Puppet Theatre
Transform wooden spoons, pieces of string, outgrown clothes and other scrap materials into enchanting, durable, functional theatrical puppets and bring something truly magical to the everyday world. Use your puppets to enliven storytime at home or in the classroom; ease children's bedtime rituals; and make a birthday or other occasion really special. Children love to create their own characters and stories, too. Contents include: Puppets Made of Objects, Finger Puppets, Hand Puppets, Tabletop Theater, Peek-a-Boo Puppets, Hand and Knee Theater, Outdoor Puppeteering, Paper Theater, Potato Theater, Rod Puppets, Marionettes, and Shadow Theater.
Sewing Dolls
Adults and children alike will love making and playing with these dolls, which are all made from natural materials. Patterns are provided for a range of dolls: small dolls for the littlest child, baby dolls, larger dolls to dress up, knitted dolls and dolls with moveable arms and legs. With different hairstyles and clothing options, the dolls can be varied endlessly. The book contains all the necessary patterns and detailed instructions, and is richly illustrated with color photographs and drawings. By Karin Neuschütz
Feltcraft - Making Dolls, Gifts and Toys
This book offers detailed instructions for a range of lively and creative ideas using wool felt. Sew small dolls, finger puppets, animals, mobiles, little gifts and even wall tapestries. In addition are patterns for dressing our various Doll Bases. Much to whet your creative appetite. 86 pages
Making Waldorf Dolls
The complete book on how to make soft, natural fiber Waldorf-style dolls. Thorough and well put together with illustrated instructions that are clear and easy to follow. Projects progress from simple baby dolls and knot dolls to the realistic dressing doll with jointed limbs. Lots of practical tips, pretty ways of making dolls' hair and many patterns for all kinds of dolls and lots of clothes patterns and ethnic variations.
Felt Wee Folk: Enchanting Projects
Learn to sew tiny figures and accessories using wool felt, cotton pipe cleaners, simple embellishments, and Salley Mavor's new step-by-step guide. 18 complete Wee Folk projects feature dolls, pins, purses, checkbook and cell phone covers, pillows and scenic backdrops. Ideal for dollmakers, quilters, and embroiderers of every skill level. No sewing machine needed. A beautiful full color book!
When you're ready to get started, we offer all the supplies you'll need from Plant Dyed Wool Felt for the doll's clothes to the wood beads and pipecleaners for their little bodies, even real acorn caps for miniature hats!
Table Puppet Patterns
Sew a doll family or put on a puppet show. Ronna McEldowney's Table Puppet Patterns are for 3 different size standing felt dolls ranging in size from about 5" to 7" tall. Includes detailed instructions and ideas for customizing your dolls. (materials not included).
For one doll (any size) you will need:
Cotton Skin Knit - 6" square
Wool Felt - 2 pieces minimum size 7.5"x11"
Eco Wool - 1 ounce
Doll Hair Yarn or Wool - less than a handful
The Nature Corner
Seasonal nature tables are an invaluable way of making young children aware of the changing cycle of the year. Instructions, patterns and diagrams are provided for making soft figures and objects related to the seasons, festivals and holidays. Many, many types of projects and ideas with a table for each month of the year depicted in full color. The complete nature table book! 2nd edition. From Floris, 88 pages
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