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Willowynn snail sewing pattern coming soon

25/2/2021

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Willowynn snail soft sculpture
I'm finally creating a downloadable sewing pattern for my snail soft sculpture!

There are snail prototypes all over the place here, and not just on my desk (pictured below). I have made so many snails, after first creating my design back in 2013, but offering it as a sewing pattern means I now have to make a proper template! So I'm tweaking and perfecting the shape, size and design. 
Willowynn snails in the making
Snail prototypes - perfecting, tweaking, changing...
I'm at the last stage of sewing pattern production, which is photographing the steps, so my snail sewing pattern will be available via my online store by the end of next week (hopefully). I'll notify via my email newsletter and social media as soon as it's ready to download. 
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I took the photo above, years ago, upon discovering this little drawing on my work table. My family and I are fascinated by snails and have a very large (and growing) collection of huge snail shells. We live in a sub-tropical region of Australia, with rainforests nearby - where we regularly find the giant panda snail. 
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February dolls

26/2/2020

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I'll have a group of three new dolls available to purchase via my online store from 10 am, Friday 28th February (Australian Eastern Daylight time - AEDT). 
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All three dolls are handmade (by me) from reclaimed fabrics and stuffed with wool. They're not intended as a toy for small children due to delicate hand-stitching, but rather a little art piece to display. Each doll is around 25 cm tall and is priced from AU$380 + shipping. 

My dolls sometimes sell out fast so be sure to move through the checkout process quickly! Again, they will be available in my online store from 10 am (AEDT) Friday 28th February at 10 am.

I hope you like them.
Margeaux
Willowynn doll by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn doll by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn doll by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn doll by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn doll by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn doll by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn doll by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn doll by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn doll by Margeaux Davis
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August dolls

21/8/2019

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I'm making the finishing touches to my latest group of tiny dolls this week. They will be available to purchase via my online store Friday 23 August, from 10 am (Sydney time - AEST). 
Willowynn dolls for August 2019
These ladies have taken me almost two months to complete. I think I'm getting slower! I have been working on some other things in that time though, so I guess that's ok. I wish I could make a lot more each year, than I seem to be able to manage...

Each doll measures around 20 cm and is handmade from carefully salvaged second-hand and vintage fabric and firmly stuffed with wool. Bearing a small 'Willowynn' logo hand-drawn onto the inside of one leg, each doll comes with a small signed, dated and letter-pressed certificate of authenticity, in a recycled cardboard gift box made my myself.
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
​​Please be aware that my dolls are intended for display only and are not suitable as a toy for young children; due to delicate hand stitching, hair and small buttons. ​

They are priced from AU$380 each + shipping from Australia. I should also point out that I (regrettably) don't have a reserved cart in my online store. So you'll need to move quickly through the checkout process!
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New owl and penguin sewing pattern designs

31/5/2019

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Willowynn barn owl and penguin sewing pattern
I designed a simple barn owl stuffed toy years ago which has been one of my most popular soft toys. I think I've made hundreds of them and have even adapted it to create a larger, more sculptural clawed barn owl that also has wings - which I still make today. 

Anyway, I've decided that it's time to offer my little barn owl softie as a digital sewing pattern, so that you can enjoy making them for your little ones. Their cute Babushka-like shape reminds me of the shape of a chubby penguin, so my sewing pattern also includes templates and instructions for making penguins! 

I've spent the past couple of months designing the penguin soft toy and putting together a new sewing pattern for both of them. It is now available to download via my online store.
Willowynn barn owl and penguin sewing patter www.willowynn.com
Sewing faces while soaking up some sun.
Willowynn barn owl and penguin sewing patter www.willowynn.com
Penguin design in progress.
Willowynn barn owl and penguin sewing patter www.willowynn.com
A little crowd growing on my work table...
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Suffragette dolls

6/3/2019

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To celebrate International Womens day this year (March 8) I decided to make a collection of cloth dolls inspired by the suffragettes of the early 1900's who campaigned and fought for the right for women to vote.  
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They are wearing Edwardian-style clothing and 'Votes for Women' sashes, in the suffragette colours.

