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big bunnies, no troubles

I've been cutting out bunnies over here. I think we've finally seen the end of that awful, hot summer. We've had some beautiful autumn weather (although it is supposed to be 34 on Friday, I'm ignoring that) and suddenly it feels like Easter. So, bunnies. Some for the shop soon, hopefully.

This little fellow, though, is an Easter gift for my little fellow. I hope he won't mind that I sewed the elephant fabric on the legs upside down (you know, when he's old enough to notice). I've been trying to scan and redraw all my patterns in Freehand, all professional-like, lately. The best part about having some of them on computer now is that I can scale them easily. So, bigger bunnies. I'm enjoying the upsized toys, and as an added bonus there's been no swearing when turning small bits of fabric inside out, and my family probably appreciate that.

Also, I'm late in saying thankyou for the lovely mention in issue 6 of the always beautiful LMNOP. Also, Jessica over at Balancing Everything is testing my doll pattern for me, and lookie what she came up with! Very exciting.

status report

Well, I didn't mean to go missing for over a week like that. There has been some quiet progress in these parts, interspersed with procrastination, many cups of tea, freaking out about not-having-enough-time-to-do-anything and being rained on (hurrah to that!)

I think I might have cracked the mustard quilt on the weekend. Three blocks sewn, six to go.

Also, moving piles of fabric around while making some bunnies for Easter.

And! I finally finished writing up my doll pattern... but I was wondering if there might be a couple of lovely people out there who wouldn't mind testing it out for me? Before I unleash it. I'll send you the pattern and some other goodies to show my appreciation. I would be so grateful - the only other patterns I've written before have been edited before publication so this is uncharted territory for me. Thankyou!

edited to add - wow! thankyou so much for your kindness, everyone - you blow me away. And thanks again to Cindy and Jessica for testing the doll for me. xo