Some times all we need is one person, or two, to inspire us and lead us down a new and different path of discovery. Many years ago I went to a local quilt show and bought a pattern for cloth doll making. I made one and it was pitiful. I made another and it was a bit better. Soon I was making the dolls in numbers I could not believe and each was better than the last. Now, years later I have found a new doll and a new path to follow and it is just as exciting. Thank you for being the new teacher. Your patterns and tutorials are inspiring and just what I have been needing durning this difficult Covid time to turn me around. Now I have 4 Great Grand Children who will learn about the love of their Great Grand Mother, whom they do not see that often, by having a wonder Waldorf doll of their very own to love and cherish. Again, from my heart, Thank You

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind comment, and I wish you the best of luck in tackling all those dolls for your great grandchildren!

Thank you for sharing your journey, moving and inspirational to listen to. As you have been so true and committed to following your now path. Incredible you have been making dolls for only thirteen years! As well as being a dedicated mother at the same time. Indeed the world needs dolls like you are making, they express so much soulfulness...

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marianne, it has been a lifetime of adventure and fun making these sweet dollies.

i feel the same excitement and sneak away to create dolls. i just discovered this and am so grateful to find a creative outlet that combines so many things i already loved like wool and yarn it is so fun, so exhilarating to create a face out of just a puff of wool. and thank you for finally giving me the push to try a sewing machine!

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

That is one of the things we most love about doll making, that it encompasses so many different crafts and techniques, never room to get bored.

It is so lovely to hear your heart felt words about your craft. I had tears from joy at the end of it. Realizing that life has its ups and downs, but the joy of doing something you love is its greater purpose. To see the love of your craft coming into your hands and the joy that you hope it brings to others when you have to let it go. Bless you my dear for all your love and passion that you have shared with others.

@Figandme

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kindness and your heartfelt comment Mary!

Your words and images are so beautifully inspiring. Thank you for sharing your gift with us!

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for paying us a visit.

You have worded the journey of doll making so well. My daughter and now my grandsun attend a Waldorf school. I facilitate goddess doll making classes. The personal joy I feel when a student creates a spirit goddess doll from their soul is a magical experience.

@Figandme

Жыл бұрын

Yes, doll making is a profound craft, it touches us so deeply, especially this kind of dollmaking. It encourages gentleness.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift with the world.I so much admire your dolls and absolutely would love to have one to hug and love. I've tried to sew and make a couple little dolls( 1 elf and 1 fairy) but they didn't turn out as Wonderful as yours, my daughter continues to encourage me to keep going and I do try, I'm disabled and some days I don't feel good but you inspire me to not give up on my dream of having a sweet doll someday I can hug and love. Blessings ❤️😇

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

My dolls didn't turn out as wonderful at the beginning either, but my journey is testament that you learn and grow and succeed at creating the dolls that your heart desires. Even though my dolls were far from perfect when I started, and they still are, I loved them with all my heart, imperfections and all.

@cindysouth3209

2 жыл бұрын

@@Figandme Thank you for responding. Of course my family and daughter think the dolls I've made a pretty but I want to make them better than b4, I want to keep working on dolls that are prettier than the ones I made previously. I truly enjoy doing this, alot of times I find myself singing or praying as I sew sculpt and paint, my grandsons giggle and they love my dolls but I want to do more, thank you for sharing and inspiring all who love to make or just cuddle dolls ❤️ C 😇

@sarahyoung1676

2 жыл бұрын

@@Figandme thank you.

This was a very thoughtful reflection of your journey, and I enjoyed watching it and hearing your story very much.

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you liked it Melissa, thank you!

The video is wonderful. You are a word artist too!

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Neva, you are always so supportive!

Truly inspiring 🖤 I’m grateful for the pattern discount as I was able to purchase all of the remaining ones I did not have to complete my collection of your wonderful instructions 🖤

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! that's great news Amanda. Thank you.

What a lovely video.

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I think I was meant to watch and hear this today...💜

@Figandme

Жыл бұрын

That makes me very happy to hear. Hope it was just the 'ticket' you needed.

Such beautiful creations they become almost like your children, l say because I’m ahead artist myself I paint, and every piece of art that I’ve given or sold ;unintentionally , I feel a sense of loss . But I know that my art will be admired and cared for. Thank you so very much for your sharing. I think I’ll give it a go.

@Figandme

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck on your doll making journey Rosalinda, I hope you deeply enjoy it.

