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# The Olive Sparrow

good handmade goods

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## Posts

- [News & Updates](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/blog/)
- [New Blog Post](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/new-blog-post/) - In the soft realm of texture and patience, the wool seems to hum before it even meets the warm water. Every handful of fibre knows its own opinion about direction, though it seldom says so out loud. When the morning light comes through the studio window, it lands differently on each tuft—some determined to become

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/) - All about my dolls Olive Sparrow dolls are one-of-a-kind natural cloth dolls inspired by Waldorf pedagogy. Made of highest quality materials and workmanship. Ultimate play-value and exquisite beauty is my highest concern. See more Do you love felting? I adore it! I make wet felted goods such as colourful flowers, minimalist bags, accessories, and precious little
- [Crafting Workshops](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/workshops/crafting-workshops/) - Beautiful Things – Fairy This workshop is offered as a private 3-hour class. Spend an afternoon or evening making a beautiful fairy from colourful wool and wire, using needle felting and crafting skills. Then accessories your sprite with little flowers and sparkly bits. All materials are included in the material costs for each fairy. This is
- [Supplies](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/supplies/) - Your Toronto source for Waldorf Dollmaking & Felting Supplies To order, email me a list of item names or Etsy screenshots. We are in the process of migrating our store from Etsy to this website. Most of our supply items are currently pictured only Etsy: theolivesparrow.com/shop I will send an invoice via text or email
- [](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/) - How to get an OIive Sparrow Doll I list available dolls in my on-line store (Etsy). If you would love to commission me for a for a custom doll, please ensure that you contact me at least 8 – 12 weeks before the time you would like to receive the doll. Christmas doll orders are generally
- [Shop Terms & Conditions](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-terms-and-conditions/) - Welcome to The Olive Sparrow (“we,” “us,” “our”). By visiting our website or placing an order, you agree to these Shop Terms & Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the site or purchase from us. Business location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Workshop/studio address: 19 Waterman Avenue, Suite 202, Toronto, ON M4B 1Y2.Contact:
- [My Account](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/my-account/)
- [Checkout](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/checkout/)
- [Cart](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/cart/) - You may be interested in… Your cart is currently empty! Browse store New in store
- [Test Shop](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/test-shop/)
- [About the Olive Sparrow](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/about/) - The Olive Sparrow is Monika Aebischer, life‑long artist and creator. Born in Switzerland. Immigrated to Canada in 1987. Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) honours (1999); awarded Governor General’s Medal and Ontario College of Art and Design Medal. Monika Aebischer has been creating with her hands for over 45 years. Growing up in Switzerland she
- [Felt Week Material Kit — Beige](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/felt-week-material-kit-beige/) - Felt Week Material Kit — Beige Felt Background Material Kit for Sophie’s Felt Week Contains: Core Wool, Coloured Batt, Felting Base, 2 x 38 Star Felting Needles, Embroidery Hoop, Wool Felt (choose between Succulent Green or Beige marble), Printout of 2D mushroom pattern. EVENT DATES: NOV 8-9, 2025 with replays available until November 16 only (you
- [Felt Week Material Kit — Succulent Green](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/felt-week-material-kit-succulent-green/) - Felt Week Material Kit — Succulent Green Background Material Kit for Sophie’s Felt Week Contains: Core Wool, Coloured Batt, Felting Base, 2 x 38 Star Felting Needles, Embroidery Hoop, Wool Felt (choose between Succulent Green or Beige marble), Printout of 2D mushroom pattern. EVENT DATES: NOV 8-9, 2025 with replays available until November 16 only
- [Wishlist](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/wishlist/)
- [Felting](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/felting/) - Why I Felt I use felting as a means to create beautiful objects – fascinated by the ancient technique and the inherent simplicity of creating felt – yet also intrigued by the endless possibility of the material. Layering fibres to achieve a strong textile, beautiful colours and using the strength of her body, a bit
- [Dolls](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/dolls/) - My Dollmaking History I have been making dolls since the 1980’s, when I started making traditional Swiss fabric dolls which are the same as Waldorf dolls in body, with a different way of making a head. I have also made porcelain dolls, knitted dolls and mixed media dolls. My love for the Waldorf-type doll started
- [Stab 'n' Gab Social](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/stab-n-gab-social/) - Let us know by email if you’d like to be notified about potential future dates. Join us for a delightful social gathering at the Olive Sparrow, where you can connect with fellow needle felters! Bring your ongoing project and experience the joy of crafting while immersed in the vibrant colors and exquisite fibers that fill
- [Registration & Logistics / Private Lessons](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/workshops/registration-logistics/) - Location All workshops are held at: 19 Waterman Avenue, Suite 202, Toronto, ON M4B 1Y2 Open Map The space has an elevator and air conditioning. To sign up, please e-mail your contact information and choice of workshop to: monika@theolivesparrow.com Send an email A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot $50 for full-day workshops, $25 for
- [Doll Making Workshops](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/workshops/doll-making-workshops/) - Doll Making Intensive –3 Day Workshop 3 Full days — Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 9am – 6pm Private/semi-private classes Send an email Workshop set-up 1 (24 hours) 3 Full days — Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 9am – 6pm Spend 3 intense days learning making a wonderful 38cm/15″ Waldorf inspired doll. The doll you will make is more
- [Wet Felting Workshops](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/workshops/wet-felting-workshops/) - New Workshop! Felt a Pumpkin with Differential Felting – Advanced Technique 1-Day Workshop Saturday, October 25, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 4 spots only Private/semi-private classes Send an email Build on your existing felting experience and learn to felt a sculptural pumpkin (ours will be about 7" x 6" in size), hollow but strong enough
- [Contact](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/contact/) - Get in touch! I’d love to hear from you! The easiest way to reach me is by email or through the form on this page.
- [Guest Workshop Instructors](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/workshops/guest-workshop-instructors/) - Special events hosted by visiting artists. From time to time, we invite talented guest instructors to lead workshops at The Olive Sparrow Studio. These sessions offer a chance to learn directly from experienced felters and fiber artists who bring unique techniques, styles, and creative insights to share with our community. They’re shown here to give
- [Needle Felting Workshops](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/workshops/needle-felting-workshops-2017/) - Needle Felting Intro Mini-Class This class is held as a private 3-hour workshop Send an email Needle felting lets you create beautiful little somethings (and some big ones too) with a specialty needle and sheep wool. In this mini-workshop you learn the basics on how it works. There will be a large selection of books to peruse
- [Workshops](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/workshops/) - Why I teach Teaching is for me about sharing my extensive knowledge in many creative techniques and with a varied array of materials – giving what I have learned so that others can create. I believe that we are all able to create, we are creators. “True art is in the doing” – Jean Renoir
- [Waldorf Dolls](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/waldorf-dolls/)
- [Felting Tools](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/felting-tools/)
- [Locks](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/locks/)
- [Sajou](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/sajou/)
- [Tools](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/tools/)
- [Sewing Needles](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/sewing-needles/)
- [Linen Thread](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/linen-thread/)
- [Felt Balls, Shapes](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/felt-balls-shapes/)
- [Other Fibres](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/other-fibres/)
- [Silk](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/silk/)
- [Batt - Carded Wool](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/batt-carded-wool/)
- [Prefelt](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/prefelt/)
- [Margilan Silk](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/margilan-silk/)
- [Multi-Coloured Roving](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/multi-coloured-roving/)
- [Felting Needles](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/felting-needles/)
- [24/27 Micron Wool](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/24-27-micron-wool/)
- [18/19 Micron Wool](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/18-19-micron-wool-2/)
- [100% Wool Felt](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/100-wool-felt/)
- [Doll Making Supplies](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/shop-local/doll-making-supplies/)

## Products

- [Large Sheets - Pure Wool Felt - 40 x 40cm (15.75" x 15.75") 100% Wool](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product/large-sheets-pure-wool-felt-40x40cm-15-75x15-75-100-wool/) - Extra-large 100% wool felt sheets, 40 × 40 cm (15.75″ × 15.75″), approx. 1.2 mm thick. These are true wool felt, made entirely from wool, with most colours differing from the smaller sheet range. Beautifully dense and durable felt, ideal for toys, Waldorf crafts, teddy bears, interior design, and as a base for needle felting. Colours are rich and deep; lighter shades overdye very well using acid dyes and a stovetop method. Made in the EU from New Zealand wool. Tested to EN71-3:2019 standards.Discontinued colours—once sold out, they will not be restocked. Local Toronto pickup available (shipping refunded).
- [1-Needle Felting Needle Holder -- Needle Felting Tool](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product/1-needle-felting-needle-holder-needle-felting-tool/) - This solid wood needle holder holds one felting needle and helps reduce finger strain by allowing a more relaxed grip. The needle is slightly offset rather than centered, which may take a short time to get used to. Each holder ships with a medium felting needle. The holder fits most standard needle felting needles (except those with built-in grips). Made in China.
- [Heavy Doll-Making Jersey, Heavyweight, Swiss Quality, Laib Yala, Waldorf Doll Making](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product/heavy-doll-making-jersey-heavy-weight-swiss-quality-laib-yala-waldorf-doll-making/) - Heavy-weight single jersey Swiss-made Waldorf doll fabric, 100% cotton. This premium tubular knit is a long-established standard used by professional doll makers worldwide. Sold as 1/2 meter (50 cm / 19") × 165 cm (65") width. Tubular knit has no selvage and can be cut open if needed. Heavier weight offers a smoother finish, less pilling, and slightly less stretch than the lighter version—ideal for full dolls or larger doll bodies. Manufactured in Switzerland to Öko-Tex Standard 100, colourfast and safe for children. Colours lighten once stretched over stuffing; monitor display may affect colour appearance. Dye lots may vary.
- [100% Wool Batt for Wet-Felting and Needle Felting Core](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product/100-wool-batt-for-wet-felting-and-needle-felting-core/) - 100% wool batt - super clean This wool batt makes an amazing felt - with an almost industrial appearance. Great core wool for needle felting. The fibre is from the German Merino. It is a very short fibre that makes an exceptional felt. 25 micron, creamy-white/yellowish. Dyes great. I use this batt exclusively for stuffing dolls - it has just the right amount of "stickiness" to make stuffing waldorf-inspired dolls a snap. The lower weight batt is generally in a strip 15 - 20 cm wide and the length it takes to make up the weight (i.e. a long strip). If you order a lower width, and need a square piece, please let me know. 1kg of batt is approximately 120cm wide x 200cm long -- thickness throughout the batt might vary. I can give you any weight/dimensions you need, just PM me. Shipped from Toronto, Canada (Studio pick up possible - just message me)
- [40 gauge Star Sparrow felting needle - Hot Blue](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product/40-gauge-star-sparrow-felting-needle-hot-blue/) - This listing is for 40 gauge Star Sparrow felting Needles - Hot Blue- Sparrow Needle (These needles are from the same manufacturer as WizPick needles) – they are a great extension of the collection of needles that WizPick offers. 40 gauge / 2x2x2x2 barbs / 3 inch / Fine Detail, Merino, Finishing Four-sided needle with two barbs per side. A finer version of the WizPick Peach needle. Will work fast on fine fibres. Manufactured in Portugal. If you are local and would like to pick up your order, please indicate that in a note during check-out. We will reimburse you for shipping charges.
- [Acacia Maori Batt, Needle Felting, Wet Felting, 50 grams (1.75oz), Short Staple Fibre, Colour: Acacia](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product/acacia-maori-batt-needle-felting-wet-felting-50-grams-1-75oz-short-staple-fibre-colour-acacia/) - Please note: the current batch of Acacia is slightly more peach-toned. This Maori wool blend in Acacia is ideal for needle felting, wet felting, and spinning. Listing is for 50 g (1.75 oz). A blend of New Zealand carded wools (about 27 microns) with a shorter fibre length that felts quickly and easily. Developed specifically for needle felting by DHG in Italy, it produces a strong, stable felt and pairs beautifully with Swiss Mountain batt colours. Excellent for wet-felted home décor, shoes, and sturdy bags. The batt is hand-weighed and may arrive in more than one piece. Mulesing-free wool, dyed in Italy to Oeko-Tex Standard 100. Produced by DHG, certified to GOTS 5.0 and GRS. Local Toronto pickup available—shipping charges reimbursed. In-studio shopping by appointment.
- [Swiss Mountain Sheep - Dyed Batt - Bergschaf - Valois - 27 micron - 50 gram units](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product/swiss-mountain-sheep-dyed-batt-bergschaf-valois-27-micron-50-gram-units/) - Swiss Mountain Sheep wool (Walliser / Valais), produced by a small family mill in Switzerland. This batt wool comes from sheep grazing high in the Alps and is dyed using solar-heated water. With a short staple length (2–4 cm), it felts quickly and densely, making it excellent for needle felting, wet felting, spinning, and general wool crafts. Ideal for both beginners and experienced felters. Available in 51 rich colours: 5 natural blends and 46 dyed shades. Product of Switzerland.
- [Blues | Extrafine Merino Wool Roving (Top), 18-19 Micron, 50 gr. (1.76 oz). For Wet Felting, Nuno Felting, Needle Felting, Spinning.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product/blues-extrafine-merino-wool-roving-top-18-19-micron-50-gr-1-76-oz-for-wet-felting-nuno-felting-needle-felting-spinning/) - Premium 18–19 micron merino wool roving with rich, deep colour. Exceptionally soft—ideal for fine wet felting, nuno felting, spinning, and next-to-skin garments such as shawls and hoods. Produces a stable, refined felt and is a top choice for high-end felting work. For needle felting, use finer needles (38–42); this fibre also creates beautiful, soft long fur on animals. Australian merino from mulesing-free sheep. Dyed in Italy (named colours) or Germany (numbered colours) to Öko-Tex 100 standard. Roving is hand-weighed; pieces may vary unless otherwise requested. Larger quantities (500 g–1 kg) available by request. Local Toronto pickup available; shipping overages on orders over $15 are refunded (to within $1).
- [DollyMo - Mohair Bouclé (large curl) for Waldorf Doll Hair, Natural Cloth Doll, Natural Crafting](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product/dollymo-mohair-boucle-large-curl-for-waldorf-doll-hair-natural-cloth-doll-natural-crafting/) - Traditional bouclé mohair yarn for making curly Waldorf doll hair. Ideal for stitching, knotting into a wool cap, or knitting/crocheting a close-fitting cap for short, curly styles. Suitable for both short and long doll hair applications. Natural-looking hair shades. Note that colour appearance may vary by monitor.Contents: 85% mohair / 13% wool / 2% polyamideTested to EN 71-3, azo dyed50 g = 50 mSample doll shown is 21 cm (8") tall Some colours shown have been discontinued by DollyMo.
