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Dolls and Poppets
Welcome to my needle felting and crochet creations inspired by childhood nostalgia, fantasy, myth, magic, and mysticism. 10% of each sale goes to the International Rescue Committee (IRC ), Children's Defense Fund. or the Environmental Defense Fund. Charity allocation given in Shop listing.
Holiday Cheer! La Befana and Other Christmastide Dolls
Befana Angelina
Befana Bertinella
Befana Bertinella
La Befana, also known as Strega Nonna, is the Italian version of Santa Claus. She is a kindly hag who rides her broomstick on the eve of the Epiphany (January 6) to deliver gifts--or coal--to deserving girls and boys. Befana Angelina has been earmarked as a Christmas gift and is not for sale.
Befana Bertinella
Befana Bertinella
Befana Bertinella
Needle felted doll that stands about 10 inches tall and contains a music box that plays Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Befana Bertanella is dressed in traditional costume of central Italy. She holds a broom and a basket of gifts. Visit the Shop to purchase.
Befana Violeta
Befana Bertinella
Befana Marionetta
Needle felted doll that stands about 10 inches tall and contains a music box that plays a stanza of Ave Maria. She holds a broom and a basket of gifts. Befana Violeta has been reserved as a Christmas gift and is not for sale.
Befana Marionetta
Befana Marionetta
Befana Marionetta
Petite and playful needle felted doll that is suspended by a cord to hang from the wall or ceiling. She holds a broom and a basket of gifts. Visit the Shop to purchase.
Befana Lunella
Befana Marionetta
Befana Ernestina
Petite and playful needle felted doll that is suspended by a cord to hang from the wall or ceiling. She holds a broom and a basket of gifts and a bucket of coal.
Befana Ernestina
Befana Marionetta
Befana Ernestina
Petite and playful needle felted doll that is suspended by a cord to hang from the wall or ceiling. She holds a broom and a basket of gifts and a bucket of coal.
Befana Bennedetta
Befana Bennedetta
Befana Bennedetta
Needle felted doll that stands about 12 inches tall and contains a music box that plays a stanza of Ave Maria. She holds a broom, has a little bird perched on her head, and a carries basket of gifts. Visit the Shop to purchase.
Slovenly Santa
Befana Bennedetta
Befana Bennedetta
Santa, in a bit of a rush, forgot his pants! Needle-felted doll with clay face (seat not included) stands about 10 inches tall. Visit the Shop to purchase.
Casual Santa
Befana Bennedetta
Casual Santa
An exhausted Santa in a pair of old socks and unbuttoned shirt and belt. SOLD
Puppets! The Greebly Series
Greebly Greeble
Greebly Greeble
Greebly Greeble
The original Greebly. Whimsical felt hand puppet. Visit the Shop to purchase.
Greebly Stan
Greebly Greeble
Greebly Stan
PsychOdelic Stan felt hand puppet. Visit the Shop to purchase.
Greebly Iggy
Flying Purple People-Eater Greebly
Greebly Stan
My kooky but dignified creation. A jingly, squeaking felt hand puppet. SOLD
Flying Purple People-Eater Greebly
Flying Purple People-Eater Greebly
Flying Purple People-Eater Greebly
A one-eyed, one-horned flying purple people-eater. Make him take a bow and he squeaks!.
Greebly GrrOwl
Flying Purple People-Eater Greebly
Flying Purple People-Eater Greebly
A colorfully ferocious felt hand puppet. He squeaks Visit the Shop to purchase. .
Siren Song Series
Green Sea Fairy
Green Sea Fairy
Green Sea Fairy
Needle felting on crochet. Inspired by my fascination with sirens and mermaids. SOLD
Lasirn
Green Sea Fairy
Green Sea Fairy
Needle felting on crochet. Caribbean mermaid named after the powerful Haitian mermaid goddess Lasirn. Visit the Shop to purchase.
Star Siren
Green Sea Fairy
Star Siren
A glittery siren with feathery blue wings and shimmering sequined tail . Needle felted . includes metal loop in back for wall hanging. Personal collection. Not for sale.
