Thursday, May 5, 2016

Custom Twin Teddies

For Linda







Features of Custom Teddy (Pattern #1):

Bears stands 11 inches tall (sits 8 inches)
black glass eyes
embroidered waxed and sealed nose
6 joints including a double jointed neck
hand-stitched vintage minks from family mink stole and collar
scissor sculpted face
gently hand-painted details
wire armature in arms and legs
paw pads from cashmere/wool coat
stuffing: polyfil and plastic pellets

From the wool/cashmere coat I made a few extras ...
also heirloom memories.

I made two blankets for the teddies to sit on: one side is from the coat lining (one blanket has the coat's monogram), the other side is the wool/cashmere coat. I added the label (I personally love vintage labels), and each blanket has one of the coat's beautiful vintage buttons sewn on a corner.

Well, when I looked a the coat's sleeves I had to turn them into traveling/storage bags for the teddies.




Thursday, April 7, 2016

Custom Companions

For Debbie


I think this pair is ADORABLE !!!

This puppy pattern is larger than my standard puppy:
8 1/2 inches standing on two legs
6 1/2 inches standing on four legs






glass eyes
embroidered, waxed, and sealed nose


6 joints including a double joined neck


paw pads and inner ears from coat lining







Tuesday, March 22, 2016

New rabbit for Spring ...

I am pleased to introduce my newest mink rabbit design:

"Heather"

To celebrate the first day of Spring and Easter
I designed a new rabbit pattern.
This is my first prototype rabbit.
I love it!!!
But there may be a few slight changes to future rabbits.
As with all of my patterns, they are always "works in progress" ...
I always think they can be better.
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Heather was quickly ADOPTED 
into a wonderful new home


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Heather's Adoption fee is $475 USD plus shipping


Gray mink with white mink muzzle







Standing height to top of head: 10 inches add on 4 inch ears
Sitting height to top of head: 8 1/2 inches

Jointed and wired ears
Wool felt inner ear

Black glass eyes
Gently hand painted details
Lavender and green floral head wreath (removable)
Scissor sculpted mink features

Double jointed neck allows for charming head tilt


Paw pads are scissor sculpted
Arms and legs have wire armature for gentle posing


Even Heather's cottontail is jointed with allows for different tail positions





Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Custom Teddy for Debbie













Features of Custom Teddy (Pattern #2):

Bears stands 11 inches tall (sits 8 inches)
black glass eyes
embroidered waxed and sealed nose
6 joints including a double jointed neck
hand-stitched vintage minks
scissor sculpted face
gently hand-painted details
wire armature in arms and legs
paw pads from garment's lining
stuffing: polyfil and plastic pellets