On the Moor

Meet Elise FairIsle!

The lovely patterns in Fair Isle knitting are so inspiring of folk stories that a sweet little bunny just had to be made from the beautiful cobalt blue piece we have here.

Elise is a sweet folk art inspired, old fashioned 11 inch tall hare with button jointed limbs. She’s made from a lovely cobalt blue imported fair isle wool sweater. A soft, creamy cotton contrasts her dark coloring so simply and sweetly.

Elise is stuffed firmly with our favorite stuffing: 100% brand new wool batting, a touch of dry lavender, and just enough dry, inert lentils to make her pleasingly heavy in the hand. She really makes you think of those “days gone by” toys, the type you hold onto, and find in Great Grandmother’s cedar chest.

Elise has a little grey handstitched nose made of cotton floss, and her eyes are lovely grey hematite beads.

We are very pleased to say that Elise is sporting the very first set of Craggy Moor handmade buttons! The little wooden hearts just add even more to her folk art appeal.

(Elise has small parts, so may not be suitable for children under the age of 3 to play with, and is not intended for rough play)

Elise would make a lovely gift for anyone who loves old fashioned storybook type friends or add her to your own special collection of treasures.

Handmade is the best way to say I love you!

Twins were born on the Craggy Moor today!

Its hard to resist the sweet cuteness of a lamb!

Meet Bella and Benny Baapy! They are adorable little lambies made of creamy, chamois cotton (repurposed, gently cleaned here on the Moor). Their  little faces are made of soft cotton velveteen in a coordinating latte brown color. They have a touch of  plaid cotton in the lining of her ears,  (Bella has pink and cream plaid, and Benny has blue and green) and a cute little wool felt heart to match.

They are stuffed with our favorite stuffing: 100% brand new wool batting, a touch of dry lavender, and just enough dry, inert lentils to make her pleasantly heavy in your hand and very huggable!

Bella’s sweet, sleepy face, and Benny’s bright eyed, happy little face were hand stitched with cotton floss, as was their little heart. They’re completely child friendly, and looking for that special someone to love. They’re just the right size at about 8 inches tall, so little arms can hold them tight, and easily go on many adventures.
Their light lavender scent will sooth and comfort too.

Bella and Benny would make a charming, unique baby shower gift, or birthday gift for children of all ages. They are individually made, and come with a card signed and dated by the Artist, so they would also make a lovely addition to your folk art collection!

Handmade is the best way to say I love you!

Bunson Haringbone is taller than his siblings but he’s very quiet and shy when they’re around. It wasn’t till we were speaking of the weather alone together one day that I realized how thoughtful and good natured Bunson is. He has many good, and creative ideas for adventures to be had AND! he’s a wonderful storyteller :0)

Bunson was made of a lovely 100% wool tweed (repurposed and gently cared for here on the Moor) composed of grey and tan strands interwoven in the classic herringbone style and very reminiscent of a hare’s fur!

Bunson stands a very respectible 9 inches tall from head to toe. He has 5 inch long ears.

Bunson’s ear linings and paw pads are made of our super soft, cotton candy pink cashmere. It really is a nice contrast against the textured wool of Bunson’s coat.

Bunson is stuffed with our favorite Craggy Moor stuffing:
100% brand new wool batting, a touch of dry lavender, and just enough dry, inert lentils to make him feel slightly heavy and “real” in your hand.

If you look closely you’ll notice the whimsical mismatched silver metal buttons at Bunson’s joints. They each have a different embossed design. Combined with his tweed coat, he has quite a nice,Old English way about him.

You’ll Bunson’s adorable hand stitched cotton yarn tail too. It adds even more texture variation and folk appeal to him.

Bunson’s eyes are czech glass beads, securely tied with 6 strand cotton floss;and his nose is hand stitched with coordinating pink cotton floss.

Bunson is individually made, and would make a wonderful gift for someone special, or adopt him for your own collection of folk art treasures.

He’s securely made, but is not intended for rough play. Bunson has small parts and may not be suitable for children under the age of 3.

Bunson was made to be an heirloom quality friend so he’d made a lovely baby shower gift that could be saved for a special little one when he’s ready to meet Bunson.

Handmade is the best way to say I love you!

Another sweet Velveteen Bunny has hopped onto the Craggy Moor!

