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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Waldorf-style Little Red Riding Hood topsy turvy  |
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lasagefemme
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Lisa
eastern
Washington
USA
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 Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 10:41:04 AM
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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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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
965 Posts
Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
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Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 10:45:03 AM
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So so so beautiful Lisa- I love her!Er...them.
You are a very crafty mama. How long have you been making Waldorf style dolls? I have made several and find it to be such a rewarding process.
Warmly, Rebekka
www.bebebella.etsy.com
As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
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lasagefemme
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Lisa
eastern
Washington
USA
65 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 11:39:54 AM
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Aww, thank you Rebekka :) I've been making them for about 5 years now. I love making toys/dolls.....so fun seeing a little person/creature emerge!! Then the joy when you place it in the hands of a child............hard to beat!
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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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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Holiday Angel
True Blue Farmgirl
444 Posts
Pauline
Sweet Home
Oregon
USA
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 4:31:13 PM
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| that is so adorable...now i cannot decide if i like her or your Strega Nona doll better. they are both awesome!! good job!! |
Edited by - smoothiejuice on Dec 31 2007 4:33:56 PM |
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Debi
Hope
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 4:47:39 PM
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It's very nice! I want to do a few myself, but it will have to be down the road.
debinmtns farmgirl #63
Have a Thankfulness Gratitude Attitude.
http://handcraftedncreated.blogspot.com/
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 7:59:50 PM
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Oh Lisa, How beautiful they are! Wonderful details 
Stephanie
Farmgirl Sister #22
"hold close your inner child and always listen to the gentle whispers" ~queenofdreamsz
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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lasagefemme
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Lisa
eastern
Washington
USA
65 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2008 : 01:14:07 AM
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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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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2008 : 04:28:09 AM
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great job! i still a have mine that my aunt made from when i was a little girl. mine is all cotton, though.
farmgirl sister #37
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2008 : 07:08:43 AM
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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..!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2008 : 08:39:47 AM
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I know I'm a bit behind, but what defines a "Waldorf Style Doll"? Thanks! Sherri
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2008 : 09:05:06 AM
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lISA,
Very cute!!! I had one when I was little , I think her name was "Pitiful Pearl"
NANCY JO
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2008 : 09:55:16 AM
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I had a Pitiful Pearl and a Wheeler the Dealer doll when I was little. Oh, how I wish I still had them!
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nashbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
687 Posts
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
1262 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2008 : 8:07:11 PM
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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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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 08:12:16 AM
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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
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
1573 Posts
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Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 08:18:26 AM
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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!
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 10:24:50 AM
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Please someone, tell me what Waldorf style means! Thanks!
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
965 Posts
Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
965 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 12:16:25 PM
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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
www.bebebella.etsy.com
As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
Virginia Woolf |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 12:21:44 PM
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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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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 02:00:15 AM
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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
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
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shmeg
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Megan
Granville
Ohio
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 05:50:52 AM
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| 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! |
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