Myrtle And Mathilda

Myrtle and Mathilda are patient souls, I've been promising to find the time to add their finishing touches, unfortunately, that time is not yet upon me. Sigh....

So, here they are in their various states of undress, I had sworn to Myrtle that I would fashion her a new shoe and poor old Mathilda's hooves still look like an unsightly pair of white socks.

Myrtle Clumpett, the owl girl.

Such a pretty wee thing!

Mathilda Crowbird, not best pleased with her ivory tootsies...

However, loves her new gift, perhaps I am forgiven...

Here's a little chappie still to be. Wall mounted or brooch? Hmmmm, decisions, decisions!!

not been a particularly faithful blogmaiden!

'Tis true, I'm afraid, pink and shame-faced, here I am. Methinks it's time for a catch up!

 Autumn came and went, and dolly making made way for felting. I took part in a couple of craft and design fairs, in Brighton and London. A lovely time was had in Brighton, I stayed at Paskins Town House and had a cozy bed and delicious organic breakfasts washed down with a huge pot of tea. It was a stones throw from the sea and a short stroll to the venue. Fairs are always a tricky affair, but I met some wonderful people and had the great fortune of having my stand next to Chris and Tanya, both ceramicists who I got to gossip, giggle and eat cake and Japanese food with. They kept my spirit high when it could have been heading for the door. 

The most amazing experience that weekend was catching up with a long lost friend (20 years, eek!) who showed me the best bits of Brighton in a howling gale, while we nattered and chatted. 

In London I chanced upon the work of Dan Hillier, I was smitten and have vowed to treat myself to a piece one day!!

Christmas was a sparkly, delicious affair with pomegranate seeds on everything and plenty of books! I hauled out the old bent tree and adorned it with my beloved Grandfather's christmas witch, a finer tree fairy there surely never was!

We've had plenty of snow this year which added to the magic no end, with crunchy, chilly walks with The Galibeast and pink skies. 

The new year has rolled in and I'm preparing for imbolc, refocusing on my dolls and daydreaming of pictures not yet painted.

All felt and no play!!

Not wanting to whinge about my good fortune, I'm taking part in MADE 09 in Brighton, but it does mean there'll be no dolly dabblings for me for a while ;(

 Instead I'll be cracking on with my felt work, which I am loving as always. My Etsy shop is somewhat sparse for now, but abundance lays ahead in my felt garden, it just loves the cold!

So, as I won't have much work of my own to show on this dolly blog I will take this chance to show the work of creative magi and bewitchers over the coming weeks. Starting with my favourites from Black-Eyed Suzie more about her here

Aaah, sweet Freya, how I wish I had those antlers on top of my own head

This beauty was a custom order, imagine having an interpretation of yourself in dollworld, it's just magical. I especially love her clothing and that crow like umbrella.

Introducing the exquisite Mme. Frontenac who received her husband's heart in a lead box!!!

The melancholy huntsman's daughter

Last but by no means least The Faun Girl, I love this doll, her antlers and hooves and otherworldly gaze.

So many treasures, so hard to whittle them down to a few photos.