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Creating handmade products for little ones made with love and inspired by the magic of childhood and the warmth of family tradition.

05/10/2026

Meet Mr Fox…🦊🌳

Hi Everyone,

Let me introduce you to this little woodland gentleman, Mr Fox, lovingly handcrafted by me to become an heirloom piece to treasure for years to come.

I imagine him as being a quiet soul, who loves working in his garden, and taking care of other woodland creatures.

Handmade from linen and gently stuffed with British wool, he wears dungarees crafted from Robert Kaufman yarn-dyed linen, lined with a charming cream and brown floral cotton.

His little green bow has been upcycled (would you believe it) from an IKEA curtain tieback, while recycled safety eyes and an embroidered nose complete his character.
Measuring 52cm from the tip of his ear to his foot, he’s ready for adventures, stories and a special place in a little one’s childhood.
Mr Fox is available to purchase now.
If you’d like to give this little woodland gentleman a home, please drop me a message.

Love Kerry

05/10/2026

🐳A little seaside story, waiting to be loved (and a little Beatrix Potter Too)🦔…

Hi Everyone,

For me there is something so special about handmade pieces. Each time, before I begin crafting something new, I have in my mind that I want the piece to become a part of a family's story.
Something created for little adventures, bedtime stories and childhood memories.📖🧶

I’ve recently finished this vintage-inspired patchwork quilt, made with a beautiful collection of 100% natural cotton and linen fabrics in soft, nostalgic tones of duck egg blue, green gingham and a gorgeous Riley Blake™ seaside print. Finished with a cosy cotton wadding inner, it measures 112cm x 151cm — a lovely size for a little bed, cot or cosy reading corner. ⚓️⛵️

Alongside it are two Storybook Cushions, created to keep a little one’s favourite book safe and close at hand before and after reading time.

🐰The first features a beautiful vintage-inspired Beatrix Potter print, with soft blue striped linen on the reverse and a sweet three-bow closure.

🌊 The second is quilted to make it extra cosy and features a charming seaside theme, with soft blue and white striped linen on the reverse and a delicate two-bow closure.

And because they are handmade from carefully chosen fabrics, each of these pieces is a one-off. Once they’ve found their new homes, there won’t be another quite like them — making them wonderfully unique keepsakes for a little one.

Lovingly handmade by me, with natural fabrics, thoughtful details and a little sprinkling of imagination.

✨These are available to purchase now.🧵

Please drop me a message if you’d like to make one of these unique pieces part of your little one’s story.

Love Kerry

03/10/2026

✨Joyful Custom Order Makes✨

🪡📖Storybook cushion and patchwork quilt 📖🪡

Hi Everyone,

Knowing that Christmas is just around the corner and families may be looking for inspiration for gifts, I wanted to share some of my commissions from the past 12 months with you.

Collaborating with families to create something unique brings me so much joy.

Earlier this year, I was asked to create a cosy farmyard storybook cushion and co-ordinating cotsize patchwork quilt.

The soon to be parents loved the vintage-inspired Winnie the Pooh fabric I had in my stash but they equally loved the farmyard print. They wanted both prints to be part of their new nursery.

To make sure that the two pieces looked as if they belonged together, the tone and colour of the supporting fabrics was key.

After trying out different combinations, I was so pleased with the final result.

Thankfully, the family absolutely loved both pieces and were excited to set them out in the new nursery.

What do you think? Would you have chosen these colours?

I'd love to hear your thoughts

Love Kerry

03/10/2026

🪿A special and unique gift🪿🦆

Quack! Quack! Quack!

Hi Everyone,

I have so many favourite things that I just love. Things are so brilliant. I love so many things....

🎀Bows
🫖Tea (and teapots)
🐴Horses
🌼Daisies
🧺Baskets
👗Dresses (with pockets).....

The list goes on quite a bit longer ( I would definitely run out of space) but one of the most special things that I treasure are Ducks. I just think they are the most wonderful souls. They make me smile anytime I see one.

As a tribute to these completely amazing creatures, I handcrafted this picture of three little runner ducks and included a section from a poem by the wonderful Kenneth Grahame.

I created the wall hanging using a mixture of natural fabrics, cotton thread, Cotton webbing, vintage buttons and recycled poster board. For the frame I used three different colours from farrow and Ball paint collections finished with Rustoleum wax and a sealer.

I chose the colours so that the piece would look equally at home in a space created for a boy or girl.

It would be perfect as a one of a kind special gift.

The frame measures 35cm x 45cm and when hung measures 60cm from the bow to bottom of the frame.

This piece is now available to buy and I would love for it to find a special new home where it can be hung and cherished.

The price for this larger wall hanging is £40.

Please do get in touch if you would like further details or would like me to create a bespoke picture for your little ones space. I can create all manner of sizes and themes.

Love Kerry

02/10/2026

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick post to share with you an ikea side table, I upcycled using paint from the The Little Green Paint Company and a little sample of Cath Kidston wallpaper. The drawer pulls are actually upcycled green leather buttons!!!

This picture also features a blue spotted quilted reading bag that I created for a little boy in my village and Brownie, a knitted bear I made.

Folded on the seat of the chair is one of my patchwork blankets currently available for sale.

Love Kerry

02/10/2026

🐎Horsey Adventures🐴

Hi Everyone,

There’s another little character from my sewing room that deserves their own introduction — one of my handmade hobby horses.

This pony is a another wonderful example of how much I love giving old and forgotten materials a new life.

