This is my world of nature, imagination and make believe. I am a doll maker and lover of childhood; the simplicity and magic that kids approach the world with. One place I find it is in my woods.
According to Wikipedia, there are twenty two shades of green in nature. I’m certain that all twenty two are present out my window this morning. Most folks associate Ireland with verdant green surroundings, but West Virginia is just as green. The woods draw you in and envelop you with a soft coolness. The smells are earthy, sweet, spicy and fresh as your legs brush the foliage. The oxygen is richer. The trees are alive with birds singing to greet the day, hoping for a seed or insect to catch their eye. This time of year they are calling for a mate. I can see how Rip Van Winkle laid down on the soft moss and slept time away. It is a place where Mother Earth holds you to her bosom.
I create dolls and feather trees inspired by my woods along with memories from childhood, sprinkled with inspiration from all the children’s book illustrations that I love. I hope you enjoy our journey into Faerywood. Children of all ages are welcome!
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Welcome to The Faerywood Tree! Growing up a kid of the sixties in a small town in West Virginia filled me with adventure and wonder. My patch of woods drew me in; nurtured my imagination and curiosity. The dolls I create are inspired by those days; the past times of summer, the beings that I was sure lived in my woods, the story books that I read and reread. My wish is to pass on the joy of childhood; that each doll give a smile and hours of play.
I have been designing original cloth dolls for nearly twenty five years. I have had dolls juried into arts and crafts shows, galleries and Tamarack of West Virginia.
My love of vintage has also urged me to learn the age old techniques of German Feather tree making. They were the first artificial Christmas trees and brought to America by German immigrants longing for a little of Christmas from their country. It is amazing how twirling dyed goose feathers around wire looks like pine needles. Many of the spun cotton and paper ornaments sold in 'dime' stores were made to hang on the feather trees. I use the original techniques to recreate the trees.
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