I went to a Cornish rural primary school, back 30 or so years ago, and we were taught how to make these as decorations for when we had our harvest festival! 😀

This is amazing! Beautiful! I wish I lived where wheat is grown. Lol I grew up in Kansas, but have lived in far west Texas, the desert, for years! Which brings me to this comment. I have never heard them called ears of wheat. They were always called heads. Hmmm…

I know this video was published more than 3-years ago, but I'm watching it for the very 1st time. Thank You for such a Lovely Tutorial! ~🙏💙🙏Much Graditude From The Carolinas🙏💙🙏~

Thank you so much for this! Your instructions are very clear and I feel more confident to try a corn dolly. I usually make corn shuck Dollie’s but alway love the beautiful traditional ones like this but was afraid to try. Thank you so much!💕🌼🌾 love from Atlanta!

Thank you, off to the fields I go ❤

Love this Sally! That would be so nice hung on my front door in the Fall!

That stuff that's outside the edge of the proper field is called "volunteer". In the Midwest US it's rather common to stop the car by the side of the road and pick an armful of the volunteer sweetcorn growing in the ditch.

@Ohjustlovely

8 ай бұрын

The Bible tells the provision for the poor is to make sure the farmer sows outside his property, and it to not harvest the edges. That's what Ruth had to do to survive. Jesus' disciples also were plucking wheat berries to snack on.

I've always wondered how to make a corn dolly. Didn't realise is was that easy. Thank you. Will try to make my own this harvest time ❤

Thank you! First corn dolly video I've watched where I can actually follow how to get the weaving started!

@austinmiller1427

3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree! Good luck and happy weaving! :D

I’m a witch & have made corn Dollie’s 🤗

I made a simple braid corn dolly this year for the first time. I didnt feel confident enough to make a more intricate design until I saw this tutorial of yours. I've got some dried wheat stalks soaking in water and am excited to begin on this! :) thank you so much!

So beautiful! And you did it so fast. I love it.

I'd never heard of these, how neat! I will try making one out of grass some time and see how it goes.

Thanks so much! I love how simple it is!

Thanks Sally for sharing!

Thanks for the video, I'm just about to have a go at making a few corn dollies, wish me luck!

totally awesom video. thank you for sharing

Still waiting for our harvest too. Looking forward to having a go in the couple of hours between the combine harvester and the plough.

Thank you so much for this video I have been looking for one so my children in forest school can make some for harvest this year

Sally is like Goddess Freya!

So cool! Looove it

Thanks so much for that. Hope Gareth's ok!

@SallyPointer

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly we lost Gareth at the end of March this year.

@walkingthecoastline8642

3 жыл бұрын

@@SallyPointer ​ I've known loss this year as well but can't imagine what it is to lose a husband. I'm so deeply sorry Sally. Sending strength and love.

Lovely

Thank you :)

I'm just letting you know we've harvested our wheat that the children have grown at school and we've made some corn dollies today Next we will be making your bramble cordage as we are going to try and make our own Flint spears and use the cordage to bind them

@SallyPointer

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds wonderful! You may find that bramble in full sun is now a little tricky to peel, but look for some in shady damp areas and it's often better this late in the season

I liked your video very much as I am always interested in the history of seeds! Do you know where one could buy heirloom seeds or name of wheat that would have been grown at that time?

@SallyPointer

4 жыл бұрын

You could try the Guild of Straw Craftsmen, they have several members who specialise in growing heritage wheat varieties

how does the weather effect this process? i tried making one with corn i found by the side of the road yesterday, the hottest day of the year so far (july 18 2022) and the stalks kept snapping! is it better done earlier in the season?

@SallyPointer

2 жыл бұрын

Very hot weather will make everything brittle, try briefly soaking the stalks

That is fabulous! Love the demo. I do wonder why it’s called a corn dolly? I thought it would have a corn shuck in it. Blessings to you🌞🦋❤️

@ragnkja

2 жыл бұрын

“Corn” is simply a synonym for “grain”. It’s only on English (and particularly American English) that it’s become synonymous with “maize corn”.

@Wotsitorlabart

9 ай бұрын

In England wheat, barley and oats all grow in 'cornfields'.

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Do you hold classes or workshops

@SallyPointer

2 жыл бұрын

Occasionally. Keep an eye on the Berrycroft Hub workshops (near Swindon) as I'm part of a wide group of tutors that do sessions there, hopefully next year's schedule going up soon.

Interesting but why all the heavy breathing from the camera person?

@SallyPointer

3 жыл бұрын

Probably not enough coffee 😆

@austinmiller1427

3 жыл бұрын

@@SallyPointer we all need more coffee in our lives. :)

@kfox6189

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's endearing! He's helping her and it's obvious he cares. Love to the camera man!

But why is it called a corn dolly if it isn't made with corn? & Why is it called a doll if it isn't... a doll?

@SallyPointer

3 жыл бұрын

Wheat is commonly called corn in the UK, and some of the designs woven with it do look like little people, hence the general craft being called corn dollies

@Skyspiders

3 жыл бұрын

@@SallyPointer Ah I see. Thank you! I suppose that is also where the term " barleycorn" comes from. I've always wondered about that. English really is a much more rich and complex language than people think it is. Thank you so much for your response and for sharing this video also! There is a fairy tree in the forest near my home that I am certain would love a little dolly to tuck its spirit into as the cold has come on fast here this year. I've always wanted to leave some offers for it but couldn't think of anything appropriate for a great big tree spirit... This is perfect! Also, the fields nearby have always seemed so lonely after they're stripped....I'll leave some dollys for them too! Thank you!

@ragnkja

2 жыл бұрын

It _is_ made with corn, which is actually a synonym for grain, although it’s not made with maize corn.

@Wotsitorlabart

9 ай бұрын

​@@Skyspiders In England wheat, barley and oats all grow in cornfields.

@Wotsitorlabart

9 ай бұрын

​@@Skyspiders And according to Steve Roud's fascinating book 'The English Year' the name 'Corn Dolly' was invented c.1940 by enthusiasts who developed straw-work into a new more complex craft. The term was never used by actual farm workers.