Rainbow canvas – the drawing that inspired the business


special occasion, Mothering Sunday or for a birthday. “The kids love that. They


are so proud that people have taken the time to appreciate and do something with their artwork,” said Jenny. “Families can then pass


them down through generations and they become family heirlooms.” All the products are


The naughty cushion – a letter written by a little boy to his mother and recreated for his 30th birthday on a cushion


Inspiring life in the Cotswolds


made using 100 percent cotton The drawings are traced on to a tear-away fabric and they then use a technique known as


freehand machine embroidery to create a lovely hand-drawn, accurate replica. Jenny and Chris can


make products using photographs or from a scan and the process takes on average around two weeks before the finished product arrives back with the customer. They also run sewing


workshops for groups of up to four people, which are tailored, to individual needs from beginners to advanced.


“So many people haven’t


learned the skill of sewing from their mothers,” said Chris. “But when they come


along to the workshop they usually enjoy it and find it very satisfying and therapeutic.” For more information go


to www.ditsydoodles.co.uk or email info@ditsydoodles. co.uk Jenny and Chris also sell


craft kits that children can make themselves through Blue Stocking Wool & Gifts at Cainscross near Stroud.


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