http://folksy.com/shops/MurgatroydandBean On a green hill near a winding 'Shire river, sits the workshop of Murgatroyd & Bean... Peep into the window, past the geranium leaves, and you will find hand stitched curiosities made from colourful and tactile textiles; wool felt, british tweeds, naturally dyed fabrics, and vintage finds. All created to original designs. www.murgatroydhoots.blogspot.com en-gb Murgatroyd & Bean On a green hill near a winding 'Shire river, sits the workshop of Murgatroyd & Bean... Peep into the window, past the geranium leaves, and you will find hand stitched curiosities made from colourful and tactile textiles; wool felt, british tweeds, naturally dyed fabrics, and vintage finds. All created to original designs. www.murgatroydhoots.blogspot.com A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design Long-legged, velvet loveliness! Torso made from soft, lemon yellow velvet. Long legs clad in vintage cotton fabric smothered in pink, lemon & biscuit coloured flowers. Big mustard & maroon eyes with spotty detail on reverse, all hand embroidered onto pure wool felt. Filled with polyfibre stuffing. Approx. 40cm x 11cm If you are interested in owning a Kitty in another colourway, please contact to discuss. It is also possible to have a name embroidered onto the reverse for a small additional charge. Although Kitty is soft & huggable, with no 'bits' to fall off, please use your parental judgement if you wish to give it to a child. MurgatroydandBean Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:13:34 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2834022 http://folksy.com/items/2834022 Long-Leg Kitty in lemon velvet with vintage fabric legs A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design! Image taken from an original photograph of a trio of Murgatroyd & Bean Enchanted Matroyshkas. Comes complete with a white envelope. Approximately 13.5cm x 11cm Blank interior for you to add your own message. MurgatroydandBean Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:30:29 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2850366 http://folksy.com/items/2850366 'Enchanted Matroyshka' Greetings Card A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design This blue eyed matryoshka-baboushka is looking for somewhere to hang out. Padded with polyfibre, she comes complete with a fuschia pink velvet ribbon for you to hang her up at home. Her outfit is made from a piece of vintage cotton fabric in pinks, lilac & royal blue floral with a purple, pure wool felt headscarf. Her headscarf is embellished with lilac glass beads. Body approx 13cm x 8cm Each face is free hand embroidered - therefore no two are ever exactly the same. If you would prefer a different colourway, please contact me to discuss. MurgatroydandBean Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:33:11 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2860886 http://folksy.com/items/2860886 Baboushka Decoration: Pink Lilac Floral Vintage Fabric A Murgatroyd & Bean original, handcrafted design The lovely Matroyshka, in her colorful robes, was cursed by the gnarly, twisted witch known as Grimla, who proclaimed instant death to any Matroyshka pricked by the thorns of a Hawthorn bush. On hearing this wicked curse, a counter-spell was uttered by Leffia, a kindly Tree Spirit. Although unable to stop the curse completely she was able to change it's power so instead of instant death, a thorn prick would mean falling into a peaceful sleep for 100 years. If you would like to look after Matroyshka while she sleeps, you need to keep her somewhere warm & safe. It may be some time before she wakes but when she does, if you have been kind to her, she will bring you good fortune. Each Matroyshka is a one-off. Details on her face, body and headdress have been embroidered by hand. Her headress is made from silk tafetta, spotty cotton and wool felt on a vintage cotton base covered with a 50's style leaf pattern. Her body has been made from a beautiful piece of woolly, dogtooth tweed, a swaddle of red floral cotton and she is padded with polyfibre. Measures approx: 28cm x 16cm (11 x 6.5) The making of a Matroyshka can be seen in further photographs here: http://murgatroydhoots.blogspot.com/2011/11/decorating-robes-of-matroyshka.html MurgatroydandBean Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:49:22 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2881246 http://folksy.com/items/2881246 Enchanted Matroyshka: Orange Leafy Headscarf A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design An eye-catching heart made from wool felt, embellished with felt 'sweetie' rounds, flowers and seed beads. A strawberry red base covered in shades of purple, turquoise, pink & grey. This item has been completely stitched by hand. Silver bar pin on reverse so that it can be attached to hats, lapels, bags, curtains, sleeves...you decide! Approx. 6cm x 6cm MurgatroydandBean Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:47:21 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2935694 http://folksy.com/items/2935694 Sweetie Heart Brooch: Red Multi A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design An eye-catching heart made from wool felt, embellished with felt 'sweetie' rounds and seed beads. A forest green base covered in shades of grey, lime & turquoise. This item has been completely stitched by hand. Silver bar pin on reverse so that it can be attached to hats, lapels, bags, curtains, sleeves...you decide! Approx. 