We get so excited over Velveteen Bunnies when they come looking for a home. Meet Carwyn Velveteen!

Carwyn (pronounced “care-win”) is welsh for “blessed and loved”-just right for one of the sweetest bunnies patterned after the storybook legend!

Carwyn Velveteen is 8 inches tall from head to toe. He has sweetly oversized 5 1/2 inch long ears.

He’s made of Chocolate Brown cotton Velveteen (repurposed and gently cleaned). Carwyn’s made in a classic, old fashioned jointed style with whimsically mismatched old metal buttons at his joints from our vintage button collection!

Carwyn is stuffed with our favorite Craggy Moor Stuffing too:100% brand new wool batting, a touch of dry lavender, and just enough dry, inert lentils to make him slightly and pleasantly heavy in your hand.

Carwyn’s ears and tail are lined with a soft, cotton candy pink cotton knit. The insides of his paws and bottoms of his feet are a nice, coordinating cream colored cotton knit. Carwyn has a sweet little hand stitched pink cotton nose to match the lining of his ears just right.

Carwyn’s eyes are tiger’s eye glass beads, securely tied with 6 strand cotton floss. Their amber hues shine against his darker, chocolatey velveteen coat!

Carwyn has such a nice, homey, yesterday appeal. He’s sure to be a lovely, unique gift for someone you love; or loveable addition to your own folk art collection. Everyone who loves bunnies, folk art, or classic stories will enjoy having their own Velveteen friend.

Carwyn has little parts, so please use discretion when buying for children under the age of 3. He’s securely made but not intended for rough play.

Carwyn is made to be loved, and then passed on as an heirloom quality treasure! Carwyn is individually made and comes with a card signed and dated by the Artist. He comes with his own cotton drawstring gift bag that is also a perfect place for storing Carwyn.

Carwyn Velveteen is sure to be that “just right” friend for your little one, and your children’s children. Pair him with the classic Velveteen Rabbit story for a truly endearing gift.

I felt a tug on my sleeve one day, and heard a quiet voice inquiring the time it was and when I looked down I immediately knew I must ask her to stay for tea!

Meet Anne-Marie Dorset! She’s a sweetly soft new addition to our flock here on the Craggy Moor and she’s looking for that “just right” person to adopt her!

Anne-Marie is made of soft, repurposed (gently cleaned) cotton knit with a very nice lambswool texture to it! Anne-Marie is gentle and small, about 4 1/4 inches sitting, and about 7 inches from the top of her head to the tip of her hind hoof. She’s stuffed with our favorite stuffing: 100% brand new wool batting, a touch of dry lavender, and just enough dry, inert lentils to make her pleasantly heavy in your hand.

What we love about Anne-Marie is that she is wearing a cabled fisherman’s wool sweater (how sweet!) handknit with love right here on the Moor.

Anne-Marie Dorset has a gentle, kind, hand-embroidered cotton floss smile and open, friendly face.

Anne_Marie’s eyes are tiger’s eye glass beads secured with 6 strand cotton floss. The amber hues in her eyes bring out the lovely cream color of her little wool sweater.

Her ears are lined with soft pink cotton; and her tail is lined with just a touch of soft, repurposed pink cashmere.

All these little details make her such a unique treasure. She’s full of personality and sure to make a wonderful addition to your folk art collection (especially if your flock does not yet include a kind and gentle, sweater wearing sheep:0)

Anne Marie also has a very special pair of mother of pearl buttons on her lower leg joints that came from our vintage collection.

Anne-Marie Dorset would make a wonderful, unique gift for someone you love,or for yourself. She comes in her own cotton gift bag with a card signed and dated by the Artist. Anne-Marie Dorset is one of a kind, like all our handmade lamb collectibles here on the Craggy Moor.

Anne-Marie is not for little children under the age of 3, and she is truly a collectible-securely made but not suitable for rough play.

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When Lucy was born, I immediately pictured her in the loving arms of one of my little ones, as they sleepily carried her up the stairs to their bedroom. She has the perfect “tuck me in and read me a story” appeal! Lucy has that lovely, timeless look I crave for all our best stuffed friends.

