Just wanted to show you more of the whimsical work by The Cat in the Shoe, which I discovered at The Maisonette in Glasgow. Based in Hackney, East London, The Cat in the Shoe hand-stitches totally original fantastical creatures using vintage, recycled and new fabrics.
The long-necked stripey pie girls remind me of Alice in Wonderland (apparently Lewis Carroll was inspired by the long-necked figures on the brass fireplace in the main hall at Christ Church College), whilst the furry deer girl is a little more Where the Wild Things Are. Delightfully quirky and original.
awesome! i love these. off to take a look at those links now x
Posted by: handmade romance | January 14, 2010 at 08:20 PM
Love the furry deer girl x
Posted by: Make Do Style | January 14, 2010 at 08:47 PM
Great find - my kinda thing! Love those faces :)
Posted by: deb | January 14, 2010 at 09:35 PM
These are really adorable and have a real other world feel to them
Posted by: Gourmet Chick | January 18, 2010 at 04:44 PM
What cuties!! Very sweet and different from your average plushie!
Posted by: Sam | January 19, 2010 at 07:58 PM
Amazing work I love how much personality these have, very stylish!
Posted by: littlewrenpottery.co.uk | November 05, 2010 at 11:54 AM