2 Handmade Stockings

Here are two stockings that I made this Christmas- one for my daughter and one for a friend's new baby boy Lincoln. Used for the first time last week... she loved it!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

I am starting to get excited about Christmas and I have made lots of different Tree decorations. My favourite is this little robin. Available in my Etsy shop and I will have a small Christmas Craft stall at the Lawrence Batley Theatre  in Huddersfield, UK on Saturday 12th December until 7PM. Come and say Hi...

ETSY SHOP OFFER

Visit my Etsy shop to see all available items. New items added all weekend... Also applies to any custom orders placed before Dec 1st.

Jojo's Lion- New Custom Doll

Here is a new custom doll, Jojo's Lion. Made from corduroy, felt and yarn. He is 14 inches tall and has arms that like to dance and give hugs. Going to his new home just in time for Christmas.

Three Kooky Owls

Just completed 3 lovely new sock owls with vintage buttons and wrapped tails. Will be added to my etsy shop in the next day or so.

Custom Christmas Stocking

Here is what I have been working on this week. A custom stocking for a little boy in Canada.  It is lined with wadding and soft polka dot fabric- lovely and soft for little hands to dive into. Complete with monkey applique and personal embroidered message on the reverse. Almost complete... Just needs the top stitching and a hook. Final pictures to come.

Christmas Jingle-Baubles for Your Tree

Here are some stuffed Christmas tree decorations which I have been working on this week. Made from felt with shisha mirrors and sequins/beads, they add a touch of handmade charm to Christmas.
Each tree ornament has 4 sides, so not only do they look great from all angles but they also reflect the colourful Christmas tree lights. A treat for the eyes and the ears- each has two small bells attached to the bottom. 

Available in my etsy shop- more items coming soon! Hope you like them!

Nelson II, New Custom Doll

Here is Nelson II, a custom art doll including a hand embroidered message on the reverse. A message of love from The Beatles. Hope you all like him...

New Work

Finally had a day bright enough to photograph my new custom doll. I call him Lionel. Made from both new and recycled fabrics, covered with hand embroidery and applique and comes complete with handmade scarf, felt flower and custom hand embroidered message. His bendy knees mean that he is great at dancing.

Loved creating him...

Some Commissioned Work in Progress

I have a few different commissioned pieces to work on at the moment. Both will include personal hand-stitched messages as written by the buyer. Any of my pieces can have an embroidered message added or custom dolls can be created including any additions. On Lionel the Lion I included a Happy Birthday applique, the birthday girls favourite pets in cross stitch were also stitched onto the doll.Applique section using lots of bits and pieces for a cluttered look, representing a childhood of memories and a celebration of becoming an adult.

A selection of work for sale through Made-It. Check out my work in the toys, brooches and gift sections of the site. Lots of my Art Dolls. I miss them...

www.made-it.org

Relocation Relocation!

We have decided to move to the USA! My husband is from Columbus, Indiana and we have just bought a house there. So I will be busy moving and getting used to the new lifestyle for a while. I'll be sure to keep you all posted on my interior projects as we do-up the new house and any new characters that pop up along the way. Lots of work will become available to buy worldwide on Etsy this Winter and you can always get in touch if you see something you like or wish to commission a piece. Currently working on new more personal commissioned pieces for birthdays and weddings. More on them soon!

A new collection of dolls, created Sept 2009.

STEVE

RUBY

FRANK

MAUREEN

NELSON

Pictures from HOST 2009- a weekend when I opened my studio up to the public as part of an Open Studio Trail. A lovely weekend, met lots of people.

WELCOME

Hello! Welcome to my new website and blog. I aim to regularly update you on everything I am up to from what I am creating to where I am exhibiting. I always love to hear feedback.