easter bunnies

So, the toy factory has re-opened very briefly.  With the arrival of another baby and friends following suit I decided they would all need new toys.  Opting for my simpler bunny design I thought I would get 3 made in one day - the reality of it has taken me over a month.  Couple together full time childcare of a baby and a toddler to look after during the day with sleepless nights meant I had minimal spare time; if I could steal an hour away I was unable to leave hazardous items such as my sewing machine, pins and needles lying around.

These bunnies are smaller for babies hands and have bells inside - although you might not believe it, they aren't very jangly and sound more like a tube of Smarties!....the babies won't know.

  

toy factory

As my baby turned one I decided it was time to start up the toy production line to make presents for her & her friends.  It would be nice to think I could turn it into something more fruitful but as my return to work is imminent it is probably nothing more than a pipe dream.

Operation Bunny

I knew I did a fashion degree for a reason - I've dusted down my pattern square & put my design & pattern skills to good use to create a birthday present for my friend's baby.  Here is the first off the production line - we'll have to see if more follow.

bunny #1

button & ribbon detail as the bob tail

bunny with the mock up I made to test my pattern