About

A photo taken from a sandy beach looking across the sea to the dark, gently rolling hills of the island of Hoy on Orkney. The sky is a vibrant blue with large, fluffy white clouds hanging above the islands.

A photo of a lovely green garden with a large tree at the end of it. In the foreground is a swing, where two little handmade bunnies sit. There are flowers behind the swing.

A photo of Sara's workspace, a table with two sewing machines. There are shelves above that hold several items like flowers, a candle, a framed image of Sara, and a pot full of tools and scissors. There is a measuring tape hanging at the side.

My name is Sara (or Sassy as my grandchildren call me!). I am a home-sewer, born and bred in Orkney. Everything I create has its own quirks and its own character - not being cheaply mass-produced means that every piece I make is absolutely unique - so although the price can never compare to mass-marketed items, you can rest assured that every creation will be made to the highest standard, a one of a kind and full of love!

Each and every item is made with great attention to detail, using top quality fabrics and linings (mostly 100% cotton), natural wool stuffing, and safety eyes on the collectables.

This is a new business venture for me, so all the pieces are made to order. Please allow 14 days for smocks and sleeping sacks, and 28 days for dolls, rabbits and accessories.

This is Lola, my first beautiful, lively, clever granddaughter who is the inspiration behind Lola's Folk. Since the day she was born, I've been sewing, knitting and crocheting things for her starting with one of my rag dolls and a hand-knitted baby shawl and blanket. As she gets older, the list of gifts keeps growing. She now has a new baby sister, Effie and a new peedie* cousin, Finn so I have lots of making to do now!

*the Orcadian word for little.

An old black and white image of Mona, Sara's mum. She is young and beautiful, and is looking to the side with a faint smile. Her hair is swept back into curls behind her head, and she wears a pearl necklace and a lace jumper.

This is a young Mona, my beloved mum who left us in 2016. She started teaching me to sew and knit when I was five years old and I've never stopped making things ever since. Mum was so skilled at knitting, tapestry, embroidery (including pulled thread work) and toy making. I’m so grateful to her for sharing the vast knowledge she had (as well as some of her infinite patience) and sewing makes me feel close to her even though she's not here.