FAQs

Is everything handmade?

Yes, everything is hand sewn and painted freehand which is why every item looks slightly different, giving you a unique and personal item. 

Are these Dog Toys?

No.

What type of Felt do you use?

We use mainly Polyester or a Wool Mix from UK based businesses.

How do you design products?

We usually start with pictures and start designing a flat version of what we would like to make. We make 2 flat versions so one can be constructed and the other stays as the template. Then we construct it, tweaking the design as we go to make sure it works and then updating the flat version to match. 

How do you paint the font so well freehand?

Practice, practice, practice.

Do you have a gallery where I can see your works?

No I don’t have a gallery, however I have travelling shows that you can attend as well as some works dotted around the world. Please see the world map on my website which displays the places I have work that you can see.

How do you decide on the next show? 

I always have so many ideas flying around my brain, so it all depends on which one I think I can visualise the most. Time is also key in choosing what to do when. 

Where do you get your inspiration?

I take a huge draw from the past and love anything nostalgic. What was my favourite sweet as a child, what did my Mum cook on a Friday or what did the shops look like growing up. But it doesn’t just start and end with food and drink, I am also inspired by news, true crime and current affairs. 

When did you start making art?

The first thing I made was a felt star christmas decoration with the help of my Mum. It kicked off from there.

Have you always only worked with felt?

Felt has been my main material to use within my art however I do draw and paint prints as well. 

How big is your team?

Currently we are a team of 4 in my studio where we design and cut out all the items and some at home sewers that help put it all together. 

What’s the biggest show you have done so far?

To date the biggest show has been Tampa Fresh Food, with 50,000 items. 

Do you do private commissions?

Yes I do! Just send me an email at sewyoursoul@gmail.com or feltcave@gmail.com where we can discuss what you would like to have.

How many cats do you have?

4! Huxley, Ogilvy, Esmerelda and Vlad the Impaler. Impaler by name, Impaler by nature. 

Will you be doing more prints?

I try to do a new print for every exhibition that I do but have thought about doing more exclusive ones, so watch this space. 

What is your favourite thing to paint?

Smiles. I am the Happiness Factory.

What’s your least favourite thing to paint?

Lucky Charms

What’s your banana’s name?

He’s the lovely Sebastian! Basil has retired and now stays at home with the cats. 

How long do shows take to make?

Depends on the show! Tampa Fresh Foods took 2 years from start to finish as it was 50,000 items but we are getting quicker and quicker as we increase the team and implement new ways of working.