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Sunday, April 10, 2011

Eureka!

Today...I took this little bunny, gave him a wash, ironed on some interfacing, sewed on a button, seam-sewed the edges together, stuffed it with Lavender and walnut shells and edged it with silk ribbon and petite seed beads...

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...to create this fob! It turned out exactly as I wanted it to look. And I finally have a finish to share.


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Design ~ The Littles "Bunny"

Designer ~ Bent Creek

Fabric ~ 32 count Daffycat-Dyed Lugana

Fiber ~ DMC, Dinky Dyes Silk Ribbon, Mill Hill Petite Seed Beads

Finish ~ Walnut Shell & Lavender Stuffed Scissor Fob


The edging was inspired by Valerie, of Fog City Dweller. Remember Valerie sending me the sweetest little fob for her blogoversary giveaway? I really loved the edging and wanted to try something similar. Thank you, Valerie!


I searched every store in town looking for ribbon that would work and could find nothing suitable. A plea on my blog sent Glenna, of Eye of the Needle into action and she found the perfect silk ribbon for me. Thank you, Glenna...it worked perfectly!


Isn't that edge treatment fun? The random swirls, spaces and beads really appeal to me. So ~ all in all, this little bunny fob was a joint effort and I'm so pleased with the results! *happy dance*




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88 comments:

  1. ChrisApril 10, 2011 at 1:35:00 PM CDT

    Beautiful finish! The ribbon is perfect!!!!

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  2. ChristineApril 10, 2011 at 1:39:00 PM CDT

    Thats adorable! The ruffled ribbon edge is just beautiful

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  3. TheresaApril 10, 2011 at 1:53:00 PM CDT

    Such a cute little finish!!!!!
    The ribbon edging is just perfect~~~

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  4. LesleyanneApril 10, 2011 at 1:55:00 PM CDT

    A gorgeous finish. The edging is stunning - lovely colour.

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  5. Lynn S.April 10, 2011 at 2:11:00 PM CDT

    Very cute finish! Gotta love the spring/summer projects! Thanks for sharing it with us!

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  6. CalamityJrApril 10, 2011 at 2:29:00 PM CDT

    I love it all - from your own dyed fabric to the ribbon and beads for finishing - it's gorgeous!

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  7. JanApril 10, 2011 at 2:35:00 PM CDT

    OMG, that is so cute! I like the way that ribbon looks. I just saw Glenna earlier this week. Isn't she the cat's meow!?

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  8. Kathy A.April 10, 2011 at 2:43:00 PM CDT

    Priceless my dear absolutely priceless. You have done a wonderful job. Enjoy that Happy Dance.

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  9. JustfloApril 10, 2011 at 2:48:00 PM CDT

    Lovely finish, like your trim very effective. Good reason for a 'Happy Dance'

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  10. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 2:49:00 PM CDT

    That's a very cute fob! I love how you've finished it :)

    Flossy x

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  11. CathApril 10, 2011 at 2:52:00 PM CDT

    It's gorgeous . Well done .
    Isn't it great when everything comes together . X

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  12. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 2:59:00 PM CDT

    This is a great bunny-fob, i love the edge treatment and maybe i will try it myself.

    Hugs Yvon.

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  13. TatkisApril 10, 2011 at 3:18:00 PM CDT

    Such a cute bunny fob! I love your idea with ribbon and beads finishing!

    Best wishes,
    Tatyana

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  14. AnnetteApril 10, 2011 at 3:18:00 PM CDT

    I love it.... I LOVE IT... so beautifull made!!

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  15. JoannaApril 10, 2011 at 3:30:00 PM CDT

    It's beautiful. I love the edging and the stitching, as well as the color of the fabric.

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  16. VonApril 10, 2011 at 3:42:00 PM CDT

    Excellent finish!! I love all things silk and this silk ribbon puts an extra special touch to your fob. :)

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  17. RobinApril 10, 2011 at 3:48:00 PM CDT

    I have one word for your finish...gorgeous!

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  18. ShelleyApril 10, 2011 at 3:56:00 PM CDT

    That is so cute! Usually when something is solid stitched, I don't bother about the fabric color. For some reason I never realized how you could leave a border of it showing. I love how this turned out on the green! And your ribbon looks great. Have to try that method some time.

