Wool decorations

These are all going off to London today, to a great shop on Upper Street in Islington, Folklore.

I got my first crafting injury making them though! A blister/mini rope (wool) burn, too much repetition!!

But, after DAYS and DAYs of rain I had a lovely time on Monday morning looking for sticks in the sunshine, and because I was "working" it was great to spend a couple of guilt-free hours outside.

I love these.

I know, I shouldn't blow my own trumpet, but - I really do love these!
I sit happily painting each one and then stitch them to a couple of layers of felt and blanket.
I like making them so much because every one is different and for once, they are actually good for kids, I've always found it a little difficult that my dolls are not quite suitable for children.

I had a great time!

I had such a great time at the Selvedge Winter fair last Saturday, met so many lovely people who appreciated my work. I sold lots including ALL my pixies!
I'm hoping that Jen West might read this post..... if you're out there Jen, you ordered 3 pixies and paid me but in all the chaos of the fair I didn't take your address!

Phew!

I've been working really hard getting everything ready for this Saturday's craft fair in Chelsea.
I've got 21 dolls to take, 50 pixies and a handful of leather brooches and painted stones.
I've made three beds too.
Check out the school girls' pencils and sandwiches!
I'm excited, a bit nervous - mainly excited.

Getting ready......

I'm busy getting ready for the Selvedge Winter Fair this Saturday.
Here's some of the dolls I'll be taking.

I'll be selling my dolls at the Selvedge Winter Fair!

Dolls for Selvedge.

Here's some images of the dolls soon to be available in the Selvedge shop.
Based on famous designers/artists, all with hand-painted dresses (apart from Frida)

Barbara Brown

Lucienne Day

Sonia Delaunay

Gunta Stolzl

Frida Kahlo

Vanessa Bell