Christmas Trading Hours

Christmas Hours Dec 2010- Jan 2011

The shop will be closed from December 23rd and reopening January 4th. I'm hoping to give myself some time to catch up by having some time off over Christmas and the New Year.
We always suggest that if traveling, you ensure we are open before you come, but if the dates above are your only window of opportunity,  please try to contact me on my mobile no. 0424 452 024.
We seem to be in a bit of a black hole for mobiles, but if I am in Bendigo and receive your call ( texts are better), I am happy to come and open up for you. Also if I am in the shop working at all, my business card ( with mobile number) will be attached to the door, ring me and "hey presto".

                                I wish you all a 

very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2011

I thank you most sincerely for supporting my business in 2010

Li’l Bloke’s 163 View St Bendigo 3550

Hours: Monday- by appointment, Tues- Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2, Sunday- closed

Contact: Ph/fax 03 5443 9195  For overseas customers 61 3 5443 9195

email: lynettehyland@gmail.com       Blog:lilblokes.blogspot.com - check it out:-

November - December 2010 Newsletter

another slightly late newsletter. I don’t know where the months disappear to. It’s been a very busy month with quilt market (which helped me gain some new shops to wholesale to), and getting all those orders out as well as being out of town for a few days.

New New New.

New fabrics:- Sweet Broderie by Rosalie Quinlan- these fabrics are quite a departure from my usual stock. Very fresh and will suit the young ones.

I now stock patterns by Jennifer Knol...delightful appliqué patterns and some superb bag patterns. Hopefully they are on my blog by the time you receive this newsletter.

Cosmo stranded threads

I have the full range of 80 colors, beautiful variegated shades, but be quick as limited quantities of each color. I have ordered more today of many of the colors which should be in soon. 

Delightful new doll patterns by Annie Smith. I hope to have these kitted up soon.

The new BOM by Anni Downs of Hatched and Patched is just gorgeous.

Woollen felts Fabulous range of colors. Patterns include  new pincushions, small quilts and sewing bits’n’ pieces to make from these delicious felts.

Workshops I currently hold local workshops on Wednesday evening which are suited mostly to locals. It’s “an anything goes” type workshop with the 6 participants most likely doing 6 different things. I am prepared to take workshops elsewhere. Please contact me if your group would like me to take one.

New Mystery: “Picnic Time For Bears”  You are still able to join in this mystery, but the later you leave it the more the fabrics may change. At this stage the only change is the arch fabric. Stage 1 “Pattern only” is available @ $23.10. The following stages will be cheaper, with the whole pattern being $66.00. Of course being a mystery it is not possible to buy the whole pattern set yet. If you wish to pay the full amount, pattern stages will eb sent to you when the kit stages are sent out to others. Kit price reminder:- Australian price:-There will be 5 stages each priced at $68.95 (No charge for p&h) = $344.75 overall. Overseas price:- $62.70 per stage + p&h ($313.50 overall +p&h) Stage 2 will begin to to be processed the week I return to the shop after Christmas.

Tips for this newsletter: 1. When making a design that has repeat blocks or motifs, just make one to ensure you have not made a mistake or that your pattern doesn’t contain an error. It’s not much use repeating the same mistake multiple times.
2. Making your own quilt labels: I like to use freezer paper ( if needle turning my label) or fusible web when writing my quilt label (with e.g. a micron pigma pen) as it gives stability to the fabric. Sometimes I print out the text from my computer, place it under the label fabric  but over a light box, then the print is more "respectable". If you want your "own hand",  perhaps rule lines on the backing paper before adhering to the fabric, to keep your text level. If time permits I like to include an applique or sketch of a figure that is featured on the quilt top...generally a scaled down version.

Future emails: 1. Should you have a friend who you think might like to be on my mailing list, please feel free to forward this on, then if they  email me I will have their email address.

         2. If you do not wish to receive further emails please contact me also.

November newsletter progress

 I am more than a little behind with the November newsletter as I have not been 100% since coming back from Quilt Market. It is basically done but I had wanted to include some new things on my blog ( not quite happening yet !!!)Will  combine November and December, and hope to  get some blog things posted next week. Glad some hints have been helpful....thanks Raewyn for your feedback re the October newsletter.

