10" Pitohui
These headhunter pigs are so far from my usual work. I get a big kick out of finding things for them to wear and hold and accent them. Seashells ,bones, sticks feathers all the things I look for on my nature walks and incorporate in my pigs. Pitohui has a headdress from a millinary piece and a weapon to show his strength. Fully jointed with German glass eyes. - $255
12" Sabra Olayinka
This vintage red striped dress had me chomping at the bit to create a little black girl to go in it. It only needed a little help of lace trim, and Rick rack and a tiny watch on her lapel. I gave her an antique pair of glasses because she’s a reader, a straw hat to keep the sun off and the tin purse with some goodies tucked inside. She’s fully jointed with German glass eyes as is all my work. - $255
26" Jubilation T. Cornpone
The name just fit him! Mohair elephant is fully jointed. This guy has it all- vintage shirt ,suit , collar and bow tie and glasses. Fabulous antique hat with history, Fair ribbons , watch fob, old book and his mohair chicken lady friends. - $475
17" Blond China
Creamy well painted face. Maybe ABG There is repair to her shoulder plate and new fabric arms but original fabric body and legs , cotton drawers and petticoat. Redressed blouse and skirt of old fabrics as well as old socks and boots. - $155
7" Princess
A lot of character in a small package. Cream and caramel mohair dog has 3” long curly mohair ears and dark brown muzzle with sculpted nose and German glass eyes. Fully jointed and will sit and stay. - $225
6" Mimi and Eva
Many times I find perfect little costumes and design a bear around them. Add in antique trim and flowers old buttons and a pin cushion perch. Amethyst mohair, lilac taffeta dress and antique lace trim. Tiny hand made vintage doll. - $215
8" Sweetheart and Boo Bunny
This small coral pink mohair bear fits perfectly in her white lace trimmed dress with green ribbon and flower accents. The tiny white wooden cupboard is papered in sage green and cream wall paper. A floral motif accents the top. I found the most adorable vintage felt peach coat and hat to accompany her along with her tiny, Steiff bunny friend. - $295
9" Alice
Honey mohair bear wears the memorable blue dress and ruffled apron of the Alice in Wonderland character. Black hairbow and flamingo friend complete her. - $235
10" Raggedy
My own interpretation of Miss Raggedy Ann an iconic character. Who can resist her wide smile and red nose?. My rendition is made of mohair with stripped fabric legs and black boots. She wears a blue dress with red polkadots, white apron, and red bow in her hair. Fully jointed ,German glass eyes. - $225
9" Jilly and Golly
A bold floral headband coordinates with this checkered dress on pink pig, fully jointed with German glass eyes and sweet felt and beaded Golly by Pat Fairbanks. - $245
8" Cleo
These wonderful German glass googly eyes inspire me to create fun, cats and dogs. Cleo is cream Mo hair with grey spots, brown googly glass eyes and is fully jointed with a grand purple bow. - $225
13" Mrs Whipperwill
Spring time calls for pink and this lady pig wears her black check dress and vest with feather trimmed black beret and fur stole.Tiny purse and corsage complete her ensemble. - $265
8" Jill
Sister to Jack , Jill goes up the hill with a special bucket with a ladybug Made by Elizabeth Taylor. Her blue check dress is trimmed in vintage lace with a red vintage apron over the front and an old Japanese watch pin. A frilly lace bonnet completes her look. She is made of short grey mohair with a felt snout, and is fully jointed with German glass eyes. - $195
8" Jack
I love the storybook characters of Richard Scarry and I thought I would make some this month to lighten the mood. Jack here is made of short grey mohair. He’s fully jointed with German glass eyes and a felt snout. What fun it was to dress him in blue flannel shorts with a bold orange top and white collar with a big bow and a felt hat. His little wooden bucket goes up the hill with him. - $195
14" Sarge
I love creating character! Sarge is a great example from his toothy stare and eye patch over German glass eyes to sculpted nose and Vintage Campaign hat. Brown patterned collar , utility pouch and medallion. Fully jointed and sits and stays upon command. - $375
7" Chirp
Chirp is multi colored mohair bird and stands on old wooden barrel. Jointed head and wings with wired legs and feet and sculpted beak. - $165
14" Gingham Girl
Its time for Spring in my mind even if the snow is flying. Pink mohair and vintage pink gingham are accentuated by silk leave vines and pink flowers. Coordinating veiled straw hat and purse. - $265
10" Hortense
Light brown pig is dressed to the nines in vintage turquoise dress with pink floral trim , fur stole and wonderful old felt and floral bonnet with velveteen ribbons. Coordinating purse. Fully jointed with German glass eyes. - $245
9" Christina
Bunny in hand this little pig went to the market in polka dot dress and bright yellow hair bow. Tiny yellow shell pin adorns her bodice. Fully jointed with German glass eyes. - $225
