Did you know the Koala Bear can run as fast as a rabbit?

I am happy to introduce you to this little cuddly Koala Bear from down under. He is a new a new design, including new features such as his little fingers and big ears which adds to his adorable character. 

I was asked to make a Koala Bear for a colleague as he is fond of Australian animals and he challenged me to come up with something. I have to admit I have learnt a lot about Koala's during the process of making him. Did you know that female Koala's have pouches for their young to grow for 5 months? 

It was quite hard to part with him as I have grown attached as I was making him. 

Care to challenge me to make an animal? 

Best of British Rabbit

A friend of mine from Australia asked me to make a Great British Rabbit so he can have something that is truly British to send home. I was delighted to do this and here he is. He is quite handsome wearing a top hat with "Best of British" slogan, with a little red and royal blue waistcoat, a black bow tie and holding a mini Union Jack flag. 

A close up of his little waist coat.

He was fun to make and my friend is very pleased and delighted with the results. 

I made him using an existing pattern I designed a couple of years ago with a few new improvements particularly with the legs which allows him to stand and sit comfortably . 

A close up of his top hat.

Christmas Advent Calendar

 I find that it has always been a little tricky to look for a unique Christmas Advent Calendar where it allows you the flexibility to choose the treat for each day that you deserve. My Traditional Advent Calendar is a little closer to the advent calendar to the one I think I am looking for. The concept of using a mini christmas stocking for each day adds a cute factor to them to be enjoyed by any member of the family. This set is made in the traditional Christmas colours and Christmas cotton fabric and felt. 

 Each of the mini Christmas stockings are different including the toe and heel detail with some including buttons. 

Country Christmas Advent Calendar

I've just posted up my new Christmas Advent Calendar range on Etsy ready for Christmas. I made my own one last year and I thought why not make some more for other people to enjoy as it was so much fun counting down the days till Christmas with little stockings.Each advent mini stocking are all different with a its own advent date tag made. They are made from some country floral cotton fabric and felt, this range have some further detail of buttons on the toe and heel detail.

They can be displayed using the ribbon and mini wooden pegs provided or if you like to put up your tree from the 1st December they can be placed in your Christmas tree for all family members to enjoy. As they are 5.5 inches tall they are big enough to hold a few treats each day

I've also produced sets of four mini Christmas stocking just as decorations and to be able to add little treats on your tree.

Here is a set of three mini stockings in some fresh colours. Traditional coloured mini stocking will be available soon on Etsy.