Hello ducky

If you liked last year's snuggle bunnies, then you are going to love this years snuggle ducks. Little yellow ducky cushion pals with a choice of colours for the beak and feet.

Just like the bunnies, you can put a few on the bed or sofa and tell everyone that they are just "throw cushions" to brighten up the room. But we all know that they are for secret hugs when you feel the need (but we won't tell)

These little cushion pals are bought for baby showers, teen congratulation gifts, going-to-college gifts, housewarming gifts, toy collections, room decor, throw pillows and "just because..." Gotta love that reasoning.

All hand knitted from extremely soft, fluffy yarn with washable fibre filling; they can be machine washed on a cool cycle ('cos we all need a wash sometimes) and are a 10 inch circular artwork.

Of course, I intend to make more, but for now, you can find the blue one here and the purple one by clicking here The bunnies are also still available - they look so happy together.

International Bunny Fever

Last month I made and sold 2 more Snuggle Bunnies ( a lilac and a pink) - they remain my most popular item.
They are 10 inches across and kinda flat (disc shaped) but so cuddly. That yarn I use is sooo soft with a little fluffy pile to it.

So far they are in the Netherlands, Germany, UK, USA and now Greece too. They really are the little travellers.

These two little guys went off to Greece, where they had been ordered for two young girls.

When they arrived, she said "Hello!!! I just received the bunnies. They are sooooooo snuggly and so adorable. My daughters LOOOOOOOOOVED them. They have not let them off their hand for the last 5 hours. Since they are quite large, they want to use them as pillows as well! Your note was very sweet...i can tell that the creating process is very personal to you, and that is what will drive me to your store every time i want a stuffed animal in the future. Would you consider making any other animals - such as teddy bears - in the same general design? Would you make any smaller bunnies? I hope your business really flourishes"

Well, that gives me some cool ideas a-brewing. Maybe a frog or a turtle? how fun. I just love it when customers leave lovely messages, don't you?

Flappy Flambé

A while ago I drew a little critter for a contest on another blog that I am a participating member of.

Cute isn't he?

Well, after it was all over and the prizes had been won. We decided to make up a real one and send him around Europe meeting all the members of the Handmade in Europe Blog. showing their crafts and countries off to the world.

So, it was up to me to create a 3D version that we could all play with and take photos of.

Here we are. Not only is he a cute little crocheted critter; he is also a hand puppet with posable wings - this should make for some interesting photos.

The story of how the picture turned into a "real bird" is in the blog here

You can then follow his adventures as they unfold

So far he has met me
and visited South Wales
This week I sent him off to London for his next adventure.
Stay ahead of the action on http://handmade-in-europe.blogspot.com/

Dawanda Sale Today Only

11% off All Categories, Tonight from 8pm - 12am CET!

Have you ever been to Dawanda the handmade gift site?

It's well worth a visit; especially tonight from 8PM til Midnight they have a 11% off sale

There's never been a better time to go choose cute items like these. I have quite a few different items there and they are all in the sale so click on my banner and go see for yourself

Go Visit Dawanda:

Knitting Challenge: Week 4: O.E.S I did!

Rosco the Old English sheepdog cushion / pillow/ toy



















Ok so this week was a double whammy.

Not only did I design and make a cute Old English Sheepdog Cushion /pillow/toy,

but I wrote out the pattern for it too!


If you love him and want to make one the link to my pattern is here.

Rosco the sheepdog

You can download it for free as a PDF or a word document. I put in loads of photos to help you put him together. There is only some simple increase and decreasing so it makes a great "first big project" for someone quite new to knitting.


If you haven't the patience or time to make him, he is for sale in my Artfire shop at Eddy's Pressies


I'm feeling very proud of myself so...tickle my belly!