Australian Quilt Market

The weekend was spent in Melbourne at the Australian Quilt Market. This was my first time as a stall holder. I would like to thank all those shops who supported me by buying my patterns. For those who haven't yet ordered but took details, please let me know what type of quilts,dolls, gollies etc you would like added to my blog and I will endeavor to do get them on asap. Thanks to my special friend and helper Jean who accompanied me,  helped set up etc...as well as being great moral support....seeing Trev had to stay behind as "the bowling green called". We had fabulous stall holder/neighbours and caught up with many colleagues in the industry both at the show and the wondeful cocktail party put on by Homespun to celebrate 10 years of the magazine. Forgot my camera so no pics. I also bought many new designer patterns so have those in my shop now.

Old Time Gollies

Old Time Gollies: full photo, see earlier post in Gollie category for details.

Picnic Time For Bears- Stage 1

This is the first stage of my latest bear mystery . The size of this stage (St 1) is 26 x 30". There will be 5 stages to this quilt which will finish at approx a queen sized topper. Pattern: stage 1 only available at present @ $23.10The entire pattern set will amount to $66.00
 Kit: $68.95 O/seas $62.70 plus p&h. Kit includes all fabrics for quilt top, binding, threads, fusible web and buttons. Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Monkey Business

Raggedy and monkey collection. Pattern: $16.50 Kit: price to be advised.
Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Ice Cream U Scream

Three dolls, one with attitude after losing her icecream. Pattern: $16.50 Kit: price to be advised.

Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Too Many Cats

23" doll with cats Pattern: $16.50 Kit: price to be advised.  Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Christmas Wish List

Pattern for all figures pictured. Pattern: $16.50 Kit: price to be advised  Postage and Handling included within Australia. Overseas: credit card only.

Australian Quilt Market

This coming weekend I am having a stall at the Australian Quilt Market at Jeff's shed in Melbourne. I hope to see my current shop keepers who retail my patterns and meet some prospective new customers.

October newsletter

Li’l Bloke’s 163 View St Bendigo 3550

Hours: Monday- by appointment, Tues- Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2, Sunday- closed

Contact: Ph/fax 03 5443 9195 For overseas customers 61 3 5443 9195

email: lynettehyland@gmail.com Blog:lilblokes.blogspot.com

October 2010 Newsletter

apologies for the delay. Because the 31^st fell on a Sunday, I had to wait to see that all email orders had been included in the competition, combined with the fact that we had our 1^st Grandson’s 8^th birthday celebration at our home on Sunday as well.

10^th Birthday competitions:

Firstly, thank you for supporting my business. There were many, many entries in the birthday raffle and I am pleased to announce that

The winner of the $100.00 Li’l Bloke’s gift voucher is Julie Hurse from Carisbrook. Julie’s voucher is on the way.

The winner of the story about a Li’l Bloke’s design is Dian Glasheen from Grenfell NSW.....(surprise Dian as I haven’t rung you....throat/chest infection has made talking a little difficult), who is the other winner of a $100.00 Li’l Bloke’s gift voucher. Whilst Dian is a very worthwhile winner I was a little disappointed at the number of entries for this prize. I hope that if I offer prizes again you won’t be too shy to enter !!!!

Apologies to Dian for editing, as it was a very detailed story. I loved Dian’s entry as I have always seen my patterns as a springboard for people to use their own imagination to go further.

My first kit was Golly who simply got my imagination rolling. I made my first pair of rock and roll gollies. My gollies sit together so I paint their eyes so they are looking lovingly at one another. But what really got me going was your free standing golly. I made Bobbie and fell in love with him, so I made him a twin sister Then I got carried away again I made them again. The girl likes to hold her dress up in one hand a little to show her knickers as she is a sassy little girl. She has white shoes and socks they are so lovely as a pair .and last but not least I made another standing girl but instead of golly hair she has small white buttons covering her whole head. Your obsessed golly girl Dian

Blog- check it out:- lilblokes.blogspot.com

Workshops I currently hold local workshops on Wednesday evening which are suited mostly to locals. It’s “an anything goes” type workshop with the 6 participants most likely doing 6 different things. I am prepared to take workshops elsewhere. Please contact me if your group would like me to take one.