- [Felt Heart or Star or Drop – 100% Wool – Natural Colour – Great for Dyeing](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product/felt-heart-or-star-or-drop-100-wool-natural-colour-great-for-dyeing/) - Wool felt stars, drops, or hearts, handmade in Nepal by an equal-opportunity employer using New Zealand wool. Soft, tactile, and perfect for crafting or sensory play. Sold in packs of 6 pieces.Natural, undyed wool—ideal for dyeing your own custom colours.Handmade items; slight size variations may occur. Approximate sizes:• Hearts: 4 × 4 cm (1.75")• Drops: 3 × 4 cm (1.25" × 1.75")• Stars: 4 × 4 cm (1.75")

## Old Blog

- [The Chippies are here](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-chippies-are-here/) - Finally, finally, the promised pictures of my little knitted friends, the chipmunks. In 2007, after we joined the local Waldorf School, I was fortunate enough to take a course in Waldorf doll making with one of the mothers from the School (April). Not only did I find a wonderful creative soul in her, one I
- [Yarn Police](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/yarn-police/) - Is it a good omen when you see three mounted police officers right outside the yarn store? Does that mean they will watch how much I purchase? They stopped at the red light, then I snuck unseen into the store and when I was nicely lost amongst all the skeins, they rode on. Phew.... what
- [Knitting Content](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/knitting-content/) - In a flurry of finishing, this week I sewed in threads. I'm still not completely finished, mainly it's the photography that is missing, but here is the first one Haruha Scarf, executed in my own hand dyed mulberry silk from Switzerland, together with pineapple yarn from Habu. I don't have the exact number right at my fingertips. If you
- [Airplane wings](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/airplane-wings/) - Sitting on Bobby, arms out stretched, sun in their eyes, temperatures of minus 16 plus a windchill making it more like minus 29 or so. No sattle, getting connected with the movement of the horse. Whatever can be felt through up-teen layers of clothing. Happiness in their faces. Primo nipping Bobby's behind, bobby kicking up
- [Jumping](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/jumping/) - Yesterday, I threw out one of Huxley's toys. A horse jumping obstacle from a set he received. Plastic. Extremely difficult to put together. Frustrating. Causing tears. This all first thing in the morning. A morning when I had gotten up and actually taken the time to do my hair as I had a rare business meeting. Later
- [Lucy](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/lucy/) - shy, ellusive, full of love, soft. about 12 years old, with me since her kitten days.Morley's friend.finally letting Huxley stroke her fur. my little girl...
- [It's been a basket](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/its-been-a-basket/) - full of laundry that is actually 5 baskets full... as I had to play catch up. So not much crafting and creating happened on the home front. Saturday did bring this to completion though. Hey, my old boss would be happy to know that I got to cross it off my task list... I did try out some
- [Tada...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/tada/) - or how to quickly type a title, when them mind is blank....A few images I wish to share from my playdate with myself and the new camera at the studio. (Robert, remember this... grin)lunch cut-offs...okay.. gotta go to the post office, to post the package for Pam... (finally Monika... you're getting it done...)Have a wonderful weekend.
- [And so it's come to pass](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/and-so-its-come-to-pass/) - Well, as they say, all good things have to end sometime.... The tree, gone, to the curb, sad and alone, cold, very cold. Just like we where until this afternoon, when DH suggested I pick up a new filter for the furnace, and after installing it, our temperatures INSIDE the house went from 13 degrees back
- [Silken Colours](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/silken-colours/) - Back at art school, I fell in love. With silk, with hand stitching, with hand dyeing thin, thin silk thread-like yarn. I think in weaving terms it the number 32 is in there somewhere. I ordered a cone with about 1000 meters from Switzerland, a special silk supplier I have. Slowly, when the muse strikes
- [Remembering](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/remembering/) - They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years contemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.by Laurence Binyon Ralph Gordon CochraneNovember 26. 1968 - January 10, 1999Dearest friend, soulmate, fiancee and much more
- [Completions](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/completions/) - Having a husband does have it's benefits (well on more than one occasion... giggle. grin. smirk.) Today he was the driving force in getting me to finish and deliver 6 paintings to Canvas Gallery. One of the Gallery owners came by in December to choose some nearly finished pieces, and had it not been for DH,
- [Fliegenpilz - Amanita muscaria](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/fliegenpilz-amanita-muscaria/) - Fly Agaric or simply the toadstool has held my attention since times of little me, when we had a few beautiful versions to mount on the Christmas tree every year, as well as being a sign of good luck that is on oh, so many birthday cards and well wishes in Switzerland and Germany (and
- [Magic in the making](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/magic-in-the-making/) - So, the plan is that I show up at the studio, work or five to six hours on my paintings. Right? I think that is what has been established in my brain. Well, some of that does happen: Four out of 16 works with canoes. Due, well, about 6 weeks ago, but finally making good
- [50](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/50/) - That is the number of blogs I managed to write since I started the blog last year, or about a year ago. So almost one blog post per week. A slice of Mom-in-laws fruitcake is being devoured to celebrate! Yep, at our house we love mom's fruit cake....The evil cold virus came back on Jan 2nd,
- [A Wish for You](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-wish-for-you/)
- [Then it was passed](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/then-it-was-passed/) - The festive play room, which is actually a real dining room.The drive to DH's parents and to the farm.A milestone... ours is now officially an old car.Huxley's cousin L, Bobby, DH, HuxleyL riding on BobbyHuxley riding on Bobby holding the reins and grinning at duskThat 15 foot tree being lit by the construction crew, here
- [The Day After](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-day-after/) - Cleaning, shopping, cooking, family, festooning, breakfast in bed (brought to us by Huxley), two nights in a row up until 2:30 am, Santa eating his cookies, gifts wrapped, gifts unwrapped, dinning room decorated, flowers on the table, the cat almost catching the hamster, home-canned pears with chocolate sauce and ice cream and whipping cream, a
- [Festooning in Action](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/festooning-in-action/) - We did some festooning with the little one... but first he helped me create some wonderful "Fliegenpilze" red-white mushrooms. I made some salt-dough, we cut out the 'shrooms and today at the studio I painted them. I used organza ribbon that has been left over from when I did Huxley's birth announcement. I like the way
- [Zooming in](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/zooming-in/) - Studio details in visuals from this past week:itty-bitty-batiked piece of paper, done a while ago, will be incorporated into current canoe seriesnewly reverse batiked boats awaiting sewn detailsdetail of sewing on one larger canoe paper pieceditto, finally learned to do them french knots... an error I had made was to point the needle towards the
- [Playing around](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/playing-around/) - One of the things Huxley is passionate about is his animals. This boy loves playing with them, imagining stories about them, talking about them, you name it. A couple of years ago, I saw the Schleich S Animals and they are absolutely gorgeous replicas. I started buying them for Huxley, a few at the time. Now we
- [Samichlaus and Spiderman](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/samichlaus-and-spiderman/) - Both names start with the letter "S", but that is probably where it stops. On December 7th, Huxley helped me bake a Grittibänz to honour Saint Nikolaus (Samichlaus in Swiss German), which we should have done on the 6th, but because I felt very un-saint like, I did it on the 7th. Even though in Europe/Switzerland,
- [Lebenszeichen (a sign of life)](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/lebenszeichen-a-sign-of-life/) - I'm still here, but we've been bogged down by a nasty cold, luckily not the flu. Also trying to get the house organized for the holidays. Finally ironed a whole laundry basket of clothes that has been sitting in the back room since (gasp) August. Now all the summer clothes are ready for next year.
- [Felted diet and a big Iceberg](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/felted-diet-and-a-big-iceberg/) - I'm on a diet, the meal created late at night because I didn't have white serger thread to sew the crowns for this years Winterfair at our Waldorfschool: At the fair, I volunteered with Jennifer doing candle dipping. She had the spur of the moment inspiration of turning our room into an ice cave, a
- [Fibrous Nurishment](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/fiburous-nurishment/) - A bit of puttering for my soul. For a scarf for me, inspired by Stephanie's excitement and originally from Brooklyntweed. I was very disappointed though, as I wanted to make a scarf to match the acorn hats I knit for Huxley and I, but could not find colourway 203 anywhere at the Knittingstore. Actually, they had no colours in regular
- [Horse-play](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/horseplay/) - Okay, you might at this point wonder how all this horsey-business fits in with my "Twitters from a Creative brain"... well, it does, in that everything I do feeds my creative mind... also, being an artist does not cleanly separate itself into being in the studio and creating, while I then go and live the
- [Snow & The Kingly Court](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/snow-the-kingly-court/) - Snow, oh beautiful snow: One nights' worth of snow resting on garlic chive seed heads.This one is just for Robert! Huxley came with me to the studio on Thursday. He's been having a bit of a challenging time falling back into the rhythm of things after his teacher was off sick for three days, so to give both of
- [Back-Tack](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/backtack/) - This is my first time participating in BT4 organized by Alison of 6.5 St. and Nicole of Craftapalooza. I had some bad luck with my first partner, in that conversation was never established from her end. Now though, I've got a new partner: Pam from Hortensia. It is in her honour that I am posting some very unseasonal pictures here (we're
- [A medley of Things](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-meddley-of-things/) - There was some fabric coloured at the studio, with the sun behind the clouds some I'm not showing, but that I love so much (a girl has to have some secrets...)Then there was a "Party with Everything" that I attended with my wares At Dvorah's house on Saturday evening, while rain turned to sleet.Then there
- [Itty-bitty-little-tiny-treasures](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/itty-bitty-little-tiny-treasures/) - Since 4' x 6' (122 cm x 183 cm) is the other end of the spectrum of paintings currently in the works, these 6" x 6" (15 cm x 15 cm) and 8" x 8" (20 cm x 20 cm) pieces do seem puny.These are the little reworks mentioned a couple of days ago. Some will
- [Planning](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/planning/) - Before I go into the planning details for my family cooking, which is the topic of todays posting, I would like to introduce "Odillon", Huxley's friend I made for him for last X-Mas. Odillon also has a full set of clothes, but Huxley did not take to him until I made Odillon the same doggy-costume
- [Bouncing around in the middle of nature](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/bouncing-around-in-the-middle-of-nature/) - Sunday:Rise when it is still dark; clean up living room; eat breakfast; fit into special pants I've had since 16(!) -- yes, they are very stretchy; say goodbye to daddy; drive for 150 km; be welcomed by Lucy, Tonka and Hope, and their humans; go to the paddock with a bowl of apples; feed the lovely beasties,
- [A Warm Afternoon Outing](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-warm-afternoon-outing/) - The forecast predicted 20 degrees celsius for this afternoon. It didn't quite get that warm, but Huxley and I put our bikes into the back of the car and drove down to the Commissioner's Street and went for a ride along the bike path. At 4 1/2 he is already riding without training wheels and having fun.
- [Acorn Hats](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/acorn-hats/) - Whenever I get ready for a show, I do some panic knitting. I sit in the studio and all I do is knit, while starring at the work that needs to get done. I rough myself together enough to work in short bursts of energy and somehow manage to accomplish all tasks, with the nice
- [Sir Lancelot meets the Devil-Witch](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/sir-lancelot-meets-the-devil-witch/) - Pump-kin action shoot Lancelot wondering where his Lady Guinevere of Camelot might be, so he can get away into prettier lands. Slaying the dragon On Guard Looking over the lands Spotting his lady in the crowd,and showing how his protection spell keeps him save from the evil devil witch trying to capture his fighting spirit Huxley's
- [Pump-Ki](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/pump-ki/) - Huxley with his aptly named pumpkin "pump-ki", please make sure you pronounce it with the hyphen. Happy All Hallow's Eve my dear friends!Huxley designed the face on the pumpkin and my dear sister-in-law carved it for him while I tended to the dishes from our meal. Another serving of ricotta gnocchi from Tessa Kiros "Apples for Jam" later, I
- [Hearts on my sleeve](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/hearts-on-my-sleeve/) - Saw these yesterday, but saddly was without the camera. Today I made a point to go back. I'm thinking they would make lovely valentine cards. Then again love and hearts are always a good thing.
- [An Invitation](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/an-invitation/)
- ["Schpinsch" *](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/spinsch/) - Yeah Baby.. that 40th birthday came and went with a big party and a proposal from my beloved, whom, by the way, has been regarded by me as a husband for about 7 years now. But, alas, the vows will become official sometime in 2009. We are currently discussing all kinds of options to ensure
- [Sneak Peak](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/sneak-peak/) - For the Show "Thoughtful Intent" at The Magic Door GallerySnippets of paintings, laboured over with love, pain and elation. There are also red pieces (can't go without)...Do you like what you see?
- [Eve's Temptation](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/eves-temptation/) - I wonder how she could have only picked one, when they are all so beautiful (and darn tasty). That's what I did anyway (actually, due to time pressure we didn't do all our own picking, but we had them picked for us, fresh and ready to go. It's 3 plus bushels of Gala, Snow, Russet, Silken Peak
- [Spinning Brain](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/spinning-brain/) - Not new... but a pair of not previously shown booties gifted to our wonderful osteopath for his son (time line, the baby is now 1 and a half, and these where for his birth).A dent in the back of my car, caused by driving between two parked 18-wheelers that blocked the road outside the studio
- [More Squirreling](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/more-squirreling/) - Twenty-seven half-liter jars of pears (some sliced, some half) and nine 250 ml jars of pear-orange butter. The pears will be combined with chocolate pudding/warm chocolate sauce and whipped cream on those days that we wish to have a sumptuous dessert, or they will serve as our servings of fruit, together with the peaches I did
- [Fibercandy for the Eyes](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/fibercandy-for-the-eyes/) - There used to be, once upon a time, a blog called "Knittingmomma". This was about 2 years ago, but even though I already then devoured blogs of all sorts and desperately wanted to be part of this community, it just never materialized. Eventually, it ended the way it started, a slow, quiet, unnoticed death. It
- [Glances around...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/glances-around/) - the studio: Two details from painting I've just finished. The complete image will be on my invitation for the Solo show that is opening on October 25th (have I mentioned yet, that I'm totally panicked about this?) Another finished piece for the show, except it will need the varnish still Detail of the Vancouver client
- [How to get things done](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/how-to-get-things-done/) - Got you, I won't tell you how to manage to get things done, because it continously eludes me.At the studio, it is not so bad, as I can focus on what I do with minimal distractions. At home, however, that is a totally different story. I tend to blame my husband for always being at home
- [Blankets Galore](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/blankets-galore/) - Remember the loose threads in the picture? Well here are the babies that where created from those. Blankets for Hoöpla! the show my friend Rima organized in the West End. It was a very successful event considering that it was the first show. I think there where upwards of 300 visitors and about 30 vendors. My main
- [September in Review and Pictures](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/september-in-review-and-pictures/) - Visuals... finally: My dear friend Mary visiting for a sleep-over with her 3 kids: Carick, Oliver and Eloise, reading all the little ones a good night story. Huxley using money from his piggy-bank for a special treat. In front of the new sofa pillows and the re-painted side tables (white, oh what a clear, niece colour)
- [Was there a weekend just now?](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/was-there-a-weekend-just-now/) - Wow... that went just too fast... another week/end come and gone. On Saturday we went to our CSA for their picnic and Huxley had a hoot in the vegetable field paths together with his oldest friend Andreas. He is a mere 6 weeks older than Huxley and his mom and I were hanging out throughout our pregnancy.
- [The Working Weekend](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-working-weekend/) - Once, a very, very long time ago I used to have weekends, a time where all I had to do was relax and maybe some groceries, laundry and relax some more. However, with the advent of self-employment, my own studio, various projects, that kind of schedule just went out the doors. My husband too works
- [Squirreling it away](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/squirreling-it-away/) - A large stockpot full of sour cherries from our tree planted 2 years ago. I got 17 jars of sour cherry jam from it.This weekend has seen the putting away of 18 jars (1l each) of organic Roma tomatoes. This is my first time doing it and even though I followed some recipes, not just
- [A new Page in the Book](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-new-page-in-the-book/) - Today, this very morning, I'm turning a new page in my book of life. Huxley is starting to be at the Waldorfschool every day, every morning. No more daycare! So hub and I agreed, that I would get up at 5:30am, be off to the studio until noon and then pick Huxley up at school.
