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The Folklore and Magic of Dolls

June 3, 2020 Moira

My latest book explores some of the stories, legends and folklore of magical dolls and investigates why some people fear them. Along with directions and patterns to create your own unique dolls for spell-craft or as temple icons, this book is teeming with inspiration and ideas to create a world of playful magic for any purpose. From the elaborately carved foliate faces found in churches to the mass-produced fashion dolls of childhood, dolls have been part of our world throughout…

Goddess Poppet Knitting Pattern

January 29, 2015 Moira

I have often downloaded knitting patterns for free from the internet and some of them have been superb. In return I’ve now done one of my own. I’ve been making these Goddess dolls for years – most of my female friends have one in their home somewhere. The idea behind the doll is to create a unique poppet that can be a representation of the Goddess for your altar – knitted in different colours and decorated for each season or…