Finally Finished My Lady Rabbit.

Well I think she needs a shawl but other than that she's done.She sat armless for way too long and it took me forever to design the bonnet. I haven't had the time to come up with a little story for her, like I did for the Male Rabbit, but I will eventually. Just wanted to show this to prove I do FINALLY finish things!

I believe I started these bunnies back in February or March? Can't remember! 

Now I'm thinking she needs bangs. Darn, I guess she's NOT finished!

Creative Tangents Good or Bad?

Has this ever happened to you? You are chugging along on a project that has multiple pieces and are excited to start work on the largest and most skill demanding one you've ever done and then....your brain demands that you stop and do a series of Rabbits?!

 Well no, probably not but maybe something similar has happened to you? 

I can't figure out if it's my ADD or some force guiding me. Am I afraid of failure on the other intended project? I mean it's not like the Rabbits aren't demanding and challenging, cause they are and wow are they taking three times longer than I anticipated. And I tend to do some of my best work when I go off on creative tangents like this. So should I just go with the flow even though it's not what I had planned? Or would it be better to stick with my original plan and make myself finish that before moving on to things like....Rabbits? I'd really love your advice.

Cold Mornings and New Legs

It's been in the low 40's here in the morning, nothing new for this area. But for the 2nd day in a row Lita my pup has asked for me to heat up her blanket. I do this by putting it in the dryer. She sits in front of the dryer waiting for her blanket to come out. She's a smart girl, she knows what the dryer does. Lita is a Chihuahua and they have trouble maintaining their body heat even long haired ones like mine.So when she gets cold, she's really cold. She'll lay wrapped up in the heated blanket for up to 2 hours.

Here she is yesterday and she's wrapped up just like this right now.

This is Binks and he's a weird one. He won't go under a blanket, it freaks him out. He knows where all the heat vents are or he'll lay close to the dog. I don't worry about him.

Made another set of lady legs (on the left, the gray ones are for another male rabbit). I made the feet larger and the legs more sturdy to help support the weight of her skirts. I really want all the rabbits to stand nicely. The legs stand great on their own, the true test is when I attach them to the bodies. Fingers crossed! I really wanted the other 3 rabbits finished by this weekend but that doesn't seem to be possible right now. UGH!

Worktable Wednesday

It's been a frustrating few days. I've been working on one of the female rabbits and it took forever to get her clothes the way I wanted. She also turned out to be quite a bit taller than the male rabbit and I don't know why, same pattern, hmmmm. 

 She also has a wonky leg but she stands just fine. That is until I put her skirt on, then she just fell over.....perhaps in relief to not be half naked anymore?.....annoying me terribly.

Now a little surgery is in order because a lady cannot just go ass over teakettle in public! Wish me luck!

Worktable Saturday

Lots to keep me busy!

Debut of a Finished Piece

It's been a long time coming but here's the debut of Monsieur Renard Lapin. (just quick studio shots, it's gloomy today). He's a gentleman carrot and lettuce farmer. Renard is a great lover of silks and lace. He believes a gentleman should present himself a certain way. One to attract the ladies and two to earn respect from those below him. Renard thinks of himself as an educated and tolerant Rabbit. He would be surprised to know that others think him a dandy and a fool.

Monsieur Renard Lapin

Renard is a plush soft sculpture art doll. He's approx 24.5" tall. He's the first doll I've made that can stand up entirely on his own. I was so excited about this! I love animals dressed as people, it excites my sense of whimsy. I thought the idea would work really well with my creative style too.

 Renard is made from eco felt and bits of high end home decor fabric I scored at my mom's church rummage sale. He's completely sewn by hand and is NOT a toy. He's the first in a series of 4. Once all 4 are completed and their stories told they will be up for sale in my etsy shop. I hope you enjoyed seeing him as much as I enjoyed showing him off!

Worktable Thursday

 Sewing and wiring rabbit ears.