New Goldcrest for Autumn

 This is a new goldcrest for Autumn and I have made her very tiny, smaller than my other two goldcrests but returning to the same fabric, a Liberty Print in Tana Lawn called Garden Trail but this little bird is just over seven inches.  Her dress is trimmed with a green satin and she has Mocha brown legs as before but I think this little girl's feet are too big so I must work on that.

The book on which she is photographed I have had since I was a little girl, part of the Blandford Colour Series.  If you spot any copies anywhere they have lovely illustrations going back to the sixties, really beautful. 

I have been working on my photographs with the help of my wonderful daughter, Becca.  Started on an instagram journey at pookbarwell, have a peep and tell me what you think.

A Brilliant Exhibition at The YSP

 The exhibition is the Wish Post by Mr Finch and is showing at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park near Wakefield.  It runs until the 23rd of September and is a must for anyone interested in dolls or textiles.
Mr Finch is a bit of a hero of mine, I love his work and his attitude to life.

The exhibition itself is magical, we shared the space with a couple of primary school classes and the little ones were stunned into silence by the space.  That made the atmosphere even more special.

There are moles, rabbits, hedgehogs and even rats resplendant in sumptuous costumes but for me it was the mice, lots of tiny mice looking wonderful.  There is a book of the exhibition available from the YSP shop if you cannot make it or it is too far, that is lovely also with lots of photos and an outline of the story of wishes breathed into letters for the badger postmen.  Had a great time, highly recommended.

Having a Big Sale on Folksy

Having a Great Big Sale on Folksy Everything listed is half price or less, good deal on postage too. I am making way for a series of new pieces for Christmas and a whole new body of work in the new year. So if you fancy a bargain pop along to Folksy and have a peep. The little birds are £25 and the mice are £10 as well as a frog for £20 and dolls for £15.
The shop is on Folksy at folksy.com/shops/PooksStudio