All three dolls will be available to purchase via my online store from 8 pm Monday 11th March (Australian eastern daylight time - AEDT). Each doll is between 20cm - 25cm tall and costs AU$380 + shipping from Australia. 
Willowynn Suffragette doll
Willowynn Suffragette doll
Willowynn Suffragette doll
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Dolls for December

1/12/2018

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Doll group by Willowynn.com
My next group of dolls are almost finished. I'll list all four little ladies in my online shop on Monday 3rd December from 7pm Sydney time (Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)).

Each doll measures around 20 cm and is handmade from carefully salvaged second-hand and vintage fabric and firmly stuffed with wool. Bearing a small 'Willowynn' logo hand-drawn onto the inside of one leg, each doll comes with a small signed, dated and letter-pressed certificate of authenticity, in a recycled cardboard gift box made my myself.
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
​Please be aware that my dolls are intended as a treasure for display only and are not suitable as a toy for young children; due to delicate hand stitching, hair and small buttons. ​

They are priced from AU$380 each + shipping from Australia. I should also point out that I (regrettably) don't have a reserved cart in my online store. So you'll need to move quickly through the checkout process!

I'll also have a couple of my finished dolphin soft toys available to purchase as well. I hope you like them!
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Fabric Snail soft sculptures for August

1/8/2018

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Snail soft sculpture by Willowynn
I've finally finished sewing my snail soft sculptures - after a couple of weeks away from my work (camping with my kids / school holidays) and an entire work-space move (more about that later).

There will be three large snails (AU$190 each) available to purchase via my online store from Friday 3rd August, 8:00pm Sydney time (Australian Eastern Standard Time, AEST).

Each snail is carefully handmade from linen remnants, firmly stuffed with toy stuffing and measures around 20 cm long and 15 cm tall. 

I hope you like them!
​Margeaux 
snail soft sculpture by Willowynn
Willowynn snail soft sculpture
Willowynn snail soft sculpture
Willowynn snail soft sculpture
Willowynn snail soft sculpture
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Workroom

13/7/2018

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Margeaux Davis (aka Willowynn textile art) in the work room
At work, stuffing fabric snails while warming up in the sun. 

My workroom gets the winter sun and is the best place to be when it's cold. I've opened up all the windows to let in the fresh air, as it's been really wet here lately. I'll be closing them and lighting the fire soon though... once the sun disappears behind the trees. 
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Snail shells sewn from upcycled linen cushion

6/7/2018

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Upcycled linen used to sew snail shells, by Willowynn
I found an old, torn linen cushion cover. I'm keeping the zipper and making giant snails from it. I was going to try to mend it. to use it as a cushion cover but it has a massive hole which is very frayed. Also, I think this linen is the perfect fabric for making snail shells. 

I use second hand fabric for almost everything I sew - old woolen blankets, scraps and remnants. With so much fabric and old clothing going to landfill, I don't like to buy new. Also, I think things like linen and wool are so much nicer when a little worn.  

Giant linen snails coming to my online store very soon. 


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Dolls for March

6/3/2018

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My new group of four handmade cloth art dolls will be available to purchase via my online store from 10am (Australian Eastern Daylight Time - AEDT) Friday 9th March. 

​Each one of a kind doll is around 20cm tall, handmade here in Australia from vintage and second-hand fabrics, comes with a cloak or shawl and has tiny lace-up boots painted on. Intended as an art piece to display, and not suitable as a toy for children.

​These dolls are priced from AUD$340 each + shipping. There's a more detailed description of the dolls below... I should also point out that these dolls sometimes sell in minutes so be sure to move through the check out process quickly if you would like one. 

Thank you!
​Margeaux
Willowynn cloth art doll handmade by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn cloth art doll handmade by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn cloth art doll handmade by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn cloth art doll handmade by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn cloth art doll handmade by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn cloth art doll handmade by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn cloth art doll handmade by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn cloth art doll handmade by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn cloth art doll handmade by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn cloth art doll handmade by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn cloth art doll handmade by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn cloth art doll handmade by Margeaux Davis
Willowynn cloth art doll handmade by Margeaux Davis
Description:
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Small fabric art dolls designed and handmade in Australia by myself, from carefully salvaged second hand and vintage fabric. 

