Another Christmas Present

I didn't post this earlier because I didn't want to spoil the surprise. I made this Mary and Joseph for my mother. I finished it just before Christmas. It was close. I think that she liked it.

A Christmas Present (Shhhhh!)

I made this lion a few weeks ago for one of my nieces. It is made from some fleece that I had left over from all the rabbits that I made earlier this year. My niece is only two years old, so I did not use button eyes this time. The eyes are made from felt. He looks more like a court jester than a king.

A Western Dude

I didn't want the viking to be out numbered, so I made this fellow. He started out as a cowboy, but by the time I was finished with him, he looked more like an old crusty, but slightly lovable, miner.

Woodland Creatures

I have made more than rabbits and cats in the past month. Here is a chipmunk. His cheeks are full of something. I think the rabbits must have shown him where the food is.
I put stripes on his back to give him a more chipmunk like appearance.
Here is someone who looks like he is ready to get into trouble. The raccoon has already found the garbage can it seems, but he still looks hungry.

They Are Not Peter Cottontail

Easter is almost here. The bunnies around my house are becoming excited. They have invited even more to their bunny bounce. Here is one of the new arrivals. He, fortunately, would rather sit than bounce.
The same cannot be said of this long-eared rodent. He definitely loves jumping as high in the air as he possibly can. He has attached himself to my son, who has dubbed him 'Rodney'.
This character showed up just a few days ago, and even the other rabbits are not sure what to make of him. He told me that his name is Homer, but I'm not sure that I believe him. You have to watch out for jackalopes. They are not real reliable. Just as an aside, I think the Olympic committee really missed out on something when they didn't make a jackalope the mascot of the 2002 winter games in Salt Lake City. What better icon of the American West is there? Think of all the postcards they could have sold.

Its All Gone to the Birds

Here is some of the birds that have come home to roost at my house lately. First is this little songbird. He is not too flashy, but he has a nice soft twill to his voice.
These to fluffy yellow chicks came from the same nest though you might not know it. One obviously got to the bird feed sooner than the other.
This little guy graced our home for only a short time before flying off to a place more to his liking. He now has his own space where he can survey all the comings and goings at a friend's house. He likes the fact that he is out of reach of children and cats.

p.s. No socks were harmed in the creation of these feathered creatures.