6cm x 6cm MurgatroydandBean Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:01:05 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2935778 http://folksy.com/items/2935778 Sweetie Heart Brooch: Green Aqua A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design An eye-catching heart made from wool felt, embellished with felt 'sweetie' rounds and seed beads. A pale pink base covered in shades of lemon, fushcia & bubblegum. This item has been completely stitched by hand. Silver bar pin on reverse so that it can be attached to hats, lapels, bags, curtains, sleeves...you decide! Approx. 7cm x 7cm MurgatroydandBean Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:21:23 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2948222 http://folksy.com/items/2948222 Sweetie Heart Brooch: Pale Pink & Lemon A Murgatroyd & Bean original design. Made from cotton calico, lightly padded with polyfibre to give a 3d effect. Bar pin on reverse. Every calico creature has it's features 'sketched' in stitch by hand which ensures each one is unique and each has it's own characterful expression. These creatures will be stitched to order, so please bear in mind that your brooch will not be an exact copy of the one shown in the picture. Measures approx: 7cm x 5cm MurgatroydandBean Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:48:39 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2968146 http://folksy.com/items/2968146 Creature Head Brooch: Fox A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design This little chap is looking forward to Spring! Inspired by European folk art from the 1970's, these colourful little birds are made from 100% pure wool felt and are lightly padded to give a 3d effect. They are completely handstitched using cotton embroidery thread and wool. Each has it's own uniquely stitched body. Has a silver bar pin on reverse for attaching to bags, hats or clothing. Looks great perched on a lapel! Measures approx 7cm x 6cm Other colours available - please make contact if you'd like one in another colourway. MurgatroydandBean Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:02:07 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2996358 http://folksy.com/items/2996358 'April Bird' Brooch: Brown & Peach A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design - A mounted piece of stitchery! This item can be enjoyed as a framed piece of stitchery or the hare's head can be removed from it's mount and worn as a brooch and taken on adventures with you. FRAME is made from manilla coloured MDF, with a dowel foot to keep it upright. Centre of frame is lightly padded and covered with Liberty's 'Wiltshire Berry' tana lawn cotton. Approx. 8cm x 10cm HARE BROOCH: made from cotton calico, lightly padded with polyfibre to give a 3d effect. Bar pin on reverse. Each calico creature has it's features 'sketched' in stitch by hand which ensures each one is unique and each has it's own characterful expression. Brooch measures approx: 8cm x 4cm MurgatroydandBean Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:06:01 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2996382 http://folksy.com/items/2996382 Framed Hare Head Brooch: Pink Liberty A Murgatroyd & Bean original, handcrafted design The lovely Matroyshka, in her colorful robes, was cursed by the gnarly, twisted witch known as Grimla, who proclaimed instant death to any Matroyshka pricked by the thorns of a Hawthorn bush. On hearing this wicked curse, a counter-spell was uttered by Leffia, a kindly Tree Spirit. Although unable to stop the curse completely she was able to change it's power so instead of instant death, a thorn prick would mean falling into a peaceful sleep for 100 years. If you would like to look after Matroyshka while she sleeps, you need to keep her somewhere warm & safe. It may be some time before she wakes but when she does, if you have been kind to her, she will bring you good fortune. Each Matroyshka is a one-off. Detailing on her face, body and headdress has been embroidered by hand. Her headress is made from silk tafetta, gold satin and pure wool felt.. This Matroyshka's body has been made from creamy, slubbed, Scottish tweed and a sturdy vintage, floral cotton, padded with polyfibre. Measures approx: 28cm x 16cm (11 x 6.5) MurgatroydandBean Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:57:32 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3007750 http://folksy.com/items/3007750 Enchanted Matroyshka: Cream Floral Headscarf A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design This blue eyed matryoshka-baboushka is looking for somewhere to hang out. Padded with polyfibre, she comes complete with a dark blue velvet ribbon for you to hang her up at home. Her outfit is made from a Liberty Tana Lawn cotton with a yellow, pure wool felt headscarf. Her headscarf is embellished with fuschia felt dots and seed beads. Body approx 13cm x 8cm Each face is free hand embroidered - therefore no two are ever exactly the same. If you