Thimble & Doll

See how I hand stitch my dolls in 10 Skin tones? Very representative, mindful.
See how I did it as standard, not an afterthought? It's very inclusive, very considerate.

Add a note a tell me which tone matches yours
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Helping out with this local event, Sunday 4th Aug from 12-8pm
would be cool to see some of you there!
At The Dove Centre
109 Bartholomew rd
London NW5 2BJ

Tell a friend to tell a friend!

Yoo! I AM TIYAD!! My shoulders are fkd and I'm in alot of pain, so I have decided to take a break and am closing my order books for the summer, as of today.

Any orders received before Sunday night (last night) will be processed and completed but any orders that come in after 5pm today (Monday 29th) will not be processed until 5th September.

I have been having back-to-back flare-ups and mad pain, with my EDS (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) and it's not easing off, so I have to slow down a bit.

I still have 2 upcoming markets I've committed to, so I'm hoping that resting, for a bit, now will let me be ok for those and give me the energy to enjoy the summer holidays with the cool kid!

All being well, you'll be able to find me at Leadenhall Market with on August 10th and at the on August 17th but I'll do a separate post with details about those, later!

Also, I'm a bit behind on emails so please bear with me if you're waiting for a response!

Lisha x

Just finished working on this little cutie, a special gift from a grandma for her granddaughter!
The colour choices and fabric work so well together, it'll be hard to hand this one over! 🥰🥰🍉

This doll is an 8in Baby Cuddles doll and is personalised with the little girl's initial, on its heart.
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The dolls and I are all set up and ready to roll, here at in .

We'll be here until 5pm and you'll find me in the Red Zone, at stall number 119 on the corner of Pond Square and South Grove.
There is so much going on, today and it's a great free day out!
Hoping to meet some of you here!

Ps, please be gentle with me, it was my bday yesterday, and I'm a little hungover today! 🤭🍷🍸🍹

This weekend I'm doing the double, with the amazing at the Handmade Makers Market in Stoke Newington N16

You'll find me and the dolls at ,this Saturday and Sunday from 11am- 4pm

Come find me! xx

I don't have words to describe the videos I saw, last night, after the massacre of the people sheltering in tents in Rafah.

I cannot unsee them images and I will never EVER forget what I saw.

I will never understand how this genocide is being allowed to continue.. How anyone still say they don't know what is happening.. WHY ISN'T THIS STORY HEADLINE NEWS, ON EVERY NETWORK?

The information is available, watch stories from on the ground, in Palestine.. See for yourself. follow

I'm back at it! Happy to be joining for the Spring Makers Market, this Saturday!
I haven't done a market for a while so I'm glad my first market back on the road is this one!!
You'll find me and the dolls at The Engine Room, Unit A Eagle Heights, Lebus Street, Tottenham Hale N17 9FU, on Saturday, from 12-5pm

I hope to see you there!

You asked for adults sewing workshops, we GIVE you adults sewing workshops!

Introducing Sew Late -Sip and Sew, our new social sewing event where you can sip delicious drinks and SEWcialise, whilst we guide you through cool and practical sewing projects.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, come join us for a fun night out, with a creative twist.

Our first event is Thursday 28th March from 7pm-9pm at Tolli, 327 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2TJ (opposite The Library)
Tickets are £28 per person and includes a free drink on arrival 🥂
ticket link is in my bio.

Limited spots available! Book now and get ready to sew late, sip, and have some serious fun!

If this sounds like a bit of you, like this post and tag who you would bring, in the comments

🪡 A &C xx

So proud of my school Sewcial Club kids, once again! In preparation for Mother's Day, the children each made a flower bouquet, to give to their mum or another special woman in their life.
I love how happy they all were with their finished flowers and hope they were a lovely surprise!
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Merry Christmas and seasons greetings to you all!
been a while since my last grid post, cos, well, life's been lifing!
Just a quick one to say I wish you all a merry Christmas. I Hope you have a restful festive period with family and friends. hug them all a little closer and create lovely memories.

