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Waldorf hinged limb dolls
Unique, one of a kind, special companions for your child
Custom orders available.
Each doll is made with a double layer of cotton knit fabric with an organic cotton knit fabric as the top layer. Dolls are available filled with wool or polyester. Seams are triple sewn so that the doll is sturdy. Each doll has an inner layer filled with fine budgie gravel to give the doll weight.
Contact me to discuss a doll for your child. Prices start at $85.00
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Poseable 5" dolls and kits
Made with a pipe cleaner, wooden beads, felt and wool roving, these dolls are great pocket companions.
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These little animals are delightful to hold, feel, and play with. A wide selection of animals available.
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little toy that I make is unique and has its own personality. I love seeing what happens as I work on a little rabbit, watching its personality assert itself. Or seeing how a little doll comes alive as I complete him or her. Toys are so important for children. Toys that are interactive and open ended encourage a child's imagination and support his or her need to engage in fantasy play. If you'd like to see what I have for sale at any one time, please go to my Etsy store - At The Edge of the Meadow. I've posted photos here of some of the toys and other items I've made. Some items have been sold or were custom order, others are still available . Enjoy!
Want to learn how to needle felt? or make little elf dolls? I offer classes in Victoria. Check my news. |
From a satisfied customer:
"The animals
are exquisitely created, Marty. It's obvious that they are lovingly
crafted to suit little hands and young imaginations."
Little fuzzies
are not intended for children under 3, children who still put their
toys in their mouths, or anyone allergic to wool. Although these little
fuzzies are all carefully needle felted to be sturdy, constant sucking
and pulling can make them come apart. The loosened wool can be a
choking hazard for little ones. Adults and children over 3 find these
to be delightful and enchanting toys that lend themselves to creative
play, so important for children's development. If you want items for
gift giving, I am happy to send them to your recipient with your
message.
Prices range from $10.99 - $75.00 US plus shipping
The bunny set
below is an example of a custom needle felted toy set. I'd be delighted to create something special for you.
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The importance of play
"Play gives children primary experience to draw on as they get older. A child learns about numbers and the one to one correspondence of numbers as he plays with Lego blocks, dolls, or other toys. A child who has not had experience manipulating objects and not been allowed time to observe the relationships of objects - i.e., that three objects are three objects no matter how they are arranged cannot understand the concepts of arithmetic.
"Play - inside and out of doors, imaginary, mentally or physically active - is vital to a child’s developing intellectual powers and creative abilities.
For a number of articles about the importance of play, especially in the early years, follow this link to a newsletter published by Community Playthings |
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