would prefer a different colourway, please contact me to discuss. MurgatroydandBean Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:08:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3038586 http://folksy.com/items/3038586 Baboushka Decoration: Liberty Tana Lawn Paisley A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design This little chap is looking forward to Spring! Inspired by European folk art from the 1970's, these colourful little birds are made from 100% pure wool felt and are lightly padded to give a 3d effect. They are completely handstitched using cotton embroidery thread and wool. Each has it's own uniquely stitched body. Has a silver bar pin on reverse for attaching to bags, hats or clothing. Looks great perched on a lapel! Measures approx 7cm x 6cm Other colours available - please make contact if you'd like one in another colourway. MurgatroydandBean Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:14:34 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3038622 http://folksy.com/items/3038622 'April Bird' Brooch: Scarlet A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design Meet the Rocca Owls, a tribe of shy, yet flamboyant, winged creatures. Recognisable by their flared legs and love of embellishment and colour. They have a penchant for Glam Rock music and highly decorated canal boats. They are covered in hand embroidery, each Rocca is a one-off. This Rocca (the one on the right in the main photo) is made from 100% pure wool, mustard, Norfolk Check tweed.His large eyes, wings and belly are made from pure wool felt. He has a pair of mismatched mother-of-pearl button eyes. He is stuffed with polyfibre wadding. Measures approx. 16 x 7.5/ 42cm x 25cm Although Rocca's eyes are firmly stitched on and he likes to be held, he does have a large amount of hand stitching so you may prefer to keep him as a decorative item. Please use your parental common sense if giving to a child below 24 months. MurgatroydandBean Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:38:36 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3092822 http://folksy.com/items/3092822 Rocca Owl: Yellow Norfolk Check Tweed A Murgatroyd & Bean original, handcrafted design The lovely Matroyshka, in her colorful robes, was cursed by the gnarly, twisted witch known as Grimla, who proclaimed instant death to any Matroyshka pricked by the thorns of a Hawthorn bush. On hearing this wicked curse, a counter-spell was uttered by Leffia, a kindly Tree Spirit. Although unable to stop the curse completely she was able to change it's power so instead of instant death, a thorn prick would mean falling into a peaceful sleep for 100 years. If you would like to look after Matroyshka while she sleeps, you need to keep her somewhere warm & safe. It may be some time before she wakes but when she does, if you have been kind to her, she will bring you good fortune. Each Matroyshka is a one-off. Detailing on her face, body and headdress has been embroidered by hand. Her headress is made from tafetta, hand-dyed velvet & pure wool felt. This Matroyshka's body has been made from a lilac & blue wool, dogtooth check tweed and a William Morris style, floral cotton, padded with polyfibre. Measures approx: 28cm x 16cm (11 x 6.5) MurgatroydandBean Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:50:46 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3092922 http://folksy.com/items/3092922 Enchanted Matroyshka: Lilac Dogtooth Tweed A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design Meet the Rocca Owls, a tribe of shy, yet flamboyant, winged creatures. Recognisable by their flared legs and love of embellishment and colour. They have a penchant for Glam Rock music and highly decorated canal boats. They are covered in hand embroidery, each Rocca is a one-off. This Rocca is made from a 1960's vintage wool tweed of sage green & slate blue hue, brightened with flashes of rusty orange. His large eyes, wings and belly are made from pure wool felt. He has a pair of mismatched mother-of-pearl button eyes. He is stuffed with polyfibre wadding. Measures approx. 16 x 7.5/ 42cm x 25cm Although Rocca's eyes are firmly stitched on and he likes to be held, he does have a large amount of hand stitching so you may prefer to keep him as a decorative item. Please use your parental common sense if giving to a child below 24 months. MurgatroydandBean Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:05:03 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3223122 http://folksy.com/items/3223122 Rocca Owl: Sage Green Tweed Baby Bean has his features 'sketched' in stitch by hand which ensures that each one is unique and has it's own characterful expression. This Baby Bean has a body made from a pale yellow, vintage tray cloth with the original stitched flowers showing on his reverse. This has been further embellished with the words, 'meadowsweet' & 'willowherb' in handstitch. He has green patterned legs and a pale green satin bow at his neck. Baby Bean is a decorative item, ideal to give as a gift to someone special. Baby Bean would make a lovely gift for a christening or to welcome a new child. Measures approx: 29cm from tip of ears to tip of toe MurgatroydandBean Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:27:11 