amber van andel - One of a Kind Show

The Sculpted Sock

amber van andel

Rockwood, Ontario

Meet me at A-09

Amber has been experimenting with fabrics and textures since she was able to use a sewing machine. In 2013, she started exploring dollmaking, and designed a new version of the classic sock monkey for her boys. Around this time, she had the opportunity to work with British Crafting Magazine, Mollie Makes, to develop an easy make-along sock doll.

Lately, Amber has been learning about Waldorf-inspired natural-fibre art dolls. She incorporates colour and personality into each unique creation, with a belief that everyone can use a little whimsy and cute in their lives.

Along with dollmaking, she is using her sewing machine to create 2D works of free-motion embroidery, or thread sketch. She uses dollmaking scraps and vintage books to create unique textured art pieces.

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Nora - Waldorf Inspired Wool Filled doll with cotton sundress

If this face doesn't make you smile... I can't help you. She is full of life.

Materials: wool, imagination, repurposed fabrics, wool yarn, mohair
Size: 15'' tall

Pippa - Wool filled Waldorf Inspired Natural Fibre Art Doll

Materials: wool, imagination, repurposed fabrics, wool yarn, mohair
Size: 10''
Price: sold

Boris - Original Sculpted Sock Elephant

Boris is the quiet subdued type. He is an original Sculpted Sock Elephant.

Materials: wool socks, polyfil, weight beads, thread, a little dickens
Size: 15'' tall
Price: sold

Phylis - Original Sculpted Sock Monkey

Phyllis is an original Sculpted Sock monkey eager to please.

Materials: wool socks, cotton socks, polyfil, thread
Size: 18'' tall

Fergus - Original Sculpted Sock Dog

Meet Fergus... or Fergie if you prefer. He is an original Sculpted Sock Dog.

Materials: wool socks, polyfil, weight beads, thread, a little dickens
Price: sold

Emma - Original Sculpted Sock Monkey with Dress and Scarf

This is Emma, she is an Original Sculpted Sock monkey sporting her Sunday best.

Materials: wool socks, polyfil, weight beads, thread, a little dickens
Size: 18'' tall

Nova - Original Sculpted Sock Horse with removable clothing

Nova - she is an original Sculpted Sock Horse with a timid but sweet demeanor.

Materials: wool socks, polyfil, weight beads, thread, wool blend yarn, repurposed materials for clothing, little dickens
Size: 18'' tall

Rena - Waldorf Inspired Wool Filled Doll

Rena - she is a happy chap.

Materials: wool socks, wool roving, mohair, wool blend yarns, repurposed materials for clothing, a little imagination
Size: 15'' tall

Greta and Liesel - Waldorf Inspired wool filled sock doll

They are the best of friends - they pick up right where they left off and you can hear them laughing from a mile away.

Materials: wool socks, wool roving, mohair, wool blend yarns, repurposed materials for clothing, a little imagination
Size: 15'' tall
Price: sold

Gwen - Waldorf Inspired Wool Filled pint sized doll with removable clothing and Teeswater locks for hair

Materials: wool socks, wool roving, teeswater locks, wool blend yarns, repurposed materials for clothing, a little imagination
Size: 11''
Price: sold

Make your Own Sock Bunny - Pre-sewn Kit with PDF Tutorial

Amber loves to share her knowledge and expertise with anyone who will listen... she has since developed a pre-sew kit for fellow sewists and hobbyist to try their hand at dollmaking.

Materials: wool socks, polyfil, weight beads, thread, a little dickens

Barb - Wool Filled Waldorf Inspired Doll

Price: sold

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