- [It's Official](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/its-official/) - I've made it to 40!'nuf said... now I must go to do the mad dash of putting the last touches onto our house in anticipation of the big party this afternoon. We're expecting about 30 people, plus kids, give or take a few...When I write next, it will be as a middle-aged woman. It is then,
- [Loose Threads](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/loose-threads/) - As promised, a shot of work in progress.... I've not got another two bundles and have to sew one more in reds. Oh, what will it be?It's for Hoöpla!http://tinyurl.com/6buvlj Check it out!Pictures of my goodies are yet to come.
- [In desperate need for some photos](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/in-desperate-need-for-some-photos-1/) - Although this blog is to be about what I create, not only about that little boy in my life, I have yet to get around taking pictures. I've got a whole lot of paintings on the go, blankets for Höopla, the show that I'm attending in September, but nothing to show for. I've just packed
- [Summer Boy](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/summer-boy/) - Although we've been having the rainiest summer in the trackable history of this city, my big boy still loves his water squirter... hey, why bother with a water squirter that has to be "charged" when you can simply turn on the faucet and have an unlimited amount of ammunition? He's got it all figured out. It
- [One of those days](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/one-of-those-days/) - It was today. I decided to not go to the studio to get things one around the house and to also get ahead with a commisison that I am working for a client. It was 10 am before I even started to create a list with the items that I wanted/needed to accomplish. It took
- [A blink in time](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-blink-in-time/) - March 30 was my last posting? That can not possibly be the case! However, it is what happens when we don't have a real reason to do something. I get excited, want to do it, then wosh, time passes and out of all my good intentions is nothing, but a swish of energy that flits
- [The Brain is on it's way back from being blurred](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-brain-is-on/) - Today it is one week post the big art show and I am starting to feel like I can catch my breath again. First a bit of a recap of the show, as it is always good to review what happened. Unfortunately there is hardly a usable image of my booth set-up. I didn't lug
- [Blured](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/blured/) - Foggy lens over a hot steaming cup of tea at the studio, the lens about as foggy as my brain currently... With the big show Toronto Art Expo on this week, my brain and the state of my affairs is all a blur. A week from today I will know how well the fruits of
- [Ponderings](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/ponderings/) - In recent weeks I've been spending time thinking about my urge to create and putter. Before I gave birth to Huxley, I would virtually live at my studio, creating, puttering, always thinking of the next thing to do and explore. Now, I still have the need to do it, but I seem to do most
- [Details of a summer past](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/details-of-a-su/) - One of the reasons that I am so inspired to blog about my daily dadoodles is that I love to share what I do with like minded souls. Last summer, I spent a week in Haliburton, Ontario, about 3 hours north of here, doing embroidery. The workshop was hosted by Dorothy Caldwell (see some images
- [Repost of old stuff from previous blog "knittingmomma"](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/recap-of-some-p/) - It is rather sad how I spend hours pouring over other peoples blogs and wish to be part of this amazing collection of women. Especially those who like me have children, craft, cook and somehow keep it all in balance. Yet I can't seem to manage to get this blog thing happening for myself. So
- [Hello There!!!!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/hello-yall/) - I'm here (again). Last time I set one of these babies up was under the heading of "knittingmomma", as that seemed to be the main thing I wanted to twitter about. That was two years and about 6 posts ago. My mind has had a lot of time absorbing many of the wonderful blogs out
- [Summer Solstice Celebration](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/summer-solstice-celebration/) - To mark the longest day in the year Huxley got to stay up until dark. That was always a dream of mine and at seven, he can handle it. I returned home from an appointment at 9pm, at which time we took a blanket out into the backyard with a bowl of fresh local strawberries,
- [Tentative Friends...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/tentative-friends/) - She licked him a few times, he didn't get scared. we're working on the other two to pose together.. Enjoy your weekend. I'm expecting visitors from Switzerland that are traveling in Canada and the US.
- [The Olive Sparrow Child - Molly](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-olive-sparrow-child-molly/) - A lovely customer in Australia contacted me about a custom doll just after I insured my finger at the studio. I was so excited and yet so sad, because with the finger not working, most tasks in creating an Olive Sparrow Child are just impossible. Yet the finger started healing, I gently and gingerly worked on the
- [Learn from me - Liquid Wax on Paper and Textile - Workshop at Meta4](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/learn-from-me/) - On July 16 and 17 I will be teaching a workshop at Meta4 Gallery in Port Perry. It would be lovely to have you in my class. http://www.meta4gallery.ca/courseCalendar/Programs.pdf To register, please contact the gallery directly, for questions, please contact me directly.
- [Wild City](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/wild-city/) - Opening the blinds of our east-facing window this morning, the sun shone right into my eyes. Half blinded I opened the window too, bending down to lean onto the windowsill to feel the early summer morning cool on my skin. I opened my eyes and gasped. One story below, in our shared driveway, stood a
- [Somebody's got new shoes...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/somebodys-got-new-shoes/) - El Naturalista clogs: and during the same visit discovered our new Lego Store - all within 30min driving distance. That makes one very happy 7 year old boy and one very happy "multiple times 7 yr old" Mami (as I'm called around here - because as I've just been informed, Mom or Mother doesn't sound as much
- [On the Trails](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/on-the-trails/) - Living in the middle of a large city with 2,500,000 people has many benefits. Living in a house with a backyard big enough to plant vegetables in this large city is even more special. Harvesting sour cherries of my own tree in the front yard is a dream come true. Going for a very short
- [A big muddle](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-big-muddle/) - A lot of beauty has surrounded me in the past few weeks. The front-yard garden is at its most precious this time of the year. Not only does the sour cherry tree bloom, there are also a lot of tulips, followed closely by columbines, but there are also the forget-me-nots, the narcissus, and a few
- [We've got babies...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/weve-got-babies/) - Two of them... But before we got the ones we have now, we tried one of these (see below), but it just didn't work out. He didn't want to eat the hay, or the pellets, he also kept spilling the water dish, so in the end we decided to let him roam free again... Last
- [Still here...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/still-here/) - Sorry for the quiet from this neck of the city... will do an update post in the next few days. Had a very busy few weeks getting work ready for my agent.. and getting ready for two new family members to arrive by the end of this week. just one little 8"x8" piece that is
- [It's bunny time.....](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/its-bunny-time/) - The bunny was created without a pattern, but had been inspired by Fabiola from Fig & Me . I used a wired figure (with the large head bead replaced with a tinnie-tiney waldorf doll head. The body was wrapped with wool and skin fabric before I sewed the knitted bunny-outfit right onto the doll. I left
- [Lucky Finds](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/lucky-finds/) - Had a very lucky day at Chez-V V (okay it is Value Village - we say it with a french accent ouround our house - honouring hubby's french-canadian heritage). I've been looking for a creamer for some time. We already have the "Cookie-Jar", some mugs and Huxley's special secret jar in this old Sears series.
- [Stitching away](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/stitching-away/) - Working on a little something for myself.. will show you what it is when it is finished. Ingredients: 100% black, kinda glossy linen fabric; 100% silk hand-dyed thread; hand stitching, patience, slowness, rough edges, square, healing inspired by: annekata and a procrastination at the studio and looking through some Japanese craft books
- [Diversions](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/diversions/) - Three new cookbooks have been added to my permanent cooking library this past week. Didn't plan it that way, alas I'm in heaven: I still remember getting Heidi Swansons first book "Super Natural Cooking" about 3 or 4 years ago and virtually reading it cover to cover. I'm an avid follower of her blog 101 Cookbooks, and
- [Giddy...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/giddy/) - ... and humbly said also darn proud... Challenge: medieval day at my nieces' school Her wish: to be a jester Total cost $5 Time: about 1.5 hrs. Materials used: 2 long-sleeved mens t-shirts, some bells. Tools: 5-thread serger, scissors, niece on hand to keep trying it on. Skills needed: not much.. but willingness to try,
- [Puppy-love](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/puppy-love/) - Need I say more: My in-law's puppies. Our last visit with them (the puppies), as they are ALL going to their homes by the end of the week (and not our home...). A wonderful experience for Huxley (and me).
- [Finally!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/finally/) - Today it happened! I've arrived at a chippy that I'm truly happy with. I also drafted the pattern for him and hope to do the detail photos for the instruction sheet by next week. But here he is in all his chippy-glory... I couldn't resist and had to make him a little tiny acorn...
- [Chippy](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/chippy/) - The "Hide" from last week has been sewed up and this is the chippy resulting from pattern #2. It's not bad, but I wasn't fully happy with it. I also experimented with the way to add the stripes to the side, but don't think it is successful. There is also a new cast on my
- [Eggs from the past](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/eggs-from-the-past/) - Looking through images I found these from 2009. We put rubber bands around raw eggs, then hard-boiled them with onion skins in the water. There will be more done this way in 2011, also with other colours.
- [Harvesting...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/harvesting-2/) - Last fall was a very busy time, so much happening, so little time and then the ground froze on me. I panicked, as I didn't have a chance to harvest our Jerusalem Artichoke. I thought that maybe we would get a January thaw, but no such luck. On Thursday, I saw a squirrel dig in the
- [The Olive Sparrow Child -- Charlene](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-olive-sparrow-child-charlene/) - Charlene is the first of my dolls that I have sold through my etsy store. My client asked for a couple of additional pieces of clothing, which was a lot of fun to create. Gotta still keep the typing minimal, so here are pictures of Charlene (31cm, 12"): Charlene wears a green satin fabric tunic
- [Casting about...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/casting-about/) - The cast is not supposed to get wet. I am therefore working on some projects other than my paintings too. Long, long overdue ones. Today's task: prepare the pattern for the Chippys I made back in 2009. There was some pattern drawing, some test knitting, some introductions: There was also some procrastination where I spent
- [The Olive Sparrow Child -- Rima](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-olive-sparrow-child-rima/) - Rima is the name of one of my best friends Undine Jewellery and after I created the Olive Sparrow Child I am introducing today, I thought of Rima with every picture I took. Rima, the doll, is about 38 cm's tall (just shy of 15", and was planned to be 35cm) and was a custom doll for
- [Finger-woes](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/finger-woes/) - There is a bit of an unplanned break in my endeavors--during spring cleaning at the studio a heavy tabletop, i.e. a 1" thick solid door fell onto the tip of the middle finger of my left hand. I heard a "crack" and now that dear finger is in a cast. It will remain so for
- [Welcome!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/welcome/) - Please common' in: The Olive Sparrow Etsy Shop enjoy your look around and visit back often, as I will be adding more items in the days ahead.
- [TheOliveSparrow Etsy Shop - Great Opening Announcement](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/theolivesparrow-etsy-shop-great-opening-announcement/) - It is with great pleasure that I am (finally..giggle) opening my Olive Sparrow Etsy Shop. The grand opening will take place on: Sunday, March 6th, 2011 at 9 am. You fill find listed 4 Olive Sparrow Dolls, Playsilks and a few children's Blankets.
- [Olive Sparrow Child -- Princess Starlight](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/olive-sparrow-child-princess/) - The Princess was one of my most favourite custom order I created for Christmas 2010. She went to a little girl in whose house there are already a few Olive Sparrow children, and this little girl had just one wish, a Princess. So without further ado, may I present: Princess Starlight: In full formal regalia.
- [Olive Sparrow Child - Stella](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/olive-sparrow-child-stella/) - Stella is 52 cm tall and went to a very special girl that Huxley used to be in Kindergarten with and whose parents are friends of ours. The little Girl had visited me at the booth and had held Eloise in her arms and really, really wished for her, however, I had already been in
- [Olive Sparrow Child -- Toby](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/olive-sparrow-child-toby/) - Toby is 31 cm tall and was the first Olive Sparrow child to be adopted at the Winterfair of the Toronto Waldorf Academy in December 2010. He was purchased by a mom, whose boys are already too big to play with Toby. Yet Toby brought back so many memories for her about her boys being
- [Just a pretty picture...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/just-a-pretty-picture/) - Sometimes that is all we need to smile...
- [Olive Sparrow Child -- Lilli](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/olive-sparrow-child-lilli/) - Lilli was a custom order to join some of the Olive Sparrow children sold in 2009. She is 35 cm tall and has gorgeous black hair. The same hair as the mother of the children that received her. Lilli is a very stylish girl and a real tomboy. She loves her jeans that are reversible
- [The Olive Sparrow Child -- Kerri](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-olive-sparrow-child-kerri/) - Kerri is Emmi's sister. She is 31cm tall and loves that she is a red-head. And contrary to conventions, she loves to wear pink! She was purchased for an older girl (I think 12 years old) who had never played with dolls, but her mother felt that she would still be well received. A few
- [The Olive Sparrow Child -- Emmi](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-olive-sparrow-child-emmi/) - Emmi is a 35cm tall girl, my favourite smaller doll size and a newly developed body pattern. She is sweetly plump, and so adorable to hold. Unfortunately, these pictured don't do her justice, they make her face look flat and her lips too big. It is sad that I do not have better pictures of
- [The Olive Sparrow Child -- Elwood](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/custom-order-elwood-52cm-boy/) - This big boy really grew close to my heart... He was created for a client whose children all receive a Waldorf Doll when they are little. The little one is just over 2 years old and named the doll Elwood (an absolutely wonderful name me thinks). Elwood was finished in November, but stayed in some
- [Custom Order - Clothes](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/custom-order-clothes/) - The time leading up to Christmas 2010 had me very busy with a selection of custom orders. The next few posts will document these. First up, a clothes order for a customer that purchased 3 Dolls from me in 2009 and wished for extra sets of outfits. There where some additional outfits in addition to
- [Sharing Love](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/sharing-love/) - Happy Day of Lovin' Everyone... Being grateful for love received and always, ah, always trying my best to give as good as I get: Romantic Love Motherly Love Friendship Love Platonic Love Sexy Love Nourising Love Neighbourly Love Creative Love Natural Love Silly Love Happy Love Bittersweet Love Unrequited Love Animal Love Filling
- [Felting around](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/felting-around/) - Amongst my friends it is a well known, although not much talked about secret, that I am a bookaholic. I've recovered sometimes over the years, then purchased one book and bingo, back on a binge. The good thing is that because of my profession as an artist these are a business expense. Especially, since my
- [Every Child's Right](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/every-childs-right/) - After a telephone call from a dear friend of mine, informing me that there are some wondrous frozen waves down in the Beach(es) here in Toronto, it only took a moment's thinking to decide that it was something that I had to show Huxley. This was what we found: Then this is
- [On becoming....](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/on-becoming/) - Like so many other doll makers, Juliana from Fröken Skicklig has left a mark in my life. I am writing this post to add to the conversation about becoming a doll artist, crafter, artist, creator in one's own right. I feel prompted to do this after reading Fabiola from Fig and Me's article about copyright (I started by
- [This year...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/this-year/) - ... is full of dreams and goals. as it should be. Currently working on setting up my Etsy store, researching cameras, re-organizing the downstairs home studio, planning, re-grouping from the holidays, searching for the best cinnamon bun recipe, uploading images from the 2010 Olive Sparrow Children and clothes... and dreaming. (and resisting to
- [2011](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/2011/) - May the new year bring resolution to issues from 2010, good health and a steady flow of time to execute ideas. May it also bring peace and contentment with what we have, insight into how each and every one of us can help humanity and each other. May the year also be full of laughter,
- [The Olive Sparrow Child -- Meg (short for Megan)](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-olive-sparrow-child-emily/) - A child has flown the nest, her name is Meg (short for Megan) and she is about 50 cm tall. Her new mom will be Juliana and it is her Birthday today! There are also other children in the works and clothing and goodies, as the Olive Sparrow will be a vendor at the
- [Rainbows in the Garden](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/rainbows-in-the-garden/) - Mother Nature, or as Huxley has started to call it Mr. Planet (gotta work on that.. grin), has been starting in on her swan song... A perfect sprig of cherry tomatoes getting ready for harvesting, caught at dusk.Dusk it also seems to be for LoHa, our little hamster, as she is nearing the end of
- [Let's get Real! (a little later)](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/lets-get-real-a-little-later/) - On my world wide web travels I only recently found the blog by Maureen from Twig and Toadstool, who in turn was inspired by Shakti Mama to post a picture of myself without much ado. All in favour of total self-acceptance. Ah, what a topic. I remember being a young girl, maybe 9 or 10 years old and thinking that
- [Soaked...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/soaked/) - This past weekend was my birthday present -- spending time with my family on the Bruce Peninsula, a place where I have lost part of my soul but also found it in the first place. The last time I was up there was in 2002 when Richard and I still had a very new relationship.
