This past weekend was a blast! The Colonial Needle Co. with Chris, the ”Felting Queen” in tow, attended The National Needlework Association (TNNA) trade show in San Diego, CA. We were there to introduce Appalachian Felted Dolls to shop owners and distributors, and let me tell you, they were very well received.
Chris spent much of each day demonstrating just how quick and easy it is to make one (or more!) of these little dolls. Just before show time, we decided to expand each kit so that each doll could be even bigger and better than the original design. Each kit now has enough materials to make a single 9″ doll or two 7″ dolls. That idea came about when a friend with two daughters requested a single kit that could make a doll for each of her girls.
Hint - it's the doll to the right.
Here’s Chris at the show. Can you spot the new doll on the block? Actually, Chris took advantage of show customer requests to make 4 new dolls. Look for them to become available in the next few months.
Hello Needle Felters and Doll Lovers. Welcome to the Appalachian Felted Doll blog. These ladies are made in the style of the old-time corn husk dolls that were loved by so many Native American and Frontier children of a bygone era. Today, instead of corn husks, I’ve used felt & wool fiber to bring these dolls to life. Each doll is available as a kit that includes everything you need to make your own. You can also add your own personal touches such as lace, beads or other embellishments.