Thank you for your orders, patience and support for my business, it means the world!

See you in the new year! xx Lisha & E # # #

Dunno if I mentioned it, but I was on Steph's Packed lunch, last week, on C4, talking about my diverse doll business 😊
I was with two other Black owned businesses, showcasing our products, as part of the Black History Month Small Business Market special.

AfroPop Socks and Okiki Skincare it was great to share the market space with you!

The show is available on catch-up on 4
(Thursday 12th our section is around 1:15 in )
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Hey peeps!
I'll be popping up with my dolls, at the fundraiser for Map Studio Cafe, on Sunday from 12-7.

It's my last market event of the summer and is looking like it's going to be a good'un!
Hope you'll come join us!

Not long now!
The dolls and I will be off up to this Saturday!
It's another big event that I've never traded at, before, so the nerves and excitement are kicking in, but it's looking like a very busy fun packed day!

You'll find me on my stall at the corner of Pond Square and South Grove, from 12.30pm until 5.30pm
Really hoping that the weather holds out for us all and the sunshine stays all day - forecast is saying its going to be a hot day! 🤞🏾🤞🏾😅
Hope to see you there!
ps wear sunscreen and stay hydrated!

Merry Christmas and happy holiday to you, from me and E!
Our tree is finally decorated and my last presents are wrapped!

I'm going to put my feet up now with a glass of red!

Sending love to anyone who finds this time of year difficult

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That's it! I've downed tools!
My final orders are en route and I'll be sending out your shopping confirmations shortly!

The past 6 months have been WILD, with lots of stuff going on behind the scenes that slowed me down. But I've got through it, I've learnt lots of valuable (hard) lessons and I will be making a few changes in my business, going into 2023.

Thank you for your support and patience! Hope you all have a lovely break!

(I'll still be on stories posting random stuff during my break but please direct any business enquires during my break to my email [email protected])

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As they are so popular I've been working on a BIG batch of Baby Cuddles dolls to add to my website and in preparation for my upcoming markets!
I have lots of markets coming up so make sure your signed up to my mailing list to be kept in the loop and get notified of my shop updates!

I'll be doing a separate post about the post strikes, as it'll definitely have a knock-on effect with ordering times for Christmas.

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My first documentary! Black, Female and Invisible!!
“And still we rise! ❤️
Tomorrow 11.05pm

I've been invited to run a couple of my sewing workshops, as a creative addition, to the Camden Inspire Festival THIS WEEK on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd of September on Buck St, London NW1 8NJ

You and your little one will be able to join me and make their own little doll on Friday or pop down on Saturday to make a mini Personalised banner. These 1hr workshops start at 3pm on both days and cost just £10 per child, with all materials included.
Booking is open now, but spaces are very limited so you'll have to be quick! Check out the links, in the comments below, for full information and to book! Please share!

Bloody hell!! I've only gone made it as a finalist in the Modern Maker Awards 2022!!🥳🥳🥳

This news came as a big surprise and I'm so excited and happy to have made it into the finals!

Winners for each category will be announced on Feb 25th over on the page, by special guest judge Natasha Francis (BBC's The Bidding Room and Urban Vintage Affair)!🤩

I'm also still in the running for the Peoples Choice award!! - voting is open until Feb 20th so, if you haven't already, please give me your vote by heading to the link in my bio, I'd really appreciate it!

Lisha xx

Whoop whoop! Guess who's up for an award?! 🙋🏾‍♀️🥳
I put myself forward for the awards and voting is now OPEN! 🗣️🗣️

I’d really love to win the People’s Choice Award which will give my business a big boost and would be recognition for my hard work in creating dolls that represent children of all skin tones. 👶🏿👶🏾👶🏽👶🏼👶🏻👶

I’d really appreciate it if you could show your support for what I do by giving me your vote! ☑️🗳️

Voting takes less than 2 minutes and is really easy to do
Just click the link in my bio and search THIMBLE AND DOLL in the list to vote. 😘

Winning an award is on my 2022 vision board 🤭🤞🏾♥️ but I'll need your help to do it, so please VOTE & SHARE this far and wide!

