Muslin Cloths

New to Little Sparrow are some beautiful hand dyed muslin cloths.
They can wrap your baby in divine colour, so soft and ethereal, or be used in all kinds of imaginative play!
I remember my kids tieing them around their heads and running down the beach as mermaids with long rainbow hair!
2 colour/2 metre $20.00
6 colour/3 metre $39.95

...too sick

so many things to do...so little energy.
I'm not a very gracious patient...
I will be better for this week's Felting Workshop though...there is still one place available if you have the urge to felt something!
"Felt Picture - Winter Gnome
Wednesday 27th May & 3rd June
8.30-10pm $65 including materials"

On the subject of workshops don't forget about the Waldorf/Steiner Formed Doll Workshop coming up on the 14th June, a wonderful sunday filled with doll making, food and good company....and at the end of the the day a gorgeous little doll!

cute animals

New to the shop are these little beauties!
Little Wooden Giraffe Skittles
Very cute $24.95

Speaking of cute look who i found wrapped up in my boy's 'sick bed' yesterday. Quite how he managed to nestle in so far defies me.
Funny story about this little pooch... he began in the world as Bozo but was quickly renamed "Roid" or more affectionately "Roidy-boy"...can anyone guess what Roid is short for?

rather lovely

I was so impressed with this lovely pattern by Sarah London i just had to start one.
I first saw this on the talented Thornberry's blog, doubted to myself that i was up to her standard of hooking but thought " go on ....don't be scared!" So after a bit of cussing, i had an epiphany and it all started to come together.
My man and i have been sleeping under a 'queen size' granny square bedspread, that my Mum made for her bed and then bequeathed to me. So i thought it was time i made something that i can then bequeath to my offspring.
It's going to take years... and i'm nowhere near the progress of Sarah or Thornberry but i'll keep hooking on!

I have two Single Bed Granny Square Spreads for sale in the shop at the moment, both edged with sunny yellow and orange, so if you would like a matching set without the hours of hooking please pop in for a look.

Waldorf Dolls

Dollmaking has been a part of my life since my first child was born. That's a while ago now as she is nearly 17. My little business "Special Friends Dolls" has been great for all those years of needing to be available for little children with a second's notice, very versatile being mostly hand sewing and very mobile too.
There is nothing more satisfying than giving a doll that has been hand made. My children have played with their dolls for many years and even now as they grow up their little dolls still hold a dear place in their hearts and their bedrooms!
Steiner Dolls ( in Europe more commonly known as Waldorf Dolls) are made from sheep's wool and cotton fabric. A unique inner head gives form but not too much detail to the face allowing the child to "be in" their moment . The origins of this style of doll come from a strong European tradition of doll making and has been developed over time by parents making dolls for their children. These simple toys, made from natural materials, are recognized as being of great importance for the wholesome development of young children. Nurturing is one of the human qualities that i thnk is one of the most important and for the child to be able to nurture their own little doll is a great gift.
I am very glad to be a Steiner Doll Maker!
Special Friends Dolls are available at Little Sparrow, The Friendship Tree and Rudolf Steiner.com

mother's day treats

I was totally spoilt yesterday...such delicious food...mouth watering chicken and a Rhubarb and Quince tart made by my girl Charley-lois! I am sporting a fancy new pair of pj's and working my way through Koko Black chocolates...these little moments in time make all the hard work worth it!

i'm a bit thing about flowers at the moment

Isn't this one gorgeous, I'm going to make one for mum for mother's day......better get on to it eh!

...love a crochet flower!

Web Shop

The Web Shop has just been up-graded!
I have been slowly adding more and more products
so now there is more available to you online!
Stockmar Wax Crayon Blocks $18.30
Lyra Ferby Giants Pencils $30.70
Fishy Stacking Tower $54.50
Red Arch House $54.50

secret toy business!

Two drops today....The Toy Society is at it again!
It' so much fun leaving little treasures around the place for un-suspecting folk to find.
I left te first little gnome in the Bendigo Bank in Windsor and the second one in the Alma Rd Park
(sorry about the blurry photos!)
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Sail Away

These are some of the treasures in the shop at the moment.
I just love this dear little wooden boat..it is a Dutch Barge and sails on the water beautifully! $28.95 available in red or blue.
The little one sailing the boat has her warm winter hat on! $22.00 in a variety of different outfits.
Some wonderful stacking towers, all made from natural shapes of wood, carefully sanded and painted with vegetable dyes.
They make great building blocks too. $32.50

feel like a spot of embroidery?

New to the shop today are some great kits from Princess Kirstie Jane!
Check out all the stunning colours!
These embroidery kits tick all the boxes in my opinion. They are pure fibre, up-cycled, hand-made, original designs, user-friendly and locally sourced and created.
So if your'e looking for a great little project that is kind to the world and kind to you...this is it!
The kits are to make a brooch. There are some really cute designs to choose from:- Lovebird, Toadstool, Owl and Butterfly
$16.50 for everything you need to create your own little piece of art!