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on 12/31/2015
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on 6/11/2014
By: nicole,
on 5/29/2014
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By: nicole,
on 5/27/2014
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| {...because perfection always has a place in my life! ;)} |
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on 5/20/2014
By: nicole,
on 3/21/2014
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By: Mayra Calvani,
on 11/24/2011
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on 9/15/2011
By: Gigi Moore,
on 9/14/2011
By: Gigi Moore,
on 9/8/2011
By: Claire Louise Milne,
on 7/11/2011
By: Emily Smith Pearce,
on 5/20/2011
It’s that time of year again, when little huts like this pop up all over the Hannover. I love the way seasonal produce is so easy to find. No trouble locating this vendor. Often an erdbeer-hof also offers spargel (asparagus, usually white) since it’s in season as well.
Along with strawberry season comes the annual Waldorf school bazaar. This time I was a contributor to the crafts table, and a salesperson, too. I was pretty proud of myself for handling a few simple transactions, considering that I had to speak and count in German plus make change in Euros. Simple things, but put all together it was a little challenging. Sorry the picture is a little backlit. It was hastily taken with the cell phone, as a lot of these were, since it doesn’t seem to be the norm to snap a bunch of pictures at Waldorf events. I wanted you to see a bit of the arrangement, though. I can’t take any credit for it, but it makes me want to buy the entire menagerie every time I see it.
That crazy blue thing in the upper left of the picture will be explained later.
Below are some of what I made, in addition to the little Waldorf men I blogged about earlier.
Hot sellers, these little bunnies.
They are made of felt, blanket stitched and stuffed with actual wool, with needle-felted tails. I had never needle-felted before and always sort of regarded it as a craft that must take a lot of training to do properly. It’s really easy, though, at least to do bunny tails. I was shocked. It almost seems like magic. Below are some more felt animals and figures, not made by me.
And here is my needle-felted doll, my first needle-felt project. The blue thing hanging from the top in the earlier picture is also a felt doll.
Here’s a little of my delicious Waldorf lunch from the bazaar. No Waldorf salad. Ha! There were bratwurst, too, but the salads were really the star of the show.
And here, an only slightly-related photograph, of
By: Claire Louise Milne,
on 5/6/2011
So Mary Poppins put on her white gloves and tucked her umbrella under her arm–not because it was raining but because it had such a beautiful handle that she couldn't possibly leave it at home. How could you leave your umbrella behind if it had a parrot's head for a handle? Besides, Mary Poppins was very vain and like to look her best. Indeed, she was quite sure that she never looked anything else. --Mary Poppins by P. L. Travers
By: Claire Louise Milne,
on 4/14/2011
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| I added MOP buttons to the blouse after finding some truly tiny ones |
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| pettiblouse still needs more snaps at the back and lace at the bottom |
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By: jen,
on 4/1/2011
Another toasty day in L.A. I’m in my workshop examining felt samples, cutting yarn hair (and keeping track for pattern writing), looking at fabric pens online and trying to keep cool with coconut sorbet and iced tea.
Here’s another Lucy doll. I think I’ve perfected the cheeks, finally. I really love this vintage print I used for her dress, don’t you? I’m also planning another doll pattern, Lucy’s sister: one you can dress up. (Of course, she’ll have her knickers on!)
OK, time for a late lunch. Have a great weekend!
By: Claire Louise Milne,
on 3/29/2011
By: Claire Louise Milne,
on 3/15/2011
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| To Greet a Little Girl - my 1st EFA doll |
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| detail of her embroidered features |
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| back view |
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| the dress without the pinafore |
By: jen,
on 2/8/2011
Here’s my latest Lucy doll – sans arms. (This Depression-era reproduction fabric is my current favorite from my stash.)
And here’s Spoo Kee getting a steam facial from our portable dishwasher. This is a ritual for him. Spoo suffers from sinus congestion and he’s discovered the warm steam helps him feel better. (At least I like to think this is why he does it; that would also mean he’s crazy smart to make that connection!)
Sometimes he’ll even rest his head on the open door. Too funny.
By: Gigi Moore,
on 8/26/2010
By: jen,
on 7/21/2010
Hot weather + hectic weeks have made making friends for Lucy a wee bit difficult but not impossible; luckily dolls are very patient. But I suppose you have no choice when you don’t have arms or a painted-in face. Oh, and your little midi collar (or shawl, I can’t decide) is missing.
SPEAKING OF SHAWLS, I plan to make at least one chicken shawl for my friend Kara’s new chickens!! I’m head over heels excited for her and even a little envious because how could you not want your very own chickens?
Have a good Wednesday, dears!
By: jen,
on 5/27/2010
It’s a perfectly dreary, drizzly day; not good for photo-taking but just right for hot chocolate (which I’ve already had) and split pea soup (which I plan to make for lunch). Regardless, I snapped this photo of my latest creation, a rag doll named Lucy!
Drafting a pattern for this doll has been a surprisingly slow process. It was important to me to make this doll from scratch and while I felt like I was reinventing the wheel at times, it’s satisfying to finally get the proportions down. My doll-making supplies box is full of forlorn and random limbs, which is both a little creepy and amusing. But finally something just clicked and I drew up these plans rather quickly.
And the hair is completely experimental - how does it look? It’s a mohair/silk blend yarn from Rowan. And painting on fabric - did you know? It’s FUN.
Like with my Leda softie pattern, I’ve looked to old-fashioned dolls for inspiration. Lucy looks like something you’d find in an old chest in the attic, amidst bone china teacups, lace collars and tattered school primers.
I think Lucy needs friends now, don’t you?
Happy Thursday dears!
By: Claire Louise Milne,
on 3/1/2010
By: John,
on 2/12/2010
Better bust out your best chonklit ceegars, as something Eddy this way comes! There won’t be a dry seat in the house when you feast your eyes on this mischievous little tramp. Drawn! contributor S.britt’s (say, that’s me!) friendly toothless urchin, Eddy Broth has now been put up for adoption.
This comical and cuddly doll is just the thing for you to play with, sleep with and love forever. So much like a real friend, you’ll hardly notice the difference. Looks and smells just like an actual orphan! Eddy has a soft cotton body, a big happy smile and several outstanding warrants. Each wears a bright felt t-shirt featuring one of three delightful phrases and one sad cry for help. Give him a hug but never turn your back on him. Wouldn’t you like a friend like Eddy?
Each 16-inch Eddy is hand-signed by the artist and comes with a Best Friend Membership Card and free decal! Handmade in the U.S.A. Get yours today!
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By: Susan Mitchell,
on 9/8/2009
A spoonful of creativity a day
Day 8
I have been carrying on with Little Red today - trying to get her finished, but not quite there yet. She now has some silk underoos and a lot more hair...
Here she is modelling her complete outfit. I still have to make the cape though..
And I gave her a bit of a hair do...
Starting to look quite spiffy. Now I just need to make a cape and a pesky wolf :)
By: Susan Mitchell,
on 9/7/2009
A spoonful of creativity a day
Day 7
And another teaspoonful today. The holiday and a long bike ride curtailed the creating today, but we had a lovely day and it was well worth it.
So, today, Little Red got a new pair of boots made from red felt and some cute buttons:
And a skirt made from a cuff of an old shirt. I think my original Little Red who is looking on, approves:
Next, a top and of course, a red cape...
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I love this idea of using roving instead of yarn for the hair! This will totally revolutionize my doll-making.
hahaha this is the cutest!!