Merry Christmas!

For those of you who I didn't get round to sending a card to - Merry Christmas!

I won!!!!!!!!!

A few months ago I entered the Momiji Couture Contest and I am delighted to say I won! My doll is called Choux Choux and she likes Haberdashery and Elektroclash (a bit like me). For more details (and a bloody awful picture of me) visit the Momiji website Choux Choux can be seen on display at Royal T LA until the middle of January.

Merry Christmas love Tippy

Introducing Tippy Winkles. He is the star of me and Jonathan's Christmas cards. Not only does he like to play snowballs, he also loves shopping, giving presents and carol singing. Merry Christmas everyone!

Apology Accepted

Since my last post the "naughty boy" has apologised, and has realised he had been a very silly boy. So no harm done and I'm not one to hold grudges - case closed! Here's a nice pic to take the bad taste away

Everybody Loves Kaiju (but some a little too much!)

I feel the need to write this blog post as although imitation is the sincerest form of flattery it disturbs me to think one of my poor (200+) Kaiju plushes may have been harmed (unpicked) in the making of this guy's Flickr set. And it's not just my work, I can see a lot of similarities to other people's work too but don't just take my word for it take a look for yourself. He even puts his labels in the same place I do!
My Kaiju -

His "Kaiju kopies" -



I feel really sad having to do this. This guy describes himself as an "emerging British talent" in fact he even emailed me to ask about materials! I have contacted him to give him a chance to put his side across but he ignored me and has since removed these from his shop but they're still on his Flickr site. I won't name and shame him (although I already have on Twitter. Oops) but he knows who he is.

All I Want Is Egg and Chips

All I Want Is Egg and Chips
Originally uploaded by Jon_Burgerman

Jon Burgerman hasn't had a fried egg for years (poor thing!) and has been going on about egg and chips for a while. So I made him an egg for Chipmas.

Tommy Floom

Tommy Floom in full effect. Tommy Floom plays bass in a band with his "significant other" Heppy. More information can be found here on the blog of my lovely "significant other", Jonathan Edwards (who I collaborated with on this project).

Tommy Floom

Tommy Floom
Originally uploaded by Felt Mistress

Sneak peek at Tommy Floom complete with taxi to show scale (thats a full size taxi!)More info on Tommy here
jonathan-e.blogspot.com/2009/11/heppy-tommy-floom.html

Full pics to follow when the lights better!

Mad Hatter Arrives In Santa Barbara

Mad Hatter Arrives In Santa Barbara
Originally uploaded by Felt Mistress

Many thanks to Cimmi from the Paul Cumes Fine Art Gallery for emailing me this picture of The Mad Hatter enjoying his visit to Santa Barbara (I believe he's already using his charms on some of the female dolls in the gallery). If you're in the area you can check out the show at the beginning of December more details here artsantabarbara.blogspot.com/

Felt Mistress x Jon Burgerman @ Multiversal Group Show

Just some sneaky pre-show pics. Another collaboration with Jon Burgerman for the Multiversal group show which is part of Art Basel, Miami. Opening beginning of December. The piece is entitled "Piccalilicus and the Magical Multicoloured Cardy of Wonder and Wonderment". I'll post full pictures when the show has opened.

Takeshi Kerouac - the Tokyo Jazz Panda

Takeshi Kerouac - the Tokyo Jazz Panda
Originally uploaded by Felt Mistress

Takeshi, the jazz-loving Beatnik panda, in his matching beret and black poloneck. Made exclusively for the lovely folks at Tokyo Jazz Panda in Chester to celebrate the opening of their new store - www.tokyojazzpanda.co.uk/
Available soon. Contact me or TJP for information. 41cm tall

Marcel & pumpkins

Marcel & pumpkins
Originally uploaded by Felt Mistress

A follow one from the skull I'd made previously again inspired by Jonathan's paintings. This time with body attached. Just a bit of fun for Halloween

Skully

Skull
Originally uploaded by Felt Mistress

This is a skull made for Jonathan's birthday (I don't do cards) back in August. Jonathan's always drawing skulls and this one was taken from some of the prep work he was doing for Inky Goodness. I know it's a little late but seeing as Halloween is approaching but I thought it was quite appropriate.

