The recipient of the first Simple Stanley grew a little older and a little bigger, so I designed and made him a new doll - one that sits. We called him a "Sitting Stanley.

Although this doll is listed as a collectable, he does like to be hugged and played with. He is quite robust.

Sitting Stanley is based on a very simple version of a teddy bear. This doll has separate legs, a painted, lightly needle sculpted face and the hair is applique. Sitting, the doll measures around seven and a half inches, around eleven inches from head to toe. The legs and arms are moveable, fixed with plastic safety joints. The head is firmly stitched on, going round several times with strong thread. The face is painted with non-toxic heat set paints.

The doll is made from hardwearing poly aloba fabric with a lovely, soft feel. It's a kind of synthetic suede fabric and it's almost indestructible. The doll is stuffed with polyfil that meets British Standards for cleanliness and flamability but, as always, keep away from fire or naked flame. There are no loose parts.

I have, of course, had the opportunity to test the original in a machine wash on a cool, gentle setting! Tumble drying is not recommended.

This listing is for one doll in blue.