Sea Siren
Mirelle the Moody Mermaid
Star Siren
Winged and fiery water-tailed siren. Needle felt and crochet. SOLD
Mirelle the Moody Mermaid
Mirelle the Moody Mermaid
Mirelle the Moody Mermaid
Crochet mermaid creation. Shake her and she rattles. Visit the Shop to purchase.
Apsara
Mirelle the Moody Mermaid
Mirelle the Moody Mermaid
An apsara is a heavenly muse in Eastern spiritual traditions. This ethereal beauty is about 6 inches high, needle felted with gossamer fabric clothes. An attached cord allows her to be suspended by a wall or ceiling hook. Visit the Shop to purchase.
Lotta Love Series
Hobdob
Hobdob
Hobdob
Hobdob the house elf. Adorably mischievous. Suitable for kiddies. Crochet with some wool needle felting. Hyperallergic polyfil stuffing. Measures about a foot high. He squeaks if you squeeze him. SOLD
Nellie
Hobdob
Hobdob
Nellie -- a very cuddly lovey-dovey Teddy Bear with embedded crank music box that plays Humoresque. Crochet and needle felting. Visit the Shop to purchase.
Pip
Hobdob
Lullaby Baby
A cuddle bear that squeaks. Crochet with some needle felting. Visit the Shop to purchase.
Lullaby Baby
Little Sleeper Pinky
Lullaby Baby
Sweet needle-felted baby poppet on lightly scented sleepy-time herb infused cushion. in wooden cradle that rocks. Pull string music box plays Lullaby. Visit the Shop to purchase.
Little Sleeper Rose
Little Sleeper Pinky
Little Sleeper Pinky
Little Sleeper Pillow Mate. Wool needle felted poppet Measures 6 in long. Pillow is stuffed with lavender, chamomile, and other herbs plus the poppet has a touch of frankincense to help with restful sleep. SOLD
Little Sleeper Pinky
Little Sleeper Pinky
Little Sleeper Pinky
Little Sleeper Pillow Mate. Wool needle felted poppet Measures 6 in long..Light herbal scent and stuffed with lavender, chamomile, mugwort, hyssop, rose, bay, and frankincense to help with restful sleep and sweeter dreams. Visit the Shop to purchase.
Little Sleeper Lil Peanut
Little Sleeper Lil Peanut
Little Sleeper Lil Peanut
Little Sleeper Pillow Mate. Wool needle felted poppet Measures 6 in long..Light herbal scent and stuffed with lavender, chamomile, mugwort, hyssop, rose, bay, and frankincense to help with restful sleep and sweeter dreams. Visit the Shop to purchase.
Little Sleeper Lilac
Little Sleeper Lil Peanut
Little Sleeper Lil Peanut
Little Sleeper Pillow Mate. Wool needle felted poppet Measures ~6 in long. Light herbal scent and stuffed with lavender, chamomile, mugwort, hyssop, rose, bay, and frankincense to help with restful sleep and sweeter dreams. SOLD
Little Sleeper Granny
Little Sleeper Lil Peanut
Little Sleeper Granny
Little Sleeper Pillow Mate Granny. Wool needle felted poppet Measures 6 in long. Light herbal scent and stuffed with lavender, chamomile, mugwort, hyssop, rose, bay, and frankincense to help with restful sleep and sweeter dreams. Visit the Shop to purchase.
Little Sleeper Grandpa
Little Sleeper Grandpa
Little Sleeper Granny
Little Sleeper Pillow Mate Grandpa. Wool needle felted poppet Measures 6 in long. Light herbal scent and stuffed with lavender, chamomile, and other relaxing herbs plus a hint of bourbon to help with restful sleep and sweeter dreams. SOLD
Dharma Buddy Devi
Little Sleeper Grandpa
Dharma Buddy Genjo
Meditation and mindfulness are more effective with friendly support. Here's a dharma buddy to keep for mindful company and inspiration. Personal collection. Not for sale.
Dharma Buddy Genjo
Little Sleeper Grandpa
Dharma Buddy Genjo
Meditation and mindfulness are more effective with friendly support. Here's a dharma buddy to keep for mindful company and inspiration. Gifted to Twining Vines Sangha