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Margi Hennen's DollsI was very excited by, and interested in the article about Margi Hennen's dolls. Do you have any more information about Margi? Is there likely to be an exhibition of her dolls in Britain? Can we see more of these little figures?
Margaret Knight
DollsI did enjoy the article in January's edition of The World of Embroidery on Margi Hennen's quirky, original dolls. I cannot resist the gauntlet thrown down by Jean Littlejohn, 'where are all the dolls in the UK?'
I have enclosed some photos of my dolls, which I thought Jean may be interested in seeing. It did get me thinking that there must be a wealth of 'doll-makers with a difference' out there, hopefully some embroidered ones. Maybe there could be a regular spot in the magazine featuring dolls and creatures made by readers.
Sue Dove
Hayle, Cornwall
Ed. An article by Sue will appear in the next issue.
... and ...As a new subscriber to The World of Embroidery, I was thrilled to see dolls featured in my very first issue (January 1999). They are remarkably similar to the ones I make and, after reading Jean Littlejohn's article, I know that I had to write to you and your readers about my dolls.
I am a Cambridge based textile artist and have been creating very individual dolls for the past two years, each with a very distinctive personality. I have only exhibited them through the Cambridge Open Studios last year at my home/studio and received really positive feedback. Each doll is displayed on its own wire stand which is also an important aspect of the design. Their bodies are primarily painted silk with beads and stitching added.
The answer to Jean's question as to why she hasn't seen more dolls like this in the UK is probably because it is so difficult to find a suitable venue for exhibiting this type of work. I would be only too happy to have the opportunity to show them.
Sandra Scott
Cambridge
... and more...Having read the letters from doll-makers, it occurred to me that there must be far more of us 'out there' than I realised. In the USA, a lot is happening in the doll world. Maybe some makers of dolls with a difference would be interested in some sort of network for news swapping, exhibiting, etc. in the UK. I would be prepared to start the ball rolling. Anyone interested could write to me with ssae and a few lines on what they would like and we could see where it goes from there.
Wendie Garnett, Damsons & Dragles, 68 Dennistoun Crescent, Craigendoran, Argyll & Bute, G84 7JF.
Ed. Great idea, Wendie. But how about a forum on the Internet, too? Perhaps there already is one. Anyone out there willing to take responsibility?