Mad Hatter

My contribution to the "Go Ask Alice" show at Paul Cumes Fine Art, Santa Barbara.

I think he's got a bit of a "Deadwood" feel to him. Must have been in my subconscious as I've been watching the series recently. Hopefully, his language won't be as salty!

Win Professor Skeffington!

Win Professor Skeffington!
Originally uploaded by Felt Mistress

For a chance to win Professor Skeffington vist the Bluebottle Art Gallery blog. It could be you!

Inky Goodness Kaiju

Inky Goodness Kaiju
Originally uploaded by Felt Mistress

I've added lots of new goodies to my Etsy site including these special Inky Goodness limited edition Kaiju.

The Bea(s)tniks

My contribution to Plush You 2009 in Seattle starting October. Jean-Paul Schmunkle, Andre Krunkle and Chet Krink. A bunch of Rive Gauche, espresso-sipping, jazz-loving, poem-writing Bea(s)tniks. Accessories include a copy of Growl by Allen Grimsberg, Five Horns LP by Munchy Gribbs & The Jazz Brutes and a portfolio of sketches.
Jean-Paul Schumnkle - Jazz trumpeter. Holding his cherished copy of "Five Horns" by Munchy Gribbs & The Jazz Brutes.(Sleeve artwork by Jonathan Edwards.)

Andre Krunkle - Painter. With his art portfolio (including original artwork by Jonathan Edwards).

Chet Krink - Poet. Pictured with his copy of Growl by Allen Grimsberg (contains never-before-published poems by friends including -Jonathan Edwards, Jon Burgerman, Squidboy, Ben Raffe & Darryl Cunningham.
Thanks again, guys!

Draw Serge? Nah, Stitch Serge!

Here's my tribute to the late, great Serge Gainsbourg. He's sort of a cross between another great French character, Gaston Lagaffe, with a touch of Sesame Street's the Count mixed in for good measure. The lovely Mr Jonathan Edwards, my very special friend, has a great blog called "Draw Serge" filled with great drawn tributes to Serge. As I can't draw I got him to change it to "Stitch Serge" just for me (although I'm sure he can have his arm twisted by any other stitchers wanting to take part).

Inky Goodness Wonderland Trio

General Dombolo

Dobolanomi

Topo

Here's some pictures of the three sculptural pieces I made for the Inky Goodness show in the Vaad Gallery, Birmingham. My lovely Jonathan Edwards painted three pieces to accompany these. Photos can be seen here. The opening was on Friday night and a lovely time was had by all. The show is on until of the 27th of September and is well worth a visit thanks to the hard work of Lisa and Michelle, the organisers, and all the talented artists.

More Pictures

Hammel.
K8ty.

Grrrf.

Joshua.

Randel.

Mickey.

Brot.


Here's a few more pics. Its hard for me to pick a favourite, it keeps changing. At the moment it's Mickey before that it was Grrrf. Let me know which you like best.

Felt Mistress x Jon Burgerman @ Giant Robot NY

Hipster Line Up
Originally uploaded by Felt Mistress

Finally, I get to post some pictures of what I was up to throughout July. These were done for Jon Burgerman's show at Giant Robot New York which opened on Saturday. Each piece is a one-off and can be bought from Giant Robot although at this moment in time I'm not sure which ones are still available.

Senor Gonzalez

Anteater, Senor Gonzalez, made for Animals Take Over Berlin curated by Stedhead.

Sneak Peek 3

Sneak Peek 2

Sneaker Peek

I've been busy stitching for upcoming shows. Here's a teaser of the work I've done with Jon Burgerman for his upcoming Giant Robot New York show "My American Summer". If you're in the area drop by and say hello to "the guys".