lucky enough to know Sasha Morgenthaler and Mr & Mrs Doggart personally but for the rest of us, the best we can do is to glean information wherever we can find it and hopefully share it with other people.

If there is any other information that you would like to see here or links to other interesting Sasha related sites I would be delighted if you would let me know.

Books about Sasha Dolls

Sasha-Puppen Sasha Dolls ISBN 3-7165-1073-4 A wonderful book about Sasha Morgenthaler's life and the wonderful Studio Dolls that she made. Photographs are truly sumptuous. by Annemarie Monteil, Barbara Morgenthaler, Annemarie Montheil, and Barbara Cameron Morgenthaler. Published by Benteli Verlag,Switzerland.

Sasha Dolls Through the Years by Dorisanne Osborn ISBN 0-912823-85-2 A great reference book with useful photographs of the Studio dolls(1940s-1975), first production of German Sasha dolls (1964-1970) and the English manufactured Sasha dolls (1965-1986).

Sasha Dolls (Serie Dolls 1964/65-1970) Compiled by Michael O'Brien A small book with excellent photographs of the earlier Sasha dolls.

Leaflets and other things featuring Sasha Dolls that are well worth finding

Where do Sashas come from? Fascinating booklet by Sara Doggart about how they started making Sasha Dolls in their factory in Stockport and how the dolls were made.

Sasha in Motion I love this tiny little booklet with the photographs of Sasha dolls and babies interacting with each other and doing amazing feats.

Sasha Ballet CD choregraphed and designed by Anne Votaw. Wonderful.

Sasha Doll Postcards Lovely photographs of Sasha dolls.

Sasha Doll Catalogues I only have a few of these but all are worthwhile having. Lovely photographs of the dolls posed the separate outfits which were available in the mid-70's.

Sasha Festival Souvenir Books I have a couple of these which I was lucky enough to be given. Interesting information and a taster of what those lucky folk attending the festivals get up to!

Communities & Forums

Sasha_Mart

Sasha-L

Knit-crochet - Mary-Lee's Knitting & Crocheting Support

Favourite Links to Sasha related sites

These are a mixture of sites which are devoted to showcasing personal collections of Sasha dolls, Sasha-care information, historical information about Sasha Morgenthaler as well as Sasha doll sales.

Sasha Doll UK - Shelly's beautiful collection of early Frido/Trendon Sasha dolls, fun chat and doll sales.

Our Sasha Dolls - Joe and Kelly's lovely site with Sasha dolls for sale and interesting information.

Sasha Doll - Susanna Lewis' wonderful site full of information on care of Sasha dolls, knitting patterns, doll sales, useful information and changing exhibit.

Sasha Dolls - ABCeta Playthings website. Gunvor sells new Gotz Sasha dolls and original items of Sasha clothing.

Lets Play Dolls - Nancy's site sells Sasha dolls and original Sasha clothing. Useful information about safe shopping on the internet.

Ruths Dolls - Ruth's beautiful Sasha doll clothes, handmade leather shoes and doll sales.

The Sasha Page - Rebecca Pavley's site about Sasha dolls.

Sasha-dolls - Marie Morgan's site - lovely dolls for sale (worth a visit just to look at the photo of her collection of early Gotz Sashas).

Sasha Doll-london - Margaret's site showing photographs of her Sasha doll collection.

Beverley's Doll and Bear Boutique - Wonderful photographs of her Sasha dolls in room settings.

Cecilia's Sasha Page - Interesting site about her Sasha doll collection. Beautiful photographs.

Sasha NZ - Erica's great site about her Sasha doll collection, lovely knitwear and beautiful photographs of Sasha displays.

My Sashas - Carol's website about her Sasha doll collection (this site is under construction).

Lttle Princess Frocks - Susan's website with lovely clothes and miniature props (including advent calendars)

Ebay - The main source for most of my Sasha doll collection.

Links for Sasha size clothing patterns

Designs by Judi - Clothing patterns designed specifically for Sasha, Gregor, Toddler and Baby.

Morrissey Patterns - Patterns for Sasha dolls clothing.

Simply Grace Designs - Patterns designed for Sasha by Pam D'Alessandro.

Doll Secrets - Nice fitting tights for Sasha - ivory pair lovely with the ballet costume because they have a seam running down the back of the leg.

Audrey's Doll Gallery - Great source for Monique and Global wigs to fit Sasha and Gregor waifs (when needed).

Westmore Doll tight and sock maker - Very helpful. Nice ribbed tights - I use baby born size 16-18" and they fit well.

Dollyblue - Link to Carrol's website for beautiful hand made shoes for Sasha, Gregor and baby.

List of books and patterns that will fit Sasha

Sometimes because not all of these are designed specifically for Sasha the patterns may need a little bit of tweaking.

Migros Patterns Gregor Patterns and Sasha Patterns. These patterns are specifically designed for Sasha and Gregor. Very expensive when they come up on ebay. They were also featured in some Friends of Sasha Newsletter issues. Back issues are available from Dorisanne Osborn.

Modeblatt Pattern Book Knitting and sewing patterns for Sasha and Gregor (in German).

Knitting Patterns by Susanna Lewis Available on her site. I was given some of these as a present. Wonderful to knit.

Marcy Street Doll Company Ann Chandler has now produced these in book format. Ann Chandler can be contacted at chandleral@fairpoint.net Sewing Patterns for Sasha and Gregor. Sewing Patterns for Baby. Knitting Patterns for Sasha and Gregor

The Doll Carriage Patterns by Denise Ortakales

Golden Hands Knitting Know-how There were 6 of these patterns and they turn up on ebay now and again.

Head to Toe by Jeanette Murfee Orsi Simply styled patterns with lovely photographs of the dolls in settings. Excellent for the beginner. Written specifically for Sasha dolls.

The Dolls Dressmaker by Venus A Dodge The first pattern book I got for them, many years ago and still one I go back to often. Not one for the beginner as patterns need to be adapted sometimes but lots of ideas.

Heirloom Doll Clothes by Martha Pullen designed for the Kimberly doll but nice smocked and traditional styled dresses.

A Closet Full of Doll Clothes by Rosemarie Ionker ISBN 0-942620-47-X the patterns require some tweaking but some nice ideas. The designer behind the Bonika doll clothing range.

Dressing Dolls with Rosemarie Ionker ISBN 1-932485-28-7 Packed with ideas.

Sewing for 20th Century Dolls Volume II (300 Plus Projects) by Johana Gast Anderton ISBN: 0-87588-514-4 I recently got a 2nd hand copy of this on Amazon. It has 13 patterns specifically designed for Sasha.