Love your channel so much, thank you for all your advice and inspiration 💖🌹

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I hop it inspires you to create with your hands.

diese Puppenkinder sind doch Seelenbahlsam für die Seele vielen Dank

@Figandme

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I m from brazil.and I love your doll. It s wonderful 👍. God bless you.

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

You are so kind

you make lovely dolls, very nice film you made too.❤

@Figandme

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

You are truely gifted and thank you so much for sharing your world of doll making to us all ❤️❤️

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, thank you for visiting my channel.

Hello Fabiola! Filmed and spoken like a true antroposophist! Thinking, willing, and feeling are all embodied in your work. Thank you! For sharing your journey! Thirteen is my favorite number, it is the day that I was born on.

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you dear Joyce!

Very beautiful!

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Hallo tolle Puppenmama danke für das schöne Video..bleibt Gesund liebe Grüße Maria

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

Wow! What a story. Thank you for sharing because I am on the way to start my doll business and definitely this helps. I will definitely check ur website and purchase what need for your free tutorial videos and advice. 🙏🏾

@Figandme

Жыл бұрын

You got this! Best of luck on your doll business.

Thank you ❤️👏

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Sin duda tu vídeo llegó en el momento perfecto para mi. Desde hace más de 4 años he sentido la necesidad de hacer muñecas, he investigado, aprendido por vídeos, etc, tengo todo lo que necesito en una caja en mi basement, pero no me he atrevido a hacer una. Entre el ritmo que llevó (trabajo para una organización non profit en Ottawa) y el ritmo de la vida actualmente no encuentro el momento de sentarte y solo dedicarme a hacerla, pero después de ver tu vídeo, he caído en cuenta que nunca llegará el momento si yo no lo busco. Gracias por compartir esta maravillosa experiencia y sin que tienes. Te mando un abrazo fuerte. Gracias!

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

Asi es. Nunca llegara el momento correcto, la vida siempre es dura y llena de compromisos. Yo creo que no te arrepentiras, porque esa nostalgia por hacer munecas te va a traer mucha ensenanzas y mucho gozo en tu vida. Animo!

@jacqmanzo1843

2 жыл бұрын

@@Figandme así será! Gracias ♥️

Tolle Arbeit danke

@Figandme

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Oh my darling Fabs! What a sweet and beautiful video to partially document your 13 years as a doll artist. And what an artist you are. I understand your hesitance in calling yourself an artist. I paint. I've done acrylic but for the past 2.5 yeas it's been watercolor. When people would ask, "Are you an artist?" I would answer, "Well, I'm artistic." Haha! But you are one of my favorite artists. Just amazing. I really want to take advantage of the sale, but funds are tight right now. How long is the sale running? Love you!

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

Same with me! It feels so weird to write that you are an artist! giggles….

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

Oh an yes, the sale will end Sunday night.

Oi eu sou do Brasil adoro seu trabalho queria muito aprender 🌹

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

You can find about my workshops and classes over here: www.figandme.com/workshops

@clarissasantos603

Жыл бұрын

Eu também. Amo essas bonecas

🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@catherinemorthelier9064

2 жыл бұрын

Bonjour. J admire votre travail depuis très longtemps. Avez vous prévu des explications en français ? Merci

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

@@catherinemorthelier9064 No Catherine, I do not speak french therefore I do not supply my instructions in that language.

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

@@catherinemorthelier9064 with this particular video, because it has voice, you can choose the CC (closed captions) and then automatically translate it to French (in Settings)

How are they able to stand? Just boggles me😯😃

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

They are stuffed extremely well and to a hard degree. Some stand on their own, some need to be propped. It depends on the pattern I am using.

These aren't amazing ❣️ How. In the world did you makes doll head move? So interesting....

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

It is a clever mechanism, isn't it?

Eu achando que a pessoa ia ensinar como fazer a boneca,affss Ela provavelmente tá apenas contando uma história nas em outra língua aí fica difícil neh que pena pq eu amei as bonecas 😔

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

tem razão, este não é um vídeo sobre como aprender a fazer bonecos mas fala sobre a minha trajetória como bonecaria.

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

Existe uma série de vídeos grátis neste canal, chamada Hansel e Gretel, que ensina passo a passo como criar uma boneca para iniciantes.

@Figandme

2 жыл бұрын

se você quiser um padrão mais detalhado, com técnicas mais avançadas, você pode encontrar na minha loja online: figandme.etsy.com