New Mystery: “Picnic Time For Bears” All kits are now ready. I hope the kits will go out later this week. I have tried to make contact via text with most people re the printing of the very large pattern sheet. A part had to be ordered from the USA and we are told it will be fixed later this week and then it can be scanned and printed. I apologise to the people I didn’t contact by voice.....as I have had no voice.

There is still some room for further takers, but places will be limited with identical fabrics.

Australian price:-There will be 5 stages each priced at $68.95 (No charge for p&h) = $344.75 overall. Overseas price:- $62.70 per stage + p&h ($313.50 overall +p&h)

Tips for this newsletter: choice of embroidery thread. For most of the buttonhole stitch in my designs I use 2 strands of DMC stranded thread. I like the stranded rather than perle no 8 for applique (as some designer suggest) as I feel it is more pliable and therefore “hugs” the appliqué shape better. I do use perle 8 at times e.g. the ground on Stage 1 Picnic Time For Bears.

My favourite needle to use (buttonhole stitch) is Piecemakers Embroidery No 8. They generally retail for $4.50 and have 16 needles in the pack. Another great needle is Applibond which is three to a pack generally retailing for $7.95.

My other tip for embroidery thread is to resist the temptation of cutting the length too long. Whilst this reduces the number of times you need to thread your needle, it will increase tangles when you are working. A good rule of thumb is to measure from the tip of your fingers to your elbow....roughly half a metre.

Future emails: 1. Should you have a friend who you think might like to be on my mailing list, please feel free to forward this on, then if they email me I will have their email address.

2. If you do not wish to receive further emails please contact me also.

Lynn Hyland (Li'l Bloke's)

Retail and Mail Orders:
163 View Street
Bendigo, Victoria
Australia, 3550

email: lynettehyland@gmail.com
blog: lilblokes.blogspot.com
phone/fax: +61 (03) 5443 9195

10th birthday competition

Have you entered my competition ?
Entries close 31st October.
Email me (to lynettehyland@gmail.com)with a photo, and tell about a Li'l Bloke's design you have made. You could win a $100.00 voucher.


The winner will be announced in my October newsletter which I hope to have out late on October 31st.

tenth birthday prizes..last days

The shop is 10 years old !!! Prizes to be won !!!!! Last days !!

Although I have been designing and doing mail order for almost 17 years, the shop is 10 this month.

a. for newsletter recipients only. $100.00 gift voucher prize.

Email me (with a photo) about a Li’l Bloke’s design you have made. You will need to elaborate (a little) on the process and outcome of your project. Entries by end Oct.

a. For customers during October: For each $25.00 spent, go in the draw to win a $100.00 gift voucher to be spent on your choice of any product. Distance no problem as this may be used for mail order.

Both winners will be contacted and announced next newsletter end October

August newsletter

Li’l Bloke’s 163 View St Bendigo 3550

Hours: Monday- by appointment, Tues- Fri 10-5, Sat 10-2, Sunday- closed

Contact: Ph/fax 03 5443 9195 For overseas customers 61 3 5443 9195

email: lynettehyland@gmail.com Blog:lilblokes.blogspot.com

August 2010 Newsletter By the time you receive this email I will be on the Spirit Of Tasmania for a brief interlude... returning Friday. Shop will close at 3 from Tues-Thurs next week.

1. Hope Competition from my ad in Homepsun Magazine.

This competition involved people writing in for the chance to win a “Hope” doll designed by the talented Gini Simspon of Cat and the Fiddle Designs from the USA. The doll was beautifully made by Chris Laubsch who has made several of Gini’s doll designs for my shop. Thank you to all who entered. The winning entry is as follows: Congratulations Marg. Please email me your postal address so that I can send the doll to you.

I would like to win the “Hope Doll” to donate to our local hospital for fund raising. Our Cancer Centre in the Latrobe Valley is very pivotal to the area. The Latrobe Valley has a very high incident of Cancers in all forms, and it is very important for the Community to be able to raise this money for all the extras. Until we got the new hospital 4 years ago people had to travel to Melbourne and in many cases this was a hardship for many.

There is always Government funding for building works but so much more is needed for other things such as equipment etc. The main aim is the comfort of the patients. Some patients travel many miles to get to the hospital for their treatment, and times like this can be very hard, so it is imperative to make them as comfortable as possible. I myself am in this area of care as my Husband is suffering terminal liver cancer, and just living locally can sometimes be difficult. I am very passionate about what I can do to help and the Nurses on staff are all “angels” and wonderful carers.

