At Bromham Mill

You can now find some of my hand sewn toys for sale at Bromham Mill in Bedford.

Here they are in fine company :)

SHOP!

**New stuff in my shop!

Why not pick up something original or unusual for Christmas this year? Many items at a discounted price! Have a peep :)

Loppy & Lugs

**SALE**

These funny creatures are back in my SHOP along with some others so please check 'em out :)

Strange looks

Today I left the little one at home with Grandma (Thanks Rosie!) and instead got to hang out with these guys at the park. I think they enjoyed all the rides but most of all, I think they enjoyed the strange looks I got from people as I took their pictures! Luckily I bumped into a friend and their little boy, so I didn't look too much like a weirdo hanging out at the playground with my newly sewn friends.

They are my latest addition to Minty Bob and friends and will be at our stall at the Castle Quay Weekender which is happening this weekend in Bedford :) Pop by and say hi!

Summer Tees

My partner Sam and I have been talking about working together for some time now, and what better opportunity than for the Castle Quay Weekender which is happening in our hometown of Bedford 18th/19th June. It's a 2 day free arts festival celebrating the town's cultural quarter, with live music, great food, children's theatre and dance, an art and craft market and much more. 

June being the busiest time for Sam who works at a university, and me juggling 2 children, we thought it seemed a bit bonkers to take part but the reality is, we will always be too busy and there will never be enough time, so we thought why not take the plunge now and just go for it!

4 weeks to make as much stuff as we can - sounded long enough but really that's about 1-2 hours a day for me. I've been averaging about 4-5 hours sleep a night for the past 2 weeks and I'm tired and slightly delirious but it's been so much fun :D

Today Sam brought home the T-shirts he's been artworking and hand-printing based on my illustrations and we're really pleased with the results! It's a new way of working for me as it's about flat colour and simple shapes, but it fits my minimal working hours and space!

We're still making other things - not sure how much we'll get done in a week but fingers crossed we'll have enough things to fill our stall!!

Shop!

I have some new and old things in my Etsy shop including handmade toys and accessories, and limited edition Giclee prints. Please pop in to see it all :)

Coleman and Choc-poc

A couple of new friends have joined Minty Bob in my shop!

Minty Bob and friends

Helloooo! 

I've been getting back into sewing lately - doing a little bit here and there whilst baby naps. These are much bigger than my previous sewn felt creations and such fun to make! I like the fact that I won't know what they will look like until I turn them inside out and stuff them. They seem to grow a little personality of their own. 

Here's a vid of me turning one inside out:

Here he is hanging out with his mates.

A couple of his other mates went out on a coffee and cake date earlier, YUM!

This lot will be on sale at our stall this Sunday, as part of Jumble Trail.

Prints for sale

"Bubbles" £40

 (245mmx305mm)

"Autumn Bunny" £15

(108mmx130mm)

"Chibi" £20

(140mmx200mm)

I also have these 3 limited edition Giclee prints for sale (above).

I can get more printed if there's enough interest, for the pieces below:

"Ocean" £60

(420mmx320mm)

"I'm taking you home" £60

(420mmx320mm)

"Islands" £60

(320mmx420mm)

"Forest song" £60

(320mmx420mm)

Please get in touch by leaving a comment here or emailing me at hellomique@gmail.com

Thanks!

Handmade stuff for sale

Big Brown Bear 33cm(H)x27cm(W) £40

Stripy Brown Bear 38cm(H)x28cm(W) SOLD

Pink Dinosaur 16cm(H)x35cm(W) £20

Green Legs Dinosaur 13cm(H)x42cm(W) £25

Brown Legs Dinosaur 15cm(H)x39cm(W) £25

Stripy Snail 21cm(H)x32cm(W) £25

Snail 20cm(H)x28cm(W) SOLD

Brown Bear Hat SOLD

17cm across when folded flat/roughly 44cm circumference/19cm high 

Snug fit for a toddler with head measurement of 50cm

Green Stripy Hat SOLD

16cm across when folded flat/roughly 43cm circumference/18cm high 

Snug fit for toddler with head measurement of 50cm

Purple Stripy Hat SOLD

20cm across when folded flat/roughly 50cm circumference/18cm high 

Comfortable fit for toddler with head measurement of 50cm

Pink Stripy Hat SOLD

18cm across when folded flat/roughly 50cm circumference/18cm high 

Comfortable fit for toddler with head measurement of 50cm

Blue Bear Hat £15 

16cm across when folded flat/roughly 42cm circumference/18cm high 

Snug fit for toddler with head measurement of 50cm

Tiger Hat SOLD

19cm across when folded flat/roughly 42cm circumference/19cm high 

Comfortable fit for toddler with head measurement of 50cm

Duck mittens £10 

(2-4 years)

15cm long with cuff folded (18cm unfolded)

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Various felt toys £12.50 each 

Lions - 15cm(H)x8cm(W)

Bears - 15cm(H)x10cm(W)

Elephants - 19cm(W)x12cm(H)

Felt Bags £20 each

20cm(H)x21cm(W) with 25cm~30cm handles

Clear out part 2...handmade goods. Here are some things I've knitted and sewn recently that are looking for new homes. I know it's too hot to be thinking about knitted goods at the moment, but maybe they would make nice gifts for little ones this autumn/winter? Please get in touch if you want to find out more about sizes, prices etc. Leave a comment here, or email me at: hellomique@gmail.com :)