cuddles for you?

and another leaves the fold....
i have been rather busy making this dolly to head interstate and today she's leaving.

These larger dolls are such a commitment and their size means they almost become one of the kids once finished. I love making them!
This sweety has the most lovely soft hair, a merino/alpaca blend form Mansfield, a pleasure to work with and will surely make some mighty fine pigtails and plaits!
Button jointing dolls and toys is a terrific way to add a bit of action, it's very cute seeing this one sit up "all by herself" and with arms up... reach out to you!

So off to the post office i go... a little sad cos i'll miss her but also very happy she is going to a little girl who will love her for a very long time! x

books of craftiness!

Just spent the last hour and a half unpacking some lovely new crafty books for the shelves......the whole job should really have only taken me about 15 mins, but so many wonderful pictures and projects to do!!!??

This one "SEE and SEW, a sewing book for children" is fantastic. Written by Tina Davis and published 2006 by Stewart, Tabori and Chang.

A delightfully presented book of first sewing, covering all the basics for children at the beginning of their sewing adventure.

"This book is an invitation to sew. No single book can teach you everything there is to know about sewing. There are soe things about sewing that you will need to discover for yourself. But this book can give you a good start by showing you what some of the possibilities are...."

$32.99 in the shop now.



On the shelf also are some more books on Softie creation, needlefelting, knitting toys, sewing for the home,
including the beautiful "Handmade Home" by Amanda Blake Soule, the author of "The Creative Family"..... 30 sewing projects, "simple ways to repurpose old materials into new family treasures"
$46.99 in the shop now

a spot of saturday window shopping...

Master Gillies and friend

 

The thing i love the most about my job is this! 

Who would have thought that i would end up making dolls for a living!? It's certainly a far cry from advertising which i trained for....and do not miss at all!

The stars just have it sometimes, they seem to have it all mapped out for us, thank goodness!

Young Wilson here has a new friend....hopefully a friend that will love and be loved for a long, long time.....this is why i do what i do, absolutely gorgeous!

even the Pixies are warm!

 

Crochet Hoodie Poncho $98.00

This sweet little poncho went off the other day, it was an order for a christening present. This pattern is a lovely design, nice and relaxing to make although quite a wool guzzler for a size 1!

Made with the Woolganic Lotus woo, the poncho has a soft almost silky feel to it, so snuggly and warm for a little hoodie.

Orders are most welcome!

....even from the Pixies!




 

This little sweetie arrived on the shelf the other day, she is a waldorf doll made here in Melbourne. Luscious ginger hair with a few curls ready for all kinds of fabulous hairdos!
$165.00
Order for these dolls are most welcome also http://www.specialfriendswaldorfdolls.com

Barefoot Winter

Barefoot magazine is produced quarterly and focuses on conscious parenting from birth to adolescence, with broader sections relating to eco-living, education, health and wellbeing and relationships.
Barefoot seeks to inform, challenge, support, respect and inspire mothers, fathers, grandparents, carers and communities to live more consciously and value the importance of children and family life.

$7.95

There are some gorgeous craft projects in this issue by Sandra Pyke. A sweet little winter lantern and gorgeous felt mobile, simple and lovely to make with or for your little ones!

Kiss The Earth

HAPPY WINTER TO YOU!
Little Sparrow is enjoying the brisk mornings, the warm winter sun and of course the lovely rain!
To celebrate all that is good in Winter there is a special discount to all visitors both in the shop and online who "Kiss the Earth" (discount code)

_Walk and touch peace every moment. Walk and touch happiness every moment. Each step brings a fresh breeze. Each step makes a flower bloom. Kiss the Earth with your feet. Bring the Earth your love and happiness. The Earth will be safe when we feel safe in ourselves._ - Thich Nhat Hahn

here are just a few of the gorgeous products in the shop at the moment....and some more in the range of Steiner Books

$29.95 $29.95 $29.95 $36.95

$165 $28.95 $57.00 29.95

    

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happy winter sale

the "HAPPY WINTER" sale starts tomorrow in at Little Sparrow!

~stay tuned for the sale discount code....you're gonna need it~

new to the shop are Pilgrim's Prints!

"inspired by the children's encyclopedias of the 60s and 70s i would spend hours pouring over as a little one, this print brings a touch of woodland whimsy to your room." - Pilgrim
$30 and in the webshop now too!

prints are sold unframed and shipped wrapped, rolled and lovingly nestled in a poster tube.
colors: olive green, golden yellow, chocolate brown, turquoise, and tomato red

beautiful books...i could read them all day!

"Thank You Bear" is the most delightful book in at Little Sparrow at the moment. Written and illustrated by Greg Foley, this little cardboard treasure explores the gift of friendship.

"No-one can agree about the box. Then Bear discovers that friendship and sharing how we see the world is one of the greatest gifts of all."

$21.00 and on the shelf now.....

i have had a Kokeshi ball...

I went to the Daylesford Craft Experience today with me Mum.......we had an ace time, stitchin and meeting some amazing crafty girls! Thankyou Zoe and Merilyn!

I made one of Melly & Me's Kokeshi Dolls ....so very cute!
I think i should see if i can stock this book in the shop, i think everyone should make these gorgeoius little softies!!!!!!

Australian Organic Wool

Loving these colours together.....but what to make?
and which other UFO's should i ignore
just so i can play with some new wool.

New colours in the Woolganic range
are Lotus & Krishna, the names
themselves are insiprational!!!!!
There are many more luscious hues to choose from too,
but these are today's favourites for me

$9.00 per ball in at Little Sparrow

...get your bum in these!

Super cute Frilly Bum knickers for the gals and Rainbow Happy pants for the lads.
locally hand made from pure cotton inside and out!

a little look around....

a peek into the world of Little Sparrow.....the shelves are full of beautifully crafted toys and craft supplies and books. We are expanding our range of Steiner educational books at the moment, there are many titles on the shelf.
New to the shop are some wonderful bulidings to play with...a wooden Castle, Fold and Go Barn and Doll House, for playing on the go!
Some fabulous new games and stamp sets........ and much much more!
Sign up for the newsletter and you will get the inside news on "special's" codes for online shopping.

Waldorf Dollmaking classes are filling fast, so if you were thinking of making a christmas present or two then now's the time to book in!
There are two sessions with places available for 2010, see flyer for more details.