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Toy Making Simple Playthings to Make for Children

By: GUN LEE BLUE

Price: $42.50

Publisher: Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America:

Seller ID: 15174

ISBN: 1936849380

All adults can make toys, the simpler the better, and less “perfect” is even better! It is the love and attention that went into the making of the toy that really stand the test of time. By paying attention to the color, texture, smell, and shape of something, one enables the young child to create an inner picture, and imaginative play will flow forth.
—from the Foreword by Leslie Burchell-Fox.
In this simple and straightforward book of projects, author Gun Lee Blue encourages adults to take up the joyful task of making toys for the children in their lives. Using a ...
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Latch Hook Crochet for Beginners Crochet the easy way! Book 1

By: HILL, ROSLYN

Price: $15.00

Publisher: Latch Patch Publishing: 2019

Seller ID: 15878

ISBN: 9781999376505

Binding: Paperback

This new Latch Hooking hobby is an easy craft for kids to learn. Learn how to make chain bracelets and necklaces, simple flowers and have fun creating your own brooches.

Latch Hooking crochet basic stitches have been chosen for ease of use with a latch hook, enabling students of all ages (4 yrs ]) and abilities to enjoy crocheting in an experimental and creative way.

It is intended to be a mistake free method of learning which can lead nicely into the art of Freeform Crochet or progress towards using a crochet hook and traditional basic stitches. Latch hooking methods involve...
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First Steps In Natural Dyeing

By: JOAN ALMON

Price: $25.00

Seller ID: 9988

26 pages + dye recipe cards, spiral-bound
Recipes and resources for coloring fabric with plant dyes. This book provides an excellent introduction to dyeing with plant dyes. Recipe cards for four common natural dyes are included. This book is for anyone interested in creating these beautiful colors for their home or for the classroom.
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Nature Corner, The: Celebrating the Year`s Cycle with Seasonal Tableaux Celebrating the Year's Cycle with Seasonal Tableaux

By: LEEUWEN, M., MOESKOPS, J.

Price: $25.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2008

Seller ID: 685

ISBN: 0863156460

Binding: Paperback

Colour illustrations
Seasonal nature tables are an invaluable way of making young children aware of the changing cycle of the year. With simple materials, and basic knitting and crocheting skills, a series of colourful and effective tableaux can be made at home or in school for depicting the seasons and major festivals. Instructions and diagrams are provided for making the figures and objects, along with basic tips for setting up the table and involving children. Each of the eleven tableaux is illustrated in full colour.
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Felt hand dyed pure wool 25 x 30cm

By: LITTLEFELTRAINBOWS

Price: $6.00

Seller ID: 15040

100% wool, hand dyed in soft colours. Please spcify requested colour and we will let you know if we have it.
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Knit Together, Share Together Simple Knitting for All the Family

By: MARJA DE HAAN

Price: $31.99

Publisher: Floris Books:

Seller ID: 14397

ISBN: 1782503242

Knitting can bring generations together. This practical and beautifully illustrated book, which contains step-by-step knitting instructions and patterns, was inspired by a granddaughter knitting a simple doll’s sweater, her grandmother knitting the doll itself, and the girl’s mother knitting a matching sweater for her daughter.

Even young children can learn to knit the basic stitches, and this book features projects suitable for every age and stage of experience: from simple dolls’ clothes for beginners, to sweaters for children and adults, and knitting the do...
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16 ply wool Red Brown 250gm skein

By: MERCURIUS

Price: $39.99

Seller ID: 13319

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Transparent Window Scenes Through the Year

By: MICHAELA KRONSHAGE AND SYLVIA SCHWARTZ

Price: $25.00

Publisher: Floris Books:

Seller ID: 14398

ISBN: 1782503250

Binding: Paperback

Beautiful tissue-paper window scenes are a lovely way to bring colour and light into a home or classroom. This book has full instructions and templates for making a range of striking window transparencies that capture the mood of the seasons: yellow daffodils for spring, a red sailing boat for summer, orange leaves in autumn, a blue sled for snowy winter.