15" Oliver
Brown tipped mohair cat has cream mohair belly and ears and bright green German Glass eyes.Fully jointed he wont obey any commands to sit or stay. Embroidered collar and bow - $345
11" Jumping Jack Flash
Black and white panda wears flannel mohair edged Santa hat and green bow tie to mimic his vintage Jack in the box friend. Fully jointed with German glass eyes. - $245
12" Clara and the Nut Cracker suite
Pink mohair bear wears vintage velveteen coat with fur collar and a bit of holiday trim. Her sleigh is mauve pink wicker with gold details and pine greenery. What would Christmas be like without Nut Cracker friends?. - $255
11" Rosemary
Soft tweed avocado and cream mohair is a nice complement for the aqua wool coat and matching button. Floral linen collar and vintage silk cream and aqua beret pull it together. Sash of off white snowflakes and bit of pine with bow. Rosemary is fully jointed with German glass eyes and a perle cotton nose. - $210
12" Gray Daze
Tipped mohair is so hard to find these days. Gray is made of cream mohair with soft gray tips and steel grey perle cotton nose. He is fully jointed with German glass eyes. This little all original jacket was the inspiration for the bear, in lightweight denim with bias trim at cuffs and jacket front and manufacturers label. Wool beret and knit scarf pulls it all together and vintage tin shovel says hes ready for winter. - $245
9" Pigletta
Brown mohair with light brown backing is what I consider pig material and compliments the flesh felt nose and ear linings. She is fully jointed with German glass eyes and dressed for the weather in pink and cream sweater , crocheted beret and stripped flannel scarf. Her tiny tree celebrates in an understated way. - $175
5" Sunshine Orange Joy
Her name is based on a Wedding Gift that came in a baggie back in the 70’s. I dont even remember if we smoked it but this joyful little celebration with its tiny orange sunshine tree, Japanese toy wagon and bear brought it back to mind. It is a delightful composition of white wooden chair with pine accents and tray of cookies is a great display for the off white bear in polka dot dress. She is fully jointed with German glass eyes and black perle cotton nose. - $175
7" A Kitty Christmas
Red mohair bear is cozy in bed with Stocking cap and his black vintage kitty as they await Santas arrival on Christmas Eve. Wooden bed his tufted mattress , pillow and charcoal wool blanket detailed in red pompoms and fringe. A bit of greenery trims the bed with stocking hung with care. - $215
7" Acorn
Brown and check fur make this pocket size guy perfect! The acorn cap is all he needs!. - $215
11" Bat Shit Crazy
Cream and avocado tweed mohair works as for this crazy witch with her vintage stove, and pot full of bats and array of “spices” to add. Fully jointed she wears a black and purple velveteen cape and stylized hat along with her bat brooch. - $285
10" Eye See You
Tangerine and cream mohair cat has captured the bird in the cage. Jointed with German glass eyes and feathered black bird. Glaring eye ball sees all!. - $235
12" Girls Night Out"
Where does a witch go between Halloween and haunting dates? This black mohair girl has a sweet set up. A vintage travel case sets the stage for “girls night out”. I added black scallop trim to the interior and made a cushion for the built in seat which her yarn doll reclines on. Wooden dresser has drawers that open and framed art by Will Moses. Willith wears a vintage dress with old trim , is fully jointed with German glass eyes. - $325
24" The Admiral
Light brown mohair bear is fully jointed with a wired armature in hands and arms. Old blue wool nautical coat has real brass buttons with a vintage collar and fabulous vintage tie. That is only topped with the vintage Argos hat with leather trim as well as his antique leather and glass goggles. His kit bag includes an old sailor, a wooden fish and Steiff turtle. - $440
7" Nutmeg
Brown and check fur make up this fully jointed bear with German glass eyes and Acorn cap like his brother Acorn. - $215
10" Lily
White Westie is made of three lengths of mohair , fully jointed to sit and stay, Bright German glass eyes and a sculpted nose. Red ribbon and holiday greens trim. - $265
20" Miss Ivory Rose
Miss Ivory Rose the Pink mohair bear wears vintage silk ink blue dress with velveteen bows across pleated collar and velveteen belt. Her antique mohair coat has been accented with wide lace collar and dramatic button with vintage Made in Japan velveteen pompoms. The pompoms also dangle from the matching mohair hat trimmed in velveteen greenery and floral bits. Crocheted purse has bits of pink flowers with greenery and is a delightful example of workmanship. Her silly doll goes along. - $435
10" Honey Bun and Biscuit
Tweedy brown mohair is perfect with vintage cotton patterned dress on the tiny Pig and her companion Biscuit. Fully jointed with German glass eyes. - $220
16" Pugsley the Pig
