wire wonderland

modflowers: wire wonderland

Just before my sister came to visit, I received a commission request. Four dolls. Each four-and-a-half inches high; each a mini character from Alice in Wonderland. There was to be the White Rabbit, Dormouse, Mad Hatter and Alice herself. Well, … Continue reading

emo beetle

modflowers: emo beetle

I have been known to like a black frock, but other than that I could not be described as “emo”. According to the dictionary: “Emo /ˈiːmoʊ/ is a rock music genre characterized by an emphasis on emotional expression, sometimes through confessional … Continue reading

tail fail

modflowers: tail fail

I think I have been suffering from a newly-identified syndrome. I had no idea I was afflicted until a little while ago, when I made a batch of velvet kitties. I was, as usual, rushing to get them done. When … Continue reading

the fuzzy tale of a spicy lion…

Things seldom turn out as you expect, do they? As you may know, I’ve been making velvet cat dolls for textile designer Sarah Campbell, dressing them in her wonderful fabrics. But long before the cats were even a twinkle in Sarah’s … Continue reading

decisions, decisions…

modflowers: decisions, decisions

I ran out of business cards at my last fair. The cards have my details on one side (modflowers and the tagline “textile creations from vintage fabric”,  plus my Etsy shop address, website and email details) with photographs of some of the vintage fabric … Continue reading

fairs, festivities & famous fairies

modflowers: fairy angel doll

It’s that time of year again – craft fair season! The days might be getting shorter, but I’m making the most of them working away like a demon, stitching up lots of little dolls and creatures for my stall. My first … Continue reading