BioMy name is Margeaux Davis. I make cloth dolls and soft sculpture creatures using discarded fabric scraps, old woolen blankets, remnants and worn out clothing.
My other passion is drawing, so I'm very excited to have recently illustrated my first children's picture books. I find inspiration everywhere; old folk tales, song lyrics, children's story books, and of course, the natural world. I've always loved anything old or natural or from another time, and anything that just seems a bit magical or evokes a kind of longing or sadness. I think that's beautiful. When my children were very young, I made them some soft toys. My first creations were a whale, bunny and a moth. These first stuffed toy attempts were pretty wonky and made from old clothes, but they were loved. I think a big part of their appeal for my boys was that they were made by their mother. So now, several years and many prototypes later, I've created sewing patterns for my soft toy designs, so that other children can enjoy a toy made by someone who loves them. |
Sewing dolls and soft toys for Willowynn
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My professional background is in environmental education, working as a National Parks ranger; talking, writing and thinking about the natural world. I now spend my days drawing, painting and sewing from a tiny cabin studio in my garden, surrounded by macadamia nut farms and cow paddocks, on the far north coast of New South Wales, Australia.
My finished dolls, cards and art prints can be purchased here, when available. My digital soft toy sewing patterns are available to download via my online store.
For information regarding availability, pricing etc., please check my Frequently asked questions page, or send me an email. If you'd like to keep up to date with new work, events, or my process, please follow Willowynn via Facebook, Instagram or subscribe to my email mailing list. I'm also on Instagram as @margeauxdavis.illustration.
My finished dolls, cards and art prints can be purchased here, when available. My digital soft toy sewing patterns are available to download via my online store.
For information regarding availability, pricing etc., please check my Frequently asked questions page, or send me an email. If you'd like to keep up to date with new work, events, or my process, please follow Willowynn via Facebook, Instagram or subscribe to my email mailing list. I'm also on Instagram as @margeauxdavis.illustration.
Sewing table
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Illustration table
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