A spotted pig you say? Why not , say I? So I had at it , starting with a tan mohair pig and adding brown and a tiny bit of yellow and then charcoal outlines. What fun! He is fully jointed with jolly hat and ruff, fat pompoms and noise maker toy as well as a green velveteen pumpkin. The vintage wooden stroller with bold ribbon trim holds them all to roll into fall. - $265
6" Bat Time
Sonar the bat is made of mohair body and head, painted Pellon wings and chenille arms and legs. He is jointed head only with German glass eyes and cute smile. 12” Metal cage is detailed in polka dot floor and corrugated trim. - $215
15" Junket
Rich deep purple bear has roses pink snout and purple perle cotton stitched nose. Details include hot pink alpaca polka dots , lime green bow and sparkly flower wand. Fully jointed with German glass eyes. - $270
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times
Viva La France and their Revolution! 6” bear wears Phrygian cap of the common people with rosette. Fully jointed, he stands witness inside the old clock case. The back wall of the case has a glassed over opening with vintage print on velum illuminated by natural light. Clock case is 9”x11”. - $215
6" Miss Priss
Standing a top a vintage power box embellished with gold foil hearts is Miss Priss the possum, fully jointed with pink toes and polka dot bow. - $195
9" Billie Whiskers
A goat with a story! Billie is all mohair and fully jointed with German glass eyes and inspired by his volumes of outlandish stories published in the early 1900’s and his many adventures. Antique book and old jointed French clown accompany him. - $295
6" Opal and Obedellia
Charming wooden cupboard is papered inside in olive and brown old looking wall paper detailed with tiny vintage card and floral trim. 6”Opal wears vintage cotton dress with velveteen belt and is a fully jointed mohair panda. Obedellia is a tiny painted vintage wooded doll. Her companion. - $225
15" Chester
To pet him is to love him! Made of silky Tissavel in several lengths and colors he is Fully jointed with German glass eyes and an attitude!. - $375
6" Punkin
Gray and cream mohair possum lives in her painted pumpkin house with leaf and spider trim. She is fully jointed with German Glass eyes and has tiny hands and feet like a baby possum. - $195
18" Madame Fortuna
Multiple lace and fringed skirts and Fabrics come together to create a fine fortuneteller with her basket of medicaments and tiny owl friend. Made of Mohair and she is fully jointed with German glass eyes and Perle cotton nose. Top skirt is an old Halloween costume and bodice is vintage polished cotton. Paisley wool makes up her shawl and coordinates with hat band. - $325
10" Ted Time
Sleepy head Ted is made of brown mohair with stitched nose and German glass eyes. He wears a plaid robe and flannel hat and carrys blanket and old mohair Teddy. - $195
11" June Bride
Simple in layers of vintage white lace and a bit of veil with antique flowers as head piece and bouquet of peach, ivory and ivy. - $195
13" Verbena
Two color mohair sloth has an endearing expression and interesting color combination. Her arms and legs are wired to be pose able as well as jointed and detailed with sculpted claws to “ just hang out”. Offered in simplicity with just a bit of ribbon and flower- as nature intended. - $265
13" Amelia with Bitsy and Biddle
These two found Betsy Clark dolly’s influenced my choice of the pink mohair with brown backing for the little girl bear and her complementing linen dress with crocheted edging and soft yellow petticoat. Original boxes from the dolls included. - $265
The Owl and the Pussycat
They went to Sea in a beautiful pea green boat, with sails a flying, plenty of honey wrapped in a foreign note. Cat is 11 inches, fully jointed mohair with German glass eyes and old tin instrument. Owl is 6 inches made of multicolor mohair , jointed head only. - $315
10"Ted Time
Brown mohair bear just wants his bed and favorite friend. Ted is fully jointed with corduroy robe, flannel hat and blankie. His friend is mohair too. - $195
12" Page Ann and Her Trunk
I am a sucker for red and brown.So this darling vintage trunk was a joy to decorate. It has a built in drawer with cushion for a seat and hanging clothes hook. Paige Ann wears a vintage dress of bold colors that compliments her rust brown mohair with contrasting collar and bow accent. Trunk is filled with her vintage coat and floral trimmed hat, a framed picture of child at play with doll and muzzled dog has a jaunty bow. - $335
13" Rosie’s Posies
Rabbit girl wears lime green dress of floral motif with collar and sash of shiny satin. Coral velveteen hat has floral trim as does her pink purse. - $250
12" Dinah
Khaki brown mohair bear marries well with creamy dress with green pleated skirt under removable green floral apron trimmed in moonbeam yellow ric rack with crocheted flower corsage. She knows her way around her vintage stove with thermometer and door that opens and shuts. Vintage tin ware and egg beater with wooden handle. How fun to collect more kitchen items to go with her!. - $325