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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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December 04th, 2016

4/12/2016

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The artisinal toymaker: Country style magazine, Dec 2016
The artisanal toymaker: Country Style magazine December 2016
Oh my goodness... Country Style magazine, here in Australia, have just published a heart-burstingly lovely article about me, my work, house, kids, world... in their December issue (in stores now). Above is one of the photos taken by photographer, Mark Roper. You can actually see a snippet of it on their website (here) along with a little video of me (made by Hattie Morgan) babbling about what I do for a living. The magazine is available to buy online or in newsagents and supermarkets from tomorrow. Hooray!
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New sewing patterns - hanging ornaments and fox/wolf doll

22/11/2016

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​Would you like to make these little hanging fabric ornaments? I've put together a sewing pattern for them which is available here. These ornaments make great little presents, and not just for Christmas trees... enjoy!
Fabric Christmas ornaments - downloadable PDF sewing pattern by Willowynn
...and my fox and wolf toy sewing pattern is also now available to download. Phew... these ones took me ages. Thanks for waiting so nicely.
Fox and wolf sewing pattern by Willowynn
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Mushrooms

22/11/2016

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Thanks so much guys! Lots of hanging mushrooms (and fox and bunny dolls) in the post. It might not look like it, but that's a lot of work boxed up right there and it's such a great feeling to see them all finished and heading out into the world. Dolls, owls and whales next...
Fabric mushroom hanging ornaments by Willowynn. All boxed up and ready for the post.
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On my table...

22/11/2016

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This is where I work every day... my favourite room in this tiny old house. My boys like it in here too as this is where the buttons, scissors, string and good pens are. Right now I'm working on some owls, whales and four new dolls which will available via my online shop soon.
Willowynn studio
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Owls and mushrooms in my work room

9/11/2016

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My messy table is filled with work that I hope to have available via my online store over the next few weeks.

It's been one of those lovely steamy afternoons with the sound of thunder in the distance... ​
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November 09th, 2016

9/11/2016

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So it turns out the fox soft toy sewing pattern I'm working on also makes a little wolf stuffed toy. My fox and wolf PDF sewing pattern will be ready for you to download via my online store early November 2016, along with a pattern for my fabric hanging ornaments.
Little wolf sewing pattern by Willowynn
little wolf sewing pattern by Willowynn
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New dolls

9/11/2016

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Really looking forward to making dolls again soon (this is one from a while ago). I've had to focus on some other things lately which has shown me how happy I am making stuff. Feeling very grateful for all that I have and all that is possible.
Tiny fabric doll by Willowynn
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Certificate of authenticity

23/9/2016

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​My new letter-pressed 'certificate of authenticity' cards printed by Jo and Andy from Olive and the Volcano just arrived...and I'm over the moon... and thank you Nettie (Ginger Blue Graphics) for helping me with the design!
Willowynn textile art certificate of authenticity
Willowynn packaging and certificate of authenticity
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New fox doll pattern coming soon...

25/8/2016

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I've been working on a new design for a little fox softie using the basic shape of my bunny and bear dolls. This is what I have so far...

​His face is longer and more pointy, he has a tail and I've given him a white ruff and belly. I'm planning to make this into a sewing pattern which will hopefully be available by the end of September. *Fox soft toy sewing pattern available here.

​This particular fox is made from scraps from upcycled woollen blankets and stuffed with organic corn fibre fill.
Wool fox doll / soft toy sewing pattern by Willowynn
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Mushroom hanging ornaments - progress

25/8/2016

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Some mushroom hanging ornaments on my work table this week. I'm trying to get some sets of these ready for Christmas.
Making mushroom hanging ornaments - Willowynn
​I love it when the perfect material for what I need happens to be rubbish... like the plastic from old milk bottles.
Using recycled materials for fabric mushroom hanging ornaments by Willowynn textile art
Mushroom hanging ornaments by Willowynn
Mushroom hanging ornaments in handmade box by Willowynn
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New work available Wednesday 10 August

9/8/2016

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Hi! Just letting you know I'll have two new dolls, an owl and a whale available via my online store from Wednesday 10 August, 10am (Sydney time - EDST). Best wishes, Margeaux
Tiny cloth dolls by Willowynn
Willowynn dolls
Owl soft sculpture by Willowynn
Blue whale soft toy by Willowynn
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Tiny cloak

1/7/2016

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Cloak for tiny doll by Willowynn
Let's all start wearing cloaks again! This is a little cloak I've made for one of the cloth dolls I'm working on at the moment. It's made of a beautiful mustard velvet I cut out of a curtain. 
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Hello!