Lucy is 9 1/2 inches tall from head to toe. Her ears are 5 1/2 inches long. She’s made from a soft,cotton, nutmeg colored basket weave sweater (repurposed, gently cared for here on the Moor). the basket weave criss-crosses over itself very nicely, so there are no gaps.

She has soft, cotton candy pink cotton lining her ears and paws, giving her a sweet, gentle look.

We stuffed Lucy with the Craggy Moor’s signature stuffing:
100% brand new wool batting, a touch of dry lavender, and just enough dry, inert lentils to make her pleasingly “real” feeling as you hold her.

Lucy’s eyes are tiger’s eye glass beads in lovely amber shades that further bring out the brown fibers in her coat.
They have been securely sewn on with 6 strand cotton floss.

You’ll love the embossed wood buttons at Lucy’s joints. They give her that characteristic old-fashioned look that we love here on the Moor.

Lucy also has a hand sewn cotton yarn tail, and handstitched pink cotton nose that are sweet and finish her look just right.

Due to her small parts, Lucy might not be suitable for a child under the age of 3, use your own discretion when buying.

As I sit here typing Lucy is sitting beside me. Her slight, sweet lavender scent is floating up to me. She is sure to make you or your little one want to snuggle and hug over and over (I want to right now!) She’s just an all around loveable friend that will be cherished for years to come. When your little one gets older, tuck Lucy away for his/her children to enjoy.

I’m so happy with her, and I know you will be too!
Lucy is individually made and comes with a dated, signed card by the Artist. She would make a wonderful folk art gift for anyone you love, or a cherished addition to your own collection.

Hi! I’m Corbin Suffolk! I was born on the Craggy Moor! I love to play and run and I’d love to go live in your pasture today!

Corbin is gaelic for “a steep hill”- just the place I’d love to run and play!

I’m about 7 1/2 inches tall from my wooley ears to my wooley hooves.

I’m 100% natural! I am made of sweetly soft repurposed wool and cotton knit materials. My muzzle and lower legs are soft, black wool from a lovely repurposed ladies’ wool jacket. (All materials are gently cared for here on the Moor. We use dye free, hypoallergenic products to clean our materials.)

My sweater is hand knit here on the Moor with a soft, chunky white cotton. It has a cute cable knit on both sides.
I’m stuffed with brand new, super soft and smooth 100% wool batting and just enough dry, inert lentils to make me feel “real” (slightly heavy and very appealing in the hand) and a just a hint of lavender. I have that “days gone by” look that makes me such a special gift or addition to your folk art collection.

I have sweet and shiny czech glass eyes are double reinforced and secured with 6 strand cotton floss so I’m officially safe for everyone over the age of three, but use your own discretion when buying.

If you take a peek just under the lower edge of my sweater you’ll see that my legs are jointed with cute, old fashioned four hole metal buttons that look so nice against my black and white.

My ears and tail are lined with the black acetate that lined the jacket I was made from. Acetate is all natural! Wood pulp is treated with acid found in vinegar, which makes it smooth like satin. When the Craggy Moor found this out we were excited! Using jacket lining when its acetate is just one more responsible way to use a natural fiber.

I’m individually made, and I come with a dated card signed by the Artist so I’d make a wonderful gift for any collector of handmade folk art. You could also tuck me into a gift basket for anyone you love.

Handmade is the very best way to say I love you!

This is Ainsley! The name Ainsley is gaelic for “in the woods”. This name really fits a bunny well doesn’t it?

Ainsley snuck onto the Craggy Moor this morning and is looking for someone special to love!

Ainsley is a waldorf style slate grey wool bunny with a charming blue and green plaid cotton lining his ears. He’s made from a lovely repurposed slate grey wool skirt, and cotton flannel pajama top. (all gently cared for here on the Moor).

 He’s so soft and huggable! He smells lightly and sweetly of lavender too. He has a little cranberry wool felt heart that further adds to his whimsy and folk art charm.

Ainsley is stuffed with the Craggy Moor’s favorite stuffing: 100% brand new wool batting, a touch of dry lavender, and just enough dry, inert lentils to give him more of a “real” feel.

Ainsley has a sweet little cotton face hand stitched with cotton floss. He has the cutest freckles around his nose and just a bit of a blush.
He also has a real cotton tail made of cotton yarn. So sweet!

