madebyswimmer

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

3.5k
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5.0 (1.2k)

14 years
on Etsy

5.0 (1.2k)

3.5k
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14 years
on Etsy

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3.5k
 Sales

5.0 (1.2k)

14 years
on Etsy

5.0 (1.2k)

3.5k
 sales

14 years
on Etsy

madebyswimmer is taking a short break

Note from shop owner Our shop is currently closed whilst we work on a new collection of creatures. Our shop will reopen on Saturday 26 September at 7pm UK time. Follow us on Instagram www.instagram. com/madebyswimmer for updates and previews of new work Best wishes
Sue and Jo

Note from shop owner

Last updated on Sep 22, 2026

Our shop is currently closed whilst we work on a new collection of creatures. Our shop will reopen on Saturday 26 September at 7pm UK time. Follow us on Instagram www.instagram. com/madebyswimmer for updates and previews of new work Best wishes
Sue and Jo

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5.0 (1229)

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Alison on Aug 22, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Beautifully conceived and crafted with skill and care.

Bittern decorative textile cushion, bittern cushion, embroidered bittern, fabric bird, wading bird, bittern bird decoration

Bittern decorative textile cushion, bittern cushion, embroidered bittern, fabric bird, wading bird, bittern bird decoration
Alison on Aug 15, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderfully creative little yellowhammer. clearly made with skill and love.

Yellowhammer embroidered bird, bird lover gift, Yellow bird, British bird embroidery, faux taxidermy bird, fabric Yellowhammer

Yellowhammer embroidered bird, bird lover gift, Yellow bird, British bird embroidery, faux taxidermy bird, fabric Yellowhammer
Leigh on Aug 12, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

I love my pigeon. He is beautiful and very well made. Lovely quality. I am happy with my purchase :)

Embroidered Racing Pigeon Decoration: Folk Art Textile Bird

Embroidered Racing Pigeon Decoration: Folk Art Textile Bird
Claire on Jul 19, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

This beautiful booming bittern is a joy to own. Gorgeous colours, so well made and a little heirloom celebrating a wonderful British bird.

Bittern decorative textile cushion, bittern cushion, embroidered bittern, fabric bird, wading bird, bittern bird decoration

Bittern decorative textile cushion, bittern cushion, embroidered bittern, fabric bird, wading bird, bittern bird decoration
Sarah on Jul 18, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Adore my runner duck, so cute with her party hat! 🥳

Indian Runner Duck cushion, textile duck, embroidered Indian Runner Duck soft sculpture, recycled fabric duck plush, white Runner Duck

Indian Runner Duck cushion, textile duck, embroidered Indian Runner Duck soft sculpture, recycled fabric duck plush, white Runner Duck
Rosie on Jun 7, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

So adorable!!! Another beautiful little creature for my collection.

Little owl embroidered decoration, embroidery art doll owl, Little owl folk art, brown owl, owl lover gift, textile owl decorative bird

Little owl embroidered decoration, embroidery art doll owl, Little owl folk art, brown owl, owl lover gift, textile owl decorative bird
Melody on May 16, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

This little chick was the best birthday gift I could give my daughter! It was her birthday and she was going through a tough time and this little chick brought her so much joy! I loved the birthday hat on top just made it so special. Thank you so much for the careful and quick shipping!

Pale Yellow Chick Textile Decoration, Party Hat, Faux Fur, Velvet Backed, 10cm Hanging Ornament

Pale Yellow Chick Textile Decoration, Party Hat, Faux Fur, Velvet Backed, 10cm Hanging Ornament
Mary on May 13, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

The most wonderful kitty! I love him so!

Tabby cat, embroidered cat decoration, tabby cat, cat in a crown , folk art cat, embroidery art cat doll

Tabby cat, embroidered cat decoration, tabby cat, cat in a crown , folk art cat, embroidery art cat doll
Etsy buyer on May 5, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Really lovely duck - love it!

Mallard duck textile tree decoration, folk art embroidered duck treehanger

Mallard duck textile tree decoration, folk art embroidered duck treehanger
Etsy buyer on Apr 26, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Another great quality purchase from this seller won’t be the last

Embroidered beige dachshund treehanger, sausage dog embroidered decoration, wiener dog textile folk art inspired decoration

Embroidered beige dachshund treehanger, sausage dog embroidered decoration, wiener dog textile folk art inspired decoration

About madebyswimmer

Made by swimmer

Sales 3,461

On Etsy since 2012

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Made by swimmer

This is us - Jo on the left, Sue on the right larking about with some creatures!

An eclectic and unique range of textile creature made from recycled fabrics

We are pretty much self taught. Made by swimmer evolved from a women's art group we were involved with at our local school.Our work is driven by our passion for recycling. We love giving new life to discarded fabrics. We particularly love wool blankets and velvet curtains. It must be in the genes but we share very similar ideas and designs and rarely disagree on the finished work.

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Sue and Jo Thomas

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We are two sister living on the South coast of England. We have combined our shared love of sewing and recycling to design and make our creations.

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Last updated on Apr 20, 2018

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