Chicken Run dresses complete!

All the chicken run dresses are now finished so I will list this week sometime. When I know exactly I will put it on here and facebook. I still have lots of gardening to do!
Other details are in post below :)

Chicken Run

Here's a sneaky peek at the Chicken Run dresses. All money made on these will go to pay for my new chicken run and hens. I have always wanted a couple of chickens and thought this year (after such an awful time business wise) me and the hubby would take our minds on a holiday and concentrate on the garden and getting some hens. Nothing like fresh air and hard work to cure stress! Anyway...here is a preview, more to come and listing next week sometime. They will be $25 each + postage and you will be able to see where your money has been spent as I take pics through the summer (and hopefully eat a few tasty eggs!)
Hope you like :)

Jollypolly update and Polly news

Just listed a few stash bags and some fine yarn for dolly knitting. I have lots more of this so will be winding some more later this week. Also working on some little dresses for a good cause....my new chicken coop!!! I have ordered it and need to raise some funds to pay for it and the hens. Do you think there may be a little theme to the dresses?? You would be so right! Previews coming as soon as they are finished :).........collection name....'Chicken Run' maybe...LOL!!!
I also have my 3rd year Anniversary coming soon and will have a pretty little collection for that. All that crocheting and digging the veg plot are making Polly one tired little lady!
Now...what names can I give the hens......Kiev? Korma? Chasseur???

Bird in a Cage sets and Tuesday update

I will have 2 of these sets to sell on Tuesday 13th April. I made them with some lovely feather trim and great buttons I bought from Laura at shedraws . I also used her buttons on the cuppa tea and cake dresses. She makes the most amazing jewelry too :)
These sets will be $45 each + postage and include hat and dress.
The Cuppa tea sets will be same price for hat and dress sets and $30 for just the dress. I have 3 hat and dress sets and 3 separate dresses.
The Handspun Happy Coats will be $30 and I have 2 of these and the hat is $20 and I have 1. I have run out of that yarn now and only have a bit of fine single ply neon left. The 2 ply worked much better and the colours came out so bright!
I also have 6 little berets made from the soya and bamboo yarns I have been using recently. These are $10 each.
I have a few cream felted overalls in process and depending on how much time I get these may be ready for the update too.

My other shop is up and running now where I will be selling crafty supplies straight from my stash. I may also sell some other non dolly items there too :)
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Take a peek and see if there is anything that might spark your own creativity. I like to send craftiness out into the world so if I can help in any way please ask. I have a simple stash yarn scarf pattern on here which is a great way to use the bags of wool I am selling. I will be winding some nice fine wool yarns this week which are perfect for dolly clothes for all you knitters of miniature things :) I will try to find some links to patterns you could use them with too.

The weather has just started to get better here so I will also be busy in the veg patch sowing seed like a maniac. We have just made some new raised beds and things are coming on a treat!

New Listings for Next Week

Next Tuesday 13th April I will be listing some new bits in the shop. I have some cute Soya and Bamboo berets, handspun goodies and my new little collections 'Cuppa Tea and Cake' and 'Bird in a Cage'. Hope you like :)

Preview pics are on flickr as usual

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Stash Scarf Instructions

Here's the pattern for the stash scarf. Please tell if me if it's understandable or not as I make up my own patterns and never usually write legible stuff down...lol


Stash Scarf Pattern

Using 15mm needles and 6 to 8 strands of different weight yarns:
cast on 4 sts

Knit 1 row
*Knit all 4 sts, wrapping yarn around needle twice as you go.
Knit all 4 sts again going through the first wrap only and letting the other yarn drop creating a ‘long’ st.
Repeat from * until you scarf is the length you want.

To finish you scarf you can either stitch the ends together like I did to create a loop scarf or just weave your loose ends in and have like a conventional scarf.

Decorate with crochet flowers and buttons J
(many patterns for crochet flowers can be found on the internet or I can supply if you ask)

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Stash Scarf

Example of what you can make from my stash yarn bags in my jollypolly etsy shop. I can supply instructions of how to make and ready made flowers and buttons to sew on with the bags of yarn for a few dollars more. What do you think? Is this a good idea? I would appreciate feedback :)

Yarn stash bags for Jollypolly

I have been busy winding little balls of stash yarn into matching sets for Jollypolly. I just love playing with colours so much! I have really enjoyed this little project. Will be listing these and much more stuff over the next few days. Great for little arty projects, perfect for dolly knitting and wonderful for some freeform creativity!
Next I think I might tackle the button mountain :)

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Crafty supplies etsy shop

Just opened an etsy shop for crafty supplies. I will be loading it up with lots of lovely bits and bobs for you to create wonderful things with! I am a major hoarder so there should be plenty. For now just a couple of things to get started with :)
I will be selling yarn, some handspun, buttons, lace, beads and lots of other yummy stuff!

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Hope you like it!