Ainsley has a sweet open face characteristic of Waldorf Style toys. Children and the young at heart will love having him as a gift, or adopt him for yourself and add him to your folk art collection!

Ainsley is individually handmade and comes with a signed dated card by the artist.

Handmade is the most heartfelt way to say “I love you”!

Meet Desmond!

Have you ever seen a lamb with faire isle wool? They are a little hard to catch (that’s why you don’t see very many!) but we enticed him in with a plateful of shortbread and some mint tea :0)

Desmond was made from a beautiful imported fair isle wool sweater (repurposed, gently cared for here on the Moor)containing lovely jewel tone colors. His face and hooves are a soft white cotton-a nice contrast that gives Desmond a folk art feel. It looks like he jumped right out of the pages of a well loved story!

Desmond is stuffed with our favorite stuffing: 100% brand new wool batting, a touch of dry lavender, and just enough dry, inert lentils to make him feel pleasingly heavy in the hand. Desmond’s eyes are antique colored czech glass beads.

Desmond has these amazing stamped metal buttons at each of his jointed legs that came from the sweater as well. They have a lovely flower and leaf pattern that further adds to his folk art appeal.

Desmond would make a great friend to anyone over the age of 6 (he has little parts so please use your discretion when buying for a child under the age of 6. He’s been securely made but is not intended for rough play.)

Desmond would also make a great addition to any collection of your favorite sheep or handmade treasures. He’d also make a charming and unique addition to a gift basket for someone you love.

Meet Elena Herdwick!

Elena is new here on the Moor-a truly beautiful folk art lamb with sweet little knit cables throughout her soft, chocolate brown wool coat. We made Elena from a repurposed (gently cared for) cable knit wool vest. To contrast the dense cables, Elena’s head, ears, and hooves, as well as the lining of her tail are made of brand new buttercream colored muslin. Elena is truly a storybook beauty-whimsical and reminiscent of days gone by. If she’s the lamb for your collection, you will not be disappointed!

Elena has been firmly stuffed, reminiscent of those “days gone by” toys. We stuffed her with our favorite stuffing combination: 100% brand new wool batting, a touch of dry lavender, and just enough dry, inert lentils to maker her slightly heavy in the hand and have that “real” feel.

Elena has lovely tiger’s eye glass beads that have swirls of warm caramel color. Her nose has been hand stitched with cream colored cotton floss.

Elena also has charming wood buttons with a touch of wood grain decorating each jointed limb.

Sitting, Elena is 5 1/2 inches tall. Head to hoof, she’s a very pleasant 8 3/4 inches.

Elena Herdwick would make a wonderful friend to anyone over the age of 6. Because of her small parts, use discretion when buying for someone under the age of 6.

All of our lambs are individually made and come with a card signed by the Artist. Our lambs are all natural and unique!

Buy Handmade, its the heartfelt way to say “I love you”!

Angie at   My Four Monkeys has a great product review site. She researches interesting family oriented products she finds that Moms would be interested in  for themselves or for their children. This is Luke, her son with “Rabbit”- his very own Craggy Moor Velveteen Bunny! Oh, these pictures just warm my heart! I can’t tell you!

Angie happened upon our little store and really liked our Waldorf Style Velveteen Bunnies, and asked to do a review! You can read it here.

We were very excited to work with My Four Monkeys. We have a heart for family centered, high quality toys and products like they do.

The Craggy Moor Store is sponsoring a giveaway with My Four Monkeys and you can win your very own, super adorable Wool Grey Waldorf Style Bunny! This is Tippy!

Just go on over to the contest and sign up today to enter to win this cute little bunny!

Tippy’s made with the high quality, all natural products we have come to love here on the Moor. He’s made with a sweetly  huggable brushed wool, repurposed and gently cared for. Tippy is stuffed with 100% brand new wool batting, a touch of dry lavender and just enough dry, inert lentils to make him pleasingly heavy in the hand. Tippy has a bit of  super soft, cotton candy pink cashmere in his ears (we all know how little ones love to stroke bunny ears and hold them close to their cheek). Tippy has a sweet cotton face with handstitched details, and a little wool felt heart that’s full of love and waiting for that special someone!

We really enjoyed getting to know Angie a little as we emailed back and forth. She has a lovely family, and we look forward to getting to know her better.

Go on over to My Four Monkeys today!