Ears and Tails.

Hello.

I hope you are well?

We are all well here at MarmaladeRose. Child #2 finally left for the school exchange trip to Slovenia at the weekend. You remember, the one that was cancelled back in February because of all the snow. Well the only way they could rearrange the visit was to travel all the way on coach. 27 hours on a coach with 32 children, not my idea of fun! We've had a couple of text messages so far and all is well. Lots of skiing and walking is planned so lets hope there is snow in Slovenia. I'm missing #2. She's always cheerful and chatty, giggling at the least little thing; she's very easy going and extremely good company. She's also just started to take an interest in mum's crafty bits. #2 has decided she might like to design trainers when she's older, so I was in there like a shot, encouraging her to start decorating an old pair of trainers with sequins and fabric.

And I'd like to think, I might actually have her hooked!

I've really enjoyed having her sitting in the attic with me, gluing and sticking while I've been sewing.

Talking of sewing... would you like to see what I've been doing?

Thought you might! tee hee! I love having a look at other peoples craft projects too. I would like some feed back on these please if you have the time.

I've been trying to design a new bunny. Something a little simpler than the button jointed ones. I'm obviously unable to make anything simple, I like to add a bit more or just alter a bit to make it look more realistic - making the job three times longer! But hey ho, that's just me.

Here are my prototype bunnies. Yes about 5 of them. I think I've decided on the shape now. What do you think?

Which shape you like best?

I like the shape of these two best. Sorry they are laid down. It seemed like a good idea at the time. Which ears do you like?

You see I can't be happy with the first simple painted ears, oh no, I have to then have a go at stitched fabric ones! I told you I can never make anything simple! Which do you like?

The base is hand embroidered by yours truly to give the impression of the bunny standing in a meadow or a patch of flowers.

The usual little love heart on the bobtail.

This is the embroidery on the natural coloured linen. I really enjoy hand embroidery. Do you like the natural colour?

In case you were wondering,I haven't stopped making the button jointed bunnies. I've made another 9!

Some of these are destined for a lovely lady who contacted me and asked if she could sell them through her mail order company! Well as you can imagine I was extremely flattered and very excited. So very shortly half a dozen of these little bunnies will be carefully packaged up and sent off on a new adventure.

Talking of new adventures... I've just volunteered to teach primary school children how to knit at our local village school. I have a meeting with the Head on Friday, so keep your fingers crossed. If any of you have any suggestions for very simple items that can be knitted by children, I'd be happy to hear them!

Right I better go now as #1 will be home any minute baying for food!

Hoping to maybe have a celebration giveaway shortly as I'm nearly at my 100th post. See you all soon.

Love, Fi x