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Noreen Crone-Findlay "Human beings have an amazing ability to heal themselves, physically, emotionally and spiritually." So states Noreen Crone-Findlay in the introduction to her book Soul Mate Dolls: Dollmaking as a Healing Art, published by Krause Publications. She goes on to say, "When there is a wound in the heart or soul, a wonderful way to heal it is to find a soul mate and embark on a journey of creativity. That's what this book is all about: playing with images and metaphors, while paying attention to how the processes work on a deeper level." Noreen's book is filled with projects that allow one to have an enormous amount of fun with the creative process while at the same time questing for new insights into one's life.
Dollmaking as a Healing Art By Noreen Crone-Findlay Published by Krause Publications
From Soul Mate Dolls Dollmaking as a Healing Art Published by Krause Publications Hence, no matter what stumbling block holds you back in your
own life, Noreen probably has a doll that fits the bill
one, that through the process of creating it, will renew or deepen
the connection between your heart and hands. Noreen adds, "Working
mindfully with our hands somehow reaches deep into our souls.
In making very special objects, like dolls, we can engage our
minds at a mythical level and heal our hearts." Noreen's
soul mate dolls include ones, which embody either positive or
negative emotions, such as serenity, joy, courage, resentment,
gratitude, grief, forgiveness, recovery, determination and many
others. She also has dolls which encompass concepts, tell a story
or reflect themes, such as "The Stumbling Block Coat,"
"The Doodle Fairy," "The Safe Harbor," and
"The Ragged Edge," or "Grandmother Tree."
From Soul Mate Dolls Dollmaking as a Healing Art Published by Krause Publications Noreen is an artist who is passionate about preserving heritage
crafts, and also about inspiring other people's interest in both
that preservation and using their own creativity. Additionally,
she is a professional puppeteer, who performs approximately 250
shows a
Soul Mate Dolls are just one series of dolls that Noreen creates. There are others, which are inspired by and depict historical, literary or mythical figures, such as Jane Austen and the Empress Theodora. Others employ and focus on a particular technique, such as fairisle or lace knitting. Still others emerge just from the sheer joy Noreen derives from the process of creating them. What follows is a representational gallery of Noreen's doll creations. All of the dolls pictured below are available as individual patterns. They are not included in her book Soul Mate Dolls.
This pattern is based on mosaics that are in the Cathedral
of San Vitale in Ravenna. The Empress Theodora was a magnificent
woman who lived in the 6th century in Byzantium. She was a scholar
and diplomat and deserves to be remembered and
 Homage to Jane Austen If you enjoy the novels of Jane Austen, then you will love this pattern! Knit all Jane Austen's heroines: Jane, Elizabeth, Fanny, Anne, or perhaps even Jane Austen herself!
Nancy is a sweet celebration of simple lace knitting. Her sweater and skirt are knitted with an easy lace pattern. Her sweater is removable, and her skirt can be knitted in your choice of lengths. She wears spiffy striped stockings and dashing boots under that lacy skirt.
The Angel of Knitting was featured in the Spring 2000 Vogue Knitting magazine, in the Very New, Very Vogue section as a mail order pattern. This charming pattern for the Angel of Knitting includes her cat, knitted basket and directions on how to make her tiny knitting needles
This doll is based on an ancient image on a Greek pot that
is thousands of years old.
Do you love Bumble Bees and honey? Then you'll love this sweet
knitted doll. She's based on tiny images that were painted on
household items thousands of years ago in ancient Crete. Some
people think that she's also a Goddess of the Dew, which is a
There's nothing like a cuddly pocket doll to make your day special! Cute as a button! These Bundle Babies were knitted with Baby weight yarns, embroidery floss and weaving cotton.
Minnie the Elf loves the stars! She's got a lovely moonlit garden knitted on her tummy, and she's inviting you to step outside to admire the stars.
The Permission doll is an invitation to give yourself (or
someone you love)
Noreen believes it is possible for anyone to open new doors to creativity, healing and wholeness by making dolls, even if you never made a doll before. She offers to lead you on a mystical journey, filled with metaphor, magic and special friends that will reshape and restore your soul. She closes with these words of advice and encouragement; "I believe that the art of dollmaking is a wonderful way to open doorways to creativity, healing and wholeness. I hope that my designs will bring you pleasure and delight. I wish you all good things, in all ways!" Noreen Crone-Findlay Quotes attributed to Noreen in this story are excerpted from the introduction to her book, Soul Mate Dolls Dollmaking as a Healing Art, published by and available from Krause Publications in Iola, WI. Krause Publications' crafts division is dedicated to serving the creative consumer and retailer. Whether you are a beginning quilter, an advanced seamstress, a professional crafter or owner of a craft shop, look to Krause's line of four magazines, hundreds of books and a television series for the ideas, information and inspiration you desire. For a copy of Noreen's book contact them at: Krause Publications Noreen's Doll Patterns are available from: |
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