Welcome December Sponsors

Warmest welcome to my new sponsors:

The Puppenstube -  Incredible shop run by Waldorf doll maker extraordinaire Christine who is thankful for the support of her faithful customers who indulge her in the privilege of following her love in making dolls. The Puppenstube carries all of her handmade creations (like Waldorf dolls, gnomes, puppets, hand knit accessories for adults and children alike – just to name a few) as well as Heartwood Arts, Buntspechte, grain mills and more! (We buy our stunning Buntspechte Nativity figures from here each year!)

Gypsy Forest – Handcrafted quilts, play silks, aprons and more! living – creative open ended play – earth friendly designs – organic fibers – made in the USA

Nest – Modeled after the toy shoppes of Germany, here at Nest one can find eco-friendly sustainably sourced heirloom wooden toys & beautiful and practical things for the home. We believe that living sustainably need not be a sacrifice. Fine woolens from Ruskovilla of Finland, beautifully handcrafted figures from Ostheimer of Germany, shaker boxes from Brent Rourke of Nova Scotia. Waldorf-inspired play and Waldorf toys & crafts for young and old.

Little Lamby Knits – Fabulous knitting designs by the talented Megan Grewal, including the oh so cute Union Suit pattern and her latest releases: Twiga Toque, Treefor Jacket & Adult Sized Union Suit Patterns.

The Swell Company – Sturdy & Stylish products for Home and Family. Including beautiful holiday stockings hand knit by stay at home mothers in Maine, using natural Maine wool, dyed with organic dyes. Use coupon code ‘FRONTIER’ for 10% off your order through December.

And welcome back to my returning sponsors:

Brambleberry Yarns – Beautiful, nature friendly dyed yarns and fibers. Located in the Pacific North West, (right here in Oregon!) shop owner Cynthia finds our breathtaking views and plants inspiring her yarns as well as finding their way into her dye pots.

Armadillo Dreams – High quality handmade wooden toys. Everything is made from natural materials, is friendly for little hands and is handmade with love! Also, be sure to “like” us on Facebook to receive updates and our daily specials! (Our Saint Nicholas gifts for this year are from here!)

Gotta Keep Knittin’ designs – Knitting patterns for all your little people: wool soakers, longies, shorties, dresses, and more! When life gets crazy, you just gotta keep knittin’!

Natural Kids – We are a team of artisans from around the world who share a love for handcrafting natural toys, clothing, decor and more for kids and kids at heart. With over 50 team member shops there is lots of exciting products to explore!

Wooly Moss Roots – Wooly Moss Roots offers wooden buttons, wooly delights and herbal goodness. We provide high quality handmade wooden buttons in a variety of reclaimed woods, for knitters, sewers, and crafters.

Mariposa Forest – Mariposa Forest, a world of imagination delivered to your mailbox. We send seasonal stories from the forest to your child by old fashioned snail mail. Their own special mail, delivered right to them.”

Luna Grey Fiber Arts – Luna Grey Fiber Arts is the work of Jackie Vlcek – Mama of two spirited little boys living an inspired life on the sunny, western slope of Colorado. Jackie creates colorful, hand dyed, natural fiber yarn in her home studio. Each skein is hand painted or kettle dyed making for truly one-of-a-kind works of art.

Sparkle Stories – Sparkle Stories produces weekly audio stories for children and families around the world. Our original Story Series follow the seasons, inspiring a sense of wonder and magic throughout the year.

GLOB – GLOB specializes in botanically crafted paints made from fruits, vegetables, flowers and spices with natural food-grade ingredients and organic extracts. GLOB arts and crafts products are sourced from natural, recyclable and biodegradable materials.

Dandelion Dream – Organic, fair-trade, and eco-friendly shirts lovingly printed with hand carved images.

Olabelhe – A magical place filled with charming little girls clothing … that brings back memories of times gone by. Within Dawn’s collection of sewing patterns you will find timeless styles that are reminiscent of times when little girls dressed like little girls.

Frost Lane – Bret and Nadja Van der Stroom raise a few animals and six children on a couple of acres in Tennessee. Their Etsy shop, Frost Lane, features an eclectic mix of handmade items they enjoy making and using themselves.

Simply Playing – Carries Waldorf inspired all natural plant dyed wool toys that bring out your child’s imagination. Since dress up is the heart of a young child’s imaginative play, crowns, garlands, and wands are created to assist in their journey.

Spring Creek Store - Located in the Portland Waldorf School, the Spring Creek Store carries all your Waldorf needs from books and school/art supplies to handmade gifts and gently used consignment.

Please take the time to visit these wonderful businesses, you won’t be disappointed. I fully believe in each and every one of them.
My family and I are so humbled and grateful for their continued support. I really don’t know what we would do without them – THANK YOU!

For affordable sponsorship information please reach me at: [email protected]

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