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I received my fireworks Pothies boots last week and I adore them! So beautiful and very impressive craftsmanship. They feel great and are so nice to put on during colder weather. My mom and sister have been rather jealous.
~ Nora Owens

I use my Cosymajig most on Period Days - it's so comforting.
~ Camille Jacquemart

Thank you so much for the beautiful slippers you made for my kids. They adore them and the colours are lovely. I am waiting on my slippers to wear out so I can order myself a pair!
~ Sinead Macklin

My Cosymajig has been revolutionary when trying to warm up post-sea swim, or ease monthly cramps/IBS flare ups, aaaand I wear it high on my back for shoulder/neck pain and lower for back ache and somewhere in the middle just for keeping warm when I am sat still at my desk or sewing machine for hours.
~ Hannah Hay

I met my first pothies over 15 years ago and have never looked back! I wouldn't be without my trusty pothies and have bought a pair for all my favourite people!
~ Anna Caine

"Wearing Super Hero Slippers is one of the most comfortably empowering things I have ever done."
~ Patsy Sadowski

Pothies | A Quiet Celebration of Life and Hug for your Soul.

Welcome to Pothies, the home of simple and beautiful things which fill-us-up-to-the-brim with unquantifiable riches.

Care-crafted to spark joy and bring deep soul comfort.

Good for the Planet | Good for the Humans | Good for the Beasties.

Slippers

The classic Pothies Slipper, unchanged for 70 years. Adult's Slippers £48.99 | Children's Slippers £28.99 Choose you colours and size.. Plenty of space to customise your own.

Create your Pothies

Cosymajigs

The Hotwater Bottle Carrier | The Cosymajig Original | Limited Edition | Thrifted Ranges £75 - £90 Shop the whole range here.

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Boots

Pothies Boots all ways. Pothies Boots | Loopy Boots | Baby Boots £33.99 - £63.99 Adults and Childrens variations Choose your colours and sizes or customise your own. It's all possible!

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About Pothies Slippers

Pothies Slippers History

About Me

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Creativity

Creativity connects me to my heart, my hands, my breath and the wilder rhythms of the natural world. As Dotty Angel says "Do feel a little crafty at least twice a day"....

Curiosity

Cultivating Curiosity builds interest in the world around us, which results in a deeper understanding of ourselves and each other.

Country

I am blessed to live on a smallholding in Mid West Wales. I'll be keeping you up to date on the comings and goings of our rural antics!

Instagram musings...

🚀 starting off the week with all systems go!! 🚀

An early morning start, phone on silent and a firm word with myself meant that all-the-slippers are now photographed and listed via my newsletter which will be out by the end of the week - a second chance for those of you that missed out last time.

I’d been putting it off because some of the links didn’t work last time and tbh I’ve no idea why 🤷‍♀️. It’s still a bit baffling and the perfectionist in me hates that kinda stuff but I hope I’ve nailed it this time! (And I know you’ll understand if they don’t 💝).

@shannnixjones, business mentor suggests setting a kitchen timer to get those things that we dread most DONE ✅. Set it for 10 minutes or an hour, whatever time you have, work your pretty little 🍑 off for that allotted time and when your time is done step away until the next day. Small steps make massive changes 🙌🏻♥️.

As you might know I’m not making slippers this season so the ones coming up on the newsletter are the best way to get a hug for your feet (or for the children in your world).

Sign up (if you’re not already) is in my bio.

What’s the thing you’re putting off doing right now 😬? Sometimes writing it down helps to get that ball rolling xx

Standing firmly behind the creation of the Cosymaj

Standing firmly behind the creation of the Cosymajig is @camillefromthimble.

Camille is a fun hearted, gritty, creative, sewing legend. She can also grow vegetable, create community AND relay a dirt track. A little piece of French dynamite here in the Welsh hills.

Camille spent a day with me on prototyping the ‘Jig so it was only right that she have one of the first ever made.

From time to time Camille holds fabric sales (her stash is one to behold). This piece of french linen came from her collection, it was a dream to work with and suits her so well 🌻💛🤎. So happy it’s keeping her toasty in her new (old) workspace!

If you’re at all interested in learning to sew clothes you need to pop over and see her.

