Salley’s New Book! Give-away ahead!

Posted on March 6, 2015 by mimik

I am so pleased to be part of the blog tour for Salley’s new book, Felt Wee Folk! Yes, we are friends, but that is not influencing my opinion that this is an amazing book.

I received an e-copy to review but I’m an old-fashioned kind of craft book reader and I was thrilled when I got my hands on the paper edition. There are so many beautiful photos and projects and so much inspiration! I love how she choose to make families of dolls and also dolls for specific occasions like wedding cake toppers and a nativity scene. There are a variety of doll sizes shown although they are all (in my doll-making world) on the tiny size- 1 1/2″ baby to 4 1/2″ grown-ups.

As I paged through the book, what caught my eye was the variety and I think anyone interested in embroidery and or doll-making would find something fun to do. There are instructions for simpler versions that a child could do and the projects ramp up to higher skill levels and detail work. My most favorite ones are the doll house family. I would have loved having them as a child or making them when my kids were small. The wonderful thing is, these are dolls that can actually be played with, not something that has to be appreciated from the shelf.

Another project that I loved was the Hansel and Gretel dolls for a candy house. You could make an entire Christmas tree covered in all the characters that Salley came up with. And that is only if you stick with her designs because I can see using her book as a jumping off point to make all the characters for your own story or adventure.

There might be confusion that it is just an updated version of her earlier craft book, Felt Wee Folk: Enchanting Projects since it has almost the same title, but really, it seems all new! I would think of it as an add-on instead. There were some non-doll felt projects in the first book that she left out and that leaves room for a lot more dolls. The photos are all new and there are many lovely fabric scenes that are what I think of when I imagine Salley’s artwork. I love this one-

So here is the fun part- there is a book give-away! Anyone can enter- US address wins a hard copy book, International wins an e-book. Post a comment on the blog by midnight (Eastern Daylight Time) Sunday, March 15 and I will use a random number generator to pick the winner. Remember, you must come over to the blog and leave a comment to be entered. I can not count emailed comments.

If you NEED the book immediately, here are some other options- Amazon

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or Salley’s Etsy shop where you can get all her books, supplies, posters and all sorts of goodies.

I thought this was cool too- A Child’s Dream, where I buy lots of my felt, has put together this basket and also a felt collection, designed for these projects.

And, lastly, if you are anywhere in the Boston area, you can see some of Salley’s original work in the next 2 months- the Lexington Library in March and then the Newton Library in April. Go see it if you can- they are work a trip. If you just want to take a virtual journey, check out the other blogs on the tour- everyone is having a give-away so you can enter them all!

Felt Wee Folk Blog Tour

March 3 – Mary Corbet’s Needle n’ Thread
March 6 – Mimi Kirchner – Doll
March 10- Margaret Bloom – Wee Bloom Here
March 12 – C&T Publishing’s Blog
March 13 – Kimara – Wee Folk Art
March 15 – Phoebe Wahl

136 thoughts on “Salley’s New Book! Give-away ahead!”

Rita Self on March 6, 2015 at 7:19 am said:

so excited about the new book, just received mine & am waiting for sweet moments to savor it uninterrupted!!!
Julie on March 6, 2015 at 7:40 am said:

I love these little felt dolls, and have made many since purchasing her first book.
Eve Hiatt on March 6, 2015 at 7:49 am said:

I was thrilled to get my hands on a copy of this lovely book, brimming with extra goodies, and shared my enthusiasm with one of my crafty young friends. I loaned it to her overnight and haven’t seen it since! Just as we have been deluged with more snow, I am in the mood to try my hand at one of the wee snow folk in the book.
judy on March 6, 2015 at 7:53 am said:

I still remember that day I stumbled upon the first book at Michael’s. I’ve been in love with it ever since. This one looks equally amazing!
Kristi Allain on March 6, 2015 at 8:05 am said:

This looks great!
jama on March 6, 2015 at 8:05 am said:

Thanks for the lovely review. The book looks amazing. Love Salley’s work. :)
lore weil on March 6, 2015 at 8:08 am said:

I love minetures and have made mini bears using hemostats to turn the limbs. These Wee folks would be great for my granddaughter’s doll house.
Arlene on March 6, 2015 at 8:29 am said:

Another wonderful book by Salley!
Carlene on March 6, 2015 at 8:30 am said:

I would love a copy thank you! I’m making you’re hand sewn felt doll for my daughter right now!
Louise on March 6, 2015 at 8:45 am said:

I am looking forward to seeing the book. Sally has been a big influence on my own work and taught me to love embroidery again. Would love to win a copy!
kcli on March 6, 2015 at 8:54 am said:

Salley’s book looks amazing…I’m looking forward to seeing all of her wonderful ideas!
Robin on March 6, 2015 at 8:55 am said:

these are wonderfully fun!! many thanks
forestfirefarm on March 6, 2015 at 8:56 am said:

Sallys work is unbelievable. such attention to detain. Such an inspiration!!!
max on March 6, 2015 at 8:57 am said:

pure loveliness!! Can’t wait to check this book out, looks like fun!
Dolores on March 6, 2015 at 8:58 am said:

It really looks like a fun book. The little people are so cute.
Jacqueline on March 6, 2015 at 8:58 am said:

love her basic instructions so you can let your imagination takes wing..great review thanks
Susan K Quilts on March 6, 2015 at 9:01 am said:

What beautiful dolls! This looks like a wonderful book – I would enjoy just looking at the dolls but making one or two or three would be even more fun.
Susan on March 6, 2015 at 9:08 am said:

