Christy Jones
Christy’s how-to articles have been published in Sew Simple, Soft Dolls & Animals and The Cloth Doll magazines. She has been a sewing enthusiast for more than ten years, and she especially enjoys designing cheerful and colorful dolls, puppets, and other creations. She also wrote, illustrated, and published a how-to book on puppet costumes that won Best of Show from the Willamette Valley Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication in 2000.
Christy has a Bachelor's degree in Applied Linguistics and a Master's degree in Technical Writing. Over the past ten years, she has worked as a freelance indexer and proofreader for university textbooks and trade books, indexed manuals for a high-tech consulting firm, and worked as a quality assurance reviewer and desktop publisher for a translation company. She has also worked as a marketing intern at a small press.
She has been a vegan for 14 years.
Latest Articles
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Developing Puppet Characters
Being a puppeteer requires more than simply operating a puppet. Performers must also develop puppet characters that entertain and engage the audience.
Feb 3, 2010
- Christy Jones
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How to Sew a Ballet Tutu for Dolls
Many little girls would love a ballet tutu and top for their dolls, which are easy to make using these simple sewing directions and a free pattern.
Jan 26, 2010
- Christy Jones
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Performing with Hand Puppets
Hand puppets can be a wonderfully entertaining and educational tool for audiences of all ages. These tips will help puppeteers perform smooth entrances and exits.
Jan 25, 2010
- Christy Jones
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Munchkin's Caterpillar Spillers
This basic, colorful bathtub toy has straining, stacking, and linking features that make it fun for babies and toddlers to play with both in and out of the tub.
Dec 18, 2009
- Christy Jones
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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Recipe
This vegan dessert for fall has all the flavor and appearance of traditional pumpkin pie, without the dairy, eggs, cholesterol, or high fat content.
Nov 20, 2009
- Christy Jones
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Disposable Inserts for Cloth Diapers
These hybrid diaper systems offer both disposable and cloth alternatives that combine the convenience of tossable diapers with the reusability of fabric.
Oct 17, 2009
- Christy Jones
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How to Make a Snuggle Baby Blanket
Many babies and toddlers find comfort in snuggling a lovey, or special baby blanket. This simple blankie toy is easy to sew from an old shirt or fabric scraps.
Oct 5, 2009
- Christy Jones
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Cloth Diapering on a Budget
Cloth diapers are not only easier on the environment than disposables, they're also better for parents with a tight baby budget.
Aug 13, 2009
- Christy Jones
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Cloth Diapering With Flat Diapers
Flat diapers are one of many modern cloth diaper options available, yet these basic old-fashioned diapers have a number of benefits for today's parents.
Jul 10, 2009
- Christy Jones
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Uncle Sam Hat or Fourth of July Windsock
This paper plate Uncle Sam hat and patriotic windsock are perfect decorations for kids to make and use for an American Independence Day celebration.
Jun 27, 2009
- Christy Jones
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