I’ve picked up my paint brushes again of late.. it’s been years! .. whimsical rabbits are my chosen subject at the moment.. these are approximately 13cm x 8cm gouache on board that I’ve covered with scraps of linen and then gesso… these two tiny paintings will be available in my tiny space @merchantandhare @butlersvintagedepot from Monday morning next week.. 🐇 have a lovely weekend x #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #surfaceart #surfaceartist #gouche #painting #artist #rabbit #rabbitpainting

Meet Samphire.. she’s so gorgeous and is small enough to hang on a door knob or your Christmas tree… she comes with two knitted carrots and a little felt and fabric mini quilt.. you’ll need the help of a small@pair of haemostats to make her.. I’m giving away a free pair with the next 30 books sold.. only a few left!.. thank you so much to all those who have purchased their copy already ❤️.. link to my Etsy shop in my profile xx #haemostats #thewildwood #tuvapublishing #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #surfaceart #surfaceartist

Roll of Crayons.. gorgeous tiny knitted dolls in rainbow colours.. perfect for little hands and easy to take anywhere in their roll up pouch! 🖍️.. find them in my new book with @tuvapublishing The Wild Wood #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #surfaceart #surfaceartist #thewildwood

A FREE pair of haemostats with the first 30 copies of my new book The Wild Wood.. head on over to my #etsyshop #mayblossomstore to purchase a copy 🐦‍⬛😊… link in my bio #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #surfaceart #surfaceartist #tuvapublishing

Meet Birtwistle.. he can be found along with the pattern for his beautiful knitted hat in my new book The Wild Wood with @tuvapublishing 🦉 #birtwistle #owl #owlsoftie #owltoy #feltowl #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #surfaceart #surfaceartist

To celebrate the release of my 4th book #thewildwood.. I thought I’d have a fabulous GIVEAWAY ☺️.. for the next 30 orders of my new book #thewildwood You will receive a FREE pair of Haemostats.. these tools are so useful for turning small pieces in many projects including a few in my books.. to purchase a copy just head to my #etsyshop #mayblossomstore link in my bio.. (I will include your free haemostats when I pack your book.. no need to add them in your cart 😉) Happy Sewing! #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #surfaceart #surfaceartist #tuvapublishing

With the release of my new book #thewildwood finally here, I thought I’d give you a new look at the gorgeous folk you can find inside. Step by step instructions and diagrams plus gorgeous photos to help you as you create these little guys.. I have a fresh shipment of books just arrived!.. so if you enjoy sewing with wool felt, fabrics and yarn.. or just enjoy craft books for their beauty alone, you can grab a copy from my #etsyshop #mayblossomstore .. the link is in my bio 🐦‍⬛🪺 @tuvapublishing #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #surfaceart #surfaceartist #tuvapublishing

I designed these cuties a few years ago for @wildergeese .. they come with a little sheet of seals and stickers to make the sending of them just that little bit more special 😊🎄

These cuties sit and watch me while I work 🦔 #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #A #surfaceart #surfaceartist

Coming Soon!.. The Wild Wood by Simone Gooding

I have some very exciting news that I am finally allowed to share 🙂 I have a new book! it is called 'The Wild Wood' much love, time and heart has gone into planning and designing this new book and I am super excited to share it with you all xx a sneek peek at a few of the designs for you to have a look at. I will hopefully have copies sometime in July. You can Pre Order a copy from my Etsy Shop 📍link in my profile I am looking forward to knowing what you all think of it and of course seeing your beautiful creations from 'The Wild Wood' xx #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #newbook #tuvapublishing #sewingpatterns #thewildwood #thewildwoodbook #mayblossomstore #yarn #knitting #knittingpatterns #knittingpatterndesigner

❤️ALL SOLD❤️Hello! and Happy New Year to all.. I’ve had a lovely break and to kick things off for the year I have made four little felt friends for SALE… there are two foxes, a mouse and a rabbit.. all handmade by me from @winterwoodcraft beautiful 100% wool hand dyed felt.. they also come with a teeny tiny fabric mini quilt/picnic rug and a hand painted wooden toadstool 😉 there are only four and once they are gone.. that’s it! 😊 They are listed in my Etsy shop (link in my profile) free postage within Australia xx #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #felttoy #forsale #handmade

I had to take all these baby Cox’s Orange Pippin apples off our young tree this afternoon.. 😔 broke my heart to do it.. they looked so fabulous and we’re growing well.. our tree needs another year or two to establish before it can handle growing fruit.. I couldn’t just throw them out!… they shall adorn my bench for a few days before the inevitable .. can’t wait to one day taste our own crop x #coxsorangepippin #apples #growingapples #ourgarden #appletree

S today.. another of my favourites.. I love red squirrels, so they had to make an appearance 😉.. Christmas preparations have become very busy so I’m taking a break … watch this space for T-Z early next year xx snowman, sparrow, spade, squirrels, star, shells, sailor hat, scarf #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #S #surfaceart #surfaceartist

A.. a little bit of a tricky letter.. queen bee, quail, quilt, quill, quarter inch #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #Q #surfaceart #surfaceartist

P.. a bit of a Christmas vibe in this one.. partridge, pipe, presents, pears, puddings #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #P #surfaceart #surfaceartist

Good morning.. O today.. owl, oranges, oil can, onions 😊 #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #O #surfaceart #surfaceartist

N… narwhal, nurse, nightingale, nickel, nasturtiums, nest, necklace .. have a lovely Sunday xx #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #N #surfaceart #surfaceartist

M… moon, mouse, mailbox, music, moth, mail, muffin, mittens 😊 #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #M #surfaceart #surfaceartist

Another of my favourites.. L we also have two L people in our family 😊 lion, lemons, lantern, lily of the valley, leaves, ladybird #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #L #surfaceart #surfaceartist

Today is K.. what better than a kitten flying a kite while watering his key garden with a kettle 😉😄.. plus a kennel for good measure x #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #K #surfaceart #surfaceartist

J .. another generous letter 😊 jackdaw, jack in the box, juggling, jellybeans, jug, jonquils, jam, jacket xx #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #J #surfaceart #surfaceartist

One of my favourites.. I ibis, idea, Irish ink, ivy, ice cream #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #I #surfaceart #surfaceartist

H wouldn’t be complete without a hen holding a handbag and a hat wearing hare! 😊 also a house and heart thrown in for good measure xx #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #H #surfaceart #surfaceartist

Good morning.. F today .. another generous letter 😊 fox, fork, flag, fan flower, fairy wings, fez, feather, fish #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #F #surfaceart #surfaceartist

Today is E.. an Embroidery and Easter egg hunting Elephant and Echidna 😊 x #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #E #surfaceart #surfaceartist

Next in line.. D deer, duck, daffodils, dragonflies, diamond, doves 🕊️ xx #simonegoodingdesign #studio #designstudio #toydesigner #toydesign #mayblossomstore #vintagestorage #felt #felttoys #woolfelt #patterns #sewing #sewingpattern #etsy #etsyshop #etsystore #mayblossom #illustration #illustrator #alphabet #artwork #art #digitalartist #D #surfaceart #surfaceartist