13 Years as a Doll Maker | My Journey From Waldorf Dolls to Natural Fiber Art Dolls | A Big Sale

[@sarahyoung1676]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@mariannehenderson5473]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@kristenstocker1381]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@phenomenal_woman]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@marybehn3139]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@jamieree123]

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

[@Figandme]

Thank you for paying us a visit.

[@cindysouth3209]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@cindysouth3209]

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

[@sarahyoung1676]

@@Figandme thank you.

[@rosalindaguerrero254]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@MsPatchouliOwl]

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

[@Figandme]

Glad to hear you liked it Melissa, thank you!

[@mandaS1975]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@nevapinillossanz]

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

[@Figandme]

Thank you Neva, you are always so supportive!

[@teddy-3765]

What a lovely video.

[@Figandme]

Thank you!

[@marionvroomans-pennock3305]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@LisaAstrup]

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

[@Figandme]

Thank you 🤗

[@SilverSparkles22]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@ericasoares5742artesmaker]

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

[@Figandme]

You are so kind

[@genetmelesse7569]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@joyc6945]

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

[@Figandme]

Thank you dear Joyce!

[@marialiebl9051]

diese Puppenkinder sind doch Seelenbahlsam für die Seele vielen Dank

[@Figandme]

Thank you!

[@marialiebl9051]

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

[@Figandme]

Thank you 🙂

[@lianedijan8720]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@katekova8459]

Thank you ❤️👏

[@Figandme]

You’re welcome 😊

[@tioweh]

Very beautiful!

[@Figandme]

Thank you! 😊

[@jacqmanzo1843]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@jacqmanzo1843]

@@Figandme así será! Gracias ♥️

[@debbiebuttars5598]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@Figandme]

Oh an yes, the sale will end Sunday night.

[@marialiebl9051]

Tolle Arbeit danke

[@Figandme]

Thank you!

[@talitaroberta8396]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@clarissasantos603]

Eu também. Amo essas bonecas

[@ghs3934]

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[@Figandme]

Thank you!

[@catherinemorthelier9064]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@tammysoutherland1405]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@tammysoutherland1405]

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

[@Figandme]

It is a clever mechanism, isn't it?

[@niclarasantos3538]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@Figandme]

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

[@Figandme]

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