Sleightholm Folk Art

Tag: dolls

  • International Studies

    Thanks to a recent trip to the library, Audrey and I are getting all international. I decided I needed to know more about the countries whose folk art has been so inspiring to me lately, and also picked up a little Russian folk tale book for Audrey, who is now totally into Baba Yaga. I’ve…

  • *Linen Bubuskas*

    So, I had this idea. Fabric dolls made in the shape of Russian Babushkas (Matryoshkas, stacking dolls, nesting dolls, etc) I had some linen left over from that petticoat I made and these little figures are my first attempt. As always, the first project is like the first pancake….it might come out weird, hopefully not…

  • Christmas Angels

    Hello there!~ Hope these post-Christmas days are finding you contented and well-fed! In less than a week we’ll be celebrating a brand-new year. I’m really looking forward to it. There’s nothing like a fresh start, and I’m hoping for new beginnings in more ways than one. Before we close the door on the holidays though,…