Thank you in advance! ❤️

Yooo! Just a little check in, to pop my head up and let you know I'm still here!

I've been been keeping my head down, behind the scenes, working on some admin and planning!
I got stuck down by Omarion so I was out of action for a week after my intended return from the Xmas break 🤦🏾‍♀️ in that time I've been able to put a few things on paper that I'm looking forward to sharing with you - if you're signed up to my newsletter, keep an eye on your inboxes on Friday!
If you aren't, then head to my website to sign up!

Lisha x
Did you know you can turn a reminder on for the Dolly Digest newsletter drop, on Friday?! Give it a go!

Happy new year! We're having our little Nye party just the two of us, at home!

I'm not going to be announcing any grand plans for this new year - oh no -
I'm going to be tiptoeing into 2022 as if I've gone to a house party on my own.. I'll be reading the room, gauging the mood and will be standing against the wall, with a drink in hand for a bit, until I feel comfortable enough to dance 🤣

It goes without saying that the past year has been intense, to say the least..
so much has happened and it's been a wild ride! I'd just like to thank you all for sticking around, supporting my business and putting up with my randomness.

Here's to another year! I hope you have an amazing 2022

Lots of love

Lisha + Eli

Just a quick one to wish you all, the merriest of Christmases!
May the next few days be full of good food, drink and great company. Whether that be family or friends, I hope you enjoy yourselves!

Thank you all again for your orders, this Christmas! Your support for me and my small business means so much and is very much appreciated!

See you on the other side 🎄🥳

Lisha xx

**Pop-up alert!**
This weekend I'll be popping up in person at in with AND will be joining the virtual market which will be happening over on their website!

If you're out Christmas shopping or just want to check out handmade products from independent small businesses, these markets would be a great place to start!

It's going to be a busy weekend, methinks!!

Well! That escalated quickly didn't it!
One minute it's August and I'm making grand plans for being super organised in time for Christmas markets, and the next, it's bloody mid November and I haven't even mentioned it 🤦🏾‍♀️

I have lots of new collection dolls going into the shop very very soon, to make up for it though, so make sure you're signed up to the mailing list on my website, so you get first dibs!

Anyway, hope you're cool!
Chat to you tomorrow!

Lisha x

Eek!
One of my dolls got invited to hang out at !
It looks as though she's made herself quite comfortable and you'll find her chilling in one of the rooms, living her best life! 😂😂

It was a nice surprise for a Monday morning and a lovely start to the week!

If you'd like to treat someone to the doll that is featured, or you'd just like to have a nosey around 's crib - which is completely furnished and decorated with handmade products, by Etsy sellers - I've added the link to my bio!

Lisha xx

It's today and I couldn't resist the temptation to give you a peep at this new 16" Lovelie, wearing her Afro with pride!

If you'd like to order your own Afro haired doll, choose hairstyle numbers 12 or 19 from the hairstyle options on my website ☺️
Link in bio xx

Said goodbye to this summery little Dude, today. He's off to his new family where I'm sure he'll get lots of cuddles.

I've been working on lots of new dolls to add to the shop and can't wait for you to see them!

I've got a lot of exciting stuff coming up and my diary is filling up with new market dates that I'm really looking forward to, so I'll be even quieter on here than usual, but don't worry - I'll be busy in the office sewing away in preparation!

Hope you've had a lovely weekend! X

Duuude!
How fast are these "Summer" holidays flying by and why didn't the time go this fast in lockdown?! I can't believe we've only got 2 weeks left!

Me and E have been trying to make the most of it and I'm sewing as much as I can, on our home days 🥴, but we're off out bowling in a bit so I wanted to share this new Dude with you before we go!
I made him in a gorgeous blue abstract fabric I fell in love with and used conker skin tone and black hair. He's my fave at the mo!

Anyway, hope you like him, hell be in the shop soon ☺️☺️ hope your summer holidays have been fun filled so far x