A Dressed Bunny and Five Minutes of Fame

I finished off my bunny with a basic linen pinafore and matching hat.  She was a dream to put together and I will definitely make one again!

In other news I got a letter published on the reader's letters page of a local newspaper.  They haven't edited it at all which is pleasing although they have added a extra 's' on the word encouraging which is rather annoying! I liked to see my words printed on paper as I think we can get a bit blase with our writing being seen on a screen.  It was good to see that an editor sees my thoughts worthy of publication and it's not just me pressing the 'publish' button!  

A Change of Plan

I had to give up on making the little felt animals.  After many failed attempts whatever I was doing wasn't working.  Many of the pieces were so tiny to turn inside out and sometimes I was required to machine sew through four layers of felt.  I think I will just take inspiration from the book and make my own version of felt animals.  The book and its instructions were far too advanced for my skill level.

Anyway, I still felt the urge to make 'something' so I turned to the patterns in one of my 'Tilda' books.  I felt much more comfortable in understanding the patterns and instructions.

Here is my first attempt at making a bunny.  She is meant to be wearing clothes but as I made her from patterned fabric I don't think she feels too nude!  I will have a go at making her a hat and dress and who knows what creative urge I will get next!

Just One More Necklace

 I just had to show one more necklace for the bunny lovers out there (Vivienne!)

I really enjoyed designing this necklace with a beautifully carved honey coloured quartzite rabbit as the main feature.  All the beads used are semi-precious and are made up of shell, sodalite, chalcedony and yellow faceted quartz.  The metal spacer beads are copper as is the chain and findings.

It looks very pretty on and very bohemian.  Imagine wearing on a warm spring or summer day, flowing skirts and flowers in your hair......................!