💛 if you know anyone freezing whilst they work the ‘jig might be a solution for them too? Please share the warmth if you do xx

We’ve just started our pre-op isolation. 14 days

We’ve just started our pre-op isolation. 14 days feels like a bloomin eternity after we’ve just done our firebreak lock down ... (grumble grumble 😂)

I’ve decided that I am not very good at being told what to do.

So..... I think we need some new board games to while away the hours.. Any recommendations?

(I am seriously starting to consider throwing buckets of cold water at myself just to check I’m still alive 😂) sending love xx

Absolutely LOVE hearing the many ways your Cosymaj

Absolutely LOVE hearing the many ways your Cosymajigs are becoming part of your everyday items 🌟.

From star gazing, period cramps and zoom meetings (apparently is gained much attention 😁) AND saving on heating.

That’s just one owner - super delighted with that 🎈.

I’ve used mine loads this week to sooth the pain in my lower back, it was waaay more helpful than any meds. I reckon we could save ourselves millions by prescribing a Hotwater Bottle to those in pain ... does anyone know why they work so well?

*making mental note to do some research 🤔

You’re such a tremendous bunch, thank you so muc

You’re such a tremendous bunch, thank you so much for the reception that my last newsletter received - I’m sorry about the broken links, so incredibly irritating after checking them fifty billion times 🙈!! Thanks for having my back though - everyone has now got what they wanted 💝, teamwork makes the dream work as they say. You’re really the best x

💃 Good news is that ALL your purchases and now wrapped, labelled, parcelled and note included ready for the post office tomorrow.

💃 You should have happy mail by the weekend!!

I’ve already started the next edition, there are quite a few more slippers waiting for their time to shine and another artist queued up (really excited about sharing this maker 😻) .. if you’d like to feature or know someone that might please drop me a DM I love meeting new folk xx

(Thanks for your patience. It’s been a crappy week after chemo this time x)

Right, so... I’ve pulled in The Big Guns for Che

It’s goood news Beauties!! The next newsletter

It’s goood news Beauties!!

The next newsletter is cracking along - I’m a feeling a bit chuffed with myself that I’ve learnt how to link the featured slippers to my website so that you can get them on your trotters faster!

Turns out it’s not actually that hard 🤷‍♀️.

Included will be:

🧶 slippers from my stock box - available to buy off the peg.

🌈 a new design cosymajig available on pre-order at a slightly reduced price... (very excited to show you this!)

❤️ A chance for one subscriber to win a 50% discount voucher to be used on a pair of slippers (when I’m back n making again) or a cosymajig.

👩‍🎨 and, AND I’ll be sharing a small business who I’ve had a crush on forever. I know you’re going to love her and her makes as much as I do

❤️ Plus there’ll be a letter from me to you - I promise it’ll be worth waiting for, the week in hospital has delayed things slightly...

If all of that sounds like your cup of ☕️ and you’d like to sign up there’s an easy link in my bio ❤️👆🏼thank you, warmly, Belinda x

Our Nero do Toscana Kale is coming into its own no

Our Nero do Toscana Kale is coming into its own now...

Every time I pick it I start worrying about eating slugs 🤢😂

D’you worry about such things? One day we’re all going to be eating insects right ... mollusks still a bit eww???

(For all those waiting for my newsletter I’m working on it this weekend ... I’ve gotta learn a little bit of behind the scenes tech to sell the slippers in stock.. won’t be long 🥰) xx

It occurred to me today after chatting with a cust

It occurred to me today after chatting with a customer that it might reassure you to know..

🙋🏻‍♀️ I’m genuinely happy to answer your questions, chat, send orders out to you and make your cosymajigs! (That part is my jam 😊)

🦔 Please don’t feel that you’re asking too much of me - really, you’re keeping me going. It’s the one thing that I know as steady, it’s comforting, grounding and enlivening all at the same time!

💝 The delightful Hannah is coming back next week to start making more ‘Jigs and generally be the beautiful kind hearted super Maker that she is. I cannot wait ❤️she’s so incredibly supportive and is happy to fill in the gaps if I need to rest.

📣 I absolutely promise that I will shout out if I need to change anything - I really will! It’s all uncharted territory and I might need to change tack with the wind, but I’ll do everything I can to keep Pothies open this season.

