Kitten dreaming

I have been scribbling down some ideas for a new group of stuffed animal dolls. I really love making dolls – I love conceiving of their personalities and quirks at the sketching stage and then watching them come to life as I sew them together – usually with a lot more quirks than originally imagined. It’s time consuming, frustrating and fiddly but totally satisfying. Below you can see the whimsical Clementine, a cat whose favourite passtime is birdwatching. I am hoping that she will be one of maybe five different cats all who have different hobbies and personalities.

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20 Responses

  1. She is darling. A cat whose hobby is birdwatching. That’s hilarious.

  2. Clementine the cat is a very very cute drawing, when Clementine becomes a fully fledges doll, I hope she won’t chase birds just watch them and be a cool cat.

  3. That’s it, Claire!Make those dolls! Make a series of them…and then you’ve got yourself a mass-market bonanza. Collectibles. They’ll be adorable and simultaneously make you millions. Go for it!

  4. joylewis@hotmail.com says:

    You might like this website for the quirky descriptions: http://www.lumpycats.com

  5. i love clementine’s dress! i wish i had a girl to dress her like this!

  6. I can’t wait to see the finished dolls, I am sure they will be fabulous!

  7. I think this is a very cute idea. I love that her hobby is birdwatching. How about a rabbit that enjoys gardening! I know this idea will be successful for you, you are very talented.

  8. chelseagirl_eh@yahoo.com says:

    CUUUUUUUUUUUTE! i hope we will be able to order these someday! Lovely, Clare

  9. I can’t wait to see these dolls come to life 🙂
    I’ve recently found two japanese dollmakers whose work I really admire and thought you might like them too:

    http://www.sambacomme.com/

    and

    http://www.hippiecoco.com/

  10. Eeks! So cute! They should all come with a mini story, like those Scary Stories dolls.

  11. looloop@hotmail.com says:

    I love the little cat Claire. It reminds me of a children’s book called ‘The Wonderful Pigs of Jillian Jiggs’, about a little girl who makes all kinds of pigs & then just can’t bear to part with them because of their individual personalities.

  12. Ah, the kitty doll! Can’t wait to see the 3-D version.

  13. ooohh….but i can just see clem doin’ the down low, twitchy tail, i’ve got my eyes on youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu kinda number….those birds had better watch out…love the scarf.
    puss in boots too?

  14. jubiathan@hotmail.com says:

    I’m new to your site and I love it! I think one of the cat dolls should definitely be a fisherman, or are they all going to be female? I want to make dolls too.

  15. The Sketch of Clementine is wonderful. I’d frame it and hang it on my wall! Your creativity continues to inspire me. Good luck and all the best to you. 🙂

  16. I love her! And I think it’s a really good idea. Would love also to see sketches of the others :o))

  17. HOW COOL! maybe this is just coincidence…I’ve been dreaming of a 2nd baby named …CLEMENTINE! My hubby thinks I’m loopy! I love your cat drawing and idea! Adorable! Gaea

  18. clementineREMOVE@NOSPAMemail.com says:

    when you make her, will she be for sale? I’d like to buy her- after all, she shares my name!! heh