Etsy Shop for Purplemoonfibers

Ladybug's Picnic, rainbow of needle felted ladybugs

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:19:10 -0500

$24.00
"They all jumped rope, till the rope it broke. So that all sat around tellin' knock-knock jokes. Ladybugs at the ladybug;s picnic."

A delightful group of colorful needle felted ladybugs in a rainbow array of colors.

They are simple and open ended for imaginative play. Or they can be for display bringing color and whimsy to any space. They can also be string with thread as felt beads and be added to seasonal wreath or other display.

Each is about 1.25" (3cm)long

Note, these have not been tested for lead or phalates. Therefore they are best for people over 12 (and are certainly not for children who chew their toys). They are made of natural wool and dyed with Jacquard dyes which are CPSIA certified. http://www.jacquardproducts.com/certs_cpsia.php

Swear Stones, set of three

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:18:55 -0500

$20.00
Frustrating meeting at work? Phone conversation from hell? Sports team f-up another play? Sometimes you just need to throw something, and swear stones are perfect for it.

These beautiful 100% wool stones are super soft and just the right size to hold in your hand. Each has a swear word on one side to add a little extra oomph to your gratifying rock throwing session. But because these stones are 100% wool, they won't break or hard a thing.

Perfect for people who live in glass houses.

These stones are reversible, flip side of the stones is a lovely zen looking stone. Display them with the swear word showing, or have a lovely zen home or office decoration.

Tomten, Gnome Child

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:06:08 -0500

$20.00
This is a soft sculpture needle felted art doll of a Tomten child. Tomten are from Swedish folklore and were believed to take care of a farmer's home and children and protect them from misfortune. He is dressed in a traditional mushroom spotted cap and has forest green clothing.

He is firmly felted to allow gentle handling and play. His body is made from natural sheep's wool which was raised on a local family farm.

He stands 5 inches (13cm) tall

Tomten, Gnome Child

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:01:51 -0500

$20.00
This is a soft sculpture needle felted art doll of a Tomten child. Tomten are from Swedish folklore and were believed to take care of a farmer's home and children and protect them from misfortune. She is dressed in a traditional mushroom spotted cap and has a deep purple dress

she is firmly felted to allow gentle handling and play. Her body is made from natural sheep's wool which was raised on a local family farm.

She stands 5 inches (13cm) tall

Tomten, Gnome Child

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:54:32 -0500

$20.00
This is a soft sculpture needle felted art doll of a Tomten child. Tomten are from Swedish folklore and were believed to take care of a farmer's home and children and protect them from misfortune. She is dressed in a traditional mushroom spotted cap and has a forest green dress

she is firmly felted to allow gentle handling and play. Her body is made from natural sheep's wool which was raised on a local family farm.

She stands 5 inches (13cm) tall

Tomten, Gnome Papa

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:49:39 -0500

$35.00
This is a soft sculpture needle felted art doll of a Tomten father. Tomten are from Swedish folklore and were believed to take care of a farmer's home and children and protect them from misfortune. He is dressed in a traditional mushroom spotted cap and a matching shirt of toadstool red and forest green pants.

He is firmly felted to allow gentle handling and has wire in her arms, which allows him to be posed or played with. His body is made from natural sheep's wool which was raised on a local family farm.

He stands 9 inches (23cm) tall from his boots to the tip of his cap.

Tomten, Gnome Mama

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:43:36 -0500

$35.00
This is a soft sculpture needle felted art doll of a Tomten mother. Tomten are from Swedish folklore and were believed to take care of a farmer's home and children and protect them from misfortune. She is dressed in a traditional mushroom spotted cap and a matching dress of toadstool red with spots on the apron of the dress.

she is firmly felted to allow gentle handling and has wire in her arms, which allows her to be posed or played with. Her body is made from natural sheep's wool which was raised on a local family farm.

She stands 8 inches (20.5 cm) tall from the bottom of her dress to the tip of her cap.

Mushroom Fairy Ring

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:52:41 -0500

$25.00

This is the perfect place for your household fairies to rest or play. A delightful needle felted Fairy Ring of mushrooms designed to bring a bit of fairy whimsy into your home.

