Soooo, this is the other new pattern I've been working on!
(I can't seem to keep a secret for long)
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I designed the chick first (you can see the idea in the works in my sketches), and was so pleased with his egg shaped body I decided to see how a duck would turn out. Their legs and getting them to easily stand was a bit of a trick, but after a little finagling they are stable and happily free-standing fowl. I used an amazing vintage thread wrapped wire... I'd never seen anything like it before I found it in a vintage shop a few years ago. It's ridged and once bent stays put, not to mention, it's beautiful. For the duck, I covered the wire (what a shame) with wool felt in order to get proper duck feet. I'm excited about their potential outfits... so back to work. I have to dress a brood.
A new blog and baby on the way!! One is so exciting for me and the other for you!!
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Smiles, Andra
Super duper cute. I love how high waisted the duck's pants are...all the more charmings.
ReplyDeleteSO cute! congrats on the babay on the way too! very exciting!
ReplyDeleteare you going to participate in art-a-whirl BTW?
Hey, this is so much fun...getting sneak peaks at your work before the updates. What a fun and exciting blog for us. These little critters are so adorable. I love the high-waited paints. So looking forward to your spring update.
ReplyDeleteHappy creating.
You have the cutest animals EVER! Adorable!
ReplyDeleteThese two are wonderful!!! I love the little duck feet. :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Theresa
Super sweet! You seem to be stuck on this blogging thing now, eh? So fun! You also seem to be getting more and more comments every time I look. You're a natural:)
ReplyDeleteHope you're out enjiying this fab weather.
I'll be in touch.
Kari
they are just darling!!! great job!!! soooo cute!!! xoxo!!! Britt :-)
ReplyDeleteThey are sooo cute! I love your ducks. Your work is beautiful.
ReplyDeletelove love these ducks ! glad I found your blog ,
ReplyDeletehugs,
Louise x
These two are just too cute! I want to squeeze there cheeks! :)
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