Marg Dixon (Churchill)

2. Blog- check it out:- lilblokes.blogspot.com I hope to update this more regularly and to begin including the shop stock especially fabrics. It is currently just showing pattern designs (and many more need to be added). These include my own designs, Cat and the Fiddle, Annie Smith & Sweet Meadows Farm cloth doll designs. Please email me with particular requests as to what you want added first.

3. Shop stock....a little shop with everything patchwork !! patchwork tools, books, notions, braids & laces, and buttons, buttons, buttons. I stock many other designs including the best from Australia and overseas.

4. Workshops I currently hold local workshops on Wednesday evening which are suited mostly to locals. It’s “an anything goes” type workshop with the 6 participants most likely doing 6 different things. I am prepared to take workshops elsewhere. Please contact me if your group would like me to take one.

5. New Mystery: “Picnic Time For Bears”

Please find attached the first stage of my new Bear Mystery “Picnic Time For Bears”

The quilt will be at least a “queen size topper”. Stage 1 will be available from mid September.

Australian price:-There will be 5 stages each priced at $68.95 (No charge for p&h) = $344.75 overall.

Overseas price:- $62.70 per stage + p&h ($313.50 overall +p&h)

As always with my mysteries, the first notification is always the cheapest price. This is due to the fact that initial sketches/plans/patterns have been drawn up but the quilt could easily grow and evolve. As this is a mystery quilt a photo of the whole quilt cannot be provided at this stage.

People signing up now (by the end of September) will be locked into the above introductory price even though this will most likely rise. Price includes all materials for quilt top and binding including threads & buttons. Many parts of this quilt also contain a weaveline backing.

* Note: some of the buttons on the flowers will vary as I have used some antique buttons from Trev’s aunt’s button collection...and these cannot be replicated.

It is also advisable to get involved early to ensure fabrics in kits are identical to mine.

Stage 1 Size26 x 30 “...it’s a large block

6. Aussie designers: Amongst some of my stock are these favourite Aussie designers: Hatched and Patched, Lynette Anderson, Birdhouse, Don’t Look Now, Kerry Gillespie, Janelle Wind, Bronwyn Hayes, Natalie Ross, Wattlebee Designs, Country Keepsakes, Hugs ‘n’ Kisses, The Quilted Crow, Gail Pan, Rosalie Quinlan, Melly and Me, Leanne Beasley,Teddlywinks, Busy Fingers etc .

7. O’seas designers: Amongst my favourites are Sue Spargo, Renee Nannerman, Chitter Chatter designs, American Jane, Fig Tree Quilts, Blackbird Designs, Liberty Star,

8. Tip for this newsletter:

When using a light (in color or weight) background fabric, use weave line or whisper weft as a backing fabric. This assists with the stability, reduces fraying, and conceals the carry of threads when doing embroidery e.g. I have used it in the new mystery.

Weaveline is 100% cotton and currently retails $14.50 per metre.

Whisper weft is polyester and currently retails for $8.65 per metre.

9. Future emails:

a. Should you have a friend who you think might like to be on my mailing list, please feel free to forward this on, then if they email me I will have their email address.

b. If you do not wish to receive further emails please contact me also.

Although I have been doing mail order for almost 17 years, my little shop will celebrate 10 years in October. I will have prizes for my email customers !!!

Shop hours in August

Shop hours from Tuesday 10th August to Friday 13th August will be 10-3 instead of the usual 10-5. Saturdays will stay as usual (10-2), Sunday as usual (closed), Monday closed- no appointments during this time.
My apologies for any inconvenience.

Shop still open

Rumors have again become widespread that I am closing my shop.

This is not so !!!!

I will announce any closure on my blog( when that time comes) to let all my valued customers know.

I am not going to have a stall at Jeff's shed ( Quilt and Craft Fair Melbourne) at the end of July this year due to some illness during the year which has left me under prepared. I hope to catch up with many of you in my shop.

Wally

Wally is approx 35 cm (14") 20" tall . His head has side gussets to allow shaping of the cheeks. He has hair made from wool. He wears painted made shoes, or, alternatively these can be done with red fabric as they are set in separately into the legs. His outfit consists of trousers, jacket and bib front.