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  19. LisaGApril 10, 2011 at 4:03:00 PM CDT

    Cute bunny... love it.

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  20. MouseApril 10, 2011 at 4:34:00 PM CDT

    ooooo well done on the fob finish :)the ribbon matches beautifully .. did you have any problems with it at all ????love mouse xxxx

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  21. NancyApril 10, 2011 at 4:37:00 PM CDT

    Very cute finish! You are right that ribbon is just the perfect touch!

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  22. BarbiApril 10, 2011 at 4:44:00 PM CDT

    It's adorable!!!!

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  23. Ann at Beadlework.April 10, 2011 at 4:46:00 PM CDT

    Well done you, lovely finish.

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  24. EricaApril 10, 2011 at 4:51:00 PM CDT

    What a stunning fob - and I love the edging! Beautiful work!

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  25. Jackie's StitchesApril 10, 2011 at 5:05:00 PM CDT

    It's gorgeous! Would love to see a tutorial on the bead/ribbon edging. The bunny is so cute!

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  26. MargaretApril 10, 2011 at 5:25:00 PM CDT

    I love it! Love the design, and I love how you finished it! Beautiful!!! Valerie and Glenna are the best!

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  27. SusanApril 10, 2011 at 5:37:00 PM CDT

    Cute design and love the ribbon edging. I'll have to borrow that idea for some of my finishes.

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  28. BubzRugzApril 10, 2011 at 5:39:00 PM CDT

    Lovely fob... the silk ribbon edging is georgeous.... just gives it that extra little something...
    Hugz

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  29. AnneApril 10, 2011 at 5:42:00 PM CDT

    Your edging looks amazing! Love the added touch of the beads and the bunny is adorable. Beautiful finish Sharon!!!

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  30. GlennaApril 10, 2011 at 5:42:00 PM CDT

    I'm so glad it worked out! He's cute as a button!

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  31. JennyApril 10, 2011 at 5:45:00 PM CDT

    That is simply 100% adorable! Congrats on a super-sweet finish!

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  32. KateApril 10, 2011 at 6:00:00 PM CDT

    Very cute - congratulations on the finish.

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  33. KarenApril 10, 2011 at 6:24:00 PM CDT

    As always...that is a cute finish! Love the finishing on it too. You're always so creative.

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  34. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 6:26:00 PM CDT

    Hi,
    you are such a creative person!!!! Sucha pretty finish!!!!

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  35. Dani - tkdchickApril 10, 2011 at 6:30:00 PM CDT

    Sharon that fob is just awesome!!!

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  36. LynnApril 10, 2011 at 6:42:00 PM CDT

    Your bunny fob is so adorable! I love your use of the silk ribbon for trim. Very nicely done!

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  37. HeatherApril 10, 2011 at 6:44:00 PM CDT

    Wow, that is really, really pretty. I love the ribbon finish.

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  38. EvelyneApril 10, 2011 at 6:48:00 PM CDT

    It's very cute !! I love the ribbon.
    Happy stitching

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  39. gracieApril 10, 2011 at 7:07:00 PM CDT

    Wonderful finish...

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  40. staciApril 10, 2011 at 7:15:00 PM CDT

    That little bunny is so, sooo cute! I love the way you finished it and love that edging...awesome!

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  41. LoralynnApril 10, 2011 at 7:38:00 PM CDT

    What a charming finish!

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  42. barbaraApril 10, 2011 at 7:50:00 PM CDT

    Very, very cute!!

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  43. MyraApril 10, 2011 at 8:01:00 PM CDT

    Now that is one cute fob! Congrats on a fabulous finish.

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  44. CarolynApril 10, 2011 at 8:15:00 PM CDT

    Absolutely ADORABLE, Sharon! I love your ribbon edging ( I haven't tried the ruching yet) and the beads....all of it is just beautiful, along with your beautiful stitching. Love it!! HUGS

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  45. valerieApril 10, 2011 at 8:25:00 PM CDT

    Cute finish! It looked familiar. lol I really love the mauve ribbon edging and it is fun to do. I need to do more finishes like that.

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  46. ~*Sharee*~April 10, 2011 at 9:12:00 PM CDT

    This is so pretty hun; I love it. The ribbon is perfect. I love the beading and ribbon.

