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'Mollie Makes' calendar with the clean, fresh sheet of January beckoning.
One of Jack kangaroos, before he was boxed off and sent to America.
Some of our peeled hallway wall seen beyond the door.
Much nicer - treasure.
Toy making books and badger skull.
Lovely 1920's cocktail cabinet, perfect for displaying the '
Puddletown Tales' toys.
Everything piled up because there is never, ever, enough storage space.
Favourite cards and ephemera.
I am having a work overdrive, so watch this space for more shop updates, new designs and news of my March workshop in the forest of Dean (or click here for more details).
Here is lovely
Katie Morgan - painter of gypsy wagons and fairground rides, restorer of antique clock faces and so many more things - with her knitted hanging basket, which has been hanging joyously from the
Winds of Change Gallery throughout the Winchcombe Wool Festival.
Everything in the gallery was wool oriented, one way or another, including painting and prints of British sheep by artist
Alexandra Churchill - this one in the window is the local 'Cotswold Lion'. (And there's one of my books nearby).
The gallery was swarming with people all day - many local and all interesting. So interesting that I forgot to demonstrate and did a fair amount of chatting. This sheep hand puppet came visiting, if I remember rightly, he is a Sunday school prop and is still used now. His 'helping hand' is the wonderful artist
Belinda Durrant.
We exchanged cards - this is one of her exquisite artworks, 'Left Foot Trap' the shoe upper is a paper cut with the mouse drawn. And the trap inside - for feet or mice?
Her work is breathtakingly delicate with a delicious biting twist on the relationship between women and
Several weeks ago one of my collectors asked if I would consider a hare commision. Oh dear. I have been trying to design a hare ever since I took up needle felting over three years ago and have failed. 
As shy and hard to catch as the real creature itself, I have been unable to visualise a satisfactory toy version, despite it being one of my favourite animals.
But I've broken the hare curse at last! Maybe it was because someone actually requested one, but I finally saw how it would be done. He has glass eyes, a waxed cotton nose and thread jointed arms -
Even underneath, where it won't be seen, attention to detail is paramount. 
At my client's request, he was named Harris. Of course, now I've cracked the hare code, I have all manner of similar characters in mind, but they will have to wait until my present orders are fulfilled.
27 Comments on Little Hare, last added: 8/26/2011
First Puddletown ideas 11 Feb 2009
Goodness Heavens! I was completely overwhelmed at the amazing response to my little book announcement - and so touched to read such kindness, from 'old' blog friends I feel I've known forever, to all of you who commented for the first time and new followers. Thank you does not seem enough, but thank you all so very much anyway! 
First Puddletown ideas 11 Feb 2009
It has been a hard secret to keep; I had my first meeting at Templar in February 2009, where it was loosely proposed that Templar and I should create this little world (it didn't even have a name then). And as it was a new approach to all of us, creating models which would fit in a pop up scenario, there was no definite book offer. I simply went away and did some brainstorming in a little Moleskine.
First Puddletown ideas 11 Feb 2009
All I was required to do initially was draw whatever I felt would be in the world, so I set to work First I did little craft ideas for possible scenery and props, (at that point we knew there would be needle felted toys, but not how much of the rest of the book would be physically 'made'). Here I drew several toadstool and fungi models, of which one was eventually chosen to be made for the first book.
12 Comments on A Couple of Swells, last added: 7/30/2011
20 Comments on A mostly uneventful day, last added: 6/23/2011
I have that Molly Makes calendar up in my "office."
I echo that 'never ever enough storage space'! Sometimes I move it all around to see if it fits better. It never does.
Good to see you settling into Shropshire: beautiful county that really deserves more exploring.
See...Bodge Cottage is taking on a lovely creative glow already!!! Looking forward to seeing your new shop items...anything I might be interested in?????
Yes...NEVER enough space for us creative types indeed.
Janet xox
The Empty Nest
So neat and orderly.
I hang my head at the comparison!
I like your dolly...there, in front of the curio cabinet. :) She looks well-loved.
Looks like you are settled in nicely.
I'm just in the process of setting up my new studio ... my mantra is 'storage'! Yours looks like a room that see a fair bit of happy making :)
Gretel, I am in love with the goose in the last post ... will you be making more?
Love the 20's cocktail cabinet...wow.... what a lovely storage unit... I'm so glad you have as much more room as you do.....
I have the same problem.... just never enough space even if you have huge square footage believe me... I've decided it is high time I decided which things I actually intend to use ...and jettison some ballast... keep the cute and the things I made of course...but, honestly...must.purge..... must! Should be my mantra for the year.
I love to see the interior of your house, it reassures me that I am not the only one who collects things just because they are beautiful and interesting - and a source of inspiration. And no, for people like us there is never enough space - I could fill a mansion given enough time!
Just had my first attempt at needlefelting - only stabbed myself a few times! It's fascinating, satisfying, but you must have some biceps after doing that all day!
I mirror Tonia's comment EXACTLY!
xx
Looks like you've made a snug home here.
What a cosy room you have created there Gretel. x Jo
All looking perfectly homely ... M x
I love your space! It is so much neater than mine...
Gretel, your studio is looking good...it's filled (in a very good way) with inspiration and seems to have some good light, too. If it has light in winter, I can imagine how that will increase in days to come.
You do sound quite busy though...time and space do get filled easily by energetic, creative folks like you. Best wishes on the workshop.
Do the kitties get to hang out in the studio? xo
What a beautiful, creative space and how much you have achieved in such a short time. I'm also hanging my head in shame!
What a wonderful collection of treasures and lovely to be able to keep them on display .
Gretel, I found you through the blogsphere and that you lost your life partner. I am so sorry for you loss...from the bottom of my heart I am sending you all the love in the world.
Dear Gretel, I do hope you eventually feel able to read all the good wishes and heartfelt sympathy that is being sent to you at the news of the loss of your beloved Andy. I am so saddened to hear of the news. My heart goes out to you and Andy's family.
Love Jill.
Dear Gretel, I do hope you eventually feel able to read all the good wishes and heartfelt sympathy that is being sent to you at the news of the loss of your beloved Andy. I am so saddened to hear of the news. My heart goes out to you and Andy's family.
Love Jill.
It's looking good and everything looks "at home".
Oh Gretel you have been on my mind all day. I am so, so sorry for your loss. I don't know you but through your blog I feel I do. I have to say I've cried for Andy and yourself today. You'll be in my thoughts for a long time to come. All my love to you and everyone that loved and knew Andy. XXX
Lizzie at The Pea Pod
{{{Gretel}}} I'm so very sorry to hear about Andy. Reading your blogs all these years I know how special you were to each other. Nothing can ever take that love away. You are in my thoughts.
Hugs
Dear Gretel, this terrible tragedy has shocked me and you must be numb with grief and pain. I am so sorry. Please take some comfort from the readers and bloggers, who have come together to support you. You are not alone: you will get through this heartbreaking time. Look after yourself. With love, Joan.