Children will love seeing the transformation when colours are layered and the light falls through them. The projects in this book will support both beginner and expert, teachers of parents in developing cutting and layering skills, ...
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Creative Wool Making Woollen Crafts with Children

By: NEUSCHUTZ, KARIN, BEARD, SUSAN

Price: $31.99

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2011

Seller ID: 12526

ISBN: 0863158005

colour illustrations
This lively full-colour illustrated craft book shows how to make a range of handicrafts from fleece and yarn, including toys, friendship bracelets and braids, balls, pompoms, dolls, dolls' clothes and animals. With clear diagrams and step-by-step instructions, the book starts by introducing children to basic methods of spinning yarn, crocheting, knitting and felting. There is a broad range of projects for children of all ages to complete, working together with adults.
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Sewing Dolls

By: NEUSCHUTZ, KARIN, BEARD, SUSAN

Price: $32.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2009

Seller ID: 968

ISBN: 086315719X

Binding: Paperback

colour illustrations
Adults and children alike will love making and playing with these dolls, which are all made from natural materials. Patterns are provided for a range of dolls: small dolls for the littlest child, baby dolls, larger dolls to dress up, knitted dolls and dolls with move able arms and legs. With different hairstyles and clothing options, the dolls can be varied endlessly. The book contains all the necessary patterns and detailed instructions, and is richly illustrated with color photographs and drawings.
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Making Woodland Crafts Using Green Sticks, Rods, Poles, Beads and String

By: PATRICK HARRISON

Price: $45.00

Publisher: Hawthorn Press:

Seller ID: 14858

ISBN: 1907359842

Through a series of visually stunning hand-drawn illustrations, Making Woodland Crafts guides the reader on a productive journey through the woods. It provides the basic knowledge and skills to complete a range of both simple and more advanced craft projects, from functional structures to creative outdoor play forms. You will learn to choose and work your wood effectively, use simple tools, tie knots and develop your own designs. Projects include building masks and puppets, night torches, staffs, arrows, jewellery, ladders, shelters and chairs for stargazing.

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Making the Children's Year Seasonal Waldorf Crafts with Children

By: ROWLING, MARIJE

Price: $75.00

Publisher: Hawthorn Press:

Seller ID: 14825

ISBN: 1907359699

Thirty years since its original publication, The Children's Year has been a much-loved book that has never been out of print. Now titled Making the Children’s Year, with colour illustrations and new projects that bring it up to date, it will appeal to a new generation of families keen to engage children in creative play, the seasons, and the joy of handcrafting.

Marije Rowling revisits the book she originally coauthored with two friends, bringing new inspiration and ideas to a modern readership. Packed with all kinds of crafts, from paper crafting to building dens, she brings th...
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Magic Wool Fruit Children

By: SCHAFER, CHRISTINE

Price: $30.99

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2013

Seller ID: 12527

ISBN: 0863159508

Binding: Paperback

180 colour illustrations
Unspun sheep's wool, also known as magic wool, is the perfect material to craft an enchanting collection of miniature fruit children, which can be enjoyed by adults and children alike and are perfect for a nature corner or seasonal table. Christine Schafer, author of Magic Wool Fairies, includes detailed instructions on how to create fruits for every season -- berries, acorns, apples, plums, mandarins, toadstools, pumpkins -- and delightful little people to match. This book provides step-by-step instructions, colour photographs and diagrams, which clearly show th...
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Magic Wool Mermaids, Fairies and Nymphs through the Seasons

By: SCHAFER, CHRISTINE

Price: $31.99

Publisher: Floris Books:

Seller ID: 13960

ISBN: 1782500383

Unspun sheep's wool—magic wool—is a soft, vibrant material, perfect for making fairies and characters to suit every season.

Inspired by ancient tales, myths and festivals, Christine Schäfer gives detailed instructions for a range of wonderful seasonal projects. From fluffy Easter bunnies through to shimmering mermaids and magnificent King Winter, this book will spark your imagination and kick-start your creativity.

