Doll Project Number 3 (Bunny returns)

My doll is home!! I am so excited that she has finally made it back after being added to by everyone in the project. She is absolutely beautiful; a fluffy pompom tail and a 'bunny' tattoo, a cashmere hat, a tiny bunny doll, a knitted scarf, a carrot apron (for making Rabbit pie without the rabbit), a pet rabbit, a shell souvenir, some badges and.... a baby!!! I LOVE HER!! More detailed picture to come.

Now I am going to parcel her back up and send her to Lucy May (book artist) who has arranged for them to be exhibited at the V&A Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood. So exciting, thank you so much Lucy, and it will be fantastic to have them all in the same place at the same time. More info to come....

Kirsty (print designer and baby bootie maker) has put all of our pictures into a book so we can have a record of the project and the dolls; THANK YOU Kirsty!! You can see a preview of the book here.

A new little friend

I've been making very few new little friends for the past 6 months 'cause I have been growing this little one and making things for her instead! She's just 2 months old now and a very sweet little thing. I'll take some pictures of some of the toys and mobiles I have made for her over the next few months - babies are such time gobblers aren't they!

Just for Kids, Bilston Craft Gallery.

I'm excited to be parceling up some textile characters to send to a beautiful sounding exhibition in Wolverhampton this winter. It sounds like a lot of fun and if I can possibly make it to have a look then I'll be there. Here is a link to the site. I'm sending some Little Errols, a Squeaky Beryl and some sleeping babies. They'll also have a good selection of cards in the gift shop.

Just for Kids, Bilston Craft Gallery, Wv14 7LU

14 Nov 09 - 6 Feb 10

Discover the breadth of innovative products being lovingly handmade especially for children and babies, in this family friendly show. Be inspired to introduce craft into your everyday lives with handmade clothes and accessories, toys, crockery sets and lots of beautiful decorative pieces for the nursery walls.

Many of the pieces will be available to buy and take away before Christmas, offering the opportunity to pick up a unique gift.

Peg Doll Wedding Cake Toppers

My brother and his girlfriend were married last month and I made these peg dolls of them dressed in their wedding outfits for their wedding cake.

Doll Project Number 3 (Dolls 6, 7 and 8)

Here is the 6th doll I received; it was begun by Amy Twigger Holroyd (Keep and Share) and began as a pile of felted internal organs which have been encased, boned and embellished! I have embroidered some anatomical descriptions onto it's body.

The 7th was Amelia who was started by textile designer Bee Hayes. She has a silver jumpsuit and a reckless past! I've dressed up her outfit a little with a belt and some cuffs.

And the 8th is from textile and print designer Kirsty Reilly (now Kissell) and is Lady Vi. I've made her a lace blouse with pearl buttons and a tweed skirt.

There is just one more to go... Katys doll... and then I will get my little rabbit back home and the project will be complete. Once they've all returned to their original makers we'll be able to see them finished- I can't wait, then I can show more than just these tiny peeks at them!

Special Offer for mailing list and blog readers only!!

It's almost time for the very lovely Cockpit Arts Open Studios and I shall miss them and you a lot! As I will be in my new Devon studio and not in London anymore, I've put a selection of the textiles characters into a webshop, and have a special offer for you.

* FREE Squeaking Sleeping Baby or £15 worth of cards on all orders! *

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The prices are all listed in dollars but the convert to the usual shop prices and you can pay online with Paypal or by card. If you'd prefer to send a cheque or have a special order for something that's not shown in the shop then just let me know.

You can pick any 4 of the cards from my website that are under £4.00 each or any other combination that adds up to £15 in total. See them at www.lucyjanebatchelor.co.uk

This offer is valid for 1 month, it expires on the 9th July 2009

Little Friends available on Etsy!

I am very happy to have just opened a tiny shop online at Etsy! A way for me to show them with now that I've moved from my studio at Cockpit Arts in London to my new studio in Devon. It's most especially for the Little Friends (rather than my illustrated cards) and I'll be putting new ones into the shop every month or so as I create them.

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