The base of his head is crafted from old oak floorboards that were being thrown away during the refurbishment of a farmhouse.

His stick is made from an old wooden broom handle, and he is lovingly stuffed with British wool.
His long, woolly mane is made from woollen yarn, while his bridle is crafted from Irish linen and finished with upcycled metal rings rescued from an old curtain pole. His wooden parts have been given a new lease of life with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and varnish.

His head and ears are made from 100% cotton poplin created by a local fabric maker, Rose & Hubble. I love, love, love this Toile du Jouy print!

I would love for this pony to find the most perfect new home. I have this idea of him and his new child galloping through enchanted forests, across open fields and off on adventures that will be remembered for years to come.

This is really at the heart of what I love making — toys with a story, made from materials with stories of their own.

And there are still more creations from my summer sewing-room adventures to come… 🧵🌸
The flood of summer makes continues! I have so much more to show you.

Love Kerry

02/10/2026

🌸 Meet Marisol 🌸

Hi Everyone....Again,

And now, let me introduce you to Marisol… a very special, rather large ragdoll who has been keeping me company in my sewing room this summer.

Marisol is made from my linen and stuffed with British wool. What makes Marisol magical is her hair.

I knitted her a wig cap first, before carefully weaving in each individual strand of yarn to give her a wonderfully thick head of hair.

This means Marisol can change her hairstyle as often as she likes....plaits, ponytails, buns, ribbons and bows… she is ready for a lifetime of dressing-up adventures.

Her dress, underskirt and bow are all made from sustainably sourced 100% cotton, keeping her soft, natural and very much at home in the world of Iris Charles.

And when it came to photographing Marisol, I couldn't resist bringing along another much-loved character from my own everyday adventures… my beautiful red bicycle….who we call Charlie Chilli Pepper.

It seemed only fitting, really. This is the very bicycle I use to cycle to my local wool shop — Black Sheep Wools usually with a basket crammed full of yarn on the way home!

There is something rather lovely about seeing Marisol sitting there amongst the yarn, looking as though she has just been out gathering supplies for her next adventure.

More photos to follow.......

Love Kerry

02/10/2026

Meet Bluebell & Pepper

Hi Everyone,......only me… Kerry...again!

If you’ve been following Iris Charles for a while, you may recognise this little rabbit…

Bluebell holds a very special place in my heart because, in many ways, she is where my sewing adventure began.
When I first started sewing, I never quite imagined where a little rabbit made from linen would lead me. Designing and creating Bluebell gave me the courage to begin this completely scary brand-new journey.
She is handcrafted from yarn-dyed Essex linen, with her little dress, shoes and socks made from 100% cotton, and she is lovingly stuffed with British wool.
And now, after everything that has happened since then, its lovely to see her sitting here amongst some of the things that have grown from that first little spark of an idea.

Alongside her is Miss Pepper Mint, a beautiful woodland faerie princess who has flown into the Iris Charles story.

I created her as something to be played with for years to come and so decided to make her parent friendly too! Her wings are stitched to her dress which can be removed for easy washing!

Pepper is made from hardwearing slub linen and stuffed with British wool. Her hair is made from stonewashed cotton yarn, while her delicate wings have been quilted using cotton fabric and wadding.

And her little flower crown? 🌸
That was handstitched by me, especially for her. I have stitched the crown directly to her head so to make cleaning her easier.

There’s something rather magical about looking at these two together — Bluebell, who started it all, and Pepper, one of the many little characters who have followed her out of my imagination.

There are lots more little stories, creatures and handmade treasures waiting to be shared over the next few posts.

So, follow along with me as I turn the pages and show you what has been keeping me busy this summer.

Love Kerry

02/10/2026

✨ A Summer in the Sewing Room ✨

Hi Everyone,

This summer, my sewing room (and garden) has been a rather magical little place…

I’ve been busy dreaming up and creating new collections of handcrafted treasures, each one made slowly, thoughtfully and with a little story of its own.

There are going to be many posts over the coming days, as I finally have the time to share all of these treasures with you.

Firstly, lets take a look at Pal, a button-jointed Palomino Horse, lovingly made from yarn-dyed Essex linen, with wooden button joints, a beautiful Merino wool mane and tail, and a cosy filling of British wool. Pal, is the first horse that I successfully, designed and created hooves for. I cried a bit when I finally cracked it!!!!

Next, Brownie my hand-knitted Clown Teddy Bear, made from soft Merino wool yarn, complete with wool-felted accessories, a little cotton canvas hat and, of course, a filling of British wool.
He is the first bear that I have knitted.

I am so happy that I have discovered knitting. 🎪🧸

I have discovered the joy of woodwork over the summer and I’m proud of my vintage inspired folk-art aeroplane, made from various bits of wood I’ve collected. Hand-painted using a mixture of toy-safe paints from The Little Greene Paint Company and Annie Sloan. The plane would be perfect as an accessory piece or for play-time.✈️
And behind my little plane sits Buttons the Party Bear — a button-jointed bear made from wool fabric re-used from a vintage 1940s hat I had collected. His buttons are all vintage too, carefully saved from old clothing and given a new life.

His eyes are actually made from antique cufflinks which I twisted up with black linen (from an old M&S skirt!).

I’ve popped two cot-sized patchwork blankets into the photo. Both quilted together from a mixture of organic cotton and linen fabrics, with soft cotton wadding.

What I love most about making each of these pieces is that nothing needs to be entirely new to become something wonderful.

Love Kerry

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