They are firmly stuffed with wool and their limbs are attached to the body with moveable button joints. Each doll wears a removable cloak or shawl and little lace-up boots (painted on). Their dresses are not removable. Each doll bears a small 'Willowynn' logo hand-drawn onto the inside of one leg, and comes with a small signed, dated and letter-pressed certificate of authenticity.

These dolls are intended as a treasure for display only and are not suitable as a toy for young children; due to delicate hand stitching, hair and small buttons. These are entirely artist-made cloth dolls with some imperfections and visible stitching. Though I have made them with the utmost care and attention to detail, spending many hours perfecting them - please be aware that limbs, head, hair and clothing are hand-stitched onto the body and will come loose if pulled repeatedly or handled roughly.   

Measures approximately:
Length = 20cm (8in)

Dolls will be carefully packaged in a lidded cardboard gift box which I have made myself from recycled brown card. 

​All four cloth dolls will be available to purchase via my online store from 10am (Australian Eastern Daylight Time - AEDT) Friday 9th March.

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On my work table

24/2/2018

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Willowynn art doll - work in progress
Lovely rainy afternoon here in my workroom, stitching tiny things.

I haven't shared any of my textile work here for a little while but rest assured, I'm still at it. I started the year a bit lacking in motivation, inspiration and confidence... so I've been occupying myself with other things, hoping it would  all come back... and it has!
Phew.
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New dolls coming soon... then lots of creatures.
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December dolls

5/12/2017

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Willowynn dolls December 2017
I'll have some new cloth dolls available to purchase via my online store Thursday 7th December from 10am Sydney time (Australian Eastern Daylight Time AEDT).

​I thought I'd add some photos of the four dolls below, along with a general description, so you can have a look before they are listed.  Each doll is priced from AUD$320 + shipping.
​I should also point out that my dolls sometimes sell within minutes, so if you'd like to purchase one, it's a good idea to go through the checkout process as quickly as you can, so you don't miss out.  Items in your cart are not reserved until you've purchase is complete. 
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll

Description:

These are small fabric dolls designed and handmade in Australia by myself, from carefully salvaged second hand and vintage fabric. 

They are firmly stuffed with wool and their limbs are attached to the body with moveable button joints. Each doll wears a removable cloak or caplet and little shoes or lace-up boots (painted on). Their dresses are not removable. Each Willowynn doll bears a small 'Willowynn' logo hand-drawn onto the inside of one leg, and comes with a small signed, dated and letter-pressed certificate of authenticity.

These dolls are intended as a treasure for display only and are not suitable as a toy for young children; due to delicate hand stitching, hair and small buttons. These are entirely artist-made cloth dolls with some imperfections and visible stitching. Though I have made them with the utmost care and attention to detail, spending many hours perfecting them - please be aware that limbs, head, hair and clothing are hand-stitched onto the body and will come loose if pulled repeatedly or handled roughly.   

Measures approximately:
Length = 20cm (8in)

Dolls will be carefully packaged in a lidded cardboard gift box which I have made myself from recycled brown card. 

Thanks!
​Margeaux
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Willowynn in Homespun magazine

8/11/2017

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So delighted to find this lovely article written by Janai Velez featuring my workroom in the November issue of Homespun magazine. It really is beautifully written and I love the way Janai has described my dolls. I always draw a blank when asked to describe my work so it's really helpful to hear someone else's words. ​
Willowynn feature in Homespun magazine November 2017
Homespun magazine November 2017
Homespun is a treasure of a magazine, if sewing is your thing, and is packed full of inspiring projects, tips and interviews.

​The magazine is available from Australian newsagents throughout November and is also available as a digital copy online at www.zinio.com.
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Willowynn feature in Homespun magazine November 2017
Homepun magazine November 2017
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October dolls

10/10/2017

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Willowynn cloth dolls Oct 2017
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
Willowynn doll
I've finally finished the group of dolls I've been working on these past few weeks.

​So I'll have five new cloth dolls available to buy via my online store from Thursday 12 October, 10am (Australian eastern savings time (AEST). I hope you like them.

​They each have a little cloak or cape and are packaged in their own handmade gift box with letter-pressed certificate of authenticity. Each doll will be priced from AUD$280 + shipping costs (worldwide).

