In-The-Hoop Modular Art Dolls

Now you can make art dolls in the hoop of your embroidery machine. No more fussy stitching on your sewing machine – let the embroidery machine automatically stitch all the fine details for you!
These dolls can be made with OR without wire armatures. Mix and match the bodies, heads and add-ons to make a truly one-of-a-kind art doll in-the-hoop of your embroidery machine. Perfect for holiday and home decor.

  • witch art doll made with embroidery machinekitchen witch pattern using linen

    Kitchen Witch – Embroidery Machine in-the-hoop design package

    $12.00

    Make your own sitting or broom-riding kitchen witch using these in-the-hoop designs for your embroidery machine. This jointed art doll can be made with a 5×7” hoop (130 x 180mm) and works well with upcycled fabrics.

  • in the hoop fairy dolls

    Fairy Art Doll Package

    $15.00

    Create your own whimsical group of fairies, sprites, and pixies with this set of in-the-hoop designs. You get four different heads with expressive faces, plus multiple options for arms and legs for sitting, standing or something in between. This design package also includes a FREE video course on making button-jointed art dolls and four different wing options.

  • gremlin art dolls

    Gremlin Art Doll Package

    $15.00

    Create your own mischievous pack of gremlins with this set of in-the-hoop designs. You get four different heads with expressive faces, plus multiple options for arms and legs for sitting, standing or something in between.

    This design package also includes a FREE video course on making button-jointed art dolls!

  • White furry yeti doll in poseposeable Yeti doll in the hoop

    In the Hoop Yeti Art Doll with Valentine Bonus

    $13.00

    What says “fashionable Winter decor” like your very own Yeti?  Their whimsical features reflect their light-hearted and quizzical nature.  Make them with wire armatures for a poseable art doll that brings out the inner child in you.

    Bonus! Includes TWO  heart Feltie designs.  Perfect for gifting.

  • in the hoop elf art dolls in red and aqua

    In the Hoop Elf Art Doll package

    $15.00

    Deck your halls with these  unique and adorable Elves.  Material kits are available to make this a fast and fun project!

  • in the hoop troll doll machine embroidery

    Tory Troll ITH doll

    $10.00

    Tory is a troll with a mischievous grin from ear-to-ear and big ol’ puppy dog eyes.  He even has little toenails and fingernails on his detailed hands and feet!  Make several sizes for a whole family of trolls.  They can hang out in your sewing room, or use them to decorate for Halloween!

  • ITH in the hoop doll Billyfront of Billy -full body

    Billy in-the-hoop (ITH) cloth doll pattern

    $13.00

    The Billy cloth character doll is made in the hoop of your embroidery machine. Billy has a pear-shaped body with attached arms and legs and a vertical flap in the back for turning and stuffing. His head has attached ears, a neck stem for joining to the body, and a top opening for turning and…

  • embroidery machine doll Rowan

    Rowan In-The-Hoop Doll Pattern

    $13.00

    The Rowan cloth character doll is made in the hoop of your embroidery machine. Rowan has separate pants and shirt, he’s a little chubby around the middle and shorter than the other base dolls.  He also has separate arms which makes him easier to add a wire armature, or you can make his sleeves different…

  • Skylar in-the-hoop Dollfront of Skylar - full body

    Skylar In-The-Hoop Doll Pattern

    $13.00

    The Skylar cloth character doll is made in the hoop of your embroidery machine. Free video tutorial shows you each step – you’ll be an expert dollmaker in no time!  (PDF instructions include photo instructions plus free video tutorial link) Three hoopings are required to complete this doll as shown.  One for the body, one…

  • lover ITH add-on face

    Archetype Faces Pack 1 Add-On Heads

    $5.00

    Three extra heads to fit any of the Basic Cloth Character bodies.   Pack 1 Includes: Lover, Citizen & Innocent add-on heads in 3 sizes (sm, med, lg) 2 different ears (elf & human) in 2 sizes (med,lg) 1 wig in 3 sizes (sm, med, lg) Instructions are in high resolution PDF so you can zoom…

  • archetype faces pack 2sage add-on head

    Archetype Faces Pack 2 Add-On Heads

    $5.00

    Three extra heads to fit any of the Basic Cloth Character bodies.   Pack 2 Includes: Caregiver, Ruler, & Sage add-on heads in 3 sizes (sm, med, lg) 2 different ears (elf & human) in 2 sizes (med,lg) 1 wig in 3 sizes (sm, med, lg) Instructions are in high resolution PDF so you can zoom…

  • ITH faces add-on pack 3magician add-on face

    Archetype Faces Pack 3 Add-On Heads

    $5.00

    Three extra heads to fit any of the Basic Cloth Character bodies.   Pack 3 Includes: Magician, Creator, & Hero add-on heads in 3 sizes (sm, med, lg) 2 different ears (elf & human) in 2 sizes (med,lg) 1 wig in 3 sizes (sm, med, lg) Instructions are in high resolution PDF so you can zoom…

