Polly made a Dolly

The first 10 years

The first 10 years

This year marks 10 years of Polly had a Dolly. Making dolls for my girls wakened my creative soul and I just fell in love with stitching the beautiful characters....

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The first 10 years

This year marks 10 years of Polly had a Dolly. Making dolls for my girls wakened my creative soul and I just fell in love with stitching the beautiful characters....

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Dolls hospital - a Texas treatment

Dolls hospital - a Texas treatment

I want to share with you a doll that needed some repairs - the wonderful thing about traditional dolls is that the can fixed! Read about her visit to my dolls...

Dolls hospital - a Texas treatment

I want to share with you a doll that needed some repairs - the wonderful thing about traditional dolls is that the can fixed! Read about her visit to my dolls...

Engaging in doll play: British butterflies

Engaging in doll play: British butterflies

How about heading out on a butterfly hunt? My collection of British butterfly dolls showcase five species that are relatively common in the UK – here are some tips for...

Engaging in doll play: British butterflies

How about heading out on a butterfly hunt? My collection of British butterfly dolls showcase five species that are relatively common in the UK – here are some tips for...

Five British Butterflies: Meet my new dolls

Five British Butterflies: Meet my new dolls

With these butterfly dolls children can combine whimsical play, outdoor exploration and learning.

Five British Butterflies: Meet my new dolls

With these butterfly dolls children can combine whimsical play, outdoor exploration and learning.

London Toy Fair – from the perspective of an artisan toymaker.

London Toy Fair – from the perspective of an ar...

My first impression on arrival was the smell – it really smelt of plastic - it was a shock. There was a big variety of toys on display for buyers...

London Toy Fair – from the perspective of an ar...

My first impression on arrival was the smell – it really smelt of plastic - it was a shock. There was a big variety of toys on display for buyers...

The Wheel of the Year and Ogham tree zodiac

The Wheel of the Year and Ogham tree zodiac

As I’ve learnt more about tree folklore I have discovered the ogham tree zodiac. The tree zodiac fits around the wheel of the year but by following the 13 moons.

The Wheel of the Year and Ogham tree zodiac

As I’ve learnt more about tree folklore I have discovered the ogham tree zodiac. The tree zodiac fits around the wheel of the year but by following the 13 moons.