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3223218 http://folksy.com/items/3223218 Baby Bean the Handembroidered Hare Baby Bean has his features 'sketched' in stitch by hand which ensures that each one is unique and has it's own characterful expression. The Baby Bean for SALE is in the MIDDLE of the main photo'. This Baby Bean has a body made from a piece of white, vintage linen and scarlet, cotton fabric legs covered in white polka dots. On his reverse he has the following handstitched wording, 'the moon lights up for you & me'. Around his neck is a red, gingham check ribbon Baby Bean is a decorative item, ideal to give as a gift to someone special. Baby Bean would make a lovely gift for a christening or to welcome a new child. Measures approx: 29cm from tip of ears to tip of toe MurgatroydandBean Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:58:39 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3223802 http://folksy.com/items/3223802 Baby Bean the Hand Embroidered Hare: red legs Baby Bean has his features 'sketched' in stitch by hand which ensures that each one is unique and has it's own characterful expression. The Baby Bean for SALE is on the FAR RIGHT in the group photo'. This Baby Bean has a body made from a piece of vintage, oat-coloured, linen tray cloth which shows it's original floral design on the reverse of the hare. It has been further embellished with stars and the words, 'sunflowers' and 'daisies'. He has a pale yellow, organza ribbon around his neck. His legs are made from vintage, floral cotton fabric in pink and tangerine. Baby Bean is a decorative item, ideal to give as a gift to someone special. Baby Bean would make a lovely gift for a christening or to welcome a new child. Measures approx: 29cm from tip of ears to tip of toe Will be Posted via Royal Mail 1st Class Recorded Delivery MurgatroydandBean Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:17:27 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3223890 http://folksy.com/items/3223890 Baby Bean the Hand Embroidered Hare: 'Sunflowers & Daisies' A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design New for 2012 - a range of one-off, hand embroidered 'Statement' brooches. 'Posy, Bloom, Flower' has been embroidered onto a piece of white, vintage linen, embellished with hand stitched flowers and glass seed beads. The edge of the piece has been overstitched in blanket stitch and a sparkly rib of beads. It has a metal bar pin on the reverse so that it can be pinned to bags, hats or clothing. Measures approx: 7cm x 5cm MurgatroydandBean Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:45:51 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3225278 http://folksy.com/items/3225278 Hand Embroidered Statement Brooch: 'Posy, Flower, Bloom' A Murgatroyd & Bean original, handcrafted design The Matroyshka for SALE is on the RIGHT in the main photo above. The lovely Matroyshka, in her colorful robes, was cursed by the gnarly, twisted witch known as Grimla, who proclaimed instant death to any Matroyshka pricked by the thorns of a Hawthorn bush. On hearing this wicked curse, a counter-spell was uttered by Leffia, a kindly Tree Spirit. Although unable to stop the curse completely she was able to change it's power so instead of instant death, a thorn prick would mean falling into a peaceful sleep for 100 years. If you would like to look after Matroyshka while she sleeps, you need to keep her somewhere warm & safe. It may be some time before she wakes but when she does, if you have been kind to her, she will bring you good fortune. Each Matroyshka is a one-off. Detailing on her face, body and headdress has been embroidered by hand. This Matroyshka's headress is made from dusky pink velvet and cotton lace appliqued onto a mossy green, floral cotton. Her lower body is made from a super piece of yellow toned Welsh wool, shot through with orange, pink and green. Her shoulder is covered with a ditsy, red floral cotton. Matroyshka is padded with polyfibre. Measures approx: 28cm x 16cm (11 x 6.5) MurgatroydandBean Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:42:27 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3226798 http://folksy.com/items/3226798 Enchanted Matroyshka: Yellow Welsh tweed A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design New for 2012 - a range of one-off, hand embroidered 'Statement' brooches. 'Sing a Song of Sixpence' has been embroidered onto cotton calico, embellished with hand stitched lettering and French knots. It has a flutter of satin & grosgrain ribbon in pink, chocolate brown, magenta & gold. Along the edge is a rib of pearly seed beads. It has a metal bar pin on the reverse so that it can be pinned to bags, hats or clothing. Measures approx: 8cm x 5cm MurgatroydandBean Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:52:53 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3228374 http://folksy.com/items/3228374 Hand Embroidered Statement Brooch: 'Sing a Song of Sixpence' A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design New for 2012 - a range of one-off, hand embroidered 'Statement' brooches. 