​I feel I should point out too that these dolls are intended for display only and are not suitable as a  toy for small children, as they are quite delicate.
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Dolls for October

21/9/2017

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Tiny doll dress by Willowynn
Tiny doll dress by Willowynn
The group of cloth dolls I'm working on right now are taking a LOT longer to finish than I anticipated... and school holidays start next week. Soooo I hope to have five new dolls available here in early October rather than September (as originally promised). Here's one of their tiny dresses...
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August barn owl soft sculptures

30/8/2017

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Willowynn barn owl soft sculpture
​This face looking up at me while I embroider his tummy. I know he's not real but I kind of hope I'm not hurting him... 

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Two new barn owl soft sculptures will be available via my online store from 10am Thursday 31 August (Sydney time).
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Willowynn cards available now

25/7/2017

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Willowynn cards
Here they all are... my new Willowynn cards are now available via my online shop. Available as a set of six art doll cards or six nature cards. ​I hope you like them!
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Fox, wombat and platypus soft sculptures

24/6/2017

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June has been a very busy month for me. I've been working on some new designs, new sewing patterns and creatures. These three (above) will be available in my online store from 10am (Sydney time) Monday 26th June.

​My fox is made from an old (and very vibrant) orange woollen blanket. The other guy is kind of a wombat/bear blend... also made from an old woollen blanket. I'm actually not sure what he is but I like him. I'll just call him a wombat. And then there is a platypus. There's more about him in my last blog post... what a journey. I hope you like them!
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This one I'll keep

10/6/2017

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​I've finally made myself a doll to keep. I think I'll call her Fern. Sometimes I feel sad letting go of something I've put so much of myself into - so I've decided to hold on to this one. I've painted a moody forest inside an old drawer, like a diorama - I'll keep her there.
Cloth doll handmade by Willowynn
Cloth doll handmade by Willowynn
Cloth doll in wool cloak handmade by Willowynn
Dark forest painted by Margeaux Davis of Willowynn
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March dolls

29/3/2017

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Hello. I just wanted to let you know that I'll have three new cloth dolls available to purchase via my online shop from 10am (Sydney daylight savings time), Thursday 30th March. There are some more photos below.
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Take care,
Margeaux
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February Willowynn dolls

26/2/2017

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Here are some more detailed photos of the four little dolls I will be listing in my online store from 10am (Sydney time), on Tuesday 28th February. They are priced from AUD$320 + shipping.
​...and here are the little boots.
Willowynn doll boots

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New dolls for February...

25/2/2017

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Willowynn doll group. Available from www.willowynn.com 29 February
​Here's a pic of all four of the dolls that I've been working on these last few weeks.
This little group will be listed in my online store from 10am (Sydney time), on Tuesday 28th February.
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Logo stamp

25/2/2017

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My little Willowynn stamp isn't small enough for these tiny legs, so I hand-draw my label with my ultra fine waterproof pen.
My little Willowynn stamp isn't small enough for these tiny legs, so I hand-draw my label with my ultra fine waterproof pen.
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Shop update Thursday 15 December

14/12/2016

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Four new cloth dolls (and two pairs of mushrooms) will be available to purchase via my online store from 10am (Sydney time) Thursday 15 December. Each doll comes with her own cloak, handmade cardboard gift box and certificate of authenticity. Prices range between AUD$280 - AUD$340 + postage.
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New dolls and mushrooms Thursday 15 December

13/12/2016

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Willowynn dolls available 15th December 2016
There are four little cloth dolls on my work table, that are almost finished. I'm just making some finishing touches to their cloaks and little boots.  All four dolls will be available to purchase via my online shop from 10am (Sydney daylight savings time), Thursday 15th December. I'll also have two pairs of my mushroom hanging ornaments available to purchase online from Thursday as well.

Next week is the start of six weeks of school holidays here so I'll be slowing down on the sewing front while my children are at home. We'll be camping and painting mostly... 

I hope to have a new collection of work available by early February... maybe some large animals this time.

Wishing you happy and safe holidays,
Margeaux
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    Margeaux Davis aka Willowynn

    Hello and welcome...

    My name is Margeaux Davis and I make cloth dolls, soft sculptures and sewing patterns. I also illustrate stories.

    ​I live with my young familiy in the beautiful Northern Rivers region, in Australia.  

    ​Here I'll share what I'm making (sewing or drawing), as well as some hints and tips to help you sew your own soft toys... 


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