(not) repeating myself

black velvet cat dolls by modflowers

Its been a while so I thought it was about time I did another post to share my latest creations – bulb boys and black cats. This probably goes to show, in case you need any convincing, how my work … Continue reading

behind the scenes

Behind the scenes: Ernest bear

Well, my Christmas shop update has happened! As I write this there are just two items (one of which is Agatha the Chicken Lady, pictured below) remaining in my shop. HUGE and heartfelt thanks to everyone who has looked and … Continue reading

the tale of a princess pussycat

modflowers: princess pussycat

A few months ago, I gave a discarded prototype doll (that had languished unfinished for several years) to the little girl who lives next door. My six-year-old neighbour and I have had quite a few chats over the garden wall during the … Continue reading

a collaborative christmas

contemporary christmas dolls

As long-term followers of this blog will know, I have for some years had an ongoing artist collaboration with superstar designer Sarah Campbell. Above and below you can see some of the most recent dolls resulting from this creative artist … Continue reading

give me work to last me all of my life…

I’ve been busy for the past few weeks working on more dolls in hand painted fabrics by Sarah Campbell, with whom I collaborated on last summer’s Painted Treasures dolls which were exhibited and sold at Anthropologie in London’s Kings Road. … Continue reading

a revelation

handmade black mohair bear by modflowers

There are many things that people have missed whilst the shops have been closed due to the Covid lockdowns in England. I am one of the lucky ones, in that we have good local shops that have kept us well … Continue reading