my creative space: softies for mirabel

It's been another crazy week of creating here! So many things I wanted to share today but the most important project I completed this week is the softie I made for the wonderful charity "Softies for Mirabel" which is organised Pip from Meet me at Mikes... this is it's sixth year! :)

I managed to spend an evening devoted (and some of the next day) to making a sweet little penguin softie! I used the penguin "Arnold" pattern from wonderful book "Hop Skip Jump" by Fiona Dalton. I've been wanting to make sweet little Arnold for ages and this was the perfect opportunity!

:: Arnold - Hip Skip Jump by Fiona Dalton

I used fine green cord for his body and my feather arrow print for his belly and under wings.


I decided that he HAD to have silver boots and beak so I screen printed some silver fabric... I love that I can screen print fabric I don't have!


The pattern was really easy to follow and came together quickly! Once I had completed him, rather late in the evening, I decided that he needed a red and white crocheted beanie to keep his little head warm!


I am so thrilled with how he turned out! He got the stamp of approval from my little man... he wants one too! :)

Sweet penguin

Sweet penguin
 
I'm SO happy to send him off too "Softies for Mirabel" where he will find a lovely little friend to hang out with! It makes my heart feel very happy :)
 
 
Hope you are having a great creative week!
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13 comments:

  1. Cuteness! He came together so beautifully. He will be so loved I feel sure. Wonderful work! xx

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  2. he looks great. someone will be very pleased to have him! Doris

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  3. OMG, he's cuteness in penguin form. That hat just tops him off so nicely. Well done, Laminda. x

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  4. I've never seen a penguin with so much character!! His new owner will be totally thrilled.

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  5. Adorable penguin, it has a pretty hat too!

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  6. He turned out wonderful! Love the silver boots and the beanie addition. I'm sure whoever receives him will love him to bits!

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  7. He is lovely. I particularly like his hat, and silver boots.

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  8. Totally cute! Love the addition of your screen printing.

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  9. Thank you everyone for your lovely comments :)

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  10. He is seriously one of the cutest penguins I have EVER seen. You are so clever.

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