abandoned post

modflowers: heart of gold

I started writing this weeks ago – but it became an abandoned post. I’d just finished making the doll in the first two pictures and was rather pleased with her. But somehow, I couldn’t think of anything much to write … Continue reading

blooming barnets

I fell out of love with Pinterest a bit a while back. Yes, I know, shock horror and all that. But all those “picked for you” (like a spot? Or aĀ nose?) posts got on my nerves. I don’t need Pinterest … Continue reading

pins and needles

I’ve been on Pinterest almost since it started, when it was invite-only and pretty darn quiet. And I loved it right from the start. Having a rubbish memory, it acts as my aide-memoire for all sorts of things – recipes, … Continue reading

getting carried away

Having enjoyed making Dolly, as promised I decided to strike whilst the iron was hot. So I got going makingĀ another one. But before I started dressingĀ her I decided to do a spot of research, for the purposes of vintage-inspired costuming. … Continue reading

under the influence

I have a bit of a creative problem. It goes like this…. IĀ love making mini mogs, and people seem to like buying them, but I don’t want to beĀ a one-trick pony. I have been trying to design something new recently. … Continue reading

stitchery witchery

It’s official: I am in love with embroidery again. I used to be in love with embroidery years ago. I even still have some of the embroidery books I bought back then… But as with all the other forms of … Continue reading