I took a small break from making my Waldorf dolls today, as it is about to be my daughter Cecily Rose's 3rd birthday! Cecily was our very first girl after having 5 little boys, so she is pretty precious to us. Her favourite things are dolls, tiny things, and the colour pink. I ... read more
For the love of doll making
I have been making waldorf inspired dolls for a long time, over 5 years now. It is such a wonderful hobby, and I really am passionate about it! However things changed so quickly when my 7th daughter, Norah Joy Anna, was suddenly born in August of 2014. She was born at 26 weeks, 6 days due ... read more
Making a Waldorf Doll – part 5 (facial embroidery)
If you are just joining us now, we have already been in the process of creating our dolls! I will give you the links to the entire series, so you can catch up if needed. My suggestion is to start with a quick pocket doll, to work on your stitching and practice working with wool! Once you have ... read more
Making a Waldorf Doll – part 4 (putting it together)
Now that we have made a waldorf doll head, gotten all of our supplies ready, and printed out and sewn the pattern, it is time to put it all together! Step 1: Filling the limbs You will start by using your wool and firmly stuffing the limbs. I only stuff the legs and the arms at this ... read more
Doll making with Children
I think one of the most important parts of my homeschool is handcrafting, and teaching my children the importance of creating things and imagination. Even my older boys love to sew and make things, along with my littles, which spurs such wonderful imaginative thought processes and fine motor ... read more