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Sew Soft Toys
Looking for a new book of patterns for felt animals? This is it! You'll find tips and patterns for sewing a variety of soft animals including a terrier, puppy, sitting mouse, sitting bunny, jumping bunny, squirrel, horse, zebra, donkey, cow, sheep, pig, seal, penguin, bear, weasel, fox and more. You can even make families by shrinking down the patterns for different sizes. Translated from the German and authored by Karin Neuschutz.
Ostheimer Swan Family
Handcrafted of wood by Ostheimer of Germany. The transparent colors are applied by hand, using non-toxic, water-soluble wood stains which do not hide the natural surface of the wood. Our Swan Family includes 2 adult swans and 3 cygnets (young). Father swan is 2-3/4" tall.
Living Crafts Magazine - Summer 2009
In this issue, knit a luxurious beaded summer scarf that is really a necklace or knit a classic men’s tie or the boy’s rooster tie (designed by Nicky Epstein), for the special guy in your life. Also, let’s crochet a sun hat for everyone in the family. The Craft a Story column presents you with a snail puppet made out of wool, and Our Tribe features a story of women knitting on a reunion. In addition, you’ll learn the simple and easy art of mosaic, making stepping stones for your garden this summer. To add more finishing touches to your backyard, how about a fairy garden? Other projects include a nuno-felted bag, two beautiful versions of a child’s horse rein and harness for summer play, and much more. Enjoy!
Ostheimer White Owl
Handcrafted of wood by Ostheimer of Germany. The transparent colors are applied by hand, using non-toxic, water-soluble wood stains which do not hide the natural surface of the wood. White Owl is 2" tall.
Silk Merino Nuno Scarf Kit
Make your own beautiful hand-felted, soft and luxurious silk merino scarf with this fun and easy nuno felting kit. Finished size of scarf is 24 cm x 2 meters. Kit includes silk/merino roving, 1 piece of silk chiffon and full color instructions. Please specify from seven different colorways.
Pastel Table Angel
The Pastel Table Angel is made of wool around a cotton core and created in the Waldorf style with facial features left to the imagination. Her gentle presence will watch over your child. She makes a lovely gift for a new baby's nursery. She is approximately 8" tall and has poseable arms. Please allow for slight variations in color and design as each Angel is handmade and unique. This doll is intended for use as a decoration, not as a toy.
Celestial Angel
A bright angel has arrived to bring tidings of great joy. Made of soft white wool and shimmering yellow silk, she has been created in the Waldorf style with facial features left to the imagination. She is approximately 10" tall and has poseable arms. The Celestial Angel has a hollow base so she can grace the top of your Christmas tree or holiday table. Please allow for slight variations in color and design as each angel is handmade and unique. This doll is intended for use as a decoration, not as a toy.
Form Drawing for Beginners
The only step-by-step book on form drawing written specifically for homeschoolers available. A complete sequence of forms for grades 1-3 (or older children or adults beginning form drawing), story ideas and instructions on how to actually do form drawing make up this user-friendly and practical guide. 41 pages, spiral bound. Christopherus.
3mm Thick 100% Wool Felt
Very thick and very wonderful! A dense and consistently 1/8" thick felt with no thin spots at all. Ideal for bags, purses, shoes, furniture, and pillows. Makes a sturdy case for harps, musical instruments and laptop computers. Dry clean or spot clean with warm soapy water. Safe and certified free of toxic or harmful substances according to European Union certifications and classifications. Available in 22 colors!
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Child's First Ball Sewing Kit
Sew 3 soft felt panel balls stuffed with pure wool for baby. An older child can fill with rice and use for juggling. Kit includes our Plant-Dyed 100% Wool Felt in a generous assortment of colors, cotton sewing floss, clean stuffing wool, pattern and instructions for 3 small balls, plus templates for making larger size balls. You'll need a sewing needle and scissors. Colors will vary.
Miss Sunshine Ball Kit
Kit contains 2 felting needles, 1 pre-formed wool ball, batting and roving to needle felt 1 special felt ball. For advanced beginner felters. Caution, felting needles are very sharp and should be kept away from small children! Ages 10 to adult.
Kumihimo Round Braid Kit
This is the best kit out there with which to learn the centuries-old art form Kumihimo (koo-mee-HEE-mo), a Japanese word for a braided cord. Braided cords can be used for jewelry, eye glass cord, cell phone loops, lanyards, light pulls or curtain ties, clothing, key chains, leashes, zipper pulls, binding, decoration, costumes...there's no end to uses for intricate braided cords.
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Kit includes a 6 inch diameter KumiLoom, the best Kumihimo disk available, 8 bobbins for wrapping your cord around to maintain correct tension, an easy-to-understand 12 page booklet written in English, and an assortment of strands of cotton yarn to get you started. Ages 10 and up. |
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Chicken Egg Covers Kit
Tiny egg covers knit from Peace Fleece DK Sport with felted combs, beaks, eyes and wattles. Kit comes with enough materials to make 6 egg covers. Three of the yarn colors are hand-dyed to give a speckled effect. Includes 6 different yarn colors (may vary), felting wool, felting needles, and detailed instructions. You supply size 2 knitting needles. For the knitter who likes to make little things.
Beeautiful Polish
For keeping natural wood products looking their best, try our Beeautiful Beeswax Polish. Food-safe and available in Natural or Lavender scents, it is made specifically to lengthen the life and beauty of wood dishes, toys and more.
Moose Family
Handcrafted of wood by Ostheimer of Germany. Set includes Moose, Calf and Cow. Moose measures 8" long and 6-1/4" tall. The transparent colors are applied by hand, using non-toxic, water-soluble wood stains which do not hide the natural surface of the wood.
Sitting Cat
Handcrafted of wood by Ostheimer of Germany. The transparent colors are applied by hand, using non-toxic, water-soluble wood stains which do not hide the natural surface of the wood. 2-1/4" tall.
The ancient art of weaving is creative, fun, and as easy as... over, under, over, under. A traditional form of handwork that helps develop fine motor control, finger dexterity, concentration and basic math skills. Make wallhangings, purses, magic carpets, mug rugs, doll blankets, doll house rugs, coasters and more. Set includes a sturdy 7-1/2" x 10" hardwood loom, wool yarn, cotton warp, weaving needle, and complete instructions. Made in the USA. Ages 6 and up.
With clear easy-to-follow instructions, Sarah Swett helps children find out how much fun it is to weave using everything from their hands to cardboard to a portable loom assembled from ordinary plumbing parts. (Adults can try too!) Make 15 fun, inexpensive, colorful projects including note cards, friendship bracelets, rag dolls, treasure pouches, dog collars, belts, shoelaces and a West African blanket. Hardbound.
Painting in Waldorf Education
In Waldorf schools the unique and important nature of watercolor painting is significant for the stages of childhood development. This extraordinary book was written by two experienced Waldorf teachers from Holland, who present the rationale as well as detailed practical excercises for teaching painting from kindergarten through high school. Included is a CD containing sixty images selected from the work of their students.
Weaving Without a Loom
Weaving on cardboard, weaving on sticks, weaving three dimensional objects like beret-style hats on flat card, and even weaving tapestry on second-hand store picture frames and embroidery hoops. A book to satisfy the teacher, the beginner, and the textile artist wanting simple, portable project ideas suitable for all the family. 130 color photographs, and easy-to-follow clear directions.
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