At the center of the room, beneath a crystal chandelier, a sewing machine stands loaded and ready for business. She began her company, she says, because “I wanted to be making dolls that looked like me.” It’s a sentiment that many of her customers appreciate. However, Howard emphasizes that she makes dolls of all colors. Most of her orders come from the Washington area, but she has sent dolls as far away as Canada and Japan. “There are a lot of spoiled grandkids out there!” The business makes a small profit, but she isn’t really making dolls for the money.

Source: Washington Post December 11, 2018 12:00 UTC