Random weekend

I will be randomly listing things in the shop over the weekend. I have felted capes, overalls and a pinafore and 2 handspun sweater dresses. keep your eyes peeled :)

My new boots

Perfect for those wet English days! The bright pink flowery thing on the floor is Florence the trolley, she goes everywhere with me :)



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Cherry Blossom Handspun sweater dress

Just finished a new knit pattern from my handspun merino/silk blend yarn. Its so soft and yummy :D
Will be listing this sometime over the weekend with some other bits and bobs I might get finished.

Springtime Flutterby Mini Dresses

Just finished a new little mini dress design today. I wanted something colourful and springlike that would look good with tights, bare legs, leggings or jeans. I like the finished effect and the butterflies and flowers add a spring like touch! These will be available this friday in the shop. I am having to sit a lot with Stan at the moment so getting some serious crochet time :)
Hope you like!
More pics are on flickr or my facebook page.

Link not working :(

Seems some of you couldn't get to my facebook page :(
Sorry, it was my fault (settings not right!)

Here is is again

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Hope you like it :)

Facebook page

Just created a facebook page as another way to keep folk posted of what is happening in the polly studio :)

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Poor Stanley Again!

Yesterday Stan had to have ANOTHER operation! His hip was not healing properly so he had to have a femoral head removal. Sounds terrible but apparently works well so we are keeping out fingers crossed this time! Reached the limit on the insurance claim so the credit card got melted and Stan is home, purring and being fussed by his Mummy :)
Looks like the bedroom refurbish will have to wait...LOL
Poor baby is shaved AGAIN (he was just growing some fluff!) But here is is (a little blurred as he wouldn't move into good lighting for me!)

A new Handspun set for the shop

I have just finished a new set made from my own handspun yarn. Its Falkland wool and so soft and light, I think its my favourite yarn I made yet! I spun a 2 play yarn and also made a coiled and fluffy bobble yarn to match it which I have knit into a hat band. I also had enough yarn to make an extra hat crocheted slouchy with some felt balls I bought from a great etsy seller woollyfabulous
I will be listing it later along with a berry soya cardigan, a baby alpaca hat and a bright red bamboo cardigan. I am feeling a bit better now so I am busy trying to fulfill all the orders I have so I can bring you some new things :)

Commissions update

As from today I will not be taking anymore commissions for a while. This is to give me time to finish the ones already accepted and to work on more new things (and some old designs of course!)
I don't like to get myself overwhelmed as I do have a day job too which is demanding enough. Anyone who has orders with me rest assured I am working hard to get them done :)
Lots of hugs from Janey P xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Feeling poorly :(

Fed up and feeling rubbish so I'm lying on the sofa with stan curled up in a ball on my knee. Hope that I feel better in the morning, stan doesn't care really, he likes it when I lie down!!


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A few fluttery cardigans

Going to list a few butterfly cardigans shortly in the shop and a Narcissus Coat. Had a nice quiet day today and the sun shone for once!! Hallelujah!!

Having a little rest

Just having a little rest this week as I have a sore and stiff shoulder. I am slowly working on orders still though! I so wish the weather would warm up a bit so we could get outside and stop shivering!

Be back soon :)

Felted Goodies

I am busy felting some goodies ready for a shop update. I will be listing capes, pinafores (jumpers to my friends in the US!) and overalls (or dungarees!) I will have a good few ready for this coming Tuesday (Feb 23rd) and more for the following week. I will list randomly through Tuesday (in between cleaning and doing laundry!) Prices will be $30 for the capes $30 for the overalls and $25 for the pinafores. The overalls and pinafores are very roomy around the body so you could easily fit a sweater underneath them (or store cakes for when she gets the munchies!) All items will be different as usual :)
Always feel free to email me with any questions janepierrepont@aol.com
Preview pics are on flickr
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A Busy Day

Today my little hands have been buzzing like bee's wings :D
I have finished a few orders and made some stuff for the shop in between checking on dear little Stanley who is getting quite good at doing a hop, skip and a jump round the house!
Going to send some emails now and list these few things. I also finished a new design whcih I am quite happy with. I'll put some preview pics on flickr too and see what everyone else thinks :)
It's knit and felted overalls which I know sound bizarre but I think work quite well. I made them with cuffs at the bottom to be pushed up and worn with boots. I ahve some more felted items coming soon too.
I bought some beautiful 100% soya yarn which I have made into cardi/coats and have ordered more colours as well.
I have plans to make some cake stuff soon as long as nothing else crops up!


Nice to have a day to myself.....

After the birthday weekend

Well things have settled down now after a busy weekend celebrating my birthday and my hubby's too! Had a lovely lunch in Nottingham with my son Tom and his girlfriend Jess and looking forward to a nice evening by the fire :)
Came up with some new ideas, trying to get on top of orders and accounts and wondering when I might get a bit of time to watch my new Paddington DVD's that Tom bought me :)
I think this week will be a 'catch up' one!

All the sales from Friday have been packed and sent on Monday, I do hope my customers will be pleased!

Stan is doing well and walking better each day, he is such a lucky kitty!

It's my Birthday, It's my Birthday!!

Yay! Prezzies and fun :D

I'm going to update the shop then have fun fun fun!! Well OK....wine, cake and a giggle with friends.