- [The Olive Sparrow Children: Custom Clothes Order](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/more-to-wear/) - A large order for doll clothes had to finally be finished. There was some delay, first due to package with client's fabrics being delayed in delivery, then my life running away with me, a trip to Europe, a sewing-machine with a boo-boo, and now, finally, a completed order. The final count: 4 skirts, 2 tunics, 2
- [July 4th...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/july-4th/) - This being our first wedding anniversary and all, we had a day on the town. Us three, family we are.Went to see the Tall Ships in our harbour. Wondrous beauties.
- [A small herd of goats wanted...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-small-herd-of-goats-wanted/) - that is they could have come in handy. I just pulled enough weeds from the vegetable plot to feed them. Before leaving on the trip to Europe I made sure to put the garden in. DH was very diligent with watering and keeping the mean critters away, weeding however, was not in his plan. We
- [Far away and yet so close...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/far-away-and-yet-so-close/) - Currently I'm sitting in my best friends home in Brussels.. Hope to upload some pictures to share them here. Also hoping to find some swell linen fabrics and other goodies. For now, enjoy your day.Monika
- [Pretending to be Six](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/pretending-to-be-six/) - We had a pretend birthday party on the weekend because the actual Birthday will be away from our Canadian friends and family in the distant country of Switzerland.We had fun We had cake We opened presents Now we are packing our bags and will be on the plane in about 7 days.
- [Harey Business](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/harey-business/) - Not for easter, so not way behind schedule, yet so pleased to having gotten this done together with Huxley. Project notes:Bunny hutch from the dollar store (sorry, but that big "M" craft store was selling these for almost $5, I got this one for $1). The bunnies and the hare are by Schleich (although some of ours
- [A little bit of diversion](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-little-bit-of-diversion/) - This stairwell has been my life for the past weeks (well, kind of). We had our amazing friend and Huxley's godfather visiting for three weeks to work on our house. The plan was to finish all the casings in the master bedroom, hang the door (hey, there is a strange notion, a door to the
- [Olive Sparrow Child: Odillon](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/olive-sparrow-child-odillon/) - Odillon was the first doll that I made for my son for Christmas a couple of years ago. I dyed the hair to match Huxley's golden-blond hair. Odillon was sewn entirely by hand, following an pattern provided by a parent from the Allan Howard Waldorf School. Huxley didn't immediately take to Odillon, actually, he did not
- [Winter Sleep](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/winter-sleep/) - Although it has been very tempting to curl up in a cave and hold a winter-sleep, that is not what has been happening around here. I have actually been very busy with many things, alas, nothing finished to show off. Every time I wanted to sit down to at least show a sign of life,
- [The Olive Sparrow Children: Claire](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-olive-sparrow-children-claire/) - Claire, pretty little Claire is 31 cm tall (12 inches) and was a birthday present for little Maddy a couple of weeks ago. Here Claire is keeping company with "Eseli" (german for donkey), a little stuffy that is about 40 years old and belonged to me when I was a little girl growing up in
- [The Olive Sparrow Children: Holly and Lina](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-olive-sparrow-children-holly-and-lina/) - It is natural that people fall in love with an Olive Sparrow child that is posted on line or that they meet in person at a show. This is what happened with Lina. H, a fellow waldorf mom was taken with Mia when she met her at the TWS fair. Lina already had a home
- [Olive Sparrow Child Profile: The Sisters](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/olive-sparrow-child-profile-the-sisters/) - I had a chance to create a pair of little sisters for a client this past Christmas. I did not name them, as I felt it would be more appropriate for the little girls to name them. They are both 44 cm tall and one has curly hair, the other straight. Their clothes were back-up creations,
- [Olive Sparrow Child Profile: Kalle](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/olive-sparrow-child-profile-kalle/) - Kalle is Silas's (scroll down to see him) cousin. He now lives together with Lina and Mia and a wonderful family that has four children. Kalle is 45 cm tall and a very sweet and attentive brother. He is also very stylish and loves to stay warm with a felted cashmere scarf and shoes. His
- [Olive Sparrow Child Profile: Amanda](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/olive-sparrow-child-profile-amanda/) - The new year is already in full swing in these parts. Before I am again way out of sync with its documentation, here are images of custom Olive Sparrow Children that I created for holiday gifts. First in line and very eager for you to get to know her is Amanda, also known as Amy.
- [2010](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/2010/)
- [Joy](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/joy/)
- [Just a Medley of 2009](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/just-a-medley-of-2009/) - In order to get some review of 2009, for posterities sake, I will post some images of this year that is fast and furiously coming to a close.Okay, it's a bit mixed up, but here is a picture that I just found of Huxley and I at Halloween 2009. We had to get some shopping
- [How to Walk the Dog](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/how-to-walk-the-dog/) - Here are visuals on how to get dressed to walk the dog. June 2009 Huxley with Maggie
- [To walk a year in my shoes](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/to-walk-a-year-in-my-shoes/) - Studio shoes that is... Walk a year in my shoes...you will create paintingsyou will cry tears about missed times where you will not create because you do NOT hold the time in your hands you do not have the time your hands do not work when you have the time they are painful so no matter you feel creative you can not hold a
- [This is why I've been hiding...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/this-is-why-ive-been-hiding/) - My Olive Sparrow Booth at the Toronto Waldorf School Candlelight Vendor's Fair. Selling my blankets, hand-dyed felt crowns, festive banners, playsilks and dolls. A detail of the Olive Sparrow Children: There are eight children, of which six have found a home, the other two will be in put into my Etsy shop within a
- [Season's Exchange](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/seasons-exchange-1/) - After being extremely excited to have found the Season's Round Exchange and signing up, I was completely and utterly railroaded by life and only managed to send off my package to the lovely, patient and understanding Christine this past Tuesday, I wanted to at least post the baggies I sent to her filled with our treasures. Christine had already
- [Catch-up post number 1 - Waldorf-inspired Knight](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/catchup-post-number-1-waldorfinspired-knight/) - It is now or never!... (isn't that a song from the 80's?)... but I will spend the next few posts with things that I've been meaning to show you since the beginning of the year.Today I would like to share a very special present that I made for Huxley at the beginning of the year.
- [Gasping](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/gasping/) - for air, as I'm drowning in the second batch of arugula planted in the garden. But drowning in love and with a heaviness around my heart as the light is the light of fall, not summer. Do many plans that where made for summer didn't happen, due to many things, weather, money, energy, availability of
- [A very worthwhile project](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-very-worthwhile-project/) - In my world wide web travels I came across a wonderful project that Kristin Laflamme started.It is called Bundles of Love. Kristin's husband is currently stationed in Iraq. They had the idea that if we send him sewing supplies, he can distribute them to families in need. Since I am a good contender in the contest of "She who
- [Here comes the Bride...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/here-comes-the-bride/) - July 4th, 2009, Brighton, Ontario On Abby 20 meters of silk satin and chiffon, constructed and adjusted from a Vogue 1030 pattern. Adjusted in a way so that I could very comfortably and prettily sit astride Abby. us, circa July 4, 2009Other goodies to follow, such as a catch up on things done during Spring
- [A Record of Times Past](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-record-of-times-past/) - So I fell out of habit of posting, got lazy, lost the routine and now I hope to jump back on. The reasons are many, most of them certainly justified the lack of posts from me. Should I rattle them off? Probably not, however, let's just say that having your DH replace his computer system
- [Gulp...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/my-entry/) - I'm still here, just recuperating from the show (pictures and report to follow in a later post), cleaning up the studio (I was back there for the first time since the show), redoing the kitchen (just couldn't stand it anymore!!) and getting Huxley back to school after a double bout of stomach flu (poor little one).So here's
- [And then I realized something....](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/and-then-i-realized-something/) - After fretting at the studio over the show that I will participate in, and for which set-up is on Thursday am, I realized that somewhere deep within me there is even after all these years and experience, still the little me that is frightened. So this little me is going to give herself a break
- [It's a madhouse](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/its-a-madhouse/) - Why is it, that I thought that I could pull off a show with no stress? Yes, the paintings are ready, but that does not seem to mean anything right now... Huxley has one extra week of March-break of course the week before the show. So I'm trying to do all the boring stuff, such
- [New Endeavor](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/new-endevour/) - of the creative type is in the works. Here is a preview: with some mystery...
- [Cycle](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/cycle/) - Although March in Toronto could bring us another large amount of snow, yesterday we did the sensible thing. We walked through our neighbourhood to see if there are any earth children getting ready to peek outside yet. In our front-yard, under the sour cherry tree. It has begun. The dog-park, a long swath of land
- [Back-Tack 4 Goodies from Pam](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/backtack-4-goodies-from-pam/) - I wish the box that Pam sent me could tell me about it's wild travels across the ocean. It came the way by land and sea. The old-fashioned way, the way of the original immigrants of this continent. I like that. Slow, a way that many things in life are made better. Thank you very much
- [Lost my Rhythm](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/lost-my-rythmen/) - At the beginning of the year I had a very nice rhythm going with getting up, putting the pictures from the camera onto the 'puter, writing a blog entry and still leaving the house in time to get to the studio early. These past few weeks, the rhythm has been more like an anti-rhythm. Wishful
- [Animal House](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/animal-house/) - Early last summer Huxley had a rough day at school, a day where his teacher suggested that he should have extra exercise to work off some of his energy. As if I had sensed that, I had already on the way to pick him up from school decided to start a large project for him, something involving
- [Winter Interlude](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/winter-interlude/) - Sorry for my absence from the just barley established rythmen of blogging frequency. We had a lot of things to take care off, involving many conversations and discussions. I won't go into detail here until outcomes are known. I would like to share a picture taken early in the week. It shows how within the span
- [In Praise of Boys](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/in-praise-of-boys/) - This is for all my fellow mothers of currently little boys....Boys Just went we thought that the age would come where we had to worry less.
- [Nursing](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/nursing/) - not human babies... My mother-in-laws' newest set of babies... Newfoundland's. After they nurse with their mother, they each get a little bit of extra and i had the privilege to be there for one nursing and got to give each 2 day old baby a bottle for a bit. So sweet. Amazing how big they grow. I also did
- [Back-Tack 4 Goodies for Pam](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/backtack-4-goodies-for-pam/) - Since Pam has now received her Back-Tack 4 package from me finally, I can now show some of my pictures and share a bit about the goodies.First up the Scarf. It was inspired by Pam's love for linen. I used sun printing, because as a gardener, she needs sun to make her plants grow and flourish. The patterned background
- [Hello world!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
- [Doll Making Workshop - Toronto - February 2013](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/doll-making-workshop-toronto-february-2013/) - Waldorf Doll-Making Workshop I am very excited to announce a doll-making workshop at my studio. I will be teaching a small group of maximum 8 people. Description: Spend twi days learning to make a wonderful Waldorf inspired doll. Using a doll body pre-sewn by Monika from a traditional Waldorf Doll pattern, you will create a
- [Keagan - 48 cm tall and so sweet](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/keagan-48-cm-tall-and-so-sweet/) - Keagan was the second last custom doll for 2012. Instead of nattering on about him and all the adventures he will have, I'll just let the pictures of him speak... I took the following picture to show some of the textures in Keagans' outfit. When I design a doll, I always ensure that
- [Custom Doll Spots for 2013](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/custom-doll-spots-for-2013/) - I have had a lot of requests for custom dolls in the past, due to my schedule, that was not possible on a regular basis. I have made custom dolls, but generally only for local customers. For 2012, however, I have decided to offer 4 custom dolls per month that can be shipped anywhere. If
- [Find out who is the Winner!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/find-out-who-is-the-winner/) - Wow, this is so exciting! Watch the video below to find out who is the winner of Mimi. Our son Huxley did us the honours playing good-luck fairy. I have sent the winner an e-mail, so that Mimi can make it on her way to her forever home. Wow, this was fun! Thank you
- [One-Day Studio Sale With Undine Jewellery](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/one-day-studio-sale-with-undine-jewellery/) - This is the last public event before the end of the year. If you haven't had a chance to come see me, perhaps this Sunday will work for you. Rima and I would love to see you! See you on Sunday! This will also be another chance for you to enter the contest to win
- [Olive Sparrow Children looking for their forever families](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/olive-sparrow-children-looking-for-their-forever-families/) - All through the fall I have quietly and not so quietly been working on a variety of Olive Sparrow Children to be offered at the fairs I was booked for and have talked about on this here blog. Quite a number of dolls have found their forever homes. Some of them being finished the night
- [A Quick Review](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-quick-review/) - The past 10 days have been a flurry of activities and lugging of the portable Olive Sparrow shop. I also got to meet with so many of you that have come and visited me at the fairs. Here is a bit of a recap to share with you. Friday and Saturday (Nov. 16 and 17)
- [Little Olive Sparrow Children](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/little-olive-sparrow-children/) - At a Mayfair last year a little girl about 2 years old came by and insisted on holding one of my little dollies. She didn't want to let it go. This was my inspiration of producing a number of small (20 and 25 cm) dolls for little hands. These dolls feature very simple clothes, no
- [Show Schedule 2012 - Updated with new Show in Kingston](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/show-schedule-2012/) - The busy Christmas market season is starting on Friday. This year I will be participating in six fairs in and around Toronto. There will be new/additional items for each different fair. However, especially the Olive Sparrow Children are sold on a first come, first served basis. So if you would like to see the largest
- [Switzerland, October 2012](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/switzerland-october-2012/) - This visit had some forever goodbyes some one-sided hellos from forever goodbye's of two years ago. Yet also there where some new hellos deepening of connections re-connections Holding Hugging tears laughter sharing future dreams long lost memories Circles closed
- [Foraged Crabapple Jelly](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/forraged-crabapple-jelly/) - During a bike trip with Huxley last year we came across a small public park in a nook of town where I didn't expect there to be one. At the edge of the park where two trees heavily hung with what I thought where plums. I didn't have a chance to excamine them at the
- [Trial and Error](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/trial-and-error/) - It takes a lot of time, trial and error to arrive at an Olive Sparrow Child whose body shape and proportions are visually right to my eyes. When I made my first dolls I used some of my old patterns from years past (as in patterns from the 80's) and traditional Waldorf doll patterns found
- [Felting Workshop Recap](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/felting-workshop-recap/) - Not to sound to repetitive, but due to a non-working hard drive, the one that had all my images, here is finally, finally a recap of the Felting Workshop from Loyalist college in Belleville July 12 - 15, 2012. I had a wonderful time and the pleasure of a super-nice group of students to work with.
