behind the scenes

Behind the scenes: Ernest bear

Well, my Christmas shop update has happened! As I write this there are just two items (one of which is Agatha the Chicken Lady, pictured below) remaining in my shop. HUGE and heartfelt thanks to everyone who has looked and … Continue reading

late starter

modflowers: late starter - current mantel display

Oh my goodness, I have just realised that I am a late starter and that the run-up to Christmas has seemingly taken me by surprise this year! Having been bimbling through the summer not making very much, just dipping in whenever … Continue reading

the tale of a princess pussycat

modflowers: princess pussycat

A few months ago, I gave a discarded prototype doll (that had languished unfinished for several years) to the little girl who lives next door. My six-year-old neighbour and I have had quite a few chats over the garden wall during the … Continue reading

my bear necessities…

So we are now well into the New Year. And it’s usually around now when I find that my creative well runs a little dry. For me at least, it’s not a good time of year for selling either. So … Continue reading

It shouldn’t happen to a maker… ten annoying things that do – and have!

tree pixies in progress

Whilst stitching, I have been musing recently on the nature of the annoyances that happen to makers. These aren’t earth-shattering, life-changing events in the big scheme of things, but I’m betting that even the most zen amongst the making community … Continue reading

a collaborative christmas

contemporary christmas dolls

As long-term followers of this blog will know, I have for some years had an ongoing artist collaboration with superstar designer Sarah Campbell. Above and below you can see some of the most recent dolls resulting from this creative artist … Continue reading