The next two weeks are non stop busy. Time to put away the crafts and focus on what’s important, right? Well, for me, crafting is important. And the busier I am with life, the more important crafting becomes. It’s how I find balance. It gives me serenity. That is why, at the beginning of my …
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A Doll to Love
Several months ago we received an email from Michelle at Will Knit For Food. She asked for permission to use our Basic Knit Doll Pattern to create dolls to send to a village in Africa were her sister Hallie was volunteering this summer. Our answer… a resounding YES! We did ask her, however, to share pics with us, …
Little Gnome and Fairy Books
The orignial blog for this project can be found HERE. It contains additional photos and information. Who doesn’t like a good book? Well, gnomes love the old traditions of sitting around a campfire and telling tales of adventure and folly. But, they also like curling up in easy chair at home, in front of a fire, and …
Pioneer Yarn Doll Directions
If you have a skein of yarn and 15 minutes, you can create a yarn doll following these easy yarn doll directions. This is a great craft to share with young crafters, and soon, everyone will be busy creating a community of yarn dolls! Making the dolls is an “ish” thing. How tall you make …
Mini Braided Rugs :: Intro
Having a gnome or dollhouse is a great way to make use of those little pieces of fabric that common sense tells us we should pitch. For example… when making my September Rip and Tear Napkins (yes, I’ve decided to have a stack of 24 rip and tears for each month of the year) I was left …
Doll Purse A.K.A. Cell Phone Holder
Please note: This cell phone holder was made for the LG Lotus. IT WILL NOT FIT MOST PHONES! I’ve included the directions because my grandbabies turned it into a doll’s purse, which will fit any doll 🙂 CAUTION: It you are making this as a doll’s purse for children under three years of age do …
Dolly Sweater – Good to Go
I have completed the Small Doll Sweater and added it to our Free Patterns Section. It was custom designed to fit our 12" Waldorf style dolls (made from kits from Weir Dolls). When I get a chance I do plan to work on a larger size for bigger dolls… but that may be awhile. The …
Small Doll Sweater
This Sweater was designed to fit our 12 inch Waldorf style dolls. Size 6 Needles 1 Skein DK Weight Yarn Gauge 7 stitches per inch 3 – ¾” buttons CO – Cast On SSK – Slip two stitches as if to knit, return to left needle, knit them both together (1 st decrease). K2T – …
Dolly Sweater
Just another teaser… Over break I have been working on some new projects too. The first one I am sharing is this cute sweater I came up with for our 12" homemade dolls. Fairy had found a sweater on a stuffed bear and switched it to her doll (although it was a bit big) and of …
Ding! Ding! One More Off My List
Anyone else feel like it is now a race to the finish line for Christmas gifts? This is the Airy Fairy from Knitted Toys: 25 Fresh and Fabulous Designs. Isn’t she adorable? She is for my Fairy Girl… a specific request on her part. Now to finish up the Robot that Bug requested. I …
Waldorf Inspired Baby Doll Directions
These simple Waldorf Inspired baby dolls are easy to put together and enjoyed by all ages (older kiddos can make their own). Materials: about 1/3 yard of fuzzy fabric (fleece, felt, flannel, terry, etc) 1 Sock (Thinner Woman’s) 12″ of Dental Floss Embrodiery Floss Batting Doll Body Pattern Doll Hat Pattern 1) Firmly stuff the …
November’s Crafting Club Project
Just wanted to give everyone a sneak-peek at November’s Crafting Club project. We took our inspiration from pioneer spoon dolls and created a Wizard Spoon Puppet. With the basic instructions you’ll be able to make a whole story book of characters! Just drop the spoon into an empty pop bottle and you have …