I’m currently working on new additions to my range of toys and collectables including some cloth dolls. I’ve always loved dolls and still have a few that I had as a child as well as a number of books on the subject.

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I’ve never found dolls spooky, sinister or odd so didn’t want mine to have that feel but neither did I want them to be cute. I decided to use new fabric for the bodies, sewing in ‘knees’ and ‘elbows’ to give the limbs some articulation. I hand embroidered the simple facial features.

For the hair I have used merino wool.

The dolls’ clothes are made from vintage and reclaimed fabrics. I love sorting through my collection of fabrics and selecting which to use. I made the dolls pants and edged them with cotton and lace trim and shoes made from felt with ribbon ties.