'Beauty in the Unexpected' has been embroidered onto cotton calico, embellished with hand stitched lettering and stars. It has a flutter of satin & grosgrain ribbon in gold, lilac and pink with a ruffle of grey frill peeking from the edge. It has a metal bar pin on the reverse so that it can be pinned to bags, hats or clothing. Measures approx: 8cm x 5cm MurgatroydandBean Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:06:58 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3228438 http://folksy.com/items/3228438 Hand Embroidered Statement Brooch: 'Beauty in the Unexpected' A Murgatroyd & Bean original design. Made from cotton calico, lightly padded with polyfibre to give a 3d effect. Bar pin on reverse. Every creature brooch has it's features 'sketched' in stitch by hand which ensures each one is unique and each has it's own characterful expression. These creatures will be stitched to order, so please bear in mind that your brooch will not be an exact copy of the one shown in the picture. Measures approx: 8cm x 4cm MurgatroydandBean Wed, 02 May 2012 15:31:13 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3277310 http://folksy.com/items/3277310 Creature Head Brooch: Hare in Cream Calico A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design Inspired by European folk art from the 1970's, these colourful little birds are made from 100% pure wool felt and are lightly padded to give a 3d effect. They are completely handstitched using cotton embroidery thread and wool. Each has it's own uniquely stitched body. Has a silver bar pin on reverse for attaching to bags, hats or clothing. Looks great perched on a lapel! Measures approx 7cm x 6cm Other colours available - please make contact if you'd like one in another colourway. MurgatroydandBean Fri, 11 May 2012 15:30:29 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3312554 http://folksy.com/items/3312554 'April Bird' Brooch: Sage Green A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design A 3d bubble of a bird, completely hand stitched and made from pure wool felt. These little birds have an array of teeny, bobbley stitches across their bellies. With french knots for eyes. Lightly padded for 3d effect with a silver bar on on the reverse. Measures approx 7cm x 7cm MurgatroydandBean Fri, 11 May 2012 15:45:07 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3312594 http://folksy.com/items/3312594 Garden Bird Brooch: Turquoise & Green A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design A 3d bubble of a bird, completely hand stitched and made from pure wool felt. These little birds have an array of teeny, bobbley stitches across their bellies. With french knots for eyes. Lightly padded for 3d effect with a silver bar on on the reverse. Measures approx 7cm x 7cm MurgatroydandBean Fri, 11 May 2012 15:51:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3312674 http://folksy.com/items/3312674 Garden Bird Brooch: Bright Fushcia Pink A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design New for 2012 - a range of one-off, hand embroidered 'Statement' brooches. With a Jubilee and the Olympic celebrations 2012 is a great year to be British! This 'British, Eccentric & Proud' brooch celebrates this and our unique British quirkiness. Wear with pride! Handembroidered onto cotton calico, embellished with hand stitched lettering and lovely, knobbley french knots, with a piece of vintage red, white & blue ribbon as a backdrop. It has a metal bar pin on the reverse so that it can be pinned to bags, hats or clothing. Measures approx: 7cm x 5cm MurgatroydandBean Mon, 14 May 2012 15:54:35 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3323874 http://folksy.com/items/3323874 Hand Embroidered Statement Brooch: British, Eccentric & Proud A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design New for 2012 - a range of one-off, hand embroidered 'Statement' brooches. With a Jubilee and the Olympic celebrations, 2012 is a great year to be British! This 'Red, White & Oooh' brooch celebrates our unique British quirkiness and sense of humour. Wear with pride! Handembroidered onto cotton calico, embellished with hand stitched lettering, showers of teeny stars and creamy seed beads. Finished with a flutter of ribbons in red, white & blue. It has a metal bar pin on the reverse so that it can be pinned to bags, hats or clothing. Measures approx: 8cm x 5cm MurgatroydandBean Mon, 14 May 2012 16:04:12 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3323922 http://folksy.com/items/3323922 Hand Embroidered Statement Brooch: Red. White & Oooh A Murgatroyd & Bean Original Design New for 2012 - a range of one-off, hand embroidered 'Statement' brooches. With a Jubilee and the Olympic celebrations, 2012 is a great year to be British! This 'Red, White & True' brooch celebrates our unique British quirkiness and sense of humour. Wear with pride! Handembroidered onto cotton calico, embellished with hand stitched lettering and a plethora of bobbley, french knots. Finished with a flutter of ribbons in red, white & blue. It has a metal bar pin on the reverse so that it can be pinned to bags, hats or clothing. Measures approx: 8cm x 5cm MurgatroydandBean Mon, 14 May 2012 16:11:36 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/3323946 http://folksy.com/items/3323946 Hand Embroidered Statement Brooch: Red. White & True