These are hurried, hectic modern times we live in. Stressful, chaotic, overscheduled times. Running to and fro, errands, classes, work, activities, groups, outings. How is one supposed to find the time for relaxation, for recharging, for hobbies. Introducing the Hobbibot 2006. No time to knit? Don’t worry. Go ahead and work right up til bedtime. Wash all those dishes and do one more load of laundry because the Hobbibot will knit that baby sweater for you. This new deluxe model … More
Category: Handmade Original Dolls
a pair of big footed bunnies for sale
(if you’re on the mailing list this is going to seem very copied and pasted, it is!)
need a bunny with big feet? what a coincidence as I am putting up 2
such gals for sale in the shop today at 3:30pm (central time). pics of elinor and elizabeth are up now on flickr if you want a peek.
and please be aware that I have to mark items as sold manually, so while I
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complete set
I don’t know what it says about me that I can never make just one of something and always feel compelled to make a complete set but for whatever reason I made three more toys on wheels…
sheep on wheels. after struggling with all sorts of unsatisfactory legs I decided to make a big flatish sleeping sheep.
pig on wheels.
bear on wheels. he might be my favorite. I love how his feet are all tucked in close so he … More
neopolitan
If you’ve been wondering where all the pinks, creams and browns have gone these days it’s because they’ve all been sucked into the vortex that is my craft room. It’s been a whirlwind of projects for our upcoming niece. Hope Maggie likes Neopolitan!
ok Katie, no peeking beyond this point. (I know she won’t. She’s the good sister. The one who only halfheartedly helped me dig through closets for hidden Christmas presents when we were kids.)… More
cross breeding
If I write another post about how busy or how scattered I am these days I will bore myself to right to death so instead I’ll post a little evidence of my hurried crafting. How proud was I of my new patterned kitty and her
long floppy tail until Tim pointed out she still has bunny feet. damn. the feet! so here she is, Kitty with Bunny Feet…
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bunny, kitty and bear
do you want to make one of us?
I really hope so because work on patternbook volume number 1 is underway! Dolls are done, pattern pieces are scanned and now it’s time to get working on the diagrams and instructions and the fun stuff – design and layout. Right now we’re in the middle of a heated discussion on scalloped borders. Wish us luck! … More
A Big Footed Trio
Three new big footed bunnies will be up for sale in the shop this afternoon (probably around 1:30pm central. I’ll be sending an email to the list when they’re available). All sold out, thank you!! They are all sporting spiffy new fully lined cross back jumpers that show off their cute bunny tails. (thanks Jen for the pointers!) Here are their glamour shots…
Dottie
Lula
Pearl
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