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: $44.00
Painted faces( package contains fabric for the doll's "skin") are $16.50
Kit includes all fabrics for doll including wool for hair.
Fabrics will differ from the photo shown.
*My doll kits do not contain the filling or the paints.

Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Trixie

Trixie is approx 35 cm (14") Her head and body are based on the cookie cutter style. Her face is painted and she has a simple hairstyle made from perle no 5 thread adorned with multi colored buttons.
She wears a felt dress featuring a simple floral applique. Her pantaloons are made from cotton fabric and shoes are painted.

Pattern: $15.40
Kit:$40.70

Kit includes all fabrics, threads and buttons.
Filling and paints are not included.

Teeny Weeny Girlie

Teeny Weeny Girlie is approx 15 cm (6"). Her face is painted and she has a simple hairstyle made from perle no 5 thread sewn into the head and left in loops.
She wears a felt pinafore featuring a gollie button and blanket stitch edging, with an oversized matching felt bow in her hair. Her pantaloons are made from cotton fabric to match her shirt, and shoes are ready made.


Pattern: $15.40
Kit:$35.15
Shoes separately: $8.80
Kit includes all fabrics, threads and buttons.

Filling and paints are not included.

Josephine

Josephine is approx 20 cm (8") Her head and body are based on the cookie cutter style. Her face is painted and she has a simple hairstyle made from perle no 5 thread held in place with a bandana.
She wears pantaloons, a shirt and matching lower skirt which is attached to the pinafore. Her pinafore features simple stitching, and shoes are painted.
My doll was orignally made from calico and painted, but kits contain black fabric for the skin.

Pattern: $15.40- this pattern has card templates ready to begin.
Kit:$38.50
Kit includes all fabrics, threads and buttons.
Filling and paints are not included.

Daisy

Daisy is approx 37 cm (15") Her head has side gussets. Her face is painted and she has a simple hairstyle made from wool which is plaited and tied off with bows to match her dress.
She wears a muslin pinafore featuring a simple pleat and heart button with pin taucks following the shape of the hem. Her pantaloons are made from matching muslin fabric. Her shoes are set in and made from a different fabric.

Pattern: $15.40
Kit:$44.00

Kit includes all fabrics, thread, wool and buttons.
Filling and paints are not included.

Charmin' Bears

Pic to come !!!

This cot quilt is approx ......
You may use all boys or all girls as patterns for both bears is included.

Pattern: $15.40
Kit: $108.70

Kit includes all fabrics for quilt top, binding, threads & fusible web.
Kit is available in colors shown( prints will differ) or blues and yellows.
Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Tessa

Tessa is approx 70cm. Her head and body are based on the cookie cutter style. Her face is painted and she has a simple hairstyle made from perle no 5 thread sewn into loops.
She wears a dress featuring gollie appliques. Her pantaloons are made from cotton fabric and shoes are painted, with perle thread laces.

Pattern: $16.50
Kit:$71.80
Painted faces( package contains fabric for the doll's "skin") are $16.50

Kit includes all fabrics, threads and buttons.
Filling and paints are not included.

Gollie

This is my first Gollie doll and still a favorite amongst my customers.
He is 20" tall ( 50cm). His head has side gussets to allow shaping of the cheeks. He wears ready made shoes which are included in the kit but are $12.35 separately.

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: $62.50 with shoes, $52.15 without shoes.
Painted faces( package contains fabric for the doll's "skin") are $16.50
Shoes: $12.35
Kit includes all fabrics for doll including shoes.
Fabrics will differ from the photo shown, but trousers remain the same.
*My doll kits do not contain the filling or the paints.

Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Gollie Charm

This quilt is a small wall quilt approx 26 x 28". The quilt also makes an ideal cloth for a small table.

Pattern: $15.40
Kit: $66.00

Kit includes all fabrics for quilt top, binding, threads & fusible web .
The kit has all the squares pre cut enabling you to make a head start.
The 28 (7mm) buttons are available @ an additional $10.00

Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Mammy

Mammy is approx 55 cm ( 22") with a head supported by a tab neck. Her face is painted. My Mammies have no hair but that is an option for you if you so choose. Both Mammies wear scarves. Mammy's clothes are partly incorprorated into her body. That is, her body is made from dress fabric rather than skin fabric. This means that all that needs to be made once the doll is done is her skirt, apron, bosom and ruffles, and or jacket which is made from felt.

