Foxy lady

I was recently asked to do a little appliqué for a very personal project by a wonderful customer of mine. I would love to tell the story behind it but it's not mine for the sharing. However, whilst she and some of her family were at mine for a cuppa and a chat, her daughter spotted some of my prototypes and asked for one of my foxes for her birthday. That date has gone so it is now safe to share this picture. I am so lucky to have been asked by this customer to make a range of items for celebrations and life events. It adds so much more meaning to my work and makes me feel very lucky.

Goth Girl

I do love making to order. If you get a hint of the person's interests or even personality it makes the mind spring to life with ideas. This girl was made for a young woman's Birthday gift as ordered by her godmother. Apparently she is a true blue (or should that be black?) Goth and loves all thing black. I hope she is happy with her.

New Work

My fascination with Art Dolls has finally taken over my head space and work space and I have been completely self indulgent of late developing a whole new way of making (for me) and lots of little people. Some of these are in my shop now.

Oh Oinka...

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I love you! I know it's a bit unfair but I do think that Oinka here is my new favourite. Hand sewn from gorgeous wool blend felt, she really is a huggable little girl. I may have to make her a boyfriend!

New home, new work, new look blog and New Mills Festival

So much has been happening that I have totally neglected my little internet world here. In fact with so much that is NEW in my life I thought I would strip right back and start again. Welcome! I am absolutely delighted to kick things off by announcing that I and my (new) folk art dolls have been accepted by New Mills Festival Art Trail for exhibition as part of the wonderful shop window scheme this September. I only heard last night so more info will follow soon.