As always thank you for your support - you’re a beautiful bunch,

Warmly,
Belinda x

Oddly, since lock down in Wales began I’ve been

Oddly, since lock down in Wales began I’ve been surrounded by more folk than I would really like!

Been back in hospital after my last dose of chemotherapy and am reaaallly hoping to be out today.

The ward I’m on is busy and varied. I’m receiving 24hr care as we all are. The nurses are short staffed and there are a lot of poorly people. But mostly... in between administering meds, carrying out 4hrly obvs, all the actual nursing - they’re having to convince dementia patients to stay. That they can’t go home on the bus at 2.30am. That they’re in hospital, which hospital and why. Finding stuff for then to do, creative projects n the like. Sitting stationed outside rooms so that they’re safe, that the other patients are safe too.

Did I mention that they’re short staffed and there are no visitors allowed? And still... after the gaziilionth time, each and every one of them responds with such kindness and care.

They really are absolutely incredible.

We are very lucky.

“Like a pig in shit, why I didn't try/buy one of

“Like a pig in shit, why I didn't try/buy one of these before now is beyond me! 💜” Katy Mascall.

A cheery note from the lovely @big_mommas_knits who, alongside @ella_richardson_photography had a bit of a 💥 with the #markettrader ‘s of #stdavids earlier the week on behalf of the #cosymajig

Katy has lost a shed load of weight this year (4 stones ~ amazing Katy🤩💝) and is really feeling the cold, especially in her hands. She keeps messaging to say how much she loves her cosymajig!! It was a chilly bright day on Thursday - perfect for selling her colourful knitwear 🌈.

Can’t big-up these Beauties enough. They made this photo shoot effortless in their kindness and professionalism and even though I was miles away their updates kept me included. I’m looking forward to sharing the images with you soooon!

Thank you to everyone who took part 💝.

D’you know any market traders who need a cosymajig but don’t know it yet? Now’s the time to tell them 🥶.

Not gonna lie. Yesterday was not a great day... ch

Not gonna lie. Yesterday was not a great day... chemotherapy hit me hard, my veins are complaining, everything hurt and I had a reaction to one of the drugs and needed a blast of piriton... came out looking like a red faced turtle without the shell/armour!!

However... the path to wellness came from the steady stream of love via messages from friends and family... from you guys reaching out even though we’ve never met. Girlfriends giving up their days to drive me there and pick me up. Truely the highlight of the chemotherapy days ❤️. There’s a lot you can chat about in a hour!!

I had sand between my toes and sea air in my lungs.. a steady pulse of meditation, acupuncture, herbs, remedies and nutrition to fortify my body.

And piriton makes you sleeeep really well.

Resting today, still feeling snoozy but wanted to tell you how it went. So blessed - thank you xx

Eeek! If you’re waiting for your #cosymajig it w

Eeek! If you’re waiting for your #cosymajig it won’t be long..

Such a satisfying stack of ‘jigs on the bench today. Did you spot the two different ones? One obvious and one not quite so...
All completely yummy.

I’ve enough for two more of these purple spotty creatures, ping me if you’d like one? Always happy to indulge your material wishes if you have something else in mind.

Last day in the studio making for this week as I’m full up with various hospital appointments and chemotherapy 5 on Thursday. I’ll get the dates for surgery on Wednesday, still a bit weirded out by that bit as I’ve never had an operation before!! I’ll keep you posted ❤️ x

I’ve been wracking my brain about how I can brin

I’ve been wracking my brain about how I can bring you Pothies slippers even though I’m not actually making them right now and I think I’ve had a bit of a break through!!

So whilst my brain is full of Chemo Custard right now I literally been staring at the answer 🙈!!

I have a box full of stock.. ta-dah!!!

So I’m going to put them in my next newsletter on a first come first served basis. Aiming to have it out in the next couple of weeks.

I’ve also got lots of other exciting plans to share with you, including a 50% off voucher for one lucky subscriber every newsletter.

And something else too but that’s a bit secret right now (it’s gonna be great though) 😘.

If you’re not signed up and would like to be you’ll find the link in my biiiiiooooooo 👆🏼👆🏼👆🏼

Happy Friday lovelies xx

You guys are killing me with your #hotwaterbottle

You guys are killing me with your #hotwaterbottle strap ons 😂😂 (yup that’s a bike inner tube #actualgenius).

