Isn't it funny that no matter how much you lose track of time, it doesn't lose track of you? I have been so absorbed in bunny making lately that I will look up at the clock after I've finished the last stitch on a bunny, and it will be five minutes past the time to pick up my son from school or well past midnight.
So, time has flown by while I have been happily stitching away, and, as my son reminded me this morning, it's only 12 days until Easter (his favorite holiday). My vision of filling the Easter baskets of the world with felted wool sweater bunnies will not come to pass. I guess there's always next year?
But I'm happy to report that all of the Crafting for Courage bunnies have been sewn up, with the last bunny hopping out the door this morning.
A boxful of bunnies is also on the way to Japan for Operation Bunny Drop. I hope they will bring a little comfort to children whose lives are still so unsettled by the recent crises. The lovely commenters on yesterday's post remind me that well-loved toys are rich vessels for childhood imaginings. They also continue to offer solace well after childhood has ended.
Joanie's (Nini Makes) hand-me-down giraffe has now been loved to tatters by two generations of children (see her comment on yesterday's post), so she understands the power of a plushie. Did you see the sweet "Bunny Droppings" she crafted for Operation Bunny Drop?
Joanie's free bunny patterns continue to inspire my sewing. I made another Sunny Bunny for a special little boy who is about to become a big brother. I haven't met him, but, knowing his beautiful aunt and grandmother and sweet father and uncle, I am sure he has a very big heart.
Tweed Bunny is made from a thrifted Jantzen wool skirt, and his scarf was rescued from my growing mountain of felted wool sweater bits. It's serendipity that the felted sweater has the same tweedy pattern running through it as the bunny.
This little lavender-filled bunny sachet was inspired by Joanie's Naughty Felt Bunny pattern. I fell in love the sweet, simple shape of the bunny, and the stories Joanie shared about Camille and Issy.
I hope you can see how Sonia's (Cozy Homemaking) pincushions and sachets also inspired me as well. Check out Sonia's Etsy shop and Spring Cleaning sale. Her hand-sewn items are beautifully and finely crafted and would make lovely spring gifts.
The sachet is going out as a thank you to a Crafting for Courage supporter and friend who generously added a little extra to her donation. Thank you, Monica!
I'll be taking a little break from blogging to tackle taxes and fall school registrations and to try to get over a case of bronchitis. (I love flowering season, but my body does not.)
I am seeing signs from my recent rambles through blog land that spring has begun to pop up even farther north now. Enjoy!
6 comments:
I loved catching up just a bit during your visit and love all the bunnies -- the love and inspiration humble me. The girls named their bunnies Chester and April, and they bring joy to us every day. Thanks for all you do, all you share, and all you are.
ahah you're a bunny roll, my friend !! Don't you dream about bunnies when you sleep too ? ;-)
You have a huge huge heart, Pat, this box full of bunnies to be loved is going to make lots of children very very happy & comforted, just what they actually need these days.
You sweet girl, thanks a lot for using that lace (it brings back memories of us leaving around Paris ... how time flies), and for all the mentions. You really are a sweetheart.
That bunny will also make this customer of yours very happy, how could she not ? It's cute, thoughtful & classy. What could she ask for more ?
Sorry about the bronchitis, though, definitely not fun. Over here all pollens are out at the same time, and it's windy too, and even though I am not allergic, it really makes me cough & it's annoying. I hope you feel much better real soon.
Big hugs to you & yours, and enjoy your little break.
xoxoxo
The pink and brown bunny at the beginning of your post might be my favourite yet, although it is difficult to choose. Hopefully your break from here will be filled more with resting and relaxing than with tax forms.
this is such a special project ... no surprise that you have been involved ...
well you know that saying "multiplying like rabbits" - I'm pretty sure that's what has been happening at your house the last few weeks. What smiles there will be all over the world, all with a bit of 'essence of Pat' from your caring and warm generosity!!
Oh you are too sweet and wonderful. All of your bunnies are so cute. I can picture you happily stitching on their eyes and watching them come to life. Adding their eyes is my favourite part for that reason.
I love that picture of boxed bunnies, they look happy and cozy - ready for their flight. I'm so sorry to hear bronchitis is bothering you again. Hope you got the taxes done - that's probably what really brought on the bronchitis, not pollen ;)
Happy weekend to you sweet friend. Jx
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