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....

Wednesday, 1 January 2014


Happy New Year! This year will see a few changes to Aunt Polly's Doll Emporium, while there will still be some of the old favourites available, I will be concentrating on developing new doll patterns, quilt kits and some extra special art dolls...

Monday, 30 December 2013

Hmmm, haven't blogged in quite a while... it's been an extremely busy year! I'm hoping that next year will see me a little better organised  and maybe I'll even get a few days off... I can only hope!

Friday, 21 June 2013

chick, chick, chicken

And another cutie with her pet chicken, though she's going to need to hang on to it... looks like that chicken is leaving...

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Wedding Day...

Been a little quiet on here lately, but I do have a good excuse.... I've been so busy preparing for my daughter's wedding. And what a beautiful wedding it was! I now have loads of happy memories to cherish and normal service will resume with lots of new dolls on the way!

Sunday, 28 April 2013

Get Your Vouchers Here...


Special offer vouchers for my next two events! Simply print off a voucher and bring it with you to claim your 10% discount on my stall. Offer only valid for the places and dates shown on the voucher.




Tuesday, 23 April 2013

By the sea


Couldn't resist trying a couple of seascapes, it's amazing how with just a few colour changes you can change the whole atmosphere within a picture....

Scrap heaven...


Found a great way to use up my fabric scraps... been experimenting with these cute picture cushions... they're rather addictive to make...

 

Wednesday, 3 April 2013

Hare Raising...

It must seem a little strange to have these in the oven, but it's all part of the process! These calico hares have been stained with a coffee and spices mixture, then dried in the oven before having their button eyes, stitched noses and hanging loops added.

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

Shhhh...

My answer to the many requests for a doll suitable for little ones! This sleeping baby is quick and easy to make with no 'bits' that can come off and be swallowed! He's now available as a pattern in my Etsy shop.

Monday, 25 March 2013

Easter


Can't believe it's almost Easter... where is spring? Next week sees the annual Easter craft fair at Water's edge visitor centre... I have lots of new designs ready for this one!