Welcome to my Art Fire boutique where you can find my lifesize felt sculptures of beloved and memory jolting British treats made with my heart and two hands.

I know the rest of the world does not call things by the same names so here is my mini glossary

Biscuits = Cookies
Ice Lollies = Popsicles
Sweets = Candy
Puddings = Desserts (usually with custard or cream)
Rock = Straight stripy candy canes with letters through them eaten at the British seaside ;)

I hand sew all my food by hand with love and a hint of hunger. Each tiny stitch is hand placed and each piece of felt hand cut. I don't work to any patterns but my own, which I draw and cut with old fashioned pencils, paper and scissors from my prototype sculptures...each piece has been designed from scratch using my own techniques ;)

I am inspired and kept going by the almost permanent attachment of my baby son to my lap.

My first piece was the Jammie Dodger, a biscuit I love and plays a role in my family history. I have happy memories of trying to bite the slightly crumbly bottom biscuit clean off the stretchy ruby red jam as a child...a feat I have yet to achieve despite years of dedicated practice!

I love doing custom orders so if your favourite food, or that of a loved one, is not here just ask. I also love wholesale queries

Thank you for visiting my little felt corner of Britain. I hope you love my work and that my pieces bring back memories ;)

Ouissi x


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Featured in June's "Sew Hip" magazine

Solo exhibition in "The Biscuit Factory" in Newcastle http://www.thebiscuitfactory.com from the 15th May throughout the summer


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My work is made in a smoke free environment but I am often joined by my little black cat so whilst none of my pieces come into direct contact with animals they do come from a pet friendly home.


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For more information about my creations and me visit my blog at http://britishcreamtea.typepad.com or my flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ouissi/


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