I'm not sure Christine would remember me, but I was the one who grabbed several things to chose from while everyone else was trying to buy too. I always saved up for the event (in Ann Arbor) but every year she had more dear things than I could afford. So I hung around choosing, feeling that I was leaving a child behind when I had to put something back. No picture could do justice to how absolutely special each one is. There were always several tables of hand-workers in the rooms, but I've never found any others that have her sensitivity. Even the way some of them sat in your hands was endearing.

I'm not one that is attracted to "cute", so its not that. It is something that I never tire of. One of her Gnomes, just the right color for my life, sits in a spot that I pass several times a day for almost 10 years.

I also bought some of the wooden figures. Three of the billy goats act out the billy goats gruff story with my grand children. Perfect!! I take the fox with me, in my pocket, when I have to go to a boring meeting. Its so smooth to feel and enchanting if I spot a child to share it with for a minute. I feel so lucky that I met Christine when I could afford to get all these things. I'll have to put them in my will.

-Juanita Cervenak, MI

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I've been an admirer of Christine Schreier's handmade dolls for over eight years. While there are many of these dolls that are well-crafted by talented people, Christine's dolls seem to have a life of their own that is endearing. It's kind of like a song that you can really hear and take inside forever or a painting that opens the windows deep within the heart. That's how Christine's dolls are. I buy them for my nieces, too, because I want them to have dollies they never grow tired of.
-Kate Poss, WA

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Thank you! It's so beautiful! And my son has literally not put the horse down since it came in the mail yesterday afternoon. This is definitely the start of a collection!!
-Shannon Scott, MN

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It was so good to come across your website and so uplifting!
I used to be the store manager at Juniper Tree Waldorf Store at the Austin Waldorf School and on many occasion had the privilege of selling your dolls. I also have a few here at home.
Now that I am no longer at the store, I have picked up my knitting needles again and dusted off the sewing machine to nurture the creative side of me that has been neglected for so long.
Your work is beautiful and such an inspiration.
Best wishes for the future,
Gaynor Newton,TX

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I have received your packet today. That was really quick! I am very,very pleased. Our "forest" currently has a mixture of Buntspechte and other figures, and needless to tell you, the Buntspechte pieces really
stand out. The craftsmanship is far more superior, and they provide a beautiful serenity to the forest scene. My sons and I are very happy (my younger son loves the mouse, I love the apple tree).
Thanks so much for introducing Buntspechte to us, and I will contact you again soon for some more trees and creatures.
Hitomi, New York

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