Maker Faires

I sell my dolls every year at the Maker Faires in May in San Mateo, California and in September, in New York City. The Maker Faire is a wonderful event and a special and incredible experience. I have been awarded eight Editor’s Choice blue ribbons for creativity! At the Faire, I help others make their own dolls. I make the doll bodies –- in all the unique sizes and shapes. Then people select their own faces from the button box and choose the hairstyle and color. They complete their own dolls, with my help. It’s a wonderful experience for the kids, their parents and friends. Please come visit me at the Faires to make your own dolls!

I hope you enjoy our gallery of happy 44 Daughters makers, of all ages!

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About Sam

I've made lots of art throughout my life other than dolls. I make pottery and sculpture art projects. I’ve appeared as an extra on several TV shows and a movie: The Black List, Orange is the New Black, Bluebloods, and Ted 2. I also sing as a performer. I've been singing for 14 years and it has been amazing to bring joy to others to help them. I was inspired to make the dolls when I was in a music college for kids with learning issues that are gifted in music. My collection suggests what it's like to be a family of people who are all different. I created them to show the world that we are … [Read More...]

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Each of the dolls is different and part of a large family. They have individual personalities and appearances. Sam makes each one entirely by hand of felt, fiberfill, yarn and Sam's grandmother's buttons from her button box. They are charming, compelling, surprising and often slightly scary-looking daughters and sons that range in size from two inches to 36 inches. Sam also has hearts that range from one-inch to four inches. We 44 Daughters are Outsider art, not toys. Please be careful with us around small children and pets; we are a little fragile, especially our faces. To purchase your own doll or heart, specify the size on the Order Inquiry Form and the artist will send you a picture of a selection of dolls for you to choose from. : Dolls (Prices are based primarily on … [Read More...]