maker’s dozen

modflowers: maker's dozen

Well, I promised I would show you what I made with the frilly frocks in my last post – so here goes: a maker’s dozen. It’s taken rather longer than I expected. I made a dozen basic dolls without delay…It … Continue reading

frilly frocks

modflowers: from frilly frocks to fancy fairies

Sometimes people send me really interesting things. I’ve had fabulous fabric, vintage goodies and various natty novelties in the post – but I’d never received any frilly frocks – until now. A whole box of frilly frocks arrived the other … Continue reading

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

nothing doing

modflowers: nothing doing

Well, there’s not been exactly nothing doing, but I have not been very active with making since my last post. Brian the dachshund has been with me most days and has kept me reasonably busy: I have been walking and … Continue reading

tailcoats & titles

modflowers: tailcoats & titles

It’s been cold this week. My hands have been suffering as a result: aching knuckles, stiff fingers and throbbing wrists are the norm for me in cold weather. The doctor has done tests, but found nothing wrong with me. I … Continue reading

a cat can look at a king

modflowers: a cat can look at a king

January is always a strange time, making-wise, for me. I just want to curl up in the warm, like a cat. The month of December, up until Christmas, is so busy and frantic… I’m like a dog with a whole … Continue reading