Pattern: $16.50 ( both variations)

Kit: $59.50 ( one version)- please stipulate "jacket" or "ruffle"

Painted faces( package contains fabric for the doll's "skin") are $16.50

Kit includes all fabrics and threads for one doll but patterns for both.

Filling and paints are not included.

Hide 'n' Seek Bears

Pattern: $19.25
Kit: $165.00

Kit includes all fabrics for quilt top, binding, threads & fusible web.
Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Old Toys

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: to be priced when I have my samples made.
Fabrics are not the ones I will have in my kits.


Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Annie's Pet

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: to be priced when I have my samples made.

Fabrics are not the ones I will have in my kits.


Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Punkin'Pye & Icecream

Punkin' Pye & Icecream
Pattern: $16.50
Kit: to be priced when I have my samples made.

Fabrics are not the ones I will have in my kits.


Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Sophie's Dollies

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: to be priced when I have my samples made.
Fabrics are not the ones I will have in my kits.


Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Scotty Annie

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: to be priced when I have my samples made.
Fabrics are not the ones I will have in my kits.


Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

We R Family

"We R Family" includes patterns for four dolls ranging from 9" through to 12".

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: to be priced when I have my samples made.
Fabrics are not the ones I will have in my kits.


Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Oh Brother

Oh Brother consists of four gorgeous boy raggedies from 9" through to 12".

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: to be priced when I have my samples made.
Fabrics are not the ones I will have in my kits.


Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Prim & Pretty

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: to be priced when I have my samples made.
Fabrics are not the ones I will have in my kits.


Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Birthday Girl

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: to be priced when I have my samples made.
Fabrics are not the ones I will have in my kits.


Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Molly & Molly's Playhouse

Molly's head and body is like a cookie cutter style doll with limbs additional.
Her dress involves textured layering of scallops, tabs, blanket stitch and buttons.
Her shoes and socks are painted on as are her facial features.
She has a very simple hairstyle in pigtails.
Kit includes everything but filling and paints.

Molly's Pattern: $15.40
Kit: $36.30

Molly's Playhouse opens up to reveal a bedroom setting complete with quilt (you may make yours removable but I attached mine). Her bedroom also has a bedside dressing table with a vase of flowers, an armchair and floor mat. Hopefully I will get a photo on to show you this soon.

Molly's Playhouse Pattern: $16.50
Kit: $39.60

Kit includes everything to make the house.
Kits for both now contain some different fabrics.
Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Gollies & Mammies

This cushion takes a continental pillow.
Gollies are appliqued with the fusible web technique although it could be done in your preferred technique. My faces are painted.

Pattern: $17.60
Kit: $80.30
A set of painted faces is available on order for $66.00

Kit includes all fabrics for cushion, threads and fusible web . You just need to provide the cushion insert and the buttons.
Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Isabella

Isabella is approx 40 cm (16") Her head has side gussets to allow shaping of the cheeks. She has a painted face and hair made from perle no 5. Isabella's outfit consists of nickers, dress, cardigan with gollie knitted stitch motif, sock fabric and ready made shoes.


Pattern: $16.50
Kit: $48.85- with ready made socks kit is $53.25
Painted face: (contains fabric for the doll's "skin") are $16.50
Shoes: $12.00
Kit includes all fabrics for doll including wool for cardigan, shoes and sock fabric.
Postage and Handling included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Fabrics will differ from the photo shown.

Yolanda

Yolanda is approx 55 cm (22") with a head supported by a tab neck. Her face is painted and she has a simple hairstyle made from curly yarn adorned with three yo yo flowers.
She wears a skirt and nickers made from 100% cotton fabric. The lower skirt is embellished with some ric rac. She has knitted socks to match her cardigan, and leather shoes. Cardigan and socks are included in the pattern.

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: price to be confirmed
Painted faces( package contains fabric for the doll's "skin") are $16.50

Kit includes all fabrics and threads for the doll.
Painted face available with sufficient black fabric for doll skin $16.50

Shoes are available @$20.00 ( leather).

Filling and paints are not included.