- [A bit of something..](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-bit-of-something/) - There is a new hard drive on my desk. YEAH!, finally a chance to process some images from this summer. I got up at 4 am yesterday (not as planned) and started to sort and adjust. Instead of waiting for perfection, here are the first few. How about starting off with pictures of some of
- [down time](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/down-time/) - Not only did my external hard drive give up its ghost, I have also been so busy working on the garden, walking, hanging out with my son and husband and scheming on goodies for the holiday fairs I am planning on attending. We've been blueberry picking with my in-laws and Huxley - which lead to
- [Wet Felting Workshop - Learn from me](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/wet-felting-workshop-learn-from-me/) - There are now only a few spots open for the wet-felting workshop that I will be teaching at Loyalist College In Belleville, Ontario from July 12 - 15. Here are the details: (Click on Image to see it larger) To register, please sign up here There is also a description in the Loyalist Summer Program on page
- [Show Pictures](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/show-pictures/) - The shows I did a couple of weekends ago went well. It was lovely to meet so many new people and exhibit my work. I "hired' our son to be my helper for the day on Sunday. He was amazing! I still remember when I was pregnant that I just thought that our son would
- [Mother Earth and her Fairies](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/mother-earth-and-her-fairies/) - Time has slipped by me again - time that was busy with a trip to Montreal to deliver artwork to my agent, purchase paper for my art and seeing friends. I also dropped by Loyalist College where I will be teaching a 4-day wet-felting class in July to meet the lovely Heather Cockerline who I
- [Of Kids and Lambs and Blue Eggs](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/of-kids-and-lambs-and-blue-eggs/) - These images - the second batch of our wonderful March break week, was meant to be posted a few weeks back. Yet looking at the pix and processing them for this here blog made me realize how seasonally appropriate they are. Enjoy! At the farm of my friends co-worker and friend in Mount
- [The Olive Sparrow Child - Baby Dolly](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-olive-sparrow-child-baby-dolly/) - Aa dear client requested if I could possibly make a small baby doll in a sling for her daughter's birthday. Although the deadline was very tight, timing worked out wonderful to create this little as of yet unnamed baby. She is about 9.5" or 25 cm tall. Cuddling in her sling. Wearing teeny-tiny diapers that
- [What we did...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/what-we-did/) - ... finally some pictures of the first part of our March break outing as promised. We went north in the search of snow. We found some, although not the copious amounts what we had hopped for. Living within the seasons has been very challenging when the seasons don't play along. I take our winter books
- [A lot goes on inside](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-lot-goes-on-inside/) - You might be wondering where the dolls are. I have been talking about new ones in the works, yet no pictures and no status reports on this here blog. Last week was the school March break (we spend 3 days in bed with the flu, then had some fun - pix to come), the week
- [A little taste of home](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-little-taste-of-home/) - This time of the year is when we eat traditional Fastnachtschuechli at home in Switzerland. They are sold in all the local grocery stores and are only available in February and March (if my memory serves me right). Fastnachtschuechli are to celebrate carnival Swiss-style. I miss this time of the year very much, as Halloween
- [Happy Day of Love](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/happy-day-of-love/) - We have started a new tradition around our meals: recounting our favourite thing of the day. Today I had a most definite favourite: Huxley got up at 5:30 to tape about 50 heart cut-outs onto the walls of the kitchen and the bunny-room door, he made us breakfast (toasted bagels and cream cheese) and taped
- [Inspiration](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/inspiration/) - "She who dies with the most Fabric, Yarn, Art Supplies, Tools, etc. wins!" Have you heard about this competition? I'm doing really well (giggle). Stacks of collected fabrics, baskets of yarns, tools to help me with virtually any task, 10 drawers full of thread in any colour imaginable; are just what I have in my
- [Up-close and Personal with The Wild Things](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/up-close-and-personal-with-the-wild-things/) - When our family heard news of the Polar Bear Cub at the Toronto Zoo (Globe & Mail) we immediately shelved our Sunday nature walk plans and decided to go to the zoo instead. We planned to be at the gates when the zoo opened, alas, we got there around 30 minutes after that. Huxley said,
- [A fun Challenge](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-fun-challenge/) - My niece is turning 11 tomorrow. When I met my husband she was a scant 5 months old. Over the years she has spent many sleep-overs at our house and I love her like my own daughter. She is my girl-energy, my connection to the young women generation. This is L. in 2008, the year
- [Suzy and Baby Jo](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/suzy-and-baby-jo/) - I finally am ready to let Suzy and Baby Jo go into the world. I listed them in my Etsy store today: To the store Blogged about here. On other news, I am working on a series of five new Olive Sparrow Children. They will be in the following sizes: one at 54 cm, one at
- [Cleanliness is a good thing...](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/cleanliness-is-a-good-thing/) - Today is the day that I am getting my sewing studio back into a semblance of order and workability! Wish me luck (for not stepping on any errant pins), and perseverance (for staying with the job instead of getting side-tracked with a spur of the moment project)... When I stopped working on Olive Sparrow goodness
- [The Olive Sparrow Child - Astrid](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-olive-sparrow-child-astrid/) - Astrid is a 35cm (14+") Olive Sparrow doll with bright orange-red curly hair. Both Pippi Longstocking and Astrid Lindgren served as my inspiration for her. Astrid is a fun, silly girl that certainly is up to some funny business sometime, yet she also has the gentlest soul. I wouldn't put it past her to chase
- [Wishes for you](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/wishes-for-you/)
- ["Guetzle"](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/guetzle/) - Having left the country of my birth - Switzerland - at the young age of 19, most of the traditions that I crave are traditions of my childhood. Sadly though, many of these can't be replicated here in Canada. Mostly due to the fact that you need crowds of people celebrating together - the Swiss
- [Olive Sparrow Child - Eloise](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/olive-sparrow-child-eloise/) - Eloise is the name of one of my best friends' daughter. A wonderful girl about half a year older than my son. My friend is of half swiss heritage and a soul-mate for sure. The real Eloise has two older brothers and was very much a tom-boy when she was younger, now at 8 she
- [The Olive Sparrow Child - Claire](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-olive-sparrow-child-claire/) - Claire - another Claire (ah, I realized after she told me her name, that she has a friend with the same name). I remember having a best friend named Monika, so there is nothing so unusual about that, is there? Have you ever had a friend with your name? This Claire is a very, very
- [Olive Sparrow Children - Mandy, Wendolin, Sir Jamie](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/olive-sparrow-children-adopted/) - The quality of the following pictures is such that I considered not showing them here - they were taken at 2:30 am the night before my first show. All of us-the dolls, the camera and I didn't have all our wits about. But it would be sad to not show Wendolin, Mandy and Sir Jamie
- [The Olive Sparrow Child - Suzy and Baby-Jo - Available](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-olive-sparrow-child-suzy-and-baby-jo/) - (Suzy and Baby-Jo are available for adoption - they will be listed in Etsy in the coming days - if you are interested in her, just send me an e-mail and I can give you the details). Suzy is my newly designed doll. She measures 55cm or about 21" tall - so she is a
- [Starchild](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/starchild/) - A little bit of heaven for your nature table. A six inch tall, bendable Starchild, or also a winterchild. Available tonight in Guelph at the Cranberry market. For details, please see below.
- [Road trip reviews and show announcements](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/road-trip-reviews-and-show-announcements/) - This past Saturday I had a booth at the TWS just north of Toronto. Here a couple of pictures of my booth (I was up the night before the show until 2:30 working on my goodies and then back up at 6 to finish setting up the day of the show) - the photos are not
- [Goings-on](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/goings-on/) - November will be a very busy month - there are a lot of chances to meet me to learn from me and to see and purchase Olive Sparrow Goods. Here is a list of events: Workshop: META4 Gallery Liquid Wax on Paper & Fabric The workshop I talked about in June was moved to: Sunday, November 13 and (optional)
- [](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/getting-busy-creating-special-little-somethings-for-the-shows-the-olive-sparrow-will-attend/) - Getting busy creating special little something's for the shows the Olive Sparrow will attend.
- [Learning - Putting it all together - India Flint and Marjolein Dallinga](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/learning-putting-it-all-together-india-flint-and-marjolein-dallinga/) - At the beginning of summer I took a felting workshop with Marjolein Dallinga in Picton, Ontario. It was organized by Linda from Rose Haven Farm Store. I like to describe myself as an "experienced felt-book reader and a beginner felter". My history of felting having started in the 90's and then put on hold due to my paintings keeping
- [Learning - with India Flint](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/learning-india-flint/) - Back in 2008 I found out about India Flint's work and book Eco Colour through a blog (somebody named Olga - but sadly I do not remember the blog itself). I ordered the book right away and received just before the arrival of our barren season (also called late fall, winter, early spring). I had managed
- [Busy Hands](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/busy-hands-2/) - A week of dying felt for crowns has resulted in this: and hands that are not to be shown in public. These hands though have also helped me do some of this (photo is just a very small sampling of all the ones I've tied off this week. These are tiny heads for small figures
- [There will be busy workings](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/there-will-be-busy-workings/) - This past week I was accepted to exhibit my wares at two wonderful Waldorf Schools near Toronto. The Toronto Waldorf School in Richmond Hill and the Trillium Waldorf School in Guelph. The dates are as follows: November 19th from 9 am until 6pm I will be at the Toronto Waldorf School Arts and Crafts Fair at the
- [The Olive Sparrow Child - Rohnan](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-olive-sparrow-child-rohnan/) - Summer, ah, you elusive season. We spent time driving Huxley to and from day camps - fun camp, canoe camp, farm camp, sport camp; we spent a week in Tobermory in a rented cottage - with daddy sick for 3 of the 7 days there; we hung around the home and got errands done; we
- [The Olive Sparrow Child - Fairy](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-olive-sparrow-child-fairy/) - A lovely fairy has flown away to be with her chosen fairy-mother. She arrived at the birthday of the little girl who turned seven yesterday. As some fairies can sometimes be a bit tardy and easily distracted, she only arrived at dinnertime. A fairy traveling cocoon. Imagine, a fairy can't just travel through the
- [Maclean's Magazine](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/macleans-magazine/) - it is a great honour to have my Olive Sparrow Children grace the pages of Maclean's Magazine - a National Canadian Magazine in print, online and in a special IPad edition. Follow along... Perhaps you came to my page because you found out about my work through the Magazine - Welcome!
- [The Benefits of a Waldorf-Inspired Doll](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-benefits-of-a-waldorf-inspired-doll/) - It is because of my very strong convictions of the benefits of a Waldorf-inspired doll for a child that I make them. Much has been written about these benefits and I do not feel that I need to restate it in my own words. A starting place to read. My contributions to a child through my dolls
- [The Story of "Rosemary" and Violet - my youngest client and her doll](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/my-youngest-client/) - Last December I had the pleasure of meeting a very, very special seven year old girl at one of my Winterfairs at the local downtown Toronto Waldorf Academy. For this article and to preserve her privacy, I will refer to her as Rosemary. Rosemary is a budding creatrice herself - making wonderful little needle-felted angels
- [Custom Doll - The 11th Doctor from the TV Show Dr. Who](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/custom-doll-the-11th-doctor-from-the-tv-show-dr-who/) - I had a fun project to create a 11th Doctor doll from the TV Show Dr. Who for a client that purchased one of my custom spots through the Etsy shop. All the patterns for my dolls are my own. I work on creating proportions that are visually appealing to me. Creating the pattern for
- [Workshop Dates](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/workshop-dates/) - I have just updated the workshop page and if you are interested in learning new skills, hop over there and see what's on offer. This year I plan to learn new skills myself - I have a few dreams of far-away workshops, but will likely focus on some closer to home. On my list, I put
- [Workshops - 2016](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/workshops-2016/) - The year-end festivities provided me with some much needed relaxation from the nutty season of winter fairs and craft shows, custom dolls and cookie baking for our clients. I have not listed 2016 workshops. There are some new ones: learn to make a ruffled felt scarf or felting with long locks. But I am also offering
- [I'm dyeing up oodles of locks.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/im-dyeing-up-oodles-of-locks/) - It's so much fun to think of all the different colour combinations. I learned to dye traditionally wit reproducible colours, but find so much more value add for my clients when I dye smaller, artistic batches--limited editions. These will be available August 20 - 21. Instagram: http://ift.tt/2aGvqrI
- [New in the Shop](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/new-in-the-shop/) - Just unpacked and tried out these amazing spiral felting needles. 38 and 40 gauge. $2.10 and $2.25 respectively. I made that wee red ball in a matter two minutes--very firm! The needles will be listed in the Etsy shop in a couple of days.
- [The Finished Dress](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-finished-dress/) - Wet felted. Come learn to felt a tunic in Picton end of September.
- [Custom Project](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/from-instagram/) - Working on a special custom project...
- [A pretty pile of locks](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-pretty-pile-of-locks/) - After a few works of dyeing locks, felt, silk and roving, I am ready to pack for ... Oh, wait... There is still lots of labeling and sorting to do. And of course, I keep working on more colours.
- [Pretty hand dyed silk roving](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/pretty-hand-dyed-silk-roving/) - Mulberry silk roving is amazing for inclusion in wet felting, for spinning, for natural crafting, for use with an embellisher, and best of all to have a pretty, shiny ball to admire and fondle.
- [Creativity.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/creativity/) - At our house we work with many different materials and technologies. The kid is using a 3Doodler to make a Pokéball for himself, while I am working on a doll. What is not in the picture is Morley the cat laying at our feet and Mishka the French angora bunny sitting in the grass. Oh,
- [New wooden Buttons.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/new-wooden-buttons/) - After the great reception last year of these sweet wooden buttons, I have expanded the inventory with lots of new designs. Now I need to find another antique wooden type drawer so I can take all of them with me to fall and winter shows. In the meantime, pop by the brick and mortar store
- [Jules.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/jules-3/) - Some boys love their hair wild. Jules certainly is one of those boys. He loves to surprise me with a new look every time I gaze at him. We're having discussions about his clothes now... What do you think he should wear?
- [Katia.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/katia/) - Often, I work on dolls alongside each other for months without showing them. Working in groups is like making families. The current family is in preparation for the Cabbagetown art and craft show next weekend. Katia wants big girl clothes she tells me. Yes, she is not quite a little girl anymore. But when nobody
- [Production Decisions.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/production-decisions/) - In order to keep my doll clothes fairly priced, I continuously work on my production flow. Yet some steps just need to remain. I could sew the waist elastic on the serger, it would save at least 10 minutes per pair. But it would make adjusting or exchanging the elastic impossible in the future. I
- [From Instagram](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/from-instagram-2/)
- [All the pretty dolls are here  today and tomorrow 10am - 5pm.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/all-the-pretty-dolls-are-here-today-and-tomorrow-10am-5pm/) - Common' by and say hi....
