From Britain with Love

About us...

Sarah creates antique looking animals and folk art dolls which are entirely stitched on an old 1920's Singer treadle machine.

After cutting, each doll or animal is stitched, stuffed and hand dyed. Her animals are gently baked in the oven! When completely dry each 'doll' is lightly sanded to create it's vintage, careworn look. Each doll is hand finished using antique boot button eyes, vintage mother of pearl buttons and often a rusty bell. Because each doll is individually handmade they are all different and unique.

Sarah has been making dolls and toys since she was given her first sewing machine by her parents aged 7. Northfield Primitives was established in 2007.