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https:\/\/www.hawthornpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/star-fairy-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.hawthornpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/star-fairy-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.hawthornpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/star-fairy-324x243.jpeg 324w, https:\/\/www.hawthornpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/star-fairy-667x500.jpeg 667w, https:\/\/www.hawthornpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/star-fairy-64x48.jpeg 64w\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.hawthornpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/star-fairy.jpeg\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-getwid-image-box__content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-getwid-advanced-heading\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wp-block-getwid-advanced-heading__content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStar fairy from\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaking Peg Dolls\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hawthornpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Star-Fairy-from-Making-Peg-Dolls.pdf\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.hawthornpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Star-Fairy-from-Making-Peg-Dolls.pdf\"\u003eDownload project (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComing from the Waldorf handcraft tradition, these irresistible dolls encourage creative play and promote the emotional and imaginative development of young children. Peg dolls can be made from natural materials to reflect the seasonal cycle, favourite fairytales and festivals from around the world. Inside this book you will find patterns for creating bluebirds \u0026amp; butterflies, flowers \u0026amp; fairytale figures, gnomes, winter angels and more:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEasy to follow, step-by-step instructions for children and crafters of all levels and experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeautiful colour illustrations and photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA range of over 60 designs and patterns for peg dolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdeas for peg dolls as gifts and toys, for seasonal nature tables or fairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn inspiring section on storytelling with peg dolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“This is a great book to enjoy with the kids, as a parent or teacher, but even if you don’t have children, let yourself reconnect with your inner child and fall in love with this magical world of tiny wooden characters. I don’t have any children, but I confess, I’m completely enchanted by these sweet little dolls, and at some point I’m going to cave in to the need to create my own little Gnome, or Bear, or Bunny, or Dragon, or Owl, or maybe even a Cat!” —\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDawn Bevins, UK Handmade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMargaret Bloom lives with her family in a little cottage beneath the great oak trees of Northern California. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, has worked as a professional puppeteer and she loves making peg dolls with her children. It gives her the greatest joy to inspire children and families everywhere to create, to play and to dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39867518124126,"sku":"","price":48.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/8051\/products\/9781907359774-MakingPegDolls.webp?v=1670203764"},{"product_id":"making-fairy-folk-39-magical-needle-felted-characters","title":"Making Fairy Folk - 39 Magical Needle Felted Characters","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeg dolls are small, enchanting, and easy to make. They are a perfect craft for children and can become the inspiration for endless play and storytelling. Margaret Bloom invites you to enter the tiny magical world of peg dolls …\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-4 wp-block-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-animation=\"pulse\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-image-box getwid-animation has-text-center has-mobile-layout-default has-mobile-alignment-default getwid-init\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-image-box__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-advanced-heading\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-advanced-heading__content\"\u003eStar fairy from\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaking Peg Dolls\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawthornpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Star-Fairy-from-Making-Peg-Dolls.pdf\"\u003eDownload project (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComing from the Waldorf handcraft tradition, these irresistible dolls encourage creative play and promote the emotional and imaginative development of young children. 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