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| lasagefemme |
Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 10:41:04 AM
PHEW! That's a mouthful. This doll has its origins deep in the recesses of my 70's childhood. I KNOW I had a doll/played with a doll something like this. I can't shake the cobwebs loose enough to get a clear picture of it in my mind........but here's my version. She (they??) are made of wool jersey, stuffed with wool. Little Red Riding Hood is on one end.....Grandma is on the other; their arms are jointed and they share a pair of legs!. The wolf is needle-felted onto the back of Grandma's head, hidden by her nightcap. Both Grandma and LLRH have needle-felted in curly locks of wool. LLRH wears a red wool jersey cape over her sweet little romantic dress; Grandma is wearing a green flannel wolf print nightie (ha!) and a matching nightcap trimmed in vintage ric rac.
"Our life is frittered away by detail. An honest man has hardly need to count more than his ten fingers, or in extreme cases he may add his ten toes, and lump the rest. Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity I say, let your affairs be as two or three, and not a hundred or a thousand; instead of a million count half a dozen, and keep your accounts on your thumb nail." Thoreau
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| lasagefemme |
Posted - Jan 13 2008 : 12:00:15 PM
mima......would you want to tell me exactly what you want to order?? So I can have it straight in my head? LOL
One Waldorf Little Red Riding Hood doll....$125.00
One small baby doll (for new babe).....$50.00 (this is for a clothes sewn-on style, with a little sewn-on hat and a few curls peeking out)
One dolly for 2 year old (I recommend my 12" size for younger ones...they are easier for them to haul around) $85.00
I will start on these in February and request that you place a $25.00 deposit for each dolly ordered (unfortunately, I've had people place orders...only to disappear after the doll was finished.) I'd love to talk more about specifics on each doll....would you want to PM me???
Lisa
"Our life is frittered away by detail. An honest man has hardly need to count more than his ten fingers, or in extreme cases he may add his ten toes, and lump the rest. Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity I say, let your affairs be as two or three, and not a hundred or a thousand; instead of a million count half a dozen, and keep your accounts on your thumb nail." Thoreau
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| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Jan 10 2008 : 3:49:38 PM
Those are so cute! |
| tribalcime |
Posted - Jan 09 2008 : 04:29:07 AM
they are just so adorable !!!!!!!!!!
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| shmeg |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 05:50:52 AM
Wow, beautifully made. My daughter went to a waldorf preschool and the teacher made a lot of little dolls but not quite that nice. My 3 yr old was little red riding fro Halloween this year. DH made the costume! |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 02:00:15 AM
Lisa,
What a beautiful job you have done!!!!
How are you doing, done any needle punching lately.
Stop by when you are up this way again. Had a grand time
with you and your mom.
Carol Sue
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 12:21:44 PM
Thank you so much Rebekka. I have heard of the Waldorf model of education, butI didn't relate it to the doll. Now I get it!
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| Rebekka Mae |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 12:16:25 PM
Sherri-
Waldorf is a European model of education that places a high emphasis on using only natural fibers and materials, imaginative play, practical skill building, handcrafts, regular routines and celebrations, GOOD food, etc to educate the whole child. There is much more to it than that but if you are to buy a Waldorf style doll it will be one made with natural wool and cotton (there are MANY Waldorf websites out there that explain it well- one that I love is the Shining Star School site).
Hope that helps- Rebekka
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 10:24:50 AM
Please someone, tell me what Waldorf style means! Thanks!
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| mima |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 08:18:26 AM
Actually maybe I will order a red riding hood one for the girls and could you make a small baby for the new baby? And maybe one for the 2 year old as well-for new baby sister gifts!!! Baby isn't due till My!! Thank you!
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| mima |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 08:12:16 AM
I have 2 and one on the way grand daughters!!! They love the story of little red riding hood! They have b-days in the spring!! would love to see what you have to offer!!! Thanks! Beautiful!!1
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| abbasgurl |
Posted - Jan 06 2008 : 8:07:11 PM
Just lovely Lisa! My boys (yes, boys) had waldorf style dolls from the Hearthsong catalog when they were small. They were very special little dolls, and are put away for the next generation of little ones.
Your version is so so wonderful! LOVE Red's rosey lips and WILD hair!
Rhonda
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| sewgirlie |
Posted - Jan 06 2008 : 7:34:37 PM
I love this doll!! The wolf's expression is priceless. Did it take a long time to make?
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| nashbabe |
Posted - Jan 04 2008 : 09:58:54 AM
wow! cool
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Jan 04 2008 : 09:55:16 AM
I had a Pitiful Pearl and a Wheeler the Dealer doll when I was little. Oh, how I wish I still had them!
Farmgirl Sister #98 |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Jan 04 2008 : 09:05:06 AM
lISA,
Very cute!!! I had one when I was little , I think her name was "Pitiful Pearl"
NANCY JO
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| mikesgirl |
Posted - Jan 04 2008 : 08:39:47 AM
I know I'm a bit behind, but what defines a "Waldorf Style Doll"? Thanks! Sherri
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| Kathie |
Posted - Jan 04 2008 : 07:08:43 AM
I love them! So detailed & pretty little faces!!
I remember having one when I was younger too.. but no where near as beautiful as yours..
Mine was definatly a kids lug around type doll!
I love the idea of a nice pretty one to keep though..
I think i have a fat little one here at the house somewhere that came with a story book.. Again..She/they are just not sweet & pretty though..more for really young ones to play with i think..
Oh..... Isn't there a similar doll that has a black & white girl.. you know.. that flips..
Like Aunt Jemina on one side..& then something else on the other? I seem to remember these two!
I think the wool on yours too are what makes them so unique..
I really love them..!
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| nitere |
Posted - Jan 04 2008 : 04:28:09 AM
great job! i still a have mine that my aunt made from when i was a little girl. mine is all cotton, though.
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| Bee Haven Maven |
Posted - Jan 04 2008 : 03:24:39 AM
Lisa.....your craftsmanship is beautiful!
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| lasagefemme |
Posted - Jan 04 2008 : 01:14:07 AM
you guys are so kind :) Tasha and Pauline.....I charge 110.00 for a 16 inch Waldorf doll and 85.00 for a 12 inch doll. The topsy-turvy I sold for 110 also. She's over 16" tall. I do a couple custom dolls a month.....I try not to overload myself as I have three little ones that are most important in my life. The dolls are a great creative outlet :) Would you guys like to see some more?
Lisa
"Our life is frittered away by detail. An honest man has hardly need to count more than his ten fingers, or in extreme cases he may add his ten toes, and lump the rest. Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity I say, let your affairs be as two or three, and not a hundred or a thousand; instead of a million count half a dozen, and keep your accounts on your thumb nail." Thoreau
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| Bonne |
Posted - Jan 01 2008 : 5:12:16 PM
Oh, geez, that is so adorable!!! I LOVE the wolf print nightie!! hahahaha!!
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| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 7:59:50 PM
Oh Lisa, How beautiful they are! Wonderful details 
Stephanie
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| debinmtns |
Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 4:47:39 PM
It's very nice! I want to do a few myself, but it will have to be down the road.
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| smoothiejuice |
Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 4:31:13 PM
that is so adorable...now i cannot decide if i like her or your Strega Nona doll better. they are both awesome!! good job!! |
| Holiday Angel |
Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 12:18:53 PM
These are so darned cute. I have never seen anything like them. How much do you charge?
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