Birthday Update details

I am going to be listing my new bits and bobs on Friday 5th February (my birthday! Yay!) It will be around 5ish after I have taken Stanley to the vets to have his stitches out. He will be so pleased to not wear that collar anymore! I have a few different things, some hats, some cardi's and some sets. Prices will vary depending on the yarn and wether its from my own handspun or commercial stuff. I haven't got quite as much finished as I had hoped due to being Nurse Jane to Stan but I'm sure you'll agree it will be worth it when he's running up trees again (NOT playing with cars!)
Anyone who is still waiting for orders, please bear with me, I have not forgotten :)
Preview pics of everything will be on flickr like usual.

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Candy Floss

New set complete and ready for my birthday update on Friday. I'll be putting details of prices etc on here in the next couple of days and finishing off a few more things.
Stanley update...he's doing well, sleeping A LOT and getting lots of LOVE! Vet appointment tomorrow to check he is still OK and stitches out later in the week. He just needs time now I think. He is one hell of a lucky cat!

Poor Stanley

Deja vous for stan the bionic cat who decided to play with cars again and smash the same leg he smashed in 2 years ago! Reconstructed hip and ankle later, he is back hom for some tlc :) here you see one VERY lucky cat!

One of his wounds

Stan the bionic cat

Poor Stanley

My kitty has been hit by a car AGAIN! Poor Stanley just won't learn how dangerous the road is :(
Waiting for the vet to sort out surgery for him and hoping he will be OK. Spent all day waiting for phone and knitting. I seem to knit faster when I am stressed!
He already has pins in this leg and now he has broken the ankle and maybe his pelvis again. Poor poor Stanley.
*sigh*

More yarn and another hat!

More yarn finished and another hat for the birthday update (Feb 5th) This time the hat has tiny flowers and beads stitched on it.
No more time to type...must spin and stitch!
Just going to list a couple of eeko cardigans too.

Rainbow Handspun

Here is my finished skein of rainbow handspun. I am so pleased with how it came out! Now I can't wait to have a knit with it :D
I need more roving....I think I may be addicted!

Spinning Around!

Oh I'm loving the spinning wheel now! Last night I spun another skein of single ply merino in a beautiful blend of black. pale blue and white from www.needleworks-pleasure.com
I also did a 2 ply thick and thin yarn from the most gorgeous silk and merino blend in spearmint colours. I bought this from a lovely etsy seller www.yarnahoy.etsy.com
Another Helter Skelter Handspun hat is also complete. This one has little felted and beads balls stitched on it!
I'll take some pics later :)

I added a few more 'make a wish cardigans' to the shop and am still working on commissions too. My hands have never been so busy and so HAPPY!!

Where I work

Today while sitting knitting in my little studio I thought it might be nice to take pics of all four corners of it. Here you can see my huge stash of yarn, buttons, beads etc etc etc. I LOVE my space :D
Today is very grey and dull outside but inside my space its bright and warm and full of life!

What I'm up to

Trying to keep warm, busy finishing orders, spinning, making fires, making ideas in my head real, cooking soups, doing yoga, NOT drinking wine :(
Aren't I a good girl!
Here's a preview of my newest creation. The Spiral Spun Hat. All yarn handspun by my fair hands and lovingly knit into a funky spiral design. With tiny glass beads sewn along the spiral. These will be OOAK as I only spin small quantities of yarn and there won't be many at a time. They take a long time to make obviously and have so much love spun and knit into them that I'm sure you can see and feel it :D
They will be available maybe near my birthday (February 5th) in celebration of me reaching 44!!
Hope you like :)

Cake daydreaming dress sets and bobble hats

I have just finished the pics and will list the new cake sets shortly. Just need to tidy the house, make some soup and clean out the fireplace...Oh, and wash my hair :)
Hope you like!

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Shop Update

Well all the pics are taken and everything is ready, I just need to summon up some energy to type all the listings! I think I will be listing on Monday after I get back from work (4pm ish UK time) They may not go live for an hour or so while I type everything out! Any that I don't list then will be finished on Tuesday. The Strawberry Shortcake dress sets will be later in the week (Thursday or Friday)
If anyone buys more than one item separately I will always refund overpaid postage :D

Lots of pics on flickr www.flickr.com/polly-jane

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New Collection

Happy New Year!
I have been busy taking photos today of the new collections pieces. I will preview them on flickr and then list them in the shop randomly next week. I do have quite a lot of items so the shop should be well stocked for once! If you want any more details please email me : janepierrepont@aol.com

Cuddle up cozy and dream of lovely things in these pretty designs for your dollies. Scattered with tiny beads and made with love and special wishes!

The eeko bobble hats will be up first at $15 each, then my Daydreaming dress and headband sets at $22 or $24 depending on the yarn I have used (I have a angora type man made yarn, a angora/wool blend, a mohair and a 100% pure wool in rainbow shades) Then the Make a wish cardigan at $15 in the pure wool yarn and $20 in the silk/wool blend yarn. Also maybe later in the week I will have finished mini versions of the daydreaming dress and headband sets for Strawberry Shortcake and a felted mini bobble hat for them as well.

I do hope you like the pieces:D

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