The Fairy Ring is suitable for a child's imaginative play, as part of a nature table or anywhere you want to encourage the indoor fairies to be.

Each mushroom is individually needle felted (a process of sculpting wool with a tony notched needle) and then felted to the soft wool base.

The base is about 3.5" (7.5cm) across
The ring measures 3.5" tall (7.5cm) from base bottom to mushroom top.

I know this will bring joy to your home.

Fairy Furniture Mushroom Table and Chairs

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:34 -0400

$28.00
This charming mushroom table and matching chairs is just what the fairies or gnomes in your life need. Firmly needle felted, this set is ready to become part of a fairy play set, or nature display.
The mushrooms are firmly attached to a grass base to hold them in place wile your fairies dine. Two acorn cap bowls come with the set to serve your fairy dinner guests. It was made in a spirit of creative joy.

The table stands about 2.75" (apx. 7cm) tall and is about 3" (7.5 cm) across. The chairs are 2" (5cm) tall and 1.5" (3.5 cm) across. The grass base is 8" 20 cm) long and 5.25" (13cm) across.

I hope you and your fairies enjoy this set.

Bunny Basket

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:08:35 -0400

$10.00
A natural sheep's wool bunny in a hand carved nutshell basket. This would make a very cute Easter ornament or a great gift in an Easter basket.

The bunny can be removed and played with. The basket is lined with soft green wool to make a cozy place for the bunny to snuggle into.

The bunny is about 1" long and the nutshell basket is about 1.5".

Please note that because this has not been third party tested for lead or phalates (again not even sure how to spell it much less how it would get into my wool), this is considered unsuitable for children under 12 and certainly is not for children who still chew their toys.

Natural Felt Stones

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:27:18 -0400

$18.00
This set of four all natural sheep's wool felted stones makes a lovely and soft visual display for you home, office, nature table, or meditation space.
Beautiful to look at and wonderfully soft in your hands, they can be arranged into a cairn or scattered with other nature objects. Because they are all wool, they are soft and will not harm any surface with scratching.

As an added bonus they are perfect for throwing at annoying people or the TV without actually doing any harm. Note: I am not responsible for the reactions of people at whom you throw the stones.

You will receive the four stones pictured. They are the size of large river stones, ranging from 4" (10 cm) to 3" (7.5 cm) long. I find them pleasing to hold in the palm of my hand. And also gratifying to throw (please see the above disclaimer about throwing).

Love Bug Mobile

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:55:28 -0400

$30.00
Add a bit of magic to your baby or child's view of the world. These simple but engaging love bugs would love to gently fly over a child's bed, changing table, play area or even your family's nature table.

Strung with shimmering ribbon for an extra touch of magic, these adorable love bugs are sure to delight all who see them. A second tier of matching colored hearts continues the love theme of this mobile.

This mobile was made with a loving and joyous spirit. It is waiting to be placed in just the right place in your home to bring that energy to you and your family.

The wreath at the top measures 6 inches across. Each love bug is about two inches long with a 3 inch wing span. The hearts are just over an inch. Each was needle felted by hand.

Wool Felted Acorns, Lavendar Sparkle

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:39:49 -0400

$6.00
A wonderful piece of nature to decorate your space. Three soft sheep's wool acorns, with just a hint of sparkle.

The caps are natural acorn caps from all over the city of Madison (My kids' and I must look like squirrels in the Fall). The wool was lovingly grown by the friendly sheep at Rainbow Fleece Farm.

These are as fun to touch as they are to look at. Place them anywhere in your space that could use a touch of nature or texture.

They can also be used as unique beads by using a needle and bead thread.

Three Pixie Mushrooms, red, yellow, pink

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:33:39 -0400

$18.00
A trio of mushrooms to add a bit of magic to a fairy playscape, nature table or anywhere that needs a bit of color and whimsy.

These were hand crafted from wool roving by the process of needle felting. Where wool (usually sheep) is formed into felt by using a special needle that binds the fibers to each other forming felt. The result is soft yet strong and natural.

