Spider Grandmother

Grandmother Spider, is a revered creation figure from many Native American cultures.  She appears as a wise, old woman who guides people to wisdom and knowledge.  She sang the world into existence and links all living things through the intricate threads of her web.  Spider Grandmother whispers in our ear the path we should tread to a better understanding of ourselves and our place in this world.  If you heed her valuable advice, this beautiful spirit doll may be the perfect way to begin your relationship with her.................

I'm absolutely thrilled to be back in the groove of creating my Spirit Dolls. It's been far too long since my hands have had the pleasure of working with wool. Believe it or not, I actually started crafting this face months ago. However, when I revisited it last week, I became disheartened and decided to start over from scratch. But here's the exciting part - I've recently learned some new techniques from an incredibly talented artist, and I decided to incorporate them into this doll. And boy, am I glad I did! As I worked on the wool, she seemed to take on a life of her own, and I could clearly see Spider Grandmother in her.

Just like all my creations, I poured my heart and soul into bringing her to life. Sculpting her tiny face from wool took hours of meticulous work. Her hair was carefully felted, twisted by hand, and styled with utmost care. The feathers delicately adorn her hair, lightly glued to ensure they stay in place without compromising the beauty of her locks. Her top was needle felted with a stunning light blue hue, while her webbed skirt was created through the intricate process of wet felting, which demands a significant amount of time and effort. I then needle felted her web onto the skirt, adding that extra touch of detail. Her shawl was lovingly crocheted and securely sewn onto her, so it remains perfectly in place. Lastly, her spider companion, crafted from pipe cleaner legs and needle felted, is carefully glued onto her. With a wooden base, she stands gracefully for display. Every single detail has been attended to, and she exudes such incredible energy that I just know whoever brings her home will fall head over heels in love, just as I have.

​Keep an eye out, I'm currently working on two more needle felted dolls, a reborn doll that's nearly ready for a new home, and a stunning hand crocheted peacock shawl. I'm truly so excited to reveal each one to you soon!

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