- [Baskets and Bushels.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/baskets-and-bushels/) - After spending the weekend processing bushels of tomatoes and still having a bushel of red peppers to do, I'm starting new colour wands in 24 micron colours. So now the studio is full of baskets of wool. Let's hope I get through this without becoming a basket case.... Okay, bad joke....
- [Busy Hands.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/busy-hands/) - It's always fun to see the joy in my students faces when the finally hold their dolls in their hands. After three days of learning handsewing, threading needles, cutting our body parts, meddle felting chins and cheeks, stuffing with wool (and a method), attaching limbs, embroidering eyes and mouths, finally it's a wee soul. Through
- [Limited edition "Falling stars angel winter celebration craft kits" are ready.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/limited-edition-falling-stars-angel-winter-celebration-craft-kits-are-ready/) - Available via email or tomorrow evening in Guelph at the Waldorf school.
- [Limited edition "Snowflake Winter Celebration Craft Kits" are ready.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/limited-edition-snowflake-winter-celebration-craft-kits-are-ready/) - Available via email or tomorrow evening in Guelph at the Waldorf school.
- [Poppy.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/poppy/) - What fun to gang out in your dancing clothes. This tall 55cm/21" girl will be available on December 1st upload with lots more clothes.
- [Look.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/look-2/) - Isabella is ready to go back to the studio with me. She came home last night because she wanted to visit with the bunnies.
- [Oh Poppy.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/oh-poppy/) - She is such a lovely girl... demanding by though, headstrong and full of ideas for more clothes. So I had to tell her that these are the last two items I have time to make. We have to get her photos taken in time for tonight. 7pm!
- [Poppy Collage.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/poppy-collage/) - Photos - check. Clothes -check. Lost my heart - check.
- [From Instagram](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/from-instagram-3/)
- [Showtime.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/showtime-2/) - All set up and in full swing at the downtown Waldorf school today until 3pm... such a lovely event
- [At Equinox School.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/at-equinox-school/) - If you're in the east end hop over to the alternative school, my son is selling needle felting supplies and his handmade origami ornaments today until 3pm.
- [Studio Moment.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/studio-moment/) - The beginning of three sisters.
- [Florabella.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/florabella/) - A custom pocket doll that one lucky ducky will unwrap at Xmas. The floral crown is in honour of the strength the recipient has--and inner beauty.
- [Hearts.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/hearts/) - There is a heart of butter floating in my fudge in the making....
- [FUDGE!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/fudge/)
- [Jules.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/jules-2/) - Boy dolls are such a pleasure to make! This here young chap is named Jules and his absolutely most favourite thing in the world is to play outside. He tells me that he would have loved to go hang out with Huckleberry Finn... since he can't do that, he is looking for a boy or
- [Imagination.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/imagination/) - What do you see?
- [Hot and Steaming.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/hot-and-steaming/) - Hot coffee inside a handmade bowl, and a handfelted carrying cozy.
- [Last Show of the Year.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/last-show-of-the-year/) - I'm at DaVinci alternative school for their winter fair. Such a lovely event to wrap up the year with.
- [Crunch time.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/crunch-time/) - At santas workshop there is no rest until the three sister are ready by Saturday morning.
- [Curtain call.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/curtain-call/) - The girls are finished and it's only 4am on Xmas eve morning.
- [Wishing you all a wonder-filled festive season.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/wishing-you-all-a-wonder-filled-festive-season/) - Grateful times to enjoy blessings bestowed upon you. Some time to send thoughts for peace on earth. Silence to hear the angels and spirits dancing. Laughter. Joy. Beauty in the little things. Rest. Love -- to give and to receive.
- [Visual stimulation.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/visual-stimulation/) - Today the hubs and the kid and I went to the ROM tot see the Chihuly exhibition. Wonderful interplay of colour on this wall...
- [Claudette.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/claudette/) - Made a few years back. She found her forever family here in Toronto some years ago. Love this girl and her pet bunny wabbit.
- [Knitting a wee something.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/knitting-a-wee-something/) - It's so much fun to knit a dolly sweater out of gorgeous wool. Hand dyed in Canada (this one not by me). Look at all the pins needed to block it. I'm debating to make a knitted-on turtleneck collar or to keep it as a separate cowel. What do you think?
- [Slouchy Sweater.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/slouchy-sweater/) - Dolls live together stylish and comfy too. Knit from hand-dyed in Canada premium merino wool. Now on to deciding if it should be an attached turtleneck or a separate cowl. What do you think?
- [Gee Dollymaker.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/gee-dollymaker/) - Thanks for making me the scarf...quite in love with how it feels! Now how about you make me some hair, embroider my eyes do that I can see what colour it is. And pants or a skirt. At least put some underwear on me... it's very drafty! Yes... my wee poppet I'm working on it....
- [Fairy Dress.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/fairy-dress/)
- [New Colours.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/new-colours/) - Mulberry silk commercially dyed. These will be available as sets of 200 grams and as 25 gram skeins. Oh the possibilities for
- [Skye.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/skye/) - Custom doll for a very special little girl that loves the woods and all things magical. . . . . . . .
- [Pretty Little Things.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/pretty-little-things/) - I love sourcing small goodies to include with supply orders. This time around I found these amazing sweet stickers. . . . . .
- [Skin Tones.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/skin-tones/) - There is now an extended range of doll skin colours in the shop. The Etsy shop will be updated by the end of the week. . . . . . . .
- [Natural Batt and Roving.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/natural-batt-and-roving/) - A wide variety of natural wool batt and roving are back in stock. Various breeds and micron. Lovely for needle felting animals and wet felting gorgeous home decor items. . . . . . . .
- [Learning.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/learning/) - I'm taking a wet felting workshop with @pamdegroot and loving all the new techniques I'm learning. If you have the chance to take an online workshop with her, go for it!
- [Learning - first project.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/learning-first-project/) - Just finished the first sculptural piece as part of my online workshop with
- [From Instagram](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/from-instagram-4/) - Meandering of Love.
- [From the Fairies.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/from-the-fairies/) - A wee gift was left from the fairies for a special 31 cm doll. The customer shared her wish for this outfit and was so patient in receiving it. But she knows... fairies are sometimes scattered and nobody can get them to rush. . . . .
- [Maya.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/maya/) - Oh what a precious wee soul has kept me company these past couple of weeks. Maya is a custom doll for a birthday surprise. Her creation was a flow of energy that got me very giggly... (see I'm even making up words). . . . . .
- [Bed head!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/bed-head/) - Joey does not think that there is a problem with her hair. She thinks brushes are a weird adult thing. And really... how does she have time to worry about her hair when there is a whole world to be discovered!!!! . . . . .
- [Joey.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/joey/) - This girl!!! I tell you!!! I finished a brand new pair of dungarees for her to be sent off with. I'm sorry to say that she already had so much fun in them that there are now holes in the knees. So I need to ask you... patches, yes or now? . . . .
- [From Instagram](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/from-instagram-5/) - More Joey!
- [For Dollectable.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/for-dollectable/) - Joey will be available at the upload on March 1st.
- [Joey is looking for her forever family to night along some deeply beautiful other dolls.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/joey-is-looking-for-her-forever-family-to-night-along-some-deeply-beautiful-other-dolls/) - She feels a tad nervous, yet know that sometimes it's important just to show up!
- [Teaching.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/teaching-3/) - In a private workshop a wee new soul is being created. I'm blessed to have my shop/studio visited by wonderful women to learn from me. This weekend I am also getting some complementary French lessons -- my student traveled all the way from near Ottawa.
- [Teaching-results.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/teaching-results/) - Having a satisfied student with a beautiful doll makes my teacher heart sing! . . . .
- [Lovely Locks!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/lovely-locks/) - It's dyeing time here. These are lovely locks from teeswater sheep. Perfect for doll hair and felting work. The colour of these are steel grey, bluish and "blond". These ones will be VERY hard to part with.... . . . .
- [Smaller Sheets of Wool Felt.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/smaller-sheets-of-wool-felt/) - Made just for you, a luscious set of all the 78 colours of felt in the shop-- quarter sheets (10x15cm) cdn$64.95 and half sheets (15x20cm) $124.95. . Interested? Drop me a message. info@theolivesparrow.com .. . . .
- [Wool Felt Balls.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/wool-felt-balls/) - These amazing wool felt balls come all the way from Nepal. They are super firm and will inspire many gorgeous projects for my clients. Some of the white ones will be dyed. Stay tuned for the Etsy listing which will be up next week. There are 4 sizes 1, 1.5, 2 and 3 cm. .
- [Colour choices.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/colour-choices/) - Having way too much fun deciding which colours to order my base inventory of felt balls, hearts and stars in. I'm going for 3 collections: intense rainbow, dreamy pastels and grounded naturals. These are colours from two suppliers for s mix and match order. I'm so excited! This has been in the works for a
- [Magnolia.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/magnolia/) - This months doll for . Available April 1. More photos and details to come. . .
- [From Instagram](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/from-instagram-6/) - More Magnolia
- [Angora and Mulberry Silk.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/angora-and-mulberry-silk/) - Up to some mischief with my hand spun angora and mulberry silk yarn. The angora is from my own spoiled bunny Mishka. She is what is called a "black" French angora.
- [On Spool of Thread.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/on-spool-of-thread/) - That is what I planned to get at the fabric store.
- [Saffy.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/saffy/) - A custom girl that is all about sparkles and twirling. Saffy loves her skirts, especially when they are made for dancing.
- [From Instagram](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/from-instagram-7/)
- [Lots of stitches.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/lots-of-stitches/) - As in a gazillion stitches will be making up this wee little something for a RTG doll in the coming weeks. I have plan... . . . . .
- [Swiss Mountain Sheep Batt.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/swiss-mountain-sheep-batt/) - New stock is in. This 27 micron wool batt is wonderful for Neeflefelting.
- [A new wee doll.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-new-wee-doll/) - Sometimes a creative urge is Di strong that we can't resist. This happened lDt night when instead of working on a deadline sensitive project, my hands found themselves creating this sweet little face! Anais.... . . . .
- [A new adventure!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-new-adventure/) - Perfect timing to receive my kickstarter funded Eel Wheel electric spinning wheel. I'm very much a beginner spinner -- my motto-- if it holds together, I can use it for something a it's artyarn!
- [Mysterious mystery.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/mysterious-mystery/) - The hands can not stop creating.
- [Home and Work.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/home-and-work/) - With the studio/ shop on a third floor walk up, my large orders are shipped to our home. Then transferred into the blue bags from the large Swedish furniture retailer and brought to the studio in piecemeal. So this is what 40 kg of felting wool looks like. . New for the shop: silk hankies,
- [Waiting.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/waiting/) - She hasn't told me her name yet. Because... you know.... she wants her hair... I'm working as hard as I can to oblige. Doing wefted hair wigs is hard on my hands, do I need to spread the work over a couple of days...
- [Swiss mountain Batt.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/swiss-mountain-batt/) - I have been carrying this gorgeous Swiss mountain batt for a few years. It is amazing for needle felting and wet felting. Now also available online in my Etsy shop: http://ift.tt/2q3r32l . . . .
- [Maya and Kalani.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/maya-and-kalani/) - Two custom dolls destined to be sisters with their sister moms.
- [Reveal!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/reveal/) - I would like to introduce you to Gigantico, a premium extra fine merino wool hand-spun in Italy. To be premiered on Saturday in Toronto! Unlike knitting with plain roving, this next to skin soft wool has a twist, making it superb for knitting and crocheting cowls, hats, scarves. The first ten buyers will receive a
- [Unicorn Power Scour.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/unicorn-power-scour/) - Now available in the shop. Gift packs also available. The best choice to clean your raw fibre and was your knitted garments! Look at those already quite clean locks-- they are so white now! Also available at the Olive Sparrow l booth on Saturday . . .
- [Jules.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/jules/) - Tonight Jules hopes to find his forever family. http://ift.tt/2poiUol . .
- [Wool Felt.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/wool-felt-3/) - Look what my client (who also happens to be a dear neighbour) made with 100% wool felt from the Olive Sparrow!!! Amazing work Diane!!!
- [Garment Wet Felting Workshop](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/from-instagram-8/) - Garment Felting Workshop.
- [Bringing my garden to work.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/bringing-my-garden-to-work/) - Last week I snipped some of my favourite tulips and brought the to the studio. Why have I only done that a handful of times over the past twenty years here?
- [Niagara Falls.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/niagara-falls/) - It was a beautiful, windy day down at the falls today....
- [The Beauty of Decay.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/the-beauty-of-decay/) - I love all stages of tulips!
- [Packaging and restocking.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/packaging-and-restocking/) - Working on prepping stock for in 10 days
- [From Instagram](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/from-instagram-9/) - Beauty.
- [Flax/Linen Roving.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/flaxlinen-roving/) - New product for the shop. This linen/flax roving will add interesting texture to your . You can also spin it. And amazingly, you can Needlefelt it too! It makes a very hard shape. Imagine the possibilities. 16 colours. Dyed in Italy by DHG. Available in the shop, this Saturday at and shortly in my Etsy
- [Gladys Mae.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/gladys-mae/) - Danseuse. Sweetness. Dreamer. . . .
- [I am myself.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/i-am-myself/) - I am Jules. I love having fun. Don't tell me who I am or what I am. Just call me by my name. , . .
- [Teaching.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/teaching-2/) - I am so excited to teach my student from Ghana how to make dolls ... and brainstorming about alternative supplies and business possibilities! . . . . .
- [Teaching.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/teaching/) - Another cutie pie created by a wonderful student from far away. F came all the way from Ghana -- not just for me mind you, but she was super excited to combine her trip with learning to make . I am so lucky to get to teach such amazing people. . . . . .
- [Visitors.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/visitors/) - I got to have two of my girls visit the studio today. Maya come for new hair. Serafina for clothes and hairstyling. I love seeing my girls after the have been with their forever moms. To see that they have been played with and are so loved. , . . .
- [Gallery D'art Iris.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/gallery-dart-iris/) - So much fun being in Baie st.paul celebrating with and being included in their book if artists.
- [Creation.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/creation/) - Working on somebody that is very impatient to be born! . . . .
- [DollyCon 2017 Niagara Falls.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/dollycon-2017-niagara-falls-2/) - http://ift.tt/2u7aPoc Get your tickets now! This will be amazing!
- [Stella.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/stella/) - Our meadow girl is almost ready for to tonight at 7pm... we're just working on shoes now... then we have another plan... . . . .
- [Stella-Rose.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/stella-rose/) - Yep.. she told me that she was not "just" Stella, but as a lover of roses, that was also her name. . . . -rose . Her listing: http://ift.tt/2sevXHW
- [Krakul.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/krakul-2/) - 34 micron fibre that is great for Neeflefelting. Such a lovely colour. Imagine the potential.... felts fast and hard.
- [Krakul.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/krakul/) - 34 micron fibre that is great for Neeflefelting. Such a lovely colour. Imagine the potential.... felts fast and hard.
- [Harvesting.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/harvesting/) - First batch or red currants and red gooseberries.
- [Old Friends.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/old-friends/) - Some tools never stop being useful, no matter how long they are idle. Using the old book binders press to repair insoles of my favourite shoes.
- [Robyn.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/robyn/) - Custom girl for a special little soul. . . . .
