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Felt Wee Folk: Enchanting Projects
by
Salley Mavor
Salley Mavor's charming, bendable Wee Folk fairies and dolls are real showstoppers. Now it's easy for readers to create their own These 18 wonderful Wee Folk projects feature dolls, pins, purses, checkbook and cell phone covers, and more. Best of all, no sewing machine is required Techniques include applique, embroidery, thread wrapping, and painting--and it's easy to ad...more
Paperback, 80 pages
Published
April 1st 2003
by C&T Publishing
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I'd recommend this book to people who enjoy looking at photos of stories and tableaus created with textiles. There's a mini-biography of the artist at the beginning that I found interesting to read. Mavor writes:
"It wasn't until years later, while studying illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), that I started to sew and make dolls again. After struggling through a watercolor class, I came to understand that I would never be an illustrator in the traditional se...more
"It wasn't until years later, while studying illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), that I started to sew and make dolls again. After struggling through a watercolor class, I came to understand that I would never be an illustrator in the traditional se...more
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Cute little dolls. The author's own story of her development as an artist and the photos of her art are very interesting. I like that she provides a method for doll-making for kids and adults of varying degrees of skill, and that the dolls' base is made of pipe cleaners which makes them very posable. I prefer her designs for the regular little dolls with embroidered felt clothing to the fairies though. She also has a number of cute patterns for other felt projects - like small purses.
In Felt Wee Folk Salley Mavor uses her artistic talent, design school education and children’s illustration experience to present numerous project ideas for creating small little folk from the forest. The projects are geared towards all ages and the finished projects can have a multitude of uses.
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Again with the crafty stuff. This book is just plain enchanting. I saw it referenced in another book, so I thought I'd check it out. It has step by step instructions for making dolls out of pipe cleaners, wooden beads, and felt. Since I had everything it called for except the beads, I made a few while sitting in front of the TV one night. Granted, they're headless for the moment until I can pick up some beads, but they're really cute. Even Matt had to admit they're pretty neat.
Interesting little thing the wife picked up at the library. Can't help but skim through & be amazed at all the clever ideas. Keeping here in case I ever need to find it again for a craft project with the kid...
Awe-inspiring! Beautiful felt/tapestry/embroidery art work, with tons of patterns and instructions for adorable mini dolls. :)
Love it, Love it, Love it. Did I say I loved it?!
But really, easy instructions to make the cutest little people for seasonal tables, dollhouses, etc. We made some of these and I LOVE IT.
But really, easy instructions to make the cutest little people for seasonal tables, dollhouses, etc. We made some of these and I LOVE IT.
I haven't this book yet, but will when the right story inspires me.!!
I love Ms. Mavor's art! Having it broken down in steps to make one's own attempt at is really awesome.
These little friends are so cute. I've made a few and had a good time doing them. Some craft projects turn out to be too hard but these were really fun and quite easy. Part of me really wants to believe in fairies and this book contributes to that wish.
Such endearing little easy felt people with their acorn caps, I think everyone I met fell in love with them!
Totally cool little people made from wire, embroidery floss and wool. Just scrumptious.
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