The book includes step-by-step instructions, color photographs, and diagrams that make it suitable for both beginners and those who have experien...
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Magic Wool Fairies

By: SCHAFER, CHRISTINE, DUNCAN, BERNADETTE, SCHAFER, STEFAN

Price: $31.99

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2011

Seller ID: 12524

ISBN: 0863158269

Binding: Paperback

colour illustrations
Unspun sheep's wool, also known as magic wool, is a warm vibrant material, perfect for making these beautiful soft figures. Christine Schafer includes detailed instructions on making fairies and angels for every occasion: flower fairies for a seasonal nature table, fairies for birthday celebrations, guardian angels to watch over a crib and, of course, a range of Christmas angels. This book includes step-by-step instructions, colour photographs and diagrams which clearly show the reader the basics for making simple figures, progressing to detailed instructions for mak...
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Making Waldorf Dolls Creative Doll-Making with Children

By: SEALEY, MARICRISTIN

Price: $39.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Hawthorn Press Ltd: 2005

Seller ID: 2112

ISBN: 1903458587

Binding: Paperback

Temporarily out of stock at publishers. Please feel free to order and you will be notified when it comes back.
Children treasure handmade dolls. Making a simple doll for a child is a gift for life, that encourages the magic of creative play. Kinder Dolls shows how to create handcrafted dolls from natural materials. A range of simple, colourful designs will inspire both beginners and experienced doll makers alike. These dolls are old favourites, originating in Waldorf Steiner kindergartens where parents make dolls together for their children, and for the school.

This is the fir...
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Making Simple Needle Felts: Forty seasonal projects

By: STERN, STEFFI

Price: $44.00

Publisher: Hawthorn Press:

Seller ID: 15422

ISBN: 1907359974

Steffi Stern brings her inimitable energy and enthusiasm to her second book, intended as a back-to-basics guide to making needle-felted objects. Each project includes very clear steps and photos, and Steffi also instructs the reader on basic techniques that will help them to make many other projects as well.

The book contains chapters on techniques, materials, tools and accessories. There is a chapter on fairies, angels, and people, and the rest of the book is organised by season; it brims with all kinds of treasures, such as pumpkins, gnomes, strawberries, baubles, birds, bees, snail...
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Making Soft Dolls Simple Waldorf designs to sew and love

By: STERN, STEFFI

Price: $63.00

Publisher: Hawthorn Press:

Seller ID: 15828

ISBN: 1912480050

NOT YET PUBLISHED Due end April 2020
Please consider ordering in advance
So why do Waldorf dolls have few facial features? What is it about dolls that captures the imagination of children and adults around the world? This book answers these questions and highlights the power of dolls used for therapeutic purposes, recognising that soft dolls aren’t just for children. From the simplest rag doll to curly-haired characters, this book gives straight-forward instructions, a guide to buying your materials and upcycling materials you already own. A lovingly hand-made doll makes the pe...
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Making Needle Felted Animals Over 20 Wild, Domestic and Imaginary Creatures

By: STERN, STEFFI AND BUCKLEY, SOPHIE

Price: $46.99

Publisher: Hawthorn Press:

Seller ID: 14178

ISBN: 190735946X

This book is an essential guide for anyone interested in the popular craft of needle-felting. Whether you are completely new to needle felting or an experienced felter, this book will have something to offer, whether that is precise instruction or creative inspiration.

Written by two authors experienced in making and teaching crafts to students of all ages and abilities, instructions are easy to follow and include practical yet creative ideas to fix common mistakes. Projects arise from a genuine love of the natural world and animals, whether they be family pets or wild creatures whose...
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Finger Strings: A Book of Cat`s Cradles and String Figures A Book of Cat's Cradles and String Figures

By: TAYLOR, MICHAEL, SWAIN, ANN

Price: $37.00

Publisher: United Kingdom, Floris Books: 2008

Seller ID: 925

ISBN: 0863156657

Binding: Mixed media product

over 600 colour diagrams
Finger string games are a wonderful opportunity for today's children to practise meaningful movement, explore space, interact with others, and exercise their creative spirits. They're also great fun! String games can be particularly useful with children who struggle at school, are dyslexic or who are learning concepts such as 'left and right', 'up and down'. This book contains games that will delight all children, from the very young to those with greater dexterity. Michael Taylor has many years of experience in working with children and has shared his string fig...
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