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Nov 20, 20211 min read

How did my Fishing Boat Design come about?

The Fishing boat designs that appear on my cushions, mugs and cards. Plus a new fishing boat tea towel coming in 2022. Are based on my...

Nov 20, 20211 min read

Why is Dubby the Cornish Tortoise called Dubby?

Dubby is named after my Grandfather John Smith who was a fisherman in Falmouth in the 1970s and his boat was called the Solan Goose....

Nov 20, 20211 min read

What does Dubby the Cornish Tortoise have to do with Sailing?

Apart from the fact that I love giant blue Tortoises with crowns, I also love to go sailing in my little classic sailing boat called...

Nov 20, 20211 min read

Why do I have a Tortoise as the Fiona Speed Designs logo?

Back in 2013 when I chose to use a tortoise as my logo apart from the obvious pun on my surname I knew that Tortoises held a special...

Nov 2, 20211 min read

Onwards and upwards

Goodbye to 4 Quay Street for Dubby the Cornish tortoise after 3 years. #fionaspeeddesigns #dubbythecornishtortoise #dubbyofquaystreet

Nov 2, 20211 min read

Dubby has left the building

After 3 years at 4 Quay Street , Dubby is setting up home at his favourite place, the Beach. #dubbythecornishtortoise #dubbyofquaystreet...