Little Bo Peep

 

Little Bo's sheep are hiding among the flowers on her apron. Ready for a walk on the fell looking for them she is wearing a mustard yellow wool cape with a smart sand coloured bobble hat. Her boots are wool felt and she sports a tiny sampler pillow.
Her dress is a Liberty print called Wisley Grove from the Orchard Collection, an absolute favourite of mine. She has broderie anglais drawers with a butter yellow linen petticoat and white tulle underskirt. Her hair is hand styled wool roving in a rich auburn. With frosted glass eyes and embroidered details she makes for a pretty little maid.
She and two friends are now at Eden Gallery in Newburgh, Lancashire. With Oranges and Lemons on the work table.