Waldorf Doll

My daughter was in one of the local Waldorf parent-child classes this spring.  The program focussed on a slow separation process between parent and child. Towards the end of the school year, the parents could leave the children alone with the teachers, but had to stay close. That is how I happened upon a parent craft circle that was happening weekly in another room. Everyone was making Waldorf dolls. The basic pattern for each doll was the same and the technique very specific and meticulous. There were three different skin color fabrics, and after the head and body were done, everyone chose how to make their own hair texture, color and style. The clothes and accessories were also endless and much fun to explore.Here is the doll I ended up making. The mornings went by too fast. We all had a lot of fun, and I can't wait for school to start again in the fall.

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Felted Easter Eggs and Nest

Time for another craft entry. This time, for Easter, I decided to make an robins nest and eggs. I love decorating eggs but decided to try some felting first. I am happy with the result, still have all my fingers (although some have little red dots on them), and I didn't brake my one and only felting needle. Hopefully, Saturday morning will allow for some egg painting. All depends on my husband being willing to blow out half a dozen eggs and my daughter not to brake them. Wishing you a happy Easter.

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