My wool comes from a small local family farm with very happy sheep.

The mushrooms stand about 2.75" (7cm) tall. They are individually made with love and fun.

Rolly Polly Rainbow Children

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:31:40 -0400

$36.00
A wonderful rainbow-array of charming Waldorf-style pocket dolls. Hours of open-ended imaginative play is guaranteed with this simple yet engaging set of dolls. They are at home in a blanket fort, among the flowers of your yard or as part of a nature table set.

Each doll is individually needle felted from soft 100% sheep's wool. Each is approximately 2" (5 cm) long with a nice pudgy body of about 4" (10 cm) around. Just right for holding in a hand or traveling in a pocket!

I know they will be loved and enjoyed in your home.

Please note these dolls are not suitable for children who still put toys in their mouths.

*This item comes with free domestic (US) shipping and reduced international shipping*

Needle Felted Wool Nesting Bowls with Ginkgo Leaves

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:54:44 -0400

$35.00
These bowls were hand made through the process of needle felting, using a special felting needle to form wool roving into felt. The result is a soft and lovely sculpted fiber work of art. They are as wonderful to touch as they are to look at.

The ginkgo leaves were individually wet felted and then needle felted to the bowls.

The larger bowl measures 7.25" (18.5 cm) across and the smaller bowl measures 5,25 (13.5 cm) across.

All of my wool comes from a small local family farm with happy free roaming sheep. please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Ladybug's Picnic, Three Needle Felted Ladybugs

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:15:42 -0400

$9.00
"They all jumped rope, till the rope it broke. So that all sat around tellin' knock-knock jokes. Ladybugs at the ladybug;s picnic."

A delightful trio of colorful needle felted ladybugs.
They are simple and open ended for imaginative play. Or they can be for display bringing color and whimsy to any space. They can also be string with thread as felt beads and be added to seasonal wreath or other display.

Each is about 1.25" (3cm)long

Note, these have not been tested for lead or phalates. Therefore they are best for people over 12 (and are certainly not for children who chew their toys). They are made of natural wool and dyed with Jacquard dyes which are CPSIA certified. http://www.jacquardproducts.com/certs_cpsia.php

Fossilized Coral Cuff Bracelet

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:15:47 -0400

$32.00
Hand felted from super-soft merino wool, this bracelet is subtle, yet eye catching. Hand-blended shades of pink and brown surround a piece of natural fossilized coral. Sparkly yarn is lightly worked into the surface for contrast.

This looks good with casual or slightly dressy attire. It is a unique one of a kind accessory.

Measuring 8.5" (21.5 cm)from the loop to the toggle it comfortable fits a wrist of 6 to 6.5" (15 to 16.5 cm)

Autumn Oak Leaves Felted Bowl with felted acorns

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:24:44 -0400

$18.00
Hand felted from wool roving; this bowl is a rick earthy color with hints of green and purple. A scattering of autumn colored oak leaves adorn the inside. It reminds me of a forest floor in the Fall. Three needle felted acorns with natural acorn caps add to the rich fall feeling.

Perfect for a nature table or Autumn display. This will hold your seasonal treasures in softness and warmth along side the crisp fall air.

Measuring 5" (12.5cm) across and 1.5" (3.5cm) deep
The acorns are 1" long (2.5cm)

Bunny Mama and Baby

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:57:03 -0400

$11.00
"Shucks, I might just as well stay where I am and be your little bunny." And so he did. "Have a carrot," said the mother bunny.
-From "The Runaway Bunny" by Margaret Wise Brown

This pair of bunnies (and their carrot) is ready to come home and be your own little bunnies. Needle felted by hand from natural sheep's wool, these are soft to touch but firm enough to be played with.

The mama is about 1.5" (4cm)from nose to tail and the baby is about 1" (3.5cm). A great size for little hands to hold and play with.

Please note this item has not been tested for lead or phalates(not even sure how to spell it much less how it would get into my wool)
It is therefore recommended for children over 12 and is certainly not for children who still chew their toys.