Bonton Arsene the Rabbit

Bonton Arsene the Rabbit

I was lucky enough to win this beautiful Rabbit!

I won him from Yoyo Mom Blog.

The Rabbit is from Bonton

Aren't they beautiful!

They are super fluffy,

super cuddly

and have the most cute waistcoat on.

It's a beautiful felt with sheep skin on the inside.

He now sits next to me whilst I'm crocheting and knitting.

He keeps me company and make me smile.

Bonton is well worth checking out.

They have the most amazing children's clothes, toys

and so much more.

Everything is of a fantastic quality!

I received the rabbit as a prize of a giveaway.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

No monies were exchanged

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I've Made Friday Week 136

Good Morning everyone!

I hope your week is going well.

The snow finally arrived

for Little Red.

Unfortunately Little Red only

got to see it on his way to school.

They keep the children in the classes

if it snows and it had gone by the time it came home.

I know it isn't a lot but to a little boy 

who has been wanting to see it snow all winter

it's exactly what he wanted.

It's meant to be snowing again today so hopefully

he'll get to play in some this weekend.

This week I've had a huge making week.

There have been some stressful

family stuff going on.

To stop me from focusing on it and making

my illnesses worse I have been resting

and making.

It's amazing what a difference it can make on 

your health and stress levels.

The hat is from the free crochet pattern;

Divine Hat

I used Boutique Unforgettable Red Heart Yarn - Dragonfly

For the scarf I learnt to Broomstick Lace

from this You Tube video by B.Hooked Crochet

I have had great fun testing some new

brilliant patterns for my friend Mel

from Storybook Felts

I love patterns for Bookmarks.

They are so useful and aren't they so cute.

They are ideal for sewers and non sewers.

They are brilliant to make with kids.

You can find them on Craftsy;

Bear Book Buddy

Pig Book Buddy

I will be doing a full review of them soon but if you can't wait

why not buy the pattern for yourself.

They would make brilliant gifts for valentines or easter.

I finished my cowl from the Craftsy Course

This is from the Craftsy One Skein Accessories

Course.

It's not bad considering I am a new knitter 

and it's my first time knitting in the round.

Don't comment on the sewing!

I decided to make some hand warmers

with it being so cold.

The monsters are the perfect size for placing

them in your gloves to keep your hands warm.

They only take 20 seconds in the microwave

and they keep them warm all the way to school

and back.

I have also made another hat in the last week.

I loved this hat as it took less than an hour to make.

  

It's from the Leisure Arts Book

Sumptuous Naturals

With 5 knit projects and 2 crochet 

you can't complain at the $3.95 price for the book

or £2.99 for the download.

The hat is called the Starboard Hat

Now it's time for linky love.

Please feel free to share anything you've made.

• Please visit other people to see what they have made.
• Add the link to here on your blog so we can share the linky love.
• I will try and visit as many people as possible.
• I will reply to all comments as soon as I can

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Pedigree Dogs ~ In Needle Felt ~ Book Review

Pedigree Dogs

in Needle Felt

by Gai Button

ISBN: 9781782210344

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 29 December 2014

RRP: £12.99

Available direct from Search Press

   

It's amazing what you can create with a needle 

and some wool.

I love needle felting but I'm still a beginner.

I love books like this

that teach you everything

you need to know to create the projects.

The book even shows you how to create eyes and nose

with polymer clay.

There are clear step-by-step instructions

with beautifully clear pictures.

The book takes you through each step.

Including everything from preparing wool,

needle felting and other additional techniques.

The book includes the designs for 

6 different breeds of dogs;

Cocker Spaniel

Labrador Retriever

Shih Tzu

Border Terrier

Standard Poodle

Pug

I found the book supportive

and helpful.

Whether you are already a needle felter

or you just want to give it a go,

you are sure to find some tricks

to help you on your way.

The tricks and techniques give you the

support to create each one of the dogs.

Everything has been thought of.

Each of the designs includes templates

that help you to choose the right

amount of wool as well as what shape

to needle felt it into.

There are full instructions how to use

different materials to help

shape the dogs and to help them

to stand up.

With the use of pipe cleaners etc.

you can make you dogs 

adjustable.

This is a fantastic book.

It has everything you need

to recreate all the breeds in this book.

It's full of helpful hints and tips.

It's a 5 out of 5 for me.

Available direct from Search Press

   

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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What You Doing Wednesday Week 135

Good Morning Everyone!

I hope your week is going well!

Yet again we have been told the snow is

on it's way.

I'll believe it when I see it.

I hope everyone who is suffering from

the awful blizzards in the US

is okay.

I only have one crochet make that I have

been working on this week;

I have finally got around to learning 

broomstick lace.

I was so surprised how easy it was.

I can't wait to finish it.

I've also made a hat but

you'll have to wait till Friday for that one.

It's a fantastic quick and easy pattern.

It only took me less than an hour to make.

I've also been testing some really cute

and fantastic felt bookmark patterns

for my Friend Mel from Storybook Felts

But you'll have to wait till Friday to see them ;-).

So hopefully this Friday will be very exciting.

Now it's your turn to share what you are doing.

It doesn't have to be crochet, anything you are making

is perfect.

Please add the pin to your post & check out a couple

of other people that are sharing their work 

Crochet Addict UK What You Doing Wednesday

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Mini Knitted Woodland ~ Book Review

Mini Knitted Woodland

by Sachiyo Ishii

ISBN: 9781782210689

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 12 December 2014

RRP: £8.99

Available direct from Search Press

   

I am a huge fan of Sachiyo's designs.

Not only are the designs amazing, cute

and beautiful they are also easy to knit.

 

She takes basic techniques

and makes them into the special

and amazing animals and designs.

As you can see from the above

you get pictures and easy to follow instructions

on how to make the different pieces.

This means you can take a basic shape

and make it into a little cute animal.

The patterns are in easy to follow written terms

with full instructions of how to put

each piece together to make these fantastic things.

 

The thing I think is most amazing is the fact

that not only do you get the patterns for all the animals.

This includes both the adults and baby animals.

You also get the patterns for the forest floor, tree stump, tree,

mushrooms & toadstool house.

I love this book!!!

I love all of Sachiyo's books.

Her designs are fantastic and attainable

for most knitters.

She makes you feel confident that you can

make something.

It's a 5 out of 5 for me!

Available direct from Search Press

   

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

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Jersey Yarn Creations ~ Book Review

Jersey Yarn Creations

20 Projects to Knit & Crochet

by Alexandre Callier-Taylor

ISBN: 9781782212164

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 05 December 2014

RRP: £7.99

Available direct from Search Press

   

I have to admit I've never worked with jersey yarn.

I don't know why.

This book will certainly change your mind.

It shows just how this yarn can be so versatile for

both knitters and crocheters.

Jersey Yarn is also called t-shirt and fabric yarn.

It's an amazing yarn to work with as it works up so fast.

In no time you can have your project finished

and brightening up your home.

 

The book starts with a beginners guide on

how to crochet and how to knit and then moves

onto all the different projects you can make.

 

The projects are varied,

whether for your home, you or your pet.

I love the vibrant use of colours.

You could use colours to match

your home or add that zing and make

something bright and contrasting.

 

If you like a quick fix project

then you'll love the patterns in this book.

In no time you can have a fantastic project.

Which do you think you would make?

Available direct from Search Press

   

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

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