Interactive art works at the museum of childhood....

I have been doing some interactive art with the visitors in gallery 8 and its really been a joy :)

The children helped me create this bunny picture, using old national trust magazines...

The very large painting below of the bunny girl sisters awaits added work, that I will get the visiting children to help me with.

On the priestess picture below, I got the children to stick on leaves using, the old nat trust magazines again, but sticking to the green colours.

All the fun of the circus .......

Cirque de Pets !
Latest little creations by myself, theres Tim and Terrence the terriers, and Prudence the white cat, who looks on , and is not very amused.......

 Marvel, at how the very well fed Terry balances on his back legs......

Look at the concentration..... ( he didnt get that well fed tummy by sitting down. )

Prudence is not amused...

Tim is very excited by it all !

''Look how I can balance my hat on my head !'' says Tim.

 
(But I think thats my sewing Tim ....)

TAA DAAA !!

What a trio :)

Lovely Dutch Dolls at the museum of childhood.........

As some of you know, I like to make these woodens dolls myself sometimes, but I never fail to be impressed by the originals, and here at sudbury hall we have some real beauties. Heres the first in a series of them that I will be documenting on here.

She has a wonderful smocked dressed and detail.

I am loving the blue cord contrast, belt around her tiny waist.

A beautiful painted and well worn, with love, face.

Latest Commision a lovely Bichon Frise.....

I have to say that this dear little chap took me a long time to make , as I am always faffing when its a commision, as I want it to look just right.

I am pleased with how he turned out, now time to start the next piece !

Another Queen Anne style rag doll...........

Heres another Queen Anne style doll , whos now living with her lovely new mom.

Lots of new makes coming very soon, so watch this space :) xXx

totally Funny, Amazing and brilliant !!

Enjoy this , this very beautiful and sunny morning ! lol ! :)

A special present for me, from a special friend.........

Here is a gorgeous old chap, that was made especially for me by my very dear friend over at Bramble Magic bears, you can find her on etsy, facebook and in my blog list below. I am sure she would happily make more hares to order !

I will treasure him for always .................

A thoughtful pose...........

He sits and scratches, feeling the warmth of the sunshine upon his furry body.....

 He thinks about what it must be like to have freckles...........

He thinks some more   .....................

and then in a flash he is gone.


maybe to the etsy shop very soon ?????    :)

The Alzheimers Society

Please support the Alzheimers Society at this great event that I will be attending, along with Hesta Nesta and many others...................

You can find out more by going to Stretton May Craft Fair on facebook :)

Big Red the fishing Bear....................

Today I am really getting my work space in order, as it has  turned into the usual hamsters nest !
So heres big red ,  showing off his latest catch.....   :)

Alfonso's Bad Day

all this from the very talented Gary Kennedy and you can buy the patterns from his brilliant website !
http://www.garykennedyintarsiaknittingpatterns.com/

Potted Hares..................

I have been making these simple potted hares for over twenty, jeepers, yes twenty years now and they are always popular.
I think they have minds of their own...........

Dachshunds on wheels.........

Seek em here, seek em there, they are whizzing everywhere, those little long dogs of mine..........

 Derek the dachshund......

 Daphne    and ......

 Willameena, the woollen dachshund !

Their wheels are spinning!

Pure Imagination--today is all about this !

Enjoy !!

Bunnie workshops at the museum....

The Bunnie workshops are running at the museum of childhood, in sudbury hall on the 28th of April, its £65 for the day, starting with a walk and talk around the museum, before sitting down to making your own mohair creation. Tea , coffee and biscuits are included, but you will have to bring your own packed lunch. Spaces are limited, so please email me on darlingdeborah@rocketmail.com, where I can forward you all the booking details. Spaces are very limited, so make haste in order to avoid disapointment.

very Buzzy........

I love Bees.......
Deborah is hebrew for busy bee, and just now I am very busy.....     :)
Check out this lovely bee !!

Time for Reflection........

Ok its that time of the year again, spring cleaning of mind, body and spirit.
I have taken a week out just recently , to take stock and plan and fine tune my year ahead.
My website is nearly complete, etsy nearly how I want it, I plan to re-arrange my blogg a little, and get my life and work back on track.
Its easy for us to over do it on many levels and to drown ourselves with worries that are beyond our control, as are other peoples perceptions of how things should be. We have to be true to our selves , and take time out to heal and be strong again.
Time to face our demons and turn them into angels.......

The March Winner is.........

And the winner of my march give a way, is the lovely Jenni Long, (your little kitty will be whizzing its way to you soon )
Keep your eyes peeled for the April giveaway, ......................  :)