18th Century Inspired dolls

May I introduce the first of my 18th Century inspired Ladies.
I have had such pleasure creating these girls. Paper clay head, arms and legs and cloth bodies. Then dressing them in lovely old fabrics.


You may recognise the fabric here from my old mirror frame. The more I worked with this the more convinced I am that the embroidered silk is from the early to mid 18th century. But it was in tatters and rather than just keep it in a draw I decided to use it on her dress. I have backed it with new silk just to give it some body.

I will post some more pics later. And tell you how her skirt got sooooo burnt !!!

Travelling doll.

Introducing Lady Wisteria Asquith Jones.

Paula Nerhus created this super doll and I have given her a wonderful maine of blue and purple pure wool yarn. And I couldn't resist making her a grand hat.


Wisteria in now in Canada with Nancy Perennac.

MAKE today

Oh had such a great day taking all my things to sell to MAKE Day in Wolverton, Milton Keynes. Lots of interesting and interested people who all love high quality craft goodies.I met some people who I only ever seem to chat to on-line and its so cool to meet them in person. Kirsty from Paperfish and Jess from nellie and elsie both had the most beautiful and charming goods. Oh and Jamie from Mr X Stitch engaged in some stitchery.
I sold my lovely little blue bear ( going to miss him) and lots of my cats.

And lots of people wanting to join my Workshop days.
A brilliant day spent with super people.
Happy Easter to all.