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ADVERTISING FEATURE The Dolly Wrap We hear from Pip Willamson, the creator behind the brilliant ‘Dolly Wrap’ - the perfect gift for doll-lovers this Christmas! In early January 2020 my granddaughter was playing on my quilted mat with all her Barbies® and she didn’t want to go out and leave them all behind at “The Party”. So I made a special quilt with pockets for six dolls so she could wrap up “The Party” and take it with her! Since then I have spent many happy hours designing and testing, and the result is a beautiful quilted wrap which fits six dolls and rolls up easily. The Wraps have turned into a beautiful product which all dolllovers will enjoy. They also provide a great play mat and promote creativity. PRICING The Wraps are surprisingly tricky to make. I have to machine sew on the slowest speed, and every step is critical. I topstitch using Mettler Polysheen thread, and the bindings have mitred corners. I have chosen to make the Wraps in expensive pure cotton with minimal quilting, which produces a beautiful, soft, luxurious wrap. Early versions are available. HOW THEY WORK Open the Wrap, pop the dolls in the pockets, roll it up from left to right, put the ribbon through the tab from left to right, turn the wrap 180 degrees. Tie the pretty ribbon, and It’s a Dolly Wrap! AGE RANGE Play has no age limit of course! But I would say these Wraps are suitable for children from two to eight years old. BESPOKE ORDERS I would love to make a unique Wrap for your special child using your fabrics. Pop into your local fabric shop and choose the materials you would like me to use and send them to me. Contact me and I will let you know how much fabric I will need. CARE I recommend hand washing and line drying, followed by steam ironing. The ribbon should be kept away from small children. PRIVACY Your information will not be passed on to third parties. STOCK There are also several less expensive prototypes available. Please email me for details. Designs are only available while stocks last. Colours may differ slightly from those shown. SHIPPING TIME The Farmyard Animals Wraps are made to order and will take up to two weeks. Earlier versions should be with you in five days. All Wraps are posted Royal Mail Second Class. The Wraps are only available in the UK at present. THE WRAPS Shown are the Henny Wrap and the Unicorn Pink Wrap All wraps are Made by Pip using a Husqvarna Viking Epic sewing machine and Mettler Polysheen thread. Order yours today! @dollywrap www.thedollywrap.co.uk thedollywrap@btinternet.com 24 | www.minervamagazines.co.uk
An exclusive collection of beautiful, bespoke hats, headpieces and fascinators available to hire, purchase and commission. View the range available at the studio - By Appointment Only Award winning Hiorns Hats are made and designed by Lucy at her studio in Dorsington, Warwickshire Tel: 07743 195 199 lucy@hiornshats.co.uk www.hiornshats.co.uk Add some extra sparkle this Christmas... Deco Interiors, High Street, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 0AH. Antique & Vintage Jewellery. Objets de Luxe. Luxury Chic Fashion www.minervamagazines.co.uk | 25
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