Little Errols at Home 1

I get some lovely stories and pictures sent to me on how Little Errols are settling into their new homes. At Christmas I met a nice owner who has had an Errol for a year and all of that time he has lived on their sofa and they told me that he enjoys watching tele, especially old episodes of Bravo. I'll put some of the other messages up here too. If you have an Errol, I'd love to hear how he is getting along and see some photos.

"This nervous little fellow came to live with us at the end of January. He hasn't said a word since he got here and trembles alot so he sleeps in a basket."

"Just a note to say how happy I am with my Little Errol. I saw him on Green Apple's website a few weeks ago and have been enamored with him ever since. The first time I saw him on the 'net, I actually had tears in my eyes due to his cuteness (I am very soft like that).
He arrived here this morning as a present from Saint Nicholas. As he had spent the night in my welly and was obviously a bit bothered by his new surroundings I thought I would take him with me today on my travels. I think he especially enjoyed watching my son and me play pooh sticks.
He seems to have calmed down a bit now and a while ago was sleeping on the sofa with one of the cats. She rather likes him. I will let you know how he gets on.
Here is a photo of him in his traveling gear. (An old hat). Thanks for making him! Kira"

Peg Dolls

A few years ago Katy and I decided it would be nice to make some things for fun and swap them with other designer makers (they all had to be making a living from their creative talents) who also wanted to make nice things for fun and swap them. We called it LUCKY DiP and you can see images of everyones peg dolls along with the other projects in Flickr, there were some real characters and an amazing amount of love and skill went into creating them, Katy and I were bowled over. Mine were Kitty, Bunny and Minnie and each lived in a decorated box. They have arms made from Kebab skewers and ears pushed into holes in their heads. We made it to project number 3 before Katy left the country so LUCKY DiP is sadly no more...maybe when she comes back we can start swapping again.

Teeny Timmy and Moaning Mini

Gosh, it has been a loooong time since I have had a chance to update here - and I have so many things I want to add. Here is Mischeivous Maud's teddy Teeny Timmy, the one who is in bed with her in one of the scenes. He is about 5-6 cm tall. Bothersome Boris also has a teddy; Moaning Mini, she is pink and very, very small and very annoying. I've made a large family of these titchy teddies and took an armful of them to Kids.Modern to find new homes. They are made using the same fabrics as Maud and Boris: Harris Tweed, leather scraps and reclaimed wool. I've also made a whole herd of them that are a bit bigger- just big enough to fit a squeaker into, they are VERY naughty and I'll put a picture up here soon.

Terence

A few years ago I was commissioned to make a squirrel for a client, he was a beautiful mustard colour (the squirrel, not the client) and we were quite sad to see him go. He settled very well into his new home and was much loved. He was a one-off so I'll never make another to sell, but I made him a grey twin to live with us. His personality has grown out of control and he now has a silver chain and tag with his name on, a signet ring, his tail is covered in badges made by our friends, and he has a bag to carry his Nuts in (the magazine not the food). We're very fond of Terence, he sits on our mantel shelf and squeaks sometimes.

Kids.Modern Show in February

Kids.Modern

Sunday 24th February 2008, 10am-4pm
Christison Hall, Dulwich College, London SE21

Kids.Modern appreciates that children deserve good design. Modern-minded parents will love the latest in bright and clever design solutions for kids from celebrated international designers.

Outdoor kid-friendly bbq, free puppet show and Dulwich College's monthly farmer's market. West Dulwich BR, Dulwich Picture Gallery and Dulwich park in walking distance. The Horniman Museum 5 min drive/bus ride from the college.

Entrance £5 / Our first show is free for children

I will be exhibiting at the first Kids.Modern show next month. I went to have a look around the hall today and the line-up of exhibitors is fantastic, I'm looking forward to it! I'll list more about the other exhibitors with links soon.

I will be selling a limited edition run of Little Errol and some new characters which I'll picture here before the show.

Sleeping Babies in Elle Deco

Here are the Sleeping Babies in their photo shoot. I think they look a bit naughty peeking out from the cushions.
"Green House. Eco credentials are today's top sell, but a piece must first be well designed to be really worthy. Here's some of our favorite beautiful, useful, great green designs..."
"Reclaimed wool and cashmere 'Sleeping Babies', from £35 each,Lucy Jane Batchelor"
Elle Decoration, February 2008, Page 90.
Styling and Production: Chrissie Cremers, Pictures: Sean Myers.

It was a double hit in this issue as my thank you cards are in a feature on page 37 too (the pink, cream and black card farthest to the left). Available from Frank in Whitstable.

Teddy and Teddy

Here are Teddy and Teddy. My mum made Teddy when she was a child and a few years ago we rediscovered him in a box all moth eaten - utterly riddled with holes and his stuffing had gone flat. Mum said that we should throw him away and make another one. Auntie Jan (who sewed and stuffed Bunny my mum knitted) made this replacement by copying mums Teddy, he is soft and plump, but once I had seen Teddy Junior with Teddy Senior, I couldn't bring myself to dispose of Teddy Snr, so I darned all of his holes (about 40 of them) now they sit together and look really rather sweet.