- [Knitting in Motion.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/knitting-in-motion/) - Working on a wee something dolly related in a rare situation where I'm not driving.
- [DollyCon 2017--Niagara Falls.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/dollycon-2017-niagara-falls/) - Look at the line up! Go snatch up your conference tickets and register for your preferred workshops!
- [DollyCon 2017.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/dollycon-2017/) - Check out all the details of this amazing event! If you love Natural Fibre Art dolls, Waldorf-Inspired dolls and Waldorf Dolls, this is the place to be from September 29-October 1. Meet doll makers and doll lovers and collectors. Learn more about the dolls, learn some crafting skills. Socialize and chat in a crowd that
- [Seasons.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/seasons/) - When making a girl of summer- like Stella-Rose- she can't be sent off without sending along an outfit for when the weather will change. Felted coat with gold embroidery. Now on to make her some boots.. . . .
- [Workshop.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/workshop/) - Busy students working away...
- [Ears.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/ears/) - Stella-Rose got ears, a coat and felted boots-- she is ready for her travels now. . , . . ,
- [Extreme Teeswater Locks.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/extreme-teeswater-locks/) - These amazing locks from Wales were washed with , then dyed in turquoise and dusty purples. Still a bit moist, but I had to share them! . . . .
- [Let's Lock!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/lets-lock/) - Another batch of locks drying. Blessing of living my work., . . . . . .
- [Silk and Merino Roses.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/silk-and-merino-roses/) - Hand dyed Merino and silk roving. Little bundles of fibres that make me want to infuse them with Rose scent... . . .
- [Name the colour.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/name-the-colour/) - So many names are popping in my mind looking at these locks. Tell me what you think it should be called. . . . .
- [Teeswater - super long locks.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/teeswater-super-long-locks/) - The first batch of these amazing locks have been washed, sorted, dyed, dried, rinsed, dried, sorted, squished back into gorgeous curls, resorted, trimmed, weighted and bundled. Next step is ribbons and labelling. Besides making sure that I source only the best fibre (which can only come from healthy, well kept animal), the labour in processing
- [It's that time of the year.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/its-that-time-of-the-year/) - New biz postcards just in the nick of time! On this years edition: Magnolia. . . @theolivesparrow
- [A moment of respite.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-moment-of-respite/) - Amazing turnout @festivaltwist
- [Coolest client.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/coolest-client/) - This lovely gent purchased some of my dyed locks because the were a perfect match for his cool hair! . .
- [Eeeeek!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/eeeeek-2/) - It's only a few weeks away!! Come to Niagara Falls and celebrate handmade! Dolls and crafts and felted items galore. Stay for the whole weekend and enjoy parties, workshops and sales. Oh and don't forget the Canuck Super Swag Bag!! http://ift.tt/2vEes9L
- [Eeeeek!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/eeeeek/) - It's only a few weeks away!! Come to Niagara Falls and celebrate handmade! Dolls and crafts and felted items galore. Stay for the whole weekend and enjoy parties, workshops and sales. Oh and don't forget the Canuck Super Swag Bag!! http://ift.tt/2vEes9L .
- [October 1st
Niagara Falls
9am-4pm
$50/table 
Mixed show with focus on natural cloth art dolls, doll clothing, waldorf inspired.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/october-1stniagara-falls9am-4pm50table-mixed-show-with-focus-on-natural-cloth-art-dolls-doll-clothing-waldorf-inspired/)
- [Summer days in September.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/summer-days-in-september/) - September bring reinvigorated creativity -- especially when blessed with sitting outside needlefelting. These three will make their debut . . .
- [Look!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/look/) - Somebody is still very very shy... and not ready at all to be shown off... yet I could not resist! .
- [More work in progress.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/more-work-in-progress/) - This little one is also currently on the way of becoming in time for for the end of the month.
- [Wool Felt.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/wool-felt-2/) - I just received a huge shipment of new felt. To be cut into larger sized pieces. Amazing colours!
- [Innovation.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/innovation/) - If you have too much hair to fit under your hood! &;
- [This girl loves her garden!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/this-girl-loves-her-garden/) - Cloths, well that’s a whole other story!
- [L A S T  C A L L.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/l-a-s-t-c-a-l-l/) - . Ok Dolly Mamas...today is the LAST chance to buy tickets for DollyCon2017 -Canuck Edition! We really need final numbers for swag bags, workshop kits and vendor tables! If you haven’t contacted your workshop host then please do ASAP! Saturday Workshops: 9 - Morning snacks and coffee 9-12 - felted bunny with Monika Aebischer Noon-1
- [Maya Akuma.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/maya-akuma/) - Maya loves her heritage and has decided that since she doesn’t know for sure where her ancestors are from, but wanted an African middle name, the easiest would be to follow the traditional the Akan people of Ghana and choose Akuma — born on Wednesday. She is wearing a dress made from handwoven mudcloth from
- [Artisan Sale.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/artisan-sale/) - Sunday, October 1, 2017
- [Needlefelted Bunnies.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/needlefelted-bunnies/) - I taught a Neeflefelting class Niagara Falls this past weekend. My students all decided to cover their bunnies in ethical angora fibre! Look at these cuties done in class! Squeeeeeee... . .
- [Barefoot in October.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/barefoot-in-october/) - Sitting on he back patio, bare feet up, in a tank top, doll to be stitched in my lap, bunnies hanging around, messy yard glaring at me.
- [Silk.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/silk/) - Oh the shine and gloss of mulberry silk is just yummy! This silk can be used for . . Just in time for On Saturday.
- [Perks of the job.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/perks-of-the-job/) - Being allowed to fondle, stroke and ogle all the pretty fibre that is passing through the shop is such a great benefit of this gig! Olive Sparrow custom blended luxury fibres and exquisitely dyed sari silk waste threads. I’m working on prepping goodies for the on Saturday. . .
- [Drooling.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/drooling/) - There will be 20 of these exclusive boxed Luxury Fibre Collection gift boxes available at on Saturday. Come and claim yours.
- [Oops.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/oops/) - I made myself two travelers notebooks— as these are called. Discovered them last week and “happened” to be in the neighbourhood of the leather store today, so, well... some hide came back with me. I’m super excited to start using these to organize all the different areas of my business and life!. .
- [Prefelt Ribbon.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/prefelt-ribbon/) - Is so much fun to play with. This quickly made scarf contains 40 meters of ribbon, 50 grams of 19 micron roving, 2 oz of teeswater locks. . .
- [Dollmaking Intensive Workshop.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/dollmaking-intensive-workshop/) - Oct 27 - 29. Toronto, Canada Spend 3 intense days learning making a wonderful 38cm/15″ Waldorf inspired doll. Using a doll body pre-sewn by Monika from a traditional Waldorf Doll pattern, you will create a unique doll. http://ift.tt/2giUwil . .
- [Feeling Excited.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/feeling-excited/) - Loving the feeling of discovering carrying a Traveler’s Notebook alongside my regular planner.
- [Why Gigantico?](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/why-gigantico/) - Extreme knitting can be done with roving. You will end up with a product that is fragile and quickly looses it’s lovely soft look. Gigantico on the other hand is hand spun. The added twist helps the fibre to stay put. One ball of fibre is 500grams (17.6 oz- 1.1 lb). Most yarn is sold
- [From Instagram](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/from-instagram-10/)
- [New Dollskin and Felt Colours.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/new-dollskin-and-felt-colours/) - Coming home to new items for the shop sure feels like Xmas in October. Give me a few days, and I will be listing DeWitte doll skin and new felt colours in the shop. Can’t wait to find time to work with both!
- [Beautiful hands.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/beautiful-hands/) - My wonderful students working hard this weekend. Both T and D worked super hard learning new skills.
- [Harriet.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/harriet/) - My oh my! Harriet is super super super super excited to be looking for her forever home on November 1 though on . Her listing will be up sometime tomorrow so that you can read more about her. . . .
- [Dollectable.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/dollectable-2/) - Tonight. November 1. 7pm EST . http://ift.tt/2z3y7Rn . Lots of gorgeous dolls and Harriet too! .
- [Dolly clothes.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/dolly-clothes/) - Happy pile of doll tunics, a dress and nighty. .
- [Remember.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/remember/) - This time of the year I collect lost poppies. No matter what they look like, no matter how squeamish I am when I see them. No matter how broken. No matter. I have been doing this for over a decade. I keep them. They are my reminder all year long of the soldiers that have
- [Fountain Pens and Art School Supplies.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/fountain-pens-and-art-school-supplies/) - People keep talking about getting rid of things we no longer use! Ha! I have had these Pens and nibs for almost 25 years... they might have been languishing in a drawer for the past 18, but my TN is getting me all excited about seeing the ink flowing again.
- [Royal Winter Fair.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/royal-winter-fair/) - Today there is a lot of gobbling going on while I’m demoing neeedlefelting
- [Bunnies bunnies bunnies!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/bunnies-bunnies-bunnies/) - Love me a bunny or a warren full any day!
- [Gift making.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/gift-making/) - Make some little felt people as gifts. So much inspiration around the interwebs. Look at all these skin tones!
- [Piri & Tiggy.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/piri-tiggy/) - A special little girl who loves her kitty. A custom doll for a special client.
- [Doll Underbears.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/doll-underbears/) - Wiith sparkly waistbands and wee little bows.
- [Pick me!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/pick-me/) - I want to be next for clothes!!!!! Hazel is eager to have her clothes to be ready for December 1 . She’s going to have to be patient for a wee bit longer though as it’s such a busy time.
- [Button Delivery.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/button-delivery/) - So many new design! It’s like Xmas in the shop when they arrive!
- [Katiri.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/katiri/) - Another sweet babe done. Meet Katiri, lover of all things nature and hanging out in the woods!
- [Are we there yet.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/are-we-there-yet/) - Nuria has been asking me a lot during the long drive from Toronto to Kingston for the Mulberry Winter Fair “are we there yet”... but she is so sweet about it that I don’t mind our conversation of travel and distance. I told her we had to stop in Odessa for my traditional selfie with
- [Well behaved.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/well-behaved/) - Everyone is on their best behaviour. Although I hear plenty of giggles... and it’s contagious.
- [Clients.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/clients/) - I just missed taking a picture of a whole group of wee customers. I love seeing their eyes light up.
- [Challenges.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/challenges/) - A client requested a knitted doggy for her granddaughter’s doll. I couldn’t find a pattern, so I’m creating as I go... one more leg and a tail to go... oh and finishing the doll and her outfit... super soft with pure alpaca wool.
- [Student work.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/student-work-2/) - Look at these gorgeous scarves and slipper boots my students wet felted today. Yak/mulberry silk open work and teeswater locks. The boots are Swiss mountain sheep wool and Cotswold locks.
- [Hundeli!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/hundeli/) - Knitted doggy from my make-it-up-as-I-go pattern...
- [Larissa.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/larissa/) - Is she a princess sneaking into the back of the castle to play with Freddy her dog, or is she a little girl that loves dressing up as a princess with her dog Freddy? What do you think?
- [Student work.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/student-work/) - Yesterday and today I had the privilege to teach a wonderful student on a mission to make felted art pieces inspired by nature. This is her first felted sample piece. I’m in awe! It’s such a blessing to provide the tools that bring forth art.
- [Gift Idea.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/gift-idea/) - For the crafter and lover of colours! Guaranteed to elicit squeeees and snuggles (at least for the felt)... http://ift.tt/2nrD69Q
- [Dottie.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/dottie/) - Wait... don’t go anywhere... Just putting finishing touches on this custom girl...
- [Princess Dottie.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/princess-dottie/) - Because Princess Dorothea would be just a tad to formal for our silly girl... As requested by her mom to be, she is wearing an emerald green dupioni silk gown. The cape and tiara are my artistic license.
- [Available Doll.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/available-doll/) - Surprises! Katiri’s is now available in my Etsy Shop. http://ift.tt/2yc5Lj7 Katiri can ship tomorrow and be under your Xmas tree in time for the big day.
- [Flora Mar.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/flora-mar/) - last doll for 2017. 55cm tall, bendy knees.
- [Intermission.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/intermission/) - After dealing with carpal tunnel repetitive strain issues for almost 25 years and finding intermittent relief from various non invasive treatments, I reached a point of realization, that meant carpal tunnel surgery. Today was that day. Right hand done. So far hardly any pain. I will be laying low for a couple weeks, then ease
- [Camille.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/camille/) - Finished a few hours before my surgery and delivered to her forever family yesterday. Flora is leaving today. I think I will have empty nest syndrome. The hand needs some weeks of rest before I am able to make new dolls. Now hoping for mid February. I will know for sure in a few weeks.
- [Wishes.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/wishes/) - Enjoying Xmas eve—the quiet, the sparkle, the calm, the organized home. Sending love!
- [New Product.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/new-product-2/) - The listing for another brand of European Waldorf dollmaking fabric is up. You might ask why I’m providing thus much choice. This medium weight doll skin has attributes that makes your dolls look different—it’s softer to the touch than the Swiss made material, but it also shows the knit texture less. It’s wonderful to work
- [New Product.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/new-product/) - Just listed in the shop, my favourite bouclé mohair yarn for doll hair. http://etsy.me/2DBNsrZ
- [Pre Felt.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/pre-felt/) - Is one of my favourite felting “ingredient”. I love my own handmade pre felt, and I absolutely adore commercial pre felt! Check out the listing in my Etsy shop for tips and ideas on using it. http://etsy.me/2EbbgTY
- [Workshops for 2018.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/workshops-for-2018/) - Teaching information for 2018 is up on the website In 2018, the only group workshops taught will be for doll making. All other workshops will be private classes -- this allows my students to book me at their convenience. The information has been updated on the website: ‪www.theolivesparrow.com ‬ Please note that there are different
- [Heart!](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/heart/) - Every time I use Maori/Bergschaf batt for needlefelting, my heart sings! It felts so easily and fast. With glorious colours and a rustic texture.
- [Travel diary.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/travel-diary/) - Today mini-me is heading to London for an overnight stay with a TGV train. We are very excited.
- [These hands.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/these-hands/) - Spending time with my favourite aunt knitting together. It’s her 86. Birthday today. As a young girl I spent as many vacations with her as I could. Sometimes knitting every waking moment. She is knitting a pair of baby booties I learned to make from her. My heart is full!
- [Where am I today.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/where-am-i-today/) - Its a bit of a challenge to know where I am on what day on this trip. This was even confusing me. &;
- [Pre-Felt Ribbon.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/pre-felt-ribbon/) - Inspired by spools of pre-felt ribbon that I carry in the shop (made by @dhgshop), this shawl was born yesterday. Channeling inspiration from butterfly wings, stained glass windows and a hefty portion of intuitive working. I love it’s structure and softness (18 micron merino roving). It Wilmer available @peterboroughfiberfestival next Saturday.
- [Commercial Wefts.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/commercial-wefts/) - So excited to announce that my shop now carries commercial wefts. I’m going to photograph and list them next week! I’m starting with a small selection and depending on demand will expand the selection. Super excited!
- [Felters Meeting.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/felters-meeting/) - I would love to invite you to come to the shop/studio this Saturday for our first Toronto/GTA Felter's hang-out. March 24, 10am-4pm http://ift.tt/2puVufx Send a message to RSVP and get address details info@theolivesparrow.com
- [Skills.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/skills/) - Learning to make thrummed knitting. I love how soft the 18 micron roving is. Planning on making myself a pair of thrummed mittens for next winter. They will be do warm and soft. Working hard on learning new knitting skills.
