Designer Feature- Lovealittle

Lovealittle was born out of Jane Lloyd’s love of Art and Craft and sells her range of tiny dolls and finger puppets at local craft fayres, besides which she helps to fundraise for the children's Junior School and Cancer Charities.

WHERE ARE YOU BASED?
I’m based in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

WHEN DID YOU FIRST START BECOMING INTERESTED IN CRAFTS?
I was taught and encouraged by my Mother and Grandma; learning to sew buttons at the age of 3 and slip hemming at 7!!

GREATEST INFLUENCES?
I am greatly influenced by any new course or technique I come across. I love to explore texture and am steaming to heat set fabrics at the moment.

GREATEST PROBLEM YOU’VE OVERCOME?
A lack of hours in the day…I’m still working on overcoming that one!

WHAT PIECE OF WORK ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?
I am most proud of the piece I made to raffle in aid of Grove House Hospice in memory of a dear friend.
http://www.grove-house.org.uk/index.php?sID=1140100155205

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE JUST STARTING OUT ON SELLING THEIR GOODS?
Keep a sense of humour, remembering that the customer is always right!
http://www.mumandworking.co.uk/Career-Focus/handmade-cards

WHICH 4 PEOPLE (DEAD OR ALIVE) WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE AS WEEKEND GUESTS – AND WHY?
Kim and Aggie to sort out the house. Trinny and Susannah to sort out my wardrobe. Together they can sort out each other whilst I cook lunch!

WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU KISSED?
My husband.

WHAT’S ON YOUR BEDSIDE TABLE?
Rather a lot of books and a glass of water.

HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU?
Busy, untidy, creative and kind…hopefully.

NEW YORK OR BARBADOS?
Barbados.

FERRARI OR MINI?
Mini although I wouldn’t be able to drive it!

EASTENDERS OR HOLLYOAKS?
I don’t watch either but am addicted to both Neighbours and Casualty!

CHOCOLATE OR CHAMPAGNE?
Both!

IF YOU COULD ONLY ACCESS 3 WEBSITES, WHICH WOULD THEY BE?
Etsy.com

Times Educational Supplement.co.uk

Flickr.com