My Creative Life: Dollmaking, Knitting, Making Tiny Fabric Buttons and Many Nature Walks
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
I have been documenting the dolls made so far this year, both in blog and vlog form. This video spans my creative life from January through June 2021. I hope you enjoy it. Lots of wintry scenes, snippets of doll creation, bears, geese and lake scenes of course.
#dollmaking #naturalfiberartdolls #slowliving
Links to dolls and other stuff mentioned in the video:
1. First custom doll of the year: Hannah. www.figandme.com/blog/2021/1/2...
2. Embroidering the eyes on Blu: • Dollmaking Stories | T...
3. Wee Baby Bunny doll pattern: www.etsy.com/ca/listing/51096...
4. Beulah's story on my blog: www.figandme.com/blog/2021/4/2...
5. Henrietta Swan, a natural fiber art doll: www.figandme.com/blog/2021/3/2...
6. Soft shoes for Beulah, Patreon tutorial: / 50262494
7. Thumbelinas leather sandals Patreon tutorial: / 52718686
8. Tutorial on how to roll wool and stuff dolls: / wool-rolling-to-24950622
Find me elsewhere:
Instagram: / figandme
Facebook: / figandme
Blog: www.figandme.com/blog
Etsy store: figandme.etsy.com
Patreon: / figandme
Пікірлер: 57
wow thankyou for the peaceful moment. it makes a difference
@Figandme
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
This was such a joy to watch. ❤️💜💚
@Figandme
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know.
I have only just found your channel, and I can say such beautiful work you do, your dolls are just gorgeous, i like to sew as well, and I must try your method of doll making, they have so much character, just love them all! I love the way your dog rolls in the snow, really enjoying to as he/she rolls, it brought a smile to my face every time! Thank you so much for sharing with us all and all you do!
@Figandme
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I hope you fall in love with this kind of natural doll making.
@pjd2709
Жыл бұрын
@@Figandme I sure have and will be trying to make a doll a very soon, thank so much!
Thank you so much for sharing this video of your creative year so far... Its absolutely magical, what a wonderful feast for the eyes Kind regards Annie
@Figandme
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Annie. I consider myself so blessed to have the opportunity to devote my creative life to nurturing dolls.
Lovely video! I also make rag dolls and live close to nature, in Atibaia, São Paulo, Brazil. I also feel this enchantment and warm heart when making my dolls. Congratulations on your talent. A warm fraternal hug coming to you from South America.
@Figandme
2 жыл бұрын
That's wonderful and so good to hear other dollmakers feel just the same. Thank you for giving me your input.
Okay. What? I can't believe how beautiful this vlog is. Just stunning. I love Henrietta's fancy dress! And really all of the dolls' clothing, shoes and hair! Just seeing them gives me joy. You should be so proud of your accomplishments. I knit exactly how you knit. It is much faster and easier on the hands and wrists.I just want to be neighbor and your best friend,
@Figandme
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Sharing my passion for dollmaking has kept the flame burning so bright over these 13 years.
Wonderful. Thank you
@Figandme
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
Interesting peaceful video
@Figandme
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for sharing such a beautifully relaxing video. Your baby girl is so sweet she loves the snow like my boy does to. Your creations are wonderful, I feel so relaxed after watching your scenery . Everything about your video was really refreshing. I look forward to the next instalment. 😊 Thank you.
@Figandme
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sharon! My dog's name is Luna…short for 'lunatic'. She is so crazy and is a big part of my day to day adventures, always at my feet tripping me up and asking me to take her on long forest or lake walks. She keeps me smiling.
Sweet puppy ! :) . Beautiful work and I just love watching your videos . Especially when I am stressed. So relaxing and helps me calm down . Thank you for all that you do for us !
@Figandme
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know.
Thank you for your beautiful and inspiring video. ❤
@Figandme
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Amazing, inspiring vlog! Absolutely love your dollmaking!
@Figandme
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it!
Your dolls are amazing! Well done! I’m glad that I found your channel again. ,
@Figandme
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome back! Thank you for your kind words about my dolls.
