Here is YarnBallStories SHOP and their about story.

“The Yarn Balls Stories” means stories told by the yarn balls

WE ARE Virginija and Dovile, both sisters and mothers and also co-creators of the yarn balls stories. The idea of making soft toys came across when our own kids were born. Therewith, they became our inspirations, creative collaborators and the first ones who test and approve our works.
WHAT MATERIALS ARE USED? – We have strong desire to grow our kids in a friendly and healthy environment, see them play with cute and safe toys, what naturally led us to knitting and crocheting. Most of our works are made from cotton, wool and other organic fibers, stuffed with polyester fillers – to keep the shape after frequent washing and to avoid allergies. 

EDUCATION. WORK. CREATION. – Our lifestyle, interests and education goes along with the works of The Yarn Balls Stories. Virginija has Master in psychology, and at the moment works as a child psychologist at school. Dovile has finished history and philosophy of media studies; moreover she continues the search in the fields of philosophy. These everyday activities and work areas brings us to the same attitudes about safe childhood, games and the development of Creativity.

Urban knitting is one of the most exciting street art styles that inspire us, so we started to create street/outdoor installations – called Urban Knitting or Yarn Bombing. This style of art goes close with our beliefs, it worms up public spaces, and it makes cold and hard places into a feeling of friendly and cozy home, it also brings new and unexpected into everyday life of citizens.
All these things float in our art works and encourage the development and improvement.

Maternity dress by EmbieBaby

Baby Shower Necklace by EmpireJune

Maternity t shirt by MATERNALIA

Teething Necklace by EcoTeething

Crib Bedding Set by CotandCot

Pink Baby Booties by FeltStudioVART

Rag Doll and Security Blanket Set by Miusla

Baby Mobile by sunshineandvodka

Baby Shower Bodysuit by ShopVivaLaGlitter

Baby Girl Memory Book  by RedPin

Socks for Newborn Baby by Ligitashop

FriendlyToys which smell like a forest story...

We, Sigita, Donatas, Saule and Goda, are a family. Even before the arrival of our baby we’ve already felt the importance of the bond between nature and a child. Therefore we left busy city life of Vilnius and moved to the place where trees touch the sky. Inspired by watching our daughter grow we began creating wooden toys. Later on more and more people were willing to give their children the joy of playing with eco and human friendly toys that we make. Finding pictures of smiling little clients holding our manufactured toys or warm thank you letters in the inbox was (and still is) a constant encouragement to maintain our business. We are glad that now not only Lithuanian children but also those who live across the Atlantic enjoy playing with our wooden creatures. Friendly toys can be found at homes where babies haven’t even arrived yet – wooden toys which smell like a forest appear to be perfect decorations for those who love handcrafted interior elements.

Why are our toys friendly? First of all, the materials which we use are 100% natural and biodegradable: birch, natural „Milk Paint“ paint, linen strings and cold-pressed linen seed oil which has both natural scent and moisture protection quality. Secondly, the toys are born in the family and inspired by its smallest member. Thus in the environment full of love toys are infused with nothing but friendliness and good energy.

Our world is full of hypnotizing snails, spinach loving dogs, sheep waiting for fairytales, horses pasturing in wild strawberry fields, fashionable helicopters, buses full of mushroom pickers and other forest animals and visitors. Find your child a new, safe and lovely friend here!

We introduce you CotandCot SHOP and their handmade cotton baby bedding. 

I believe that everything made by hand, somehow has it soul. Every time I hold a piece of fabric, I know, that something magical is about to happen. And it is not only about the colors or texture, but mostly the emotion and intention which you put in to every single item. I guess it even couldn’t be otherwise, as we are dedicating our hard work to the most beloved and adored children.

“Cot and cot” is a crafty family business kind team. Newborns, babies, toddlers, kids - they all are in the limelight of our inspiration, future hopes and dreams. It is our job to surround children with the best we can. So the main direction of “Cot and cot” is to provide all kind of textile items for a baby room. These are sets for cribs and cots, baby beds, baby/toddler bedding, quilts, decorative pillows. Everything is made from 100% cotton fabric, created in unique design and made by hand.
However, fabric crafts are way more than that - ideas are expanding every day, so time to time we add some magic and wonderful new items are being made :) I can not wait to share it with you!

Here is Gabriele's story.

Is it possible to combine studies for a degree in Opera Directing, work in design and also raise a well educated bear ask you? Well, this I can assure you of. Every bear leaves our home well-mannered and with basic knowledge in modern languages plus possesing considerable skills in method acting and melodious humming (you have to listen very carefully though).

When I am not nodding upon books and musical scores, I'm herding bears and dreaming of horses. And wherever I go, I always dream of coming home.