Davis Farmers Market in Davis, California

It is so fun to sell my dolls at the Farmers Market in Davis.  I meet people there from all over the world.  The first doll to sell was on her way to the Alps in Italy.  I sold many dolls and soon must replenish my supply for the upcoming holiday season.  There are many fairs that I go to in the San Francisco area and around Northern California.  I hope you enjoy viewing this basket of storyteller puppets.

Lavender Storyteller Puppet

This doll was made from two different sweaters which were  felted in the washing machine. 

Storyteller Puppet

This doll is about 10 inches tall excluding the cap.  It was made from a recycled wool felted sweater.  I go to thrift stores and buy wool/angora blend sweaters, sometimes cashmere, and put them into the washing machine.  The agitation felts the wool.  Then the sweaters go into the dryer and when they are dry I cut off all the unusable parts and use the fabric for my dolls.  The head is made in the traditional waldorf style and the muff is extended to about four inches (just below the waistline).  The leggings are added onto the body and then the dress.  The sleeves are empty for puppeteering.