Work has finished on War and Death. Pestilence and Famine are being worked on in between a few other projects, if you follow us on Facebook you will have seen the prototype of the decorative plague mask.  We also have a memory project coming up inspired by a custom order that has come in.
The horsemen will be the first set to be released by us here and we are very excited about revealing them. There isn’t currently a timeline for when they will be complete as of yet.

As you can see it is all go with not much to show; but I can now show off the pram blanket I made now it has been received. This was a joy to make as both sides contrast beautifully. I used some artistic license as well to give both sides their own unique quilting pattern. As you can see the mint and bee side has traditional ‘box’ quilting (I don’t know if that is the right name for it) and the other side has been placed off centre so the quilting lines give a more abstract look to it. 
These are available to order and can be made out of baby clothes, shirts etc. For more information contact us either through the contact form or message us on Facebook 

The pony pincushions are back and here to stay! These mischievous ponies are nearly ready to go, they are just waiting on their brands before being released for sale!! Colours may vary so be quick if you see one you want.
I would also like to introduce little Luna! The very first kitten doll! These guys are available for custom order now and more will available very soon. Luna is not for sale and will more than likely join Roxy and Oscar as a mascot.
Both new curiosities will be added to the shop when they become available. For overseas shipping prices, use the contact form or drop us a DM on Facebook. 

Hello everyone! Not the kickstart to the New Year I was hoping for but hey ho. I have been working away frantically on a stunning custom order, new designs and those little pony pin cushions. 
Keep your eyes peeled over on Facebook for sneak peaks of what is coming. The new products will be showcased here in the blog as always and will be made available for sale in the Curiosity Shop. 
Oh one more thing, if you are filling out the contact form please make sure you have entered the correct email address. I had an email looking for information on shipping and I am unable to respond due to the email address being incorrect. So if you are reading this I am not ignoring you, please fill out the form again and I will get back to you asap.

That is all for now, stay safe.

The first week long fair was an amazing success. I met some amazing people, (traumatised by one, can’t even look at a a candy cane anymore or here Santa Claus is coming to town) but what a great laugh we all had. Looking forward to seeing them all again in the future and finding out how much was raised for Marie Curie. 
I saw some of my creations go off to new homes and have a few orders to end this year and kick start the next. Onwards and upwards. 
The kids that left home this week 😂

As of tomorrow we will be set up at the Kingsgate Shopping Centre in Dunfermline for our first ever week long fair!! Super excited about this and also very nervous. Due to the internet connection being poor I have closed down the shop to eliminate selling the same doll twice, may not happen but not prepared to take chance. The gallery in this post are the dolls available to buy, just drop us a message to purchase. 

Our little spooky ballerina is the latest curiosity to leave the sewing room. All her detail is painted free hand and is sealed to protect the paintwork. It took me hours to get the detail on the sun and the moon just right and I am proud of how good they look even though they are on such a small scale. Umbra has a six layered tutu which ranges from long to short to give it a full look instead of the traditional ballet tutu. Thought I would end the spooky season with something different and I know she is missing ‘goodbye’ beneath the numbers but I didn’t want it to replicate a ouija board exactly just in case someone tried to see if it would work. I don’t need that bad juju following me around especially not after this year. 

On other news I have confirmed my week for the Winter Wonderland fair! Very exciting! Marilyn should be heading off to her new home soon and so will the first quilt order!  Organising custom orders for the upcoming festive period too, looking forward to these.
for now enjoy Umbra and stay safe

So after having this amazing burst of creativity and filling a book with various ideas and designs; I am now spoiled for choice as to what ones to do next. I know it could be worse and I could be slapped with a creative block but this is annoying me to the point I am losing sleep. Asking my husband is no use as his response is usually “I’m sure whatever you choose will be fab.” Love the confidence he has in my craft but he is no help in the decision making at all haha. So I have two dolls with designs appointed and two faceless dolls creeping me out when I am sewing. I will never understand how I manage to make dolls even with being afraid of them. I am a weird gem. 

The quilt order is now finished and photos have been sent for approval which came back glowing. Really happy with the way it come out and so is the proud owner. Each side has two colours that compliment each other but contrast with the other side (hope that makes sense) it will when I can post pictures but that will be when the owner receives it. 

I have seen numerous artisans and OOAK makers doing compositions of the items they sell, so I decided to take one of the Four dolls I have for sale, Stitches, Banshee, Selkie and of course Edith. So while everyone else’s looks amazing I end up with one that looks like a cast for a very strange B movie. I quite like it, even my creative coven members are laughing at it, I can see them making a meme of it just to wind me up. Love them really. 

Edith the Crone is the latest curiosity to leave the sewing room. Absolutely love how well she turned out and her bag of magick just adds to her character. I also have to state that her potion is a herbal rose tea but please note that it is not for drinking. Her skirt and top have been distressed and machine embroidered to add a bit more detail. Edith also has a pair of bloomers on under the skirt (not shown). 

Update on the next fair!
​ I have asked for dates for joining a winter fair and I will reveal all when everything is set in stone. My display has also been taken down in the kingsgate due to the shops wishing to use them to promote their wares for Christmas. Fingers crossed I am allowed to use it again when the fair is taking place but if not it means more dolls for the stall.
I have sewn the calico dolls and I am choosing one design to start them off, it may take a while as I am torn between about 5. No surprise there. I have another two dolls alongside the calico coming into the painting stage but the next few days will be focusing on the quilt order I have in. I honestly don’t think I will be able to keep doing quilts alongside the dolls which is both good and bad, It is only me here after all. Plus the dolls and cats seem to be really taking off which is amazing.

Shop Scotland has been giving Pretty Darn Perfect shout outs on Facebook and Instagram which is brilliant and helping me get my curiosities out there. Banshee, Stitches and Edith are all getting lots of attention and I don’t think it will be long until someone snaps up one of them.

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Due to postage prices being hiked up if you live local to me and can pick up your doll, let me know after you have paid and I will refund the postage. I can also arrange delivery for those who don’t drive but live local.  Postage for the dolls is £7 mainly due to the size of the box, the scarves are cheaper postage because they can fit in the letter box. Always happy for people to collect their items or deliver myself.

Allow me to introduce Stitches, the latest curiosity to be added to the shop. I absolutely loved creating her as she challenged me to use new mediums and incorporate them into her design. It is my first time making my own decorations out of clay and it took two attempts to get them right but they look amazing and worth the hours watching tutorials on YouTube.
I have another creation starting to come together, just adding detail and depth to the outfit. 
​I have also got a new prop for the photos! Did you notice the wicker doll chair in Stitches photos? I picked it up last Friday from Buckhaven bargains and was delighted to find out it is an exact (smaller) replica of my mum’s princess chair. It was meant to be. It will also come in handy for displaying dolls on the stand.
The calico dolls are in the midst of being designed and I cannot wait to get them started, I also have half a dozen cats designed not to mention a quilt ready to, well quilt. It is a busy time right now and I am loving it. 
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Another doll has found its way to the Curiosity Shop! 
The Banshee is available to buy NOW!

There are another 19 dolls waiting for there transformation and the cats are preening themselves while they wait their turn. All hands are on deck in the run up to this fair, our first 7 day fair, so I need to sew like the clappers. So while I leisurely post the latest creation on social media and here, another two faces are drying and another is stuffed and on the stand waiting to be started. 
The kids are loving seeing all the fabrics, paints and drawings. They have even coloured a couple for me, not the colours I would have chosen but pea green and brown could work... right?? 
Keep watching this space for new creations and check out the Banshee!!