  • Archetype Faces Pack 4 Add-On Heads

    $5.00

    Three extra heads to fit any of the Basic Cloth Character bodies.   Pack 4 Includes: Lover, Citizen, & Innocent add-on heads in 3 sizes (sm, med, lg) 2 different ears (elf & human) in 2 sizes (med,lg) 1 wig in 3 sizes (sm, med, lg) Instructions are in high resolution PDF so you can zoom…

  • Santa Claus ITH Coat & Hat Add-On

    $2.00

    Add a lovely vine and floral coat and hat to your Ballyhoo Creations cloth character doll.  See below for more options on making this coat & hat set.

  • ITH doll Jessie Mrs KlausITH Jessie doll

    Jessie In-The-Hoop Doll Pattern

    $13.00

    The Jessie cloth character doll is made in the hoop of your embroidery machine. Make your very own Mrs. Klause or other matronly characters with this design! Face and seams are stitched by your embroidery machine.  Then you cut out, turn, stuff, and hand-sew or glue it closed.  Click the VIDEO tab to see how…

  • Kris ITH doll with beardfront view of Kris - ITH Santa

    Kris In-The-Hoop Doll Pattern

    $13.00

    The Kris cloth character doll is made in the hoop of your embroidery machine. Make your very own Santa Klaus or other portly, bearded character with this pattern! Face and seams are stitched by your embroidery machine.  Then you cut out, turn, stuff, and hand-sew or glue it closed. Free video tutorial shows you each…

  • ITH witch doll head

    ITH witch head Add-On

    $2.00

    Make this ITH witch doll head in the hoop of your embroidery machine.  She fits all the cloth character bodies.

  • headless horseman ITH doll

    ITH Headless Horseman Package

    $13.00

    Spook up your Halloween decor with this Headless Horseman doll.  The doll, hands and coat are all stitched in-the-hoop of your Embroidery Machine.

     

  • ITH pumpkin dollpumpkin head 2 example

    Pumpkin Doll Heads Add-On Package

    $5.00

    Set of 3 Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin heads to make Halloween characters.  You get 3 different pumpkin faces to fit the cloth character dolls at Ballyhoo Creations.  These could also be used as pencil toppers or small Halloween decorations.  We also have larger pumpkin stuffies to match these smaller ones.

  • ITH vampire doll full bodyvampire head on a pencil

    ITH Vampire Package

    $13.00

    This in-the-hoop Vampire doll is perfect for Halloween monster decor.  His eyes are a bit bloodshot, and his teeth are as sharp as his wardrobe.  The faux pants pockets and detailed coat stitching are all done in-the-hoop or your embroidery machine along with the dolls body, head, wig, and optional hands..

     

  • ITH doll coat felt clothes

    ITH Gothic Coat Add-On

    $2.00

    Make this Gothic styled coat to fit your cloth character dolls on the embroidery machine.  The Coat is made in-the-hoop (ITH) with detailed border stitching down the front.  This coat is included in the Vampire and Headless horseman pattern packages but can be used on any of the cloth characters at Ballyhoo Creations.

  • vampire head on a pencil

    ITH Vampire head Add-On

    $2.00

    His eyes are a bit bloodshot, and his teeth are sharp.   This in-the-hoop Vampire head fits all the Cloth Character bodies at Ballyhoo Creations so you can make a unique doll for art or play.  You can also use him for other things like a pencil topper, Halloween wand, or just make a jar of heads because isn’t that what we all do at Halloween?

  • Faux Feathered Wings Add-On

    $2.00

    Add faux-feathered wings to your cloth character or other projects.

    Quick and easy to make with one sheet of felt in one hooping.

  • elf doll sitting on embroidery machine

    Hands add-on for Cloth Characters

    $4.00

    Create hands for your Ballyhoo Cloth Character dolls!  These can be wired and shaped into poses.

  • Clothing Set Add-On for Cloth Character dolls

    $4.00

    These clothes will fit the following Cloth Character dolls from Ballyhoo:  Billy, Skylar, Kris, Jessie, River, and the Elf package dolls (use medium sized clothes)

    Design Package includes embroidery files for a dress, T-shirt, sweater, pants and jeans.  These fit the small (8″), medium (11″), and large (12.5″) cloth character dolls from Ballyhoo Creations.

    All are stitched in-the-hoop of your embroidery machine using stretch fabrics and tear-away stabilizer.  See below for details…

  • ITH mr. and miss. frankenstein doll designs

    Mr & Miss Franky doll Package

    $15.00

    Inspired by Frankenstein. But much cuter!  They make a great pair for Halloween decor.

    This pair of dolls with clothes stitches up quick on your Embroidery Machine for some fun Monster doll cuteness.