I’ve been toying with the idea of making everyone a hand made Christmas present, like forever! And I never get it together in time. But this year I made two!: The secret santa gold pleather bag for Emmie, and now this Linen Tilda rabbit for a special baby boy who’s name I can’t declare lest I give the surprise away!
I forgot how much fun these are to make. I made the last two so far back, the post has sadly gone missing. But here’s a picture of them at least:
And here’s a link to the chicken I made from the same book which is called Crafting Springtime Gifts.
I’d dutifully traced the patterns on to some cereal box card so I simply had to draw round the pieces on the linen, sew along the lines and then cut out with a small seam allowance.
I got a nice plump bag of polyester toy stuffing from the market. It’s amazing how much you need for just one wee bunnie!
The eyes are drawn on with a laundry marker which is always a scary thing to do as it’s the last thing you do once its all sewn up. I was pre-planning a bunnie with shades just in case my hand shook to much and screwed up the eyes!
The nose is embroidered. I didn’t have any pink embroidery thread so I sewed with 4 regular pink threads and achieved the same. Little bit on the wonk but all part of the handmade charm!
This time round I used pink satin for the inner ears. What child doesn’t like to feel a bit of ‘silky’ when they are nodding off to sleep?!
I also left the buttons off and replaced with some embroidered crosses on the straps instead. Don’t want to be the cause of a terrible choking incident!
I have visions of this little fella being dragged around by one arm or leg in true old fashioned childlike stylee. And ending up pale and threadbare in his later years. That’s if baby approves and doesn’t banish him to the toy box forever!
I love sewing with linen and I love having the chance to employ a decorative stitch! Goodness knows why I only reserve it for toys though!
In other news. I’m thinking of making a new hat. Not sure I’ll get that done before Christmas though. That would be one massive miracle!
And that just leaves me to say, thank you so much for your continuing support and wonderful comments. Have a fabulous Christmas one and all, wishing you lots of love and good health for the coming year. xxx
Absolutely Gorgeous!!!
Thanks Jen! x
Absolutely gorgeous!
ooobop cuteness !!! adoreable.
Thanks Lena x
Too cute!!
…. but it is the hat news that has got me excited! are you nearly finished yet?
cannot wait to see the result..
Merry christma to you and yours
Daisy J x
Thanks Daisy. Haha haven’t even started yet! But it’s a bit of an experiment so don’t hold your breath! A very happy Christmas back at ya xxx
What a gorgeous bunnie Janene! I hope his recipient loves him very much!
Thanks Kelly. I hope so too x
Awwww! My brother and his wife are having their first baby next year (a boy!), a gorgeous linen bunny could be one of the 9,657 handmade things I make for him! Merry Christmas to you lovely Janene, here’s to fantastic sewing and many more belly laughs in 2015! xx
Oh yes. I can see that bubba keeping you very busy. I can also see your linen bunnie sporting polka dot ears! And a very merry Christmas to you too Jane. Will defo be needing some more of you in 2015! Lots of love xxx
He’s gorgeous! What a lucky little boy! I love those toys but have never made one.
Thanks Jo. It’s a very satisfying project I can assure you x
So cute, and the quizzical expression! Lovely to have all the textures too. Happy Christmas.
What a lovely gift! I am sure the recipient and his parents will love that rabbit