HAPPY HOLIDAYS

I'm headed out of the studio with an big bag of boxes in hand. As the last of the ebay pieces end in the next few days, I'll be taking some time off to spend with loved ones. Wishing everyone a very special holiday season with those you love... be well... and I'll be back in the new year.

SHOP TODAY! (or wait until the new year)

I'm headed out of the studio for a while for the holidays- so I'll be closing down the shop while I'm away. Today is the last day to place orders and have them sent out in the mail... I'll keep all the patterns up and available as I can send them from anywhere, but if you'd like to order any supplies you'll need to get them now or wait until the new year!

HAPPY SHOPPING, SEWING, and HOLIDAYING to ALL!

on the twelfth day of December...

Asher the Mouse

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he stands 3" tall, Mohair and 100% wool felt, onyx eyes

100% wool felt vest, hat and scarf, bottle brush tree with mica flake, stuffed with excelsior 
(wood shavings), Hand Dyed and Aged

One of a kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2011

Margie the Cat
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she stands 6.5" tall, Mohair and 100% wool felt (slightly variegated color on the hand dyed felt), 
glass eyes, fully disk jointed, cotton skirt, vintage buttons , vintage bell ornament with 
vintage tab "Peace on Earth", stuffed with excelsior (wood shavings), Hand Dyed and Aged

One of a kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2011

Wexley the Rabbit
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he stands 8" tall, Mohair and 100% wool felt (slightly variegated color on the hand dyed felt), 
glass eyes, fully disk jointed, vintage buttons, bottle brush wreath with a "Merry Christmas" 
sign and mica, stuffed with excelsior (wood shavings), Hand Dyed and Aged

One of a kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2011

If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on any of these three pieces,

they are all for sale on a 5 day auctions on Ebay. 

on the eleventh day of December

Elton the Elephant

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about 6.5" tall, 100% wool felt hand dyed, glass eyes, cream 100% wool needle felted balls,

vintage clip ornament base, bottle brush tree, embroidery floss stitches,

small pin head details, stuffed with excelsior (wood shavings), Hand Dyed and Aged

Christmas Mitten

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Hangs- from the loop of the sting to the bottom of the mitten: 13"

bunny mitten: 8" tall, snowman mitten: 10"

Bunny: hand dyed Mohair and wool felt, onyx eyes, cotton tail, stuffed with excelsior

Vintage Wool Mittens filled with: snowman, bottle brush tree with vintage trims, vintage bulbs,

paper sign: "MERRY CHRISTMAS" and "MAY ALL YOUR CHRISTMASES BE WHITE"

stuffed with excelsior (wood shavings)

Hand Dyed and Aged

If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on either of these two pieces,

they are both for sale on a 5 day auctions on Ebay. 

on the tenth day of December...

Pete the Pig

"Bundle Up... it's Cold out There..."

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inspired by Richard Scarry illustrations I designed Pete, the winter pig in his overalls...

he stands 11" tall and sits 8" tall , mohair and 100% wool felt, glass eyes, fully disk jointed
hand knit long wool scarf, vintage buttons , Pin sign with a vintage chenille snowflake, 
mica, and "Bundle Up... it's Cold out There", stuffed with excelsior (wood shavings)
Hand Dyed and Aged

One of a kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2011

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If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on Pete,
he is for sale on a 5 day auction on Ebay. 

on the ninth day of December

Nicholas

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6" tall, hand dyed mohair and 100% wool felt, glass eyes, hand and foot pads, 
fully disk jointed, stuffed with excelsior (wood shavings), Hand Dyed,and Aged.

One of a kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2011

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If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on Nicholas,
he is for sale on a 5 day auction on Ebay. 

on the eighth day of December

... Erma's Old Worn and Very Loved Bear ...

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I love the idea that this bear has been very well loved long before she made her way to you... The Tags of my Old Worn and Loved bears have an old photo attached- this one of "Erma" the person who loved this bear before you did. I drew this pattern out on the fabric- she is totally one-of-a-kind- and very very worn and aged not to mention, loved. I hand dyed the fabric just for her; it's a beautiful light rusty-pink, is quite unusual, and has a depth of hue that is quite lovely.

10" tall, hand dyed mohair and 100% wool felt, vintage shoe button eyes, hand and foot pads (check out those pointed toes), Black Bow and Vintage Navy Pin Back Button with a cream X, fully disk jointed but loosely, stuffed with excelsior (wood shavings), Hand Dyed, Worn, and Very Aged.

One of a kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2011

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If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on Erma's Old Bear,
she is for sale on a 5 day auction on Ebay. 

on the seventh day of December

Leo and his Snowman

"LET IT SNOW"

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Leo the Bear is hand dyed  and totally one of a kind. I drew out this pattern on the fabric, no paper pattern exists.... The mohair is a beautiful silver/sage color and unlike anything I've made before. I must say, I'm quite smitten. 