I have always admired Salley’s work and I love your lumberjack with the vest – maybe it’s Friday and he’s ready to go into town for some fun after a long week?
Queen of Fifty Cents on March 6, 2015 at 9:11 am said:

Ooooh, pick me! I’ve always loved her children’s books, and have meant to try making some of her-style dolls for ages.
Donna Godfrey on March 6, 2015 at 9:14 am said:

I about wore out the first book. I made at least 100 of them for gifts. This is a must have book for me!
Lee on March 6, 2015 at 9:19 am said:

Love your work. Just bought your owl pattern and look forward to stitching up some new friends. Thank you for your efforts.
ginny on March 6, 2015 at 9:21 am said:

I am a longtime fan of Salley’s wonderful dolls. So excited that she had a new book.
Barb Smith on March 6, 2015 at 9:40 am said:

I’ve loved wee things since I was a wee lass! Can’t wait to get Sally’s book and start making dolls for my grandmother’s dollhouse so that I may pass it on to the next generation… <3
Kitty on March 6, 2015 at 9:43 am said:

Oh, I admire her work! And I so want to make those dollhouse dolls for my girl.
pat van horn on March 6, 2015 at 9:46 am said:

thanks for sharing this fabulous book. such precious wee little creation! i hope i win a copy! pick me ;-)
Charlotte on March 6, 2015 at 9:51 am said:

Can’t wait to see pages and pages of inspiration. My craft closet is ready!!!
Dawn on March 6, 2015 at 10:12 am said:

I love working with felt and Salley’s work in particular. I have her first book and love to look through it.
Robin on March 6, 2015 at 10:24 am said:

Love this book! Plan to make some Wee Folk at the family craft gathering in May. Also really enjoyed exploring your work. Love those tattoo dolls. Blog hops are such fun!
Mary Ann Tate on March 6, 2015 at 10:36 am said:

I received my copy of your new book yesterday. It’s lovely :)
April on March 6, 2015 at 10:40 am said:

I am excited about this new Wee Folk book, I really enjoy working with felt, I have her first book and loved making some of the little dolls. The new pictures in this book look wonderful! :) Thanks for hosting this giveaway. :)
Carol M. on March 6, 2015 at 10:48 am said:

This looks like such fun. I am hoping to do this with a friend who has gone thru some really tough times this past several years. She needs something just to “play” and have some fun, and the fact that it has simpler styles will be good as she is so unsure of herself. That will be a really good place to start. I would love to win this book, I’m crossing my fingers! Thanks for the review and hosting the give away!
Susan on March 6, 2015 at 10:49 am said:

I saw Salley’s new book yesterday and was drooling over it. I was very tempted but didn’t buy it. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I might win it. Thank you so much for the opportunity! Susan
sue dulle on March 6, 2015 at 10:50 am said:

I love the first book and if I haven’t already I will today put the new book on my Amazon wish list. Thanks for the chance to win one.
Dawn on March 6, 2015 at 10:57 am said:

What a lovely looking book! I’d love to make some of the things in it.
Louise on March 6, 2015 at 11:05 am said:

Salley’s new book Felt Wee Folk looks wonderful! So many little people to make…what fun!
Leslie on March 6, 2015 at 11:11 am said:

I love all ‘wee’ things and this book sounds like something right up my alley. Thanks for the chance.
Suzanne on March 6, 2015 at 11:22 am said:

Can’t wait to make the Nativity dolls!
Ann Quandee on March 6, 2015 at 11:23 am said:

Oh, how I want to win this book so I can try my hand at making the babies!
Thanks,
Ann
Rebeca on March 6, 2015 at 11:25 am said:

I can’t wait to see this lovely book in person! Thanks for the review and giveaway!
Mary Jo on March 6, 2015 at 11:26 am said:

I have been dreaming of adding small little elves to my garden in the woods. I dream of little fairy dolls peeping out from knotholes in the trees or playing amongst the wild flowers that dominate my flower beds
Penny Slade on March 6, 2015 at 11:36 am said:

I love these! So adorable I can’t wait to make more of them!! <3
Kim in Hudson on March 6, 2015 at 11:39 am said:

Salley Mavor’s work is awesome. I just love these little dolls. Hope to get my hands on her book.
Anne on March 6, 2015 at 11:51 am said:

I love these wee folk! It would be a lot of fun to try projects from the book.
Karen on March 6, 2015 at 12:03 pm said:

Loved Salley’s first book, would love to win the second. And I am so glad that she introduced me to your work, Mimi, through her blog.
Cyndi C. on March 6, 2015 at 12:08 pm said:

Such special creations – need to try this.
Nancy K. on March 6, 2015 at 12:42 pm said:

Thanks to Salley’s blog tour, I am discovering wonderful blogs such as yours! Subscribing right away. Thank you for hosting this giveaway.
Cheryl White on March 6, 2015 at 1:20 pm said:

I love these books and I would love to make some of the new ones. I have carried some made from the original book in my pocket (housed in old eye glass cases) and when I meet an exceptionally cool little person, magically, that little character finds a new home/caregiver. Thanks.
Ellen M. on March 6, 2015 at 1:22 pm said:

I have her other book and love it. Can’t wait to see this one! Thanks for the chance!
Ann Pierce on March 6, 2015 at 1:35 pm said:

I have two copies of the original and love the pictures of this latest book!
Delcia Rosenow on March 6, 2015 at 1:50 pm said:

I have been partial to Salley’s fairies until I saw her nursery rhyme books and then Pocket Full of Posies. She is a wonder with all the families she has made and now this new book of more delightful folks! thanks for a chance in your giveaway!

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