Ella

Ella is a 53 cm doll ( just over 20") with a head supported by a tab neck. Her face is painted and she has a simple hairstyle in pig tails.
Her clothes and hat are made from felt with the exception of her pantalons which are 100% cotton fabric. Her dress and hat are embellished with some simple blanlet stitch done in perle no. 5 thread. She has socks made from rib trim and leather shoes.

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: $38.50
Painted faces( package contains fabric for the doll's "skin") are $16.50
Kit includes all fabrics and threads for the doll.
Painted face available with sufficient black fabric for doll skin $16.50

Shoes are available @$20.00 ( leather).
Filling and paints are not included.

Bear Friends Always

This quilt is a wall or lap quilt approx 40 x50"
Pattern: $16.50
Kit: $165.00

Kit includes all fabrics for quilt top +binding, threads, fusible web, buttons for large bears' eyes.

P&H included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Girlie

This is my first girl Gollie doll and still a favourite amongst my customers.
She is approx 18" tall ( 45 cm).
Her head is constructed with side gussets, and she has a painted face.
Her dress has patched squares which are backed with wadding and quilted.

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: $62.50 which includes shoes as picture in black or ercru ( I am having difficulty obtaining these at present, so $60.25 with the Shirley shoe which is available in ecru, red or black, 
or $50.15 without shoes.
Painted faces( package contains fabric for the doll's "skin") are $16.50

To buy shoes separately, they are $12.35, or Shirley shoes $10.10

I also have ankle strap shoes (without the cut out design on the instep) for $10.10 available in red, cream or black.

*My doll kits do not contain the filling or the paints.

Weeny Gollie

This is my 3rd Gollie doll and still a favorite amongst my customers. ...and indeed my favorite boy.
He is approx 10" tall ( 25 cm).
His head is constructed with side gussets, and he has a painted face.

Pattern: $15.40
Kit: $46.20 which includes shoes.
Painted faces( package contains fabric for the doll's "skin") are $16.50

To buy shoes separately, they are $10.45

Painted faces( package contains fabric for the doll's "skin") $16.50

*My doll kits do not contain the filling or the paints.

My shop is open !!!!!!

Rumors have been coming back to me thick and fast re the fact that I am closing down. I'm not sure how they originated but never have these rumors been so persistent (or so far from the truth) as they are at present.
If I was about to close, I would certainly let this be known.
If you would like to join my email list please contact me...address within blog....then you will be among the first to know...straight from the horse's mouth !!!!
I am still enjoying designing patterns and being available to provide a valuable service to my customers (both local and universal) within my shop and hope to continue for some time.

Flying High

This delightful doll is the result of me nagging Gini to design a little boy. He is of simple construction, made from tea dyed calico and has a painted face and yarn hair . He carries his oversized kite.
Size: approx 16"

this note from Gini: - This little boy pattern has been a long time coming but thanks to my friend Lynn in Australia who just wouldn't give up asking for a boy, it's finally here and more little boys will be following shortly. This little tyke is made of cloth and has a cute little button like nose. His face is simply painted and his fingers have been hand stitched. He can wear either baby shoes or doll shoes and his kite is made out of a plain paper bag.

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: $44.00
Clothing in kits is slightly different to photo.
Kit contains all materials except filling, paints,shoes and kite. The kit can contain rib trim for socks, but if you want real doll socks it is an extra $4.60 for the kit

Shoes are available @ $16.60 in white. I painted mine with beige fabric paint to match the clothing.

P&H included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card  and paypal only.

Everything Is Better When Shared With a Friend (Mystery Quilt No 1)

MQ 1 has six major gollie applique blocks with one being split in two (which are positioned either side of the central block).
It is available as a full pattern or a series of kits.
Size: approx approx.48 x 60 "

Full Pattern: $27.50
Kit: 6 x $48.00 (available monthly or bi monthly) or $270 in one payment

Kit includes all fabrics for quilt top +binding, threads & fusible web.
Buttons packs are also available...please check price.

P&H included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

May's Flowers

This delightful doll is of simple construction. She has been made from tea dyed calico and has a painted face and hair made from yarn/jute. She carries a bunch of beautiful blooms.


Size: to be confirmed

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: $48.50 excludes shoes

Clothing in kits is slightly different to photo.
Kit contains all materials except filling, paints, and shoes.
Shoes are available @ $16.60 in white. I painted mine with red fabric paint, scruffed them up with a bit of sandpaper and then did a raw umber wash on top.P&H included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

I'm The Big Sis

This delightful trio are of simple construction. They have painted faces and hair made from yarn.
All dolls have been made from calico including the cat which has been painted black with fabric paint. The dolls have simple stitching on their yoke denoting who they are.

