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<p><br>Hello. I'm Nanette Regan and I design and make soft toys. I have a degree in Painting from the Slade School of Fine Art and I have worked as a prop maker, puppet maker and scenery painter. My biggest influences are illustrators Gyo Fujikawa, David McKee and Lauren Child and the Quilters of Gee's Bend.</p>
<p>I love scraps of fabric and odd buttons and making them into objects that are beautiful and useful. Applique, quilting and collage are all processes that I use to turn tiny leftovers into objects worthy of love.</p>
<p>All the items in my shop have been designed and handmade by me in a smoke-free and pet-free environment. All the toys I make comply with the European Toy Safety Directive, known in Great Britain as BS EN71 (parts 1-8). All the toys I make are appropriate for children of all ages.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about my shop or my work, please don't hesitate to contact me.</p>
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<p><strong><big>Feedback from customers:</big></strong>
<br />"Brilliant, arrived really quickly and made a perfect gift." HT - London
<br />"I adore my item. It was shipped out very promptly and packed very nicely. Great communication from the seller. I would buy from her again." ES - New York
<br />"Absolutely amazing craftsmanship, the BEST plushie I’ve seen yet and very affordable! She is A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E…" AB - Virginia
<br />"I love, love, love my black cat. Expertly sewn. Adorable little thing. Very quick shipping from the UK. Thanks." LW, Illinois
<br />"Fabulous seller. Beautifully made item. Can't wait to buy more from you :)" TP - Ontario</p>
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I live on the beautiful island of Jersey, between England and France, and have recently been accepted as a member of Genuine Jersey. This group was launched in 2001 to promote the diversity and quality of local produce and products. If you come to visit us here you are sure to have a very happy holiday with plenty of locally grown and reared produce and plenty of beautiful scenery.
<p>Find out more about Genuine Jersey <a href="http://www.genuinejersey.com/"><strong>here.</strong></a>
<br />All the reasons you should come and visit us <a href="http://www.jersey.com/english/aboutjersey/pages/default.aspx"><strong>here.</strong></a>
<br />and see more great images <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/jersey_ci/"><strong>here.</strong></a></p>

				
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