Birmingham Doll Club members pose with American cloth dolls. Birmingham Doll Club of Alabama T he Birmingham Doll Club of Alabama held a delightful luncheon on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Shoal Creek Country Club in Birmingham. Participants enjoyed a scrumptious lunch and were treated to an interesting program about the "Alabama Baby" doll from dollmaker Anita Williams of Montevallo, Alabama. Doll enthusiasts and collectors alike were presented with a precious 8-inch cloth doll created by Anita that is modeled after the "Alabama Baby." Anita hand-painted and signed each doll and created a variety of dresses for the dolls, so each has its own personality. She plans to make a boy companion for the doll in 2018. Guests also received a Club members shared their R. John Wright cloth dolls Anita's 8-inch darling souvenir dolls are ready for guests. 150 Winter 2018 Sweet Alabama babies on display.