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Making a Waldorf Doll – part 6 (attaching hair)

Making a Waldorf Doll – part 6 (attaching hair)

March 23, 2016 By faithandstring 13 Comments

Now that we have the face embroidered, it is time to do the doll's hair!   This is a lot easier than you are envisioning it and actually a lot of fun! To start you will need yarn for the hair, a 2.5 or 3" doll makers needle, and embroidery floss matching your dolls hair colour.   I chose a fun ... read more

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Princess Fairy tutorial

Princess Fairy tutorial

March 21, 2016 By faithandstring 7 Comments

  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

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For the love of doll making

For the love of doll making

March 18, 2016 By faithandstring 15 Comments

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

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Making a Waldorf Doll – part 5 (facial embroidery)

Making a Waldorf Doll – part 5 (facial embroidery)

March 15, 2016 By faithandstring 19 Comments

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

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Making a Waldorf Doll – part 4 (putting it together)

Making a Waldorf Doll – part 4 (putting it together)

March 9, 2016 By faithandstring 12 Comments

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

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