Que fofura de boneca! Que lugar mágico! Te confesso que me deu uma imensa vontade de brincar nesta neve c esse cachorrinho lindo. Parabéns!!! Aproveitem o máximo destes momentos tão especiais.
@Figandme
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Faby! We have the same name but here in Canada everybody calls me Fabs.
@fabybeirigo1141
3 жыл бұрын
@@Figandme oh que maravilha! Termos o mesmo nome, Mesmo amor por cachorro... E pelas bonecas. Faço estas lindezas também... Por isso cheguei no seu canal. E sou apaixanoda pelo Canadá Sem nunca ter conhecido pessoalmente. Um forte abraço!
Absolutely beautiful vidio . I look forward to seeing them . I watch them many times. They are good for the soul . You inspire me to carry on as I am new to doll making. Thankyou x
@Figandme
3 жыл бұрын
Oh I am so happy to hear that Ann! Glad that my videos nourish your soul.
Your Vlog is so beautiful and relaxing…thanks for sharing your doll making journey this year so far…starting my doll making and business up again this Fall, such a rewarding way to use sewing, knitting and crochet skills…❤️
@Figandme
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you will be taking up the dollmaking again soon Stacey, I hope you enjoy it!
liebe Grüße auch an den tollen Hund Tiere sind etwas besonderes danke bleibt alle Gesund
@Figandme
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Wow! I so enjoyed your video. Thank you so so much, take care and love, love, love your dolls they are truely special and beautiful. I’m from Sydney Australia and winters here are similar to your late spring/summers there.
@Figandme
3 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to hear you enjoyed watching, thank you!
Lindas paisagens naturais.
@Figandme
Жыл бұрын
Yes, we live in a beautiful place.
Fantástico estou apaixonada por esse lugar é um encanto,um grande abraço do Brasil.👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍💋💋💋❤❤❤
@Figandme
2 жыл бұрын
A hug from Canada, thank you for watching!
Belíssimo Eu amei ,abraço do Brasil para você. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤💋
@Figandme
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Hugs from Canada!
Belíssimas bonequinhas.👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤💋💋💋
@Figandme
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Oh my. How close were you to the bear?😬You knit the same way I do and I agree, purling is more challenging. I can go much faster and smoothly working the knit stickers.
@Figandme
Жыл бұрын
I have bears in my backyard all summer!
What a lovely video! Your dolls re amazing, some of the best internationally (in my opinion). I am like you that my wrists get affected by all the crafting. Spinning wool and knitting particularly. Have you tried learning the 'flick' method of knitting? It's like continental but the yarn stays in the right hand. There are plenty of KZread tutorials. It's made a big difference to me in speed and comfort from rsi xx
@Figandme
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Helen. I saw that method on the podcast Fruity Knitting and I am trying to change the way I knit every now and then to use different muscles. Thank you for thinking of me!
I've been binge watching your videos since I found them 2 days ago lol. So I asked earlier and you said that you have changed the way you make the dolls. The way I make SOME the dolls in crochet is to make the separate pieces arms and legs. And some I do the head, legs, and body together. For these is it everything separate (legs, head, body, arms)?
@Figandme
2 жыл бұрын
I believe there are different dolls in this video, and my dolls differ quite a bit depending on the style I am making, but yes, normally each part is separate.
Hi this is my first time watching your channel, I have subscribed to it today. J would love to visit you and watch how you make the dolls personally. I live in Hawaii but moving to PA in 3 months. Are you close by PA? I want to be an expert like you on making dolls. I love them all. Thank you. Peace be with you and your adorable dog.
@Figandme
Жыл бұрын
I live in Northern Ontario, so not close to PA. If you want to be an expert making dolls, you need a deep passion for this craft. I am sure as you start making dolls they will start speaking to you in your dreams and you will have loads of fun! Best of luck to you on your doll making journey.
well are you advertaising the view or how to make the doolllls. sorry i just asking
@Figandme
3 жыл бұрын
I am not advertising anything, I am sharing my creative adventures this year. Nature is intrinsic to my creative journey.