1/7/2016

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I've never properly introduced myself... being a bit shy is no excuse. You are all so lovely to me and I thought it was time I said hello and stopped hiding.

So hello! I'm Margeaux and I make cloth dolls and creatures. I love old things and the rain and am terrified of magpies. I am a mother to two little boys and used to be a park ranger. My dream is to one day see the Northern Lights.
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It's so lovely to interact with you all. Thank you for your support and encouraging words. It really means so much to me.
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Dolls on my worktable

1/7/2016

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Cloth doll in Victorian dress by Willowynn
Royal cloth doll in Victorian dress by Willowynn
Busily working on finishing three new cloth dolls by the end of the week. I'm fascinated with historical fashion at the moment...
​They'll be listed in my online store soon.
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New dolls for July

30/6/2016

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Willowynn dolls available 1st July 2016 www.willowynn.com
I will have three new dolls available via my online shop, Friday 1 July from 7am Sydney time.

They are all made using fabric salvaged from old clothes, remnants etc., and are priced from AU$280 plus postage. No reserves I'm sorry...
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Snails on my worktable

9/6/2016

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Willowynn snail soft sculpture
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Giant panda snail shell

10/5/2016

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My current fixation is this shell from a giant panda snail. It's helping me with what I'm working on right now.
My current fixation is this shell from a giant panda snail. It's helping me with what I'm working on right now.
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New whale sewing pattern now available

27/4/2016

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My blue whale sewing pattern is finally finished and available in my online shop as a PDF download. I'm so excited about this as it is one of my favourite toys to make...and they make the perfect gift for a small person. Enjoy!

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A maid and a maiden - available Wednesday 23 March

24/3/2016

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I have been busy working on two new little cloth dolls and they are finally finished... a maid and a maiden. They will both be available in my online shop from 10am (Sydney time), Wednesday 23 March.
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Boy doll

23/3/2016

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My first boy doll prototype is finally finished. There are things I like and things I'll change... I love making prototypes and that freedom of experimenting with something that doesn't have to be perfect.

Willowynn boy doll
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March 04th, 2016

9/3/2016

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Behind each of my dolls are usually several failed attempts. There are rejected shapes, limbs, heads and ideas all over the place this week. I'm modifying, tweaking, improving and trying for curvier curves. Trying not to obsess or over think...
There are rejected shapes, limbs, heads and ideas all over the place this week. I'm modifying, tweaking, improving and trying for curvier curves. Trying not to obsess or over think...    
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New Owls and foxes

27/2/2016

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Willowynn owls and foxes
This little group of foxes and owls is almost ready to go into the shop (just need to finish the stitching on the two fox's ruffs). They will be available in my online shop Thursday 25th February from 10am Sydney time.
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Tiny baby doll

7/2/2016

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A tiny baby I made for Alma's doll.
I couldn't help putting her in a nest... she's off to Denmark this afternoon.
​*I've included this image in a set of postcards available here.
 

Tiny baby doll by Willowynn
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Fox and owl

3/2/2016

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Sometimes I walk in and wonder if I've just interrupted something...or maybe that's just me. Too long sitting in this room by myself?
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    Margeaux Davis aka Willowynn

    Hello

    My name is Margeaux Davis. I'm a doll-maker, sewing pattern designer and children's book illustrator, based in northern New South Wales, Australia.  

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


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    Snail soft toy digital sewing pattern by Willowynn

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    Mushroom / toadstool digital sewing pattern set of 2. Embroidered (beginners) and pleated (advanced)

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