A New Kind of Mobile

Needle felting starts to hurt after a while. Unfortunately I am not ambidextrous enough to felt with both sides of my body so my right side starts to really suffer. I have a constant poppy right shoulder anymore. But I cannot stop myself from making - it's an obsession. Wool is also an obsession so I'm trying some new things. I'll continue to needle felt (well because I just can't stop myself) but I'm trying out some wool felt also. The result so far - Cars that Go Vroom (above) as well as a couple others. I have so many more ideas, I just wish there was more time in the day and more of Me to do all of these things.

Baby Rattles

Woah it's been way too long my friends. But sure have been busy in the studio. Rattles and Mobiles are pretty hot right now so I just keep on making them. Check 'em out...

Easter/Spring NaturalKids Team Blog-A-Thon

The NaturalKids Team was started by woodmouse in 2007. Early members included faerierebecca, fairiesnest, cozycottage. It was a small group, with a small presence on etsy. Since that time members have come and gone but our mission has stayed the same. To be a group of sellers dedicated to creating natural products for children. We are a diverse group of artisans who make natural toys, utensils, clothing and accessories for kids. Our sellers work with materials from the Earth, such as wool, cotton, silk and wood. Our goal is to support, promote and have fun together while building our businesses.

One of our 1st Team Blog Post read as below and it is still true today....

We are a diverse bunch from all over the globe who have at least one thing in common: we all work with natural materials in our products for children. Oh yeah, and we're all pretty darn crafty & talented too! Wool, wood, cotton...just simple materials direct from the Earth.

So who are we?

Some of us are mothers of small children.

Some of us are mothers of grown children.

Some of us make dolls, some of us make hats, some of us make toys.

Some of us have been selling our wares for many years.

Some of us are just starting to discover our talents and start selling.

Some of us work with natural materials for environmental reasons.

Some of us work with natural materials as part of the Waldorf educational philosophy.

Some of us work with natural materials because we believe they are healthier and safer.

Some of us just like working with natural materials.

Some of us sell our wares for a living.

Some of us sell our wares as a hobby.

Since that time, some of us are fathers.

Here are a few of my favorite things:


Blue bird, blue bird :: Down in the Meadow


Audrey in the spring dress :: Sew Natural Wink, wink everyone remember we're having a girl!


Custom Knitted Woolies :: Woolies

Thank you for reading and now join in the fun to take a trip to see what you may find at these NaturalKids Team Members Blogs! Happy Spring!!!

Visit these Blogs to see who else is blogging about Natural Kids::

http://thereluctantcitydweller.blogspot.com
http://thefairiesnest.blogspot.com
http://SewnNaturalstudio.blogspot.com

http://www.tribaltimes.blogspot.com/

http://www.katsinthebelfry.blogspot.com

http://www.polarbearcreations.blogspot.com

http://fairtradefamily.blogspot.com/

http://germandolls.blogspot.com

http://www.curlymonkeyandco2.blogspot.com

http://www.bananabottoms.blogspot.com

http://woolies-woolies.blogspot.com

http://birchleafdesigns.blogspot.com

http://pinpon-dayanara.blogspot.com
http://www.thesittingtree.net

http://www.themuddyfoot.blogspot.com

Dress Form for Sale

Hello friends and family. As you know we a have a little one coming. And we live in a very small yet cozy space. Things that aren't used often take up precious space in this cozy little home. I wanted a dress form so badly a couple years ago and I good friend gifted me one. Now, I did use it at first until I realized we had made the mistake of choosing a size that was a little too big for me. So I couldn't use it for anything that was for me. Well everything I was making was for me so alas it almost never got used. Now, it must go for it lives where the cradle will one day (soon) live. So if you are looking for a wonderful, adjustable, easy to use dress form contact me and if you live far away enough to have to ship we'll discuss shipping costs. Here's some info on it::

Model:: Dritz(R) My Double Dressform (Medium #20200)

Measurements :: # Bust: 39 Inch -47 Inch , Waist: 32 Inch -39 Inch , Hips: 41 Inch -49 Inch , # Neck: 14'' +, Back Waist Length: 16'' +/-

It's also posted on Craig's List.