How d’you keep yours in place???

Massive thank you’s to @know_ledge and @rachael__crow for photos.

Sat snuggled up in my studio, tunes on and machine

Sat snuggled up in my studio, tunes on and machines purring away whilst the rains lashes down outside.

Your #cosymajig orders are taking shape nicely .. the colours are just gorgeous and I love knowing who they’re going out to whilst I’m creating them - it’s making the process even more yummy 💝. (There’s one extra if you’d like to bagsy it?)

Check out my stories for a sneaky peak and a little #breastcancerawareness update (maybe not whilst you’re eating though ... I do mention 💩🙈).

Gorgeous stack of complete yummyness left on my ta

Gorgeous stack of complete yummyness left on my table ready for Monday morning.

I’ve a custom commission for a Cosymajig in these colours (check out my stories for complete blanket swish ness and colour choices). It’s gonna be amazing!

Purple outer, navy inner, grey stripe ribbing and spotty (or funky) soft & cosy pocket liner.

I’ve enough to make 6 Jigs in these colours and am open for ore-orders. Doubt I’ll get this blanket again.

£75 (instead of £80) including p&p. Pop me a DM if you’d like to secure one. Payment plans available on request, message me ❤️.

Love, Belinda xx

Hope the spelling is ok on this? My glasses just broke and everything’s a tad blurry 🙈!

What if: every crafts person was valued appropriat

What if: every crafts person was valued appropriately for their skill and subsequently their produce?

Our world would be so beautiful and rich wouldn’t it?

It’s #worldhandmadeday today and I’ve been pondering this thought as I’ve been out walking the hills today.

Pricing my work has always been a gut wrenching experience. I want to provide value for money AND feel valued; to create sustainable beautiful products, from the best materials which will endure time AND simultaneously reduce consumption and waste.

Buying less but better is a ethos I behold dearly.

When I envisage the handmade movement across the world I see a very beautiful, colourful and important celebration. One that I’m extremely proud to be part of. Something that it made by hand is also made with heart and I want to invest in that.

I’m interested to know if you feel the same?

As a side: if you’re looking at my work and feeling like it’s outside your price bracket please DM me, I super happy to work out a payment plan. X

D’you s’pose it’s a bit early in our relatio

D’you s’pose it’s a bit early in our relationship to tell you about my dream last night?

A little flurry of new likers and it’s customary to introduce oneself, good manners n all that.

Welcome Dear Ones to Pothies. I’m Belinda, founder and maker.
It’s lovely to have you here.

Apart from making cosy things, I’m a #chillswimmer except right now I’m having chemotherapy and swimming is off limits due to ‘the risk of infection’ (eye roll).

So last night, somewhere between night and day, sleep and awake (comfortably tucked up in bed I might add) I found myself in a swimming costume standing in the middle of the field, chin lifted to the prevailing rain. The rain lashed down sideways in the way it does in West Wales and I ran around like a fool until I was soaked and completely giddy with aliveness.

Last week I spent a lot of time pondering the technicalities of paddling, which I am allowed to do. So, how deep can you paddle before it actually becomes a swim? Lemme know what you reckon 👇🏻💦🌊 and tell me I’m not nuts while you’re at it 🤪.

(I completely understand if you want to unfollow, but do pop over to my grid to see all-the-nice-things and do introduce yourself and your pages before you go 😘)

Warmly,
Belinda x

• clearly a stock photo, the hair is a bit of a giveaway.

@justacard reshared this photo of mine on their st

@justacard reshared this photo of mine on their stories this afternoon. I am beyond exstatic!

Every #smallbusiness I know is struggling right now and yet our small heartfelt enterprises exist because we BELIEVE in them.

They are our DREAMS becoming manifest. We pour our creative souls into their very detail.

We train our whole lives to hone the skills we lay before you and then keep practising to get better.

You can support any of us by adding a like or a comment, buying something small or sharing our work.

Let’s work together to be seen, to grow our communities and value our diversities. Thanks to Justacard for their invaluable work and to you for sharing your gift with the world 💝 xx

Do you run such a business? What inspired you to start? How are you adapting? I’d love to see your latest works...

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