Sizes: to be confirmed

Pattern: $16.50 for the three dolls
Kit: $38.50 for all three dolls

Clothing in kits is slightly different to photo.
Kit contains all materials except filling, paints, shoes and socks.Socks may be made from matching rib trim or an old sock.
Shoes are available as follows: Big Sis $16.60 and Li'l Sis $10.45
The shoes I have are white and have been painted with black fabric paint and scruffed up a little with sandpaper.
P&H included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Bear Hugs

Bear Hugs has five major bear applique blocks with strippy hearts and appliqued flowers as the filler blocks combined with 9-patch rows.
It is available as a full pattern or a series of 5 kits.
Size: approx approx. 49 x 63"

Full Pattern: $27.50
Kit: 5 x $55.00 (available monthly or bi monthly) or one package for $255.00

Kit includes all fabrics for quilt top +binding, threads, fusible web & buttons.

This quilt also has a matching cushion which features the figures in the central block. This pattern is $16.50 and the kit which inlcudes everything but the cushion insert is $57.20.
P&H included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Sweet Annie

Sweet Annies are of simple construction. They have painted faces and hair made from yarn. Shoes and socks are incorporated into the doll construction.
Size: approx approx 48 cm (19")

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: for individual dolls are yet to be priced

Clothing in kits is slightly different to photo.
Kit contains all materials except filling and paints.

P&H included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Fabrics in kits

Posts regarding dolls by other designers which were added today show photos of the original dolls and therefore do not show the fabrics included in my kits, or shoes which are available from me. I will edit these posts with my photos asap.

Mary Mary

Mary Mary's head is supported by a tab neck. Her face is painted. Mary's clothes are partly incorprorated into her body. That is, her bodice is made from dress fabric rather than skin fabric. This means that all that needs to be made once the doll is done is her skirt, bosom, ruffles and vest-the latter being made from felt. Her hat is also made from felt with suffolk puff/yo yo flowers. Mary's skirt is decorated with appliqued fabrics and part of the text from the nursery rhyme.
She has painted shoes with thread laces and rib trim socks.

Size: approx approx 60 cm

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: $71.50 includes all materials except paints, buttons and filling.
Painted face available with sufficient fabric for doll skin $16.50

Clothing ( for skirt) in kits is now slightly different to photo.

P&H included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Bibi and Bob

Bibi and Bob are of simple construction. They have appliqued felt hair and painted faces. Shoes and socks are painted. Bibi has a lace trim on top of her socks.
Size: approx approx 44 cm (17&1/2")

Pattern: $16.50
Kit: $60.50 includes all materials for both dolls except paints and filling.

Clothing in kits is slightly different to photo.

P&H included within Australia.
Overseas: credit card only.

Gabrielle

Gabrielle is approx 45 cm ( 18") with a head supported by a tab neck. Her face is painted. Her hair is done with perle thread in a simple plait style. Gabrielle's clothes are partly incorprorated into her body. That is, her bodice is made from dress fabric rather than skin fabric. This means that all that needs to be made once the doll is done is her skirt....which is pleated and features redwork.
Her shoes are painted on.

Pattern: $16.50 
Kit: $49.50
Painted face available with sufficient  black fabric for doll skin $16.50


Kit includes all fabrics and threads for the doll.
Filling and paints are not included.
P&h included within Australia 
Overseas: credit card only

Claudia & Queenie

Claudia:
approx 16" tall ( 40cm).
Queenie:
approx 18" tall ( 45cm).
Bodies are constructed along the lines of a cookie cutter doll with limbs then attached. Pinafores are made from felt with some simple stitching, applique & buttons as embellishment. Shoes are painted, with perle no 5 shoe-laces and pen markings.

Pattern: $17.60 * Both dolls are included in the one pattern.
Kit: Claudia $..........to be revised due to felt availability
Queenie $................to be revised due to felt availability

My dolls were made with calico then painted, but kits are prepared with black fabric which you may or may not choose to paint over prior to painting the faces.

*My doll kits do not contain the filling or the paints.