Monday, April 22, 2013

Weza




Weza is a lop-eared rabbit I made from a bought pattern.   I can take no credit for designing this one, but I still loved making her.  


Five inches high she towers over my usual creations but nevertheless she is still small enough to sit in one's palm.  She has been stuffed with polyfibre and metal shot which gives her a lovely,  weighty feel.



Fabrics used are synthetic faux fur and viscose in shades of beige. The eyes are English black glass and her nose and eyelids have been needle-felted.  Facial details accomplished by means of needle-scupting, scissor sculpting, and more needle-felting.  Her whiskers are white horse hair.  Hand shading was done with oil toning.


Weza loves taking Lucy for a walk on the leash.  This picture shows their size difference.







Weza leaves you with this message.  Life is short so always stop to smell the roses.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

How much is the doggy in the window.......woof woof....



Monty is an English bulldog. Despite his  ferocious appearance he was bred to be affectionate and kind  with a sweet and loving disposition. 

......the one with the waggly tail


A one-of-a-kind collectible that loves to accompany you wherever you go


He stands 6,5cms tall and  has a thick-set, low-slung body. His short-muzzled head is massive and square. I have made him as true to breed standards as possible and he has broad shoulders and chest, with sturdy limbs.

remember to always sniff the cork

Jigsaw puzzle  pattern pieces......38 in total.
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Monty loves food and watches the cats  with pleading eyes.


His rear end is narrower than his massive chest. He has a screw shape tail. The materials chosen were  longpile Sassy velvet in tan and white, grey Ultrasuede for pawpads and pale rose suede for underparts of his ears


You often find him in his basket , circling , messing up his blanket, till he finds just the right position.......and then settles down to sleep and snore!


Monty appears to have soft, loose skin,  covered with heavy wrinkles and he has two loose folds at the throat (from the jaw to the chest) to form what's called a dewlap. This effect was created by hundreds of minute needle stitches which sculpted the shapes and folds I wanted.



He has black English glass eyes , small ears with rosy undersides. His nose has been sculpted and sanded, painted and sealed. His body is unjointed but has internal armature.  Stuffed very firmly with polyfibre and steel shot, giving him a solid and weighty stature.


                                
                                    Exploring his turf with Lily




                             He is a gentle companion and loves cats.



Asleep, all paws in the air, Monty shows off his hand embroidered pads, his tiny Eddybare label and his hand embroidered, beaded collar.
                       



I'm a handsome devil


Monty is looking for his new home

These blog sites should be able to add music.  Maybe they can and maybe I'm just ignorant as to how to incorporate it.......so the bottom line is.......you need to be humming or singing this song as you scroll down the images. OK?


How much is that doggie in the window (woof, woof)
The one with the waggley tail
How much is that doggie in the window (woof, woof)
I do hope that doggie's for sale

I must take a trip to California
And leave my poor sweetheart alone
If he has a dog he won't be lonesome
And the doggie will have a good home

How much is that doggie in the window (woof, woof)
The one with the waggley tail
How much is that doggie in the window (woof, woof)
I do hope that doggie's for sale

I read in the papers there are robbers (woof, woof)
With flashlights that shine in the dark
My love needs a doggie to protect him
And scare them away with one bark

I don't want a bunny or a kitty
I don't want a parrot that talks
I don't want a bowl of little fishies
He can't take a goldfish for a walk

How much is that doggie in the window (woof, woof)
The one with the waggley tail
How much is that doggie in the window (arf, arf)
I do hope that doggie's for sale







Sorry guys I just had to put the whole song in.  Actually I don't know if he's for sale or not.   I am totally in love with him.  Only offers I can't refuse will be considered