Leo stands 12" tall and the Snowman is about 4" tall 

hand-dyed mohair and 100% wool felt, stuffed with excelsior, fully jointed (Leo) and string jointed head (Snowman), wool scarves and a hand knit (by me!) wool cap on Leo, Cotton overalls with vintage buttons, and a paper sign with mica" LET IT SNOW. Hand dyed and aged

One of a kind pair - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2011

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If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on Leo and his Snowman,
they is for sale on a 5 day auction on Ebay. 

...inspired...

Richard Scarry has always been one of my favorite illustrators- as a child, artist, and now as a mother. Yesterday I pulled out "The Animals' Merry Christmas" to read with Claude. He was so fixed on the illustrations of the animals and I reluctantly had to leave the book with him as he fell asleep. I wanted to nab it and bring it into my studio for my evening work time. Oh well. Claude woke up this morning and when I found him in his room he was pouring over these images- quietly. Love that.

This afternoon this book is in my studio and I can't get over these sweet winter get-ups.  Thanks Richard- you've given me an inspired afternoon. I know there be requests for the "Christmas Book" again tonight- so I've got to get to work before Sir Claude returns home, looking for his book...

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on the sixth day of December...

Francis the Spotted Rabbit

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14" tall- ears and all, spotted mohair, 100% wool felt, vintage shoe button eyes, fully jointed, vintage green dress with china buttons, vintage bouquet with "Merry Christmas" sign, stuffed with excelsior (wood shavings). Hand Dyed and Aged

One of a kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2011

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I'll be happy to make a second say with the saying of your choosing for the winning bidder! 

If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on Francis,
she is for sale on a 5 day auction on Ebay. 

on the fifth day of December...

 

Saul the Skater

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10" tall, mohair, glass eyes, fully jointed, 100% wool felt hat and scarf, vintage handsewn pants, vintage buttons, cotton crocheted "ice skates", wool felt ball sits atop a vintage wooden tree base, pin sign reads:"meet me at the pond". stuffed with excelsior (wood shavings).

Hand Dyed and Aged

One of a kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2011

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I'll be happy to make a second say with the saying of your choosing for the winning bidder! 

 

If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on Jack,
he is for sale on a 5 day auction on Ebay. 

suprise...

looks who's also in the shop today:

yes yes yes...

!!! THE SHOP IS NOW OPEN !!!

on the fourth day of December...

Georgie the Giraffe  

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9" tall, 100% wool felt hand dyed and "spotted",
glass eyes, vintage clip, vintage Christmas bell bulb, embroidery floss stitches
and small pin head details. Stuffed with excelsior (wood shavings)
Hand Dyed and Aged

One of a kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2011

Harper the Rabbit

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6.5" tall, mohair and 100% wool felt, string jointed arms
onyx eyes, vintage clip, bottle brush tree, embroidery floss stitches
and details. Stuffed with excelsior (wood shavings), Hand Dyed and Aged

One of a kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2011

If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on either of these two
ornaments they are both for sale on 5 day auctions on Ebay.

on the third day of December...

Jack is a bobble jointed bear (fully jointed but with a loose and jiggly feel). He has a small loop on the top of his head so he can hang on your tree or anywhere else you want to be reminded of all the reasons to "BE MERRY"! The wire and paper sign slides in and out of his hands so it can be tucked away (that is if you can't resist having Jack keep you company all year long... a likely outcome I'd guess).

Jack

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8" tall, mohair and hand dyed 100% wool felt, glass eyes, wool pom poms, vintage tinsel, fully jointed (with bobble joints on arms and legs), paper and wire sign (removable) stuffed with excelsior (wood shavings), Hand Dyed and Aged

One of a kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2011

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If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on Jack,
he is for sale on a 5 day auction on Ebay.

On the second day of December... we trimmed the tree with

 Poppy (the Pig) helps trim the tree

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5" long and 5" tall, 100% wool felt hand dyed and "spotted",
glass eyes, vintage clip, tinsel, Christmas bulb, embroidery floss stitches
and small pin head details. Stuffed with excelsior (wood shavings)
Hand Dyed and Aged

One of a kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2011

Sidney the Squirrel brings a gift

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a little less than 6" tall, mohair and 100% wool felt,
onyx eyes, acorn top, vintage clip, embroidery floss stitches
and details. Stuffed with excelsior (wood shavings)
Hand Dyed and Aged

One of a kind - Hand Made by Jennifer Murphy - 2011

If you'd like more photos or would like to bid on either of these ornaments,

they are for sale at two 5 day auctions on Ebay.