The Patchwork Apple England comes to you from the imaginations and combined talents of Nottingham sisters, Lindsey and Shelley. We first discussed a collaboration of our work back in 2001, when we realised that some of Shelley's illustrations could be made into rag dolls by Lindsey. At this point though we didn't take it any further, although we've often spoken about it. Fast forward to a beautifu
l sunny day in 2011, we were sat outside the Beeston Marina and we started to talk again about working together. It wasn't until 2 years later though that our beautiful little world really came alive through our rag dolls and illustrations. It has been over 10 years in the making but we are very proud and excited to see our ideas taking shape. Lindsey has a degree in Theatre/Costume Design and a son, Sam. Lindsey has been making toys on a sewing machine since she was 7 years old, and also has experience in fashion design, as well as working professionally as a costume and set designer within the theatre industry. Shelley has a degree in Graphic Design/Illustration and has 2 children, Emily and Alfie. Shelley's love of art and design started at a very young age, but the last 10 years or so have been spent doing other things, away from the art world. Co-creating the Patchwork Apple world with Lindsey has given Shelley the inspiration and confidence that she has been missing for too long!
