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I teach craft classes at various library branches around town, and this weekend marks the start of a new series: Yarn & Felt Folks, I call them. These little peeps are based on a bunch of Christmas ornaments we had when I was little – they were old-school yarn dolls, with some fairly ingenious felt embellishments. I think we had a Mr. and Mrs. Santa, an elf, and two carolers.
So, in addition to cranking out prototypes, and winding miles of Red Heart Super Saver into student-sized balls, I’ve been having a blast drafting little patterns for doll clothes. And I’m pretty proud of these — each piece can be mixed and matched with any other, and they can be worn by either boy or girl dolls. What’s more, some of them can be put on frontwards or backwards, for two different looks.
I’m a fashion designer for yarn dolls! Woo!
If you’re local, come on by – these classes are free! Just sign up here.
Ooh, we made a bunch of those in girl scouts in the 70s. I forgot all about them, thanks for showing these.
Ooh, we made a bunch of those in girl scouts in the 70s. I forgot all about them, thanks for showing these.
Noooooooooo! Too cute! Can’t stand it….ack! Must stay on track!!!!
How much are your craft classes? Could we take e-craft classes with you? Podclasses? Don’t respond to this. I AM NOT MAKING THESE AT THIS TIME!
It’s not fair. Portland gets everything! *pouting*
lol
-losing it one craft at a time in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Noooooooooo! Too cute! Can’t stand it….ack! Must stay on track!!!!
How much are your craft classes? Could we take e-craft classes with you? Podclasses? Don’t respond to this. I AM NOT MAKING THESE AT THIS TIME!
It’s not fair. Portland gets everything! *pouting*
lol
-losing it one craft at a time in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
See, I AM losing it. You already wrote that the classes are free.
What’s the emoticon for ‘spinning finger beside head’?
O~
Just ignore me.
See, I AM losing it. You already wrote that the classes are free.
What’s the emoticon for ‘spinning finger beside head’?
O~
Just ignore me.
I’m loving the pink apron! So cute. :) You are definitely “in!”
I’m loving the pink apron! So cute. :) You are definitely “in!”
We had those ornaments! My Mom made a Santa,a Mrs Claus and the cutest snow man with a crochet scarf-thanks for the flashback!
We had those ornaments! My Mom made a Santa,a Mrs Claus and the cutest snow man with a crochet scarf-thanks for the flashback!
Oooh! How great! You definitely should publish a pattern! I teach kids fiber arts and my students would totally love these! I love how interchangeable everything is and how fun it must be to dress the dolls.
Oooh! How great! You definitely should publish a pattern! I teach kids fiber arts and my students would totally love these! I love how interchangeable everything is and how fun it must be to dress the dolls.
When I was a wee sproutlet, I used to wish that I could shrink myself down so that could wear some of the marvelous Barbie clothes from the 1950′s that I had inherited from my mom.
Now, I frequently wander the children’s section and think things like, “Now, why don’t they make footed penguin pajamas in adult sizes?” or “Goodness! I wonder if this pink princess dress with the super spinny sparklly skirt comes in a misses size 10?”
Now, I have to wonder, “Can I get a piece of felt large enough to make myself a yarn doll apron?”
When I was a wee sproutlet, I used to wish that I could shrink myself down so that could wear some of the marvelous Barbie clothes from the 1950′s that I had inherited from my mom.
Now, I frequently wander the children’s section and think things like, “Now, why don’t they make footed penguin pajamas in adult sizes?” or “Goodness! I wonder if this pink princess dress with the super spinny sparklly skirt comes in a misses size 10?”
Now, I have to wonder, “Can I get a piece of felt large enough to make myself a yarn doll apron?”
they are sooooo cute!
:)
they are sooooo cute!
:)
Like I’ve said before….
*said loud and whiney*
I wanna live near YOU!!!!
:( TR
Like I’ve said before….
*said loud and whiney*
I wanna live near YOU!!!!
:( TR