Yes, it's more little waldorf acorn dolls. Will I ever get tired of making these guys? I don't think so. Not so far anyway. Thank goodness for Etsy or they'd be taking over the house. In fact, Josh joked about being Gulliver for Halloween, tying some ropes around his body and attaching little acorn-capped Lilliputians all over clothes. Ha!! He probably does feel a little like Gulliver some days.
The acorn girls above are based on my sister and me and all the fun we used to have during those long snowy winters in northern Michigan. A childhood memory in felt and wool. And since I had another wooden sled I decided to make a pair of boys, too. These sets are for sale at Etsy, but I think I'll make one more for our winter nature table. We've had snow twice already, so I guess it's time to get the pumpkins out of there and put in some winter things already. The days just keep clicking along, it seems like I just put out the autumn things and here it's time to change it again. That nature table sure can keep a mama busy.
They are adorable! They look just like you & Aya down to the jacket colors!
Posted by: Colleen | November 17, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Those are fabulous! And they remind me that I've been intending to order a couple of your dolls for an approaching 2nd birthday...
Off to Etsy with me!
Posted by: Kim | November 17, 2008 at 01:30 PM
You are so clever! Those are adorable! I've been making a lot of acorn people lately as well- trying to get some set aside as gifts, but my kids keep taking them for themselves. ;)
Posted by: Dawn | November 17, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Those are adorable. I've tried making them and they just don't come out as nicely. I really like them with the sled.
Posted by: Sarah | November 17, 2008 at 03:17 PM
I've been seeing these cuties over at Etsy. Love them!
Posted by: Lizz | November 17, 2008 at 03:47 PM
What a trip down memory lane for Mom!
Those adorable little acorn girls are just like you and your sister--right down to the wooden sled--except that your sled was an old fashioned baby carriage style in bright red with big curled runners. Sure wish that had been mine to keep for you.
Oh well, the sled is on it's fifth generation and is somewhere in Northern California I believe. The memory brings me smiles anyway, since we had snow today as well!
Love and Hugs~
Mom
Posted by: Mom | November 17, 2008 at 08:32 PM
too sweet!
Posted by: sarah | November 17, 2008 at 08:40 PM
Those are so adorable! I love the wee scarves. I'm getting ready to attempt some mermaid acorn dolls for my daughter - wish me luck. :)
Posted by: Nicole | November 18, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Those are adorable!
We had flurries here today, but nothing
came of it. Thursday is supposed to get colder and snow again.
Posted by: Kate in NJ | November 18, 2008 at 08:28 PM
I love your acorn dolls and have been lurking here quite a while admiring them. How DO you do the hair? Is it just glued on embroidery floss? I like their tidy appearance.
I'm making a hoard of acorn people for my kiddos for Christmas and have so far finished up 6 bodies, but still have a long way to go for the rest.
Posted by: Nicole | November 18, 2008 at 09:16 PM
These are adorable, and they have gotten me started on making my Xmas ornament acorn dolls. I am curious about how long it takes to make one, and if the wrapping of the arms and legs gets neater and easier after awhile. I love these. Oh--and where did you get the wooden sled? Cute!
Posted by: Tara | November 19, 2008 at 07:21 AM
They are beautiful!! Because I have made a few, I know how hard it is to make these look as great as you have made them. Lovely work.
Posted by: Catherine C. Schwartz | November 19, 2008 at 09:19 AM
These are beautiful! The photos are great too.
Posted by: taimarie | November 19, 2008 at 06:52 PM
beautiful!
Posted by: Lori | November 19, 2008 at 09:40 PM
hi- i am new to your blog and just read a post from oct. '07- about waldorf toys being 'expensive'. let me say that it was a sigh of relief to read it. as i'm looking for a few special gifts for my kid's this season i am relieved to be reminded that it is the simple and heartfelt that matters. thank you!
oh- and i of course love your little acorn people too!
Posted by: mandi | November 29, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Miss your blog! Thinking of coming back anytime soon?
Posted by: Emily | May 18, 2009 at 05:32 PM
I love your Snowy Day Friends. I have looked and looked on Etsy and can not find them to buy. Can you tell me how to find them? Also, I would love to try my hand at making them for my class of 4 year olds. Do you have any suggestion for instructions.Your ideas are giving wonderful inspiration. Thank you!!
Posted by: shary barnes | October 11, 2010 at 07:14 PM