- [Moon Petal.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/moon-petal/) - Hippie child. Lover of Peace. Contemporary strong girl. Available at April 1 upload .
- [Patches for Petal.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/patches-for-petal/) - Oh Moon Petal.. I so understand that these are your favourite jeans... yes... of course, I will see on that heart patch for you. Love conquers all!
- [Studio glimpse.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/studio-glimpse/) - Happiness in a belly jar!
- [Wool Felt.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/wool-felt/) - It is so satisfactory to play around with wool felt. I freehand cut the smallest heart, then used that to trace the larger hearts. The stitching is done by intuitively having fun going round and round, switching between layers and adding more as I went around. The stuffing is 100% wool batt.
- [Dolls and maker.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/dolls-and-maker/) - Joining in in the fun!
- [And Now.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/and-now/) - There is also a button jar. Thrifted and just happens to perfectly fit between the shelves. A lot nicer that the plastic tub these buttons sat in until yesterday.
- [Gigantico Skeins.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/gigantico-skeins/) - Getting ready for on Saturday with 100gram hanks of super soft merino hand-spun in Italy. Great for fun crafting, knitting, crochet, weaving, felting— limited qualities available. Come get’em &;
- [Showtime.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/showtime/) - not yet. Here is the unsexy before the booth is set up pix. Now cracking my knuckles and getting it put together.
- [Studio Days.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/studio-days/) - Bringing some of my garden to the studio. I went out into the rain this morning and cut a bunch of tulips. Even though they get a bit lost amongst all the colours in the shop, it’s wonderful to glance at them during the day.
- [Working in the garden.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/working-in-the-garden/) - Surrounded by furry friends fills up the soul.
- [Making Coffee.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/making-coffee/) - The old-fashioned way. Stainless steel filter, thrifted leCreuset lidded pot, 25 year old metal thermos. Enough to last me for the day. Inspired by watching my 86 year old aunt making coffee in Switzerland.
- [Locks-Glorious Locks.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/locks-glorious-locks/) - I’m in love with these locks! Oh! I can see these making some absolutely gorgeous projects for my clients! They are the highest quality teeswater I have come across. Dyed in subtle pearlescent tones.
- [Between Shows.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/between-shows/) - My business is a family business—in my living room between shows. The shop is on a 3 floor walk up, so I store merchandise in the living room, grids in my neighbors garage, tables on the porch and my family’s patience with great gratitude in my heart!
- [Pure Teeswater Locks.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/pure-teeswater-locks/) - Time is precious—we only limited hours for our fibre love. I decided early on, that I will do the grunt work, so that you (my client) can use every minute to just play! I wash, sort, dye, sort, reprocess and bundle these locks. If one remains frizzy after I put on my magic touch, it
- [Temptation.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/temptation/) - This colourway of teeswater locks has me tempted to keep all of them for myself... Alas, I due to be at my clients service. 5 bundles of 28 grams (1oz.) each will be available on Saturday. We open at 9am. Wink wink, nudge nudge.
- [Glorious Colour.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/glorious-colour/) - Another shawl is ready for the # this weekend. Super soft in 18 micron premium merino.
- [Another purdy shawl.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/another-purdy-shawl/) - circles.silk.soft.texture.colours.roses. Available this Saturday @kawarthayff
- [Margilan Silk.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/margilan-silk/) - Now available at the shop—online through https://etsy.me/2JL1R7A or come by at the shop (by appointment).
- [A glimps.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/a-glimps/) - For this months Dollectable upload, I am working a very shy being.
- [Siblings.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/siblings/) - Cousins? Sisters? Friends? Kindred spirits from another place.
- [Lace.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/lace/) - The girls are getting antique handmade lace in their clothes. Oh that took a lot of courage to cut into it. I’m excited to show you tomorrow what I’m making...
- [What’s next?](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/whats-next/) - Nissy and Tamina are chatting about their future adventures. Both are available for purchase. Here are the links: Nissy with her white hair : https://ift.tt/2KMbuXz Tamina with silver locks: https://ift.tt/2KKTRDY
- [Hmmmmm.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/hmmmmm/) - Some little dolls just light a fire in your heart. This little one is aglow with silliness but she is also terribly shy. She will be available for the August 1 upload.
- [DollyMo Love.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/dollymo-love/) - All DollyMo colours are back in stock— including the two new colours- Honey Blond and Mahogany (Etsy listing to come).
- [Production.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/production/) - Working on a collection of doll leggings. For 31,38 and 48cm sized dolls. Love up cycling T-shirts for these.
- [Rosina.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/rosina/) - For @dollectable August 1.
- [Here she is.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/here-she-is/) - Rosina-12” of girlish fun and ruffles and spun. Because dresses are made for twirling and climbing and laying in the high grass.
- [From Instagram](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/from-instagram-11/)
- [From Instagram](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/from-instagram-12/)
- [Play.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/play/) - I have no idea what these wee piles of felt will be when they grow up. But making them is fun! I love having pretty bits and pieces in the studio that I can use on dolls and in felting.
- [Dollectable.](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/old-blog/dollectable/) - Set your timers, this months Dollectable upload is full of lovely dolls. —August 1 at 7pm (EDT)

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- [conference](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/conference/)
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- [handmadecrafts](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/handmadecrafts/)
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- [yarnmaking](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/yarnmaking/)
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- [travelersjournal](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/travelersjournal/)
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- [prefelt](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/prefelt/)
- [scarflove](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/scarflove/)
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- [sewingdolls](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/sewingdolls/)
- [handmadeintoronto](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/handmadeintoronto/)
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- [learnsomethingnew](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/learnsomethingnew/)
- [workshop](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/workshop/)
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- [travelnotebook](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/travelnotebook/)
- [tn](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/tn/)
- [trysomethingnew](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/trysomethingnew/)
- [luxury](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/luxury/)
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- [naturalcrafts](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/naturalcrafts/)
- [torontowaldorfsupplies](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/torontowaldorfsupplies/)
- [makesomethingpretty](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/makesomethingpretty/)
- [handcraft](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/handcraft/)
- [hyenacart](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/hyenacart/)
- [somthingspecialforyou](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/somthingspecialforyou/)
- [collectingdolls](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/collectingdolls/)
- [swissdollfabric](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/swissdollfabric/)
- [waldorfwinterfair](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/waldorfwinterfair/)
- [cranberrymarktguelph](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/cranberrymarktguelph/)
- [dollmakerslife](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/dollmakerslife/)
- [rememberanceday](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/rememberanceday/)
- [poppy](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/poppy/)
- [soldiersofww1](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/soldiersofww1/)
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- [theroyalwinterfair](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/theroyalwinterfair/)
- [feltinginpublic](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/feltinginpublic/)
- [showingmyhandwork](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/showingmyhandwork/)
- [lovethislife](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/lovethislife/)
- [makingbyhand](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/makingbyhand/)
- [feltpeople](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/feltpeople/)
- [littledoll](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/littledoll/)
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- [cutelittlethings](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/cutelittlethings/)
- [smalldoll](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/smalldoll/)
- [handmadedolls](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/handmadedolls/)
- [oneofakind](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/oneofakind/)
- [soulfood](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/soulfood/)
- [woodenbuttons](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/woodenbuttons/)
- [craftingjoy](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/craftingjoy/)
- [scrapbooking](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/scrapbooking/)
- [genderneutraldoll](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/genderneutraldoll/)
- [browndoll](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/browndoll/)
- [mrs](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/mrs/)
- [mulberrywaldorfschool](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/mulberrywaldorfschool/)
- [kingstonontario](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/kingstonontario/)
- [knittedpuppy](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/knittedpuppy/)
- [knittedtoys](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/knittedtoys/)
- [creatingonthego](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/creatingonthego/)
- [customdoll](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/customdoll/)
- [wetfelted](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/wetfelted/)
- [locks](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/locks/)
- [yakandsilk](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/yakandsilk/)
- [privatestudents](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/privatestudents/)
- [feltingworkshopstoronto](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/feltingworkshopstoronto/)
- [art](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/art/)
- [sculpturalart](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/sculpturalart/)
- [feltsculpture](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/feltsculpture/)
- [princess](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/princess/)
- [royals](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/royals/)
- [afroprincess](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/afroprincess/)
- [handmadetoy](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/handmadetoy/)
- [brownskinneddoll](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/brownskinneddoll/)
- [coloureddolls](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/coloureddolls/)
- [dollsofcolour](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/dollsofcolour/)
- [playwithme](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/playwithme/)
- [textilsculpture](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/textilsculpture/)
- [fiberart](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/fiberart/)
- [selfcare](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/selfcare/)
- [intermission](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/intermission/)
- [restingmyhands](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/restingmyhands/)
- [handmadesoulwork](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/handmadesoulwork/)
- [carpaltunnelsurgery](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/carpaltunnelsurgery/)
- [heiligenacht](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/heiligenacht/)
- [weihnachtabendessen](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/weihnachtabendessen/)
- [raclette](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/raclette/)
- [dewitteengel](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/dewitteengel/)
- [naturalfibrearts](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/naturalfibrearts/)
- [puppenwerkstatt](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/puppenwerkstatt/)
- [bouclehair](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/bouclehair/)
- [feltingcentretoronto](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/feltingcentretoronto/)
- [dhgwool](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/dhgwool/)
- [becreative](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/becreative/)
- [merinowool](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/merinowool/)
- [maoribergschaf](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/maoribergschaf/)
- [valentinesday](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/valentinesday/)
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- [givingmyheart](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/givingmyheart/)
- [createwithmyhands](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/createwithmyhands/)
- [handmadewithlove](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/handmadewithlove/)
- [ontheroadwithminime](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/ontheroadwithminime/)
- [minimetravels](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/minimetravels/)
- [london](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/london/)
- [handingdown](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/handingdown/)
- [familyhistory](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/familyhistory/)
- [dollcoat](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/dollcoat/)
- [knittingtogether](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/knittingtogether/)
- [peterboroughfibrefest](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/peterboroughfibrefest/)
- [madebyme](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/madebyme/)
- [butterflies](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/butterflies/)
- [stainedglass](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/stainedglass/)
- [inspired](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/inspired/)
- [shawl](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/shawl/)
- [arttowear](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/arttowear/)
- [dollmakingsupplies](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/dollmakingsupplies/)
- [wefts](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/wefts/)
- [mohairwefts](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/mohairwefts/)
- [waldorfinspireddolls](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/waldorfinspireddolls/)
- [feltingtribe](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/feltingtribe/)
- [woolfibre](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/woolfibre/)
- [feltersmeetuptoronto](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/feltersmeetuptoronto/)
- [thrummedmittens](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/thrummedmittens/)
- [colourpossibilities](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/colourpossibilities/)
- [learningnewskills](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/learningnewskills/)
- [winteriscoming](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/winteriscoming/)
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- [hippie](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/hippie/)
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- [patches](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/patches/)
- [lovechild](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/lovechild/)
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- [yarnbowl](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/yarnbowl/)
- [littleballsofwool](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/littleballsofwool/)
- [potential](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/potential/)
- [happiness](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/happiness/)
- [downtownknitcollective](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/downtownknitcollective/)
- [pincushion](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/pincushion/)
- [mademehappy](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/mademehappy/)
- [noordinaryday](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/noordinaryday/)
- [funwork](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/funwork/)
- [artvsartist](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/artvsartist/)
- [dollvsdollmaker](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/dollvsdollmaker/)
- [buttons](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/buttons/)
- [studiopix](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/studiopix/)
- [whereshecreates](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/whereshecreates/)
- [studiolife](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/studiolife/)
- [sewing](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/sewing/)
- [buttonstash](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/buttonstash/)
- [giantknitting](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/giantknitting/)
- [prettyhandmade](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/prettyhandmade/)
- [gigantico](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/gigantico/)
- [weavinglove](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/weavinglove/)
- [happeningintoronto](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/happeningintoronto/)
- [buildingmuscles](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/buildingmuscles/)
- [girlpower](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/girlpower/)
- [tulips](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/tulips/)
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- [creatingsuroundedbybeauty](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/creatingsuroundedbybeauty/)
- [makingwithmyhands](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/makingwithmyhands/)
- [lazysaturdayafternoon](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/lazysaturdayafternoon/)
- [coffeemaker](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/coffeemaker/)
- [environmentallyfriendly](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/environmentallyfriendly/)
- [makinganimpact](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/makinganimpact/)
- [inspiredbymyelders](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/inspiredbymyelders/)
- [curlylocks](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/curlylocks/)
- [gloriousinspiration](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/gloriousinspiration/)
- [familybuisness](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/familybuisness/)
- [betweenshows](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/betweenshows/)
- [havestorewilltravel](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/havestorewilltravel/)
- [pecfibrefest](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/pecfibrefest/)
- [beautifulfibres](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/beautifulfibres/)
- [gorgeouscolors](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/gorgeouscolors/)
- [inspirationforcreation](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/inspirationforcreation/)
- [handmadefashion](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/handmadefashion/)
- [kawarthayarnandfibrefestival](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/kawarthayarnandfibrefestival/)
- [gloriouscolour](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/gloriouscolour/)
- [rosecolours](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/rosecolours/)
- [nunofelting](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/nunofelting/)
- [feelbeautiful](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/feelbeautiful/)
- [margilan](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/margilan/)
- [alpacalocks](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/alpacalocks/)
- [belgianlace](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/belgianlace/)
- [brusselsfleamarket](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/brusselsfleamarket/)
- [workingwithtreasures](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/workingwithtreasures/)
- [lace](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/lace/)
- [fantasydolls](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/fantasydolls/)
- [dollswithears](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/dollswithears/)
- [magicaldolls](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/magicaldolls/)
- [imagination](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/imagination/)
- [yarnhair](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/yarnhair/)
- [handknithat](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/handknithat/)
- [dollymo](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/dollymo/)
- [naturalkidstoys](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/naturalkidstoys/)
- [sewingforaliving](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/sewingforaliving/)
- [upcycling](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/upcycling/)
- [waldorinspired](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/waldorinspired/)
- [ruffles](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/ruffles/)
- [pompoms](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/pompoms/)
- [playinginthestudio](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/playinginthestudio/)
- [justbecauseitspretty](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/justbecauseitspretty/)
- [stitching](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/stitching/)
- [colourlove](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/colourlove/)
- [stacksofprettycolours](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/stacksofprettycolours/)
- [spielpuppe](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/spielpuppe/)
- [handgemacht](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/tag/handgemacht/)

## Product categories

- [Felting Tools](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product-category/felting-tools/)
- [Doll Making Supplies](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product-category/doll-making-supplies/)
- [100% Wool Felt](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product-category/100-wool-felt/)
- [16-23 Micron Wool Roving](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product-category/16-23-micron-wool-roving/)
- [Felting Needles](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product-category/felting-needles/)
- [Batt - Carded Wool](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product-category/batt-carded-wool/)
- [Felt Balls, Shapes](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product-category/felt-balls-shapes/)

## Product tags

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- [Toronto](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product-tag/toronto/)
- [wool_craft](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product-tag/wool_craft/)
- [waldorf](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product-tag/waldorf/)
- [wool_sculpture](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product-tag/wool_sculpture/)
- [wet_felting](https://www.theolivesparrow.com/product-tag/wet_felting/)
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