An Introduction...

Welcome to my new blogspot...and to start, a little about my journey here...

I have a background in costume design and I have been making dolls for many years. My recent creations have been cloth dolls inspired by antique dolls and my family history (another of my favourite pastimes). I also love creating anything with fabric and I'm enjoying experimenting with different styles and designing unique items.

In this blog I will share doll info, tips and tricks that I have learnt over the years and also pics and even a few patterns, so please check back often to see what's new....

Tuesday 13 March 2012

All the fun of the fair...


I had a lovely weekend at the 'Crafts Uncovered' demonstration and sale of work this weekend. The Water's Edge Visitor Centre is a lovely place to visit (and has a fabulous little cafe!).

Thursday 8 March 2012

Primitive Doll

This little doll turned out so cute! She is from a SweetMeadows Farm pattern and has been made in calico, then painted. Her cotton dress has a lovely watermelon print and she has matching rags in her pure wool hair.

Wednesday 7 March 2012

Big Ol' Mammy

I've just completed this lovely ol' mammy doll. At 34 inches, she's one of the biggest I've made so far. The pattern is a Sweetmeadows Farm original and I love the style of her hands and feet. I think she'll display quite well at the next fair!