    Hugs, Shar

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  47. ZiggyeorApril 10, 2011 at 9:30:00 PM CDT

    Ohh what a cute little finish! And I love how you did the ribbon!

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  48. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 10:23:00 PM CDT

    It is just simply beautiful! Congrats on the finish!

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  49. Friendship CrossingApril 10, 2011 at 10:36:00 PM CDT

    That bunny looks adorable Sharon! How cute and what a darling finish. I still need to try that one.

    Tanya

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  50. Claudette497April 11, 2011 at 12:21:00 AM CDT

    It looks fantastic - I may try this myself!

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  51. AnnemarieApril 11, 2011 at 2:00:00 AM CDT

    Weeeee, congrats on a super finish!

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  52. ElisaApril 11, 2011 at 3:44:00 AM CDT

    Now that is a cute finish! I love ruched ribbon trims too xx

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  53. NancyApril 11, 2011 at 6:23:00 AM CDT

    This is so pretty and very sweet!

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  54. CarolApril 11, 2011 at 7:06:00 AM CDT

    Oh, he is just darling, Sharon. I'm stitching this piece right now too--wasn't it fun! Your ribbon trim is perfect for him--beautiful job :)

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  55. BekcaApril 11, 2011 at 7:49:00 AM CDT

    This really is a lovely finish, and how kind of your friends to lend a hand to its completion :) Happy stitching to you!

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  56. Rita E in AZApril 11, 2011 at 8:00:00 AM CDT

    I agree - that silk ribbon edge finish is just lovely. Thank you for sharing your inspiration from Valerie (with a little help from Glenna)
    Rita E in AZ

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  57. ArchangelDeckerApril 11, 2011 at 8:47:00 AM CDT

    Awesome finish! I've never been able to finish projects like that. I'm so jealous! :)

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  58. JulieApril 11, 2011 at 9:31:00 AM CDT

    So adorable, love the ruffled edge, must have been fob making week last week LOL

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  59. PumpkinApril 11, 2011 at 10:23:00 AM CDT

    Okay, he is just TOOOOOO adorable for words! You're luck you have a good hold of him Sharon or else my grubby little hands would be snatching him ;o)

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  60. lyndaApril 11, 2011 at 10:34:00 AM CDT

    I love that ribbon-ed edge! What an adorable fob!

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  61. MichelleApril 11, 2011 at 12:00:00 PM CDT

    So cute - lovely finish!

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  62. MelanieApril 11, 2011 at 2:30:00 PM CDT

    Love it!!!!!

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  63. geeky HeatherApril 11, 2011 at 3:03:00 PM CDT

    Darling!! Did it take forever to do that edging??

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  64. JoyszeApril 11, 2011 at 4:16:00 PM CDT

    This is sooooooooo darling, Daffycat! Love, love, love it... and that edging is absolutely fab! :D

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  65. SheilaApril 11, 2011 at 5:57:00 PM CDT

    Fab...the colours are gorgeous and I love th funish.

    Sheila

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  66. BluApril 11, 2011 at 8:51:00 PM CDT

    What a cute deign! Love what you've done with the ribbon! Swirls and beads and such a yummy purple! It adds such a fancy touch!

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  67. SallyApril 12, 2011 at 6:53:00 AM CDT

    That is so incredibly cute! Love how you've finished it.

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  68. LisaApril 12, 2011 at 12:43:00 PM CDT

    What a cute finish, lovely bunny fob. The finishing looks fantastic, but very complicated, I've only just done my first beaded edge, never tried the fancy ribbon before. One day...

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  69. RhonaApril 12, 2011 at 2:39:00 PM CDT

    What a great finish. Love the ribbon and bead edging....will have to try that sometime, if I'm brave enough!!

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  70. Norma Soulet (AZArtist)April 12, 2011 at 3:11:00 PM CDT

    I love this! It is so cute and the colors perfect.
    Hugs

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  71. Sarah BethApril 12, 2011 at 4:06:00 PM CDT

    Absolutely love your blog and the whimsical animals you stitch

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  72. BrendaSApril 12, 2011 at 8:44:00 PM CDT

    Cute cute finish. Love the ribbon edging

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  73. KarenApril 13, 2011 at 10:14:00 AM CDT

    I LOVE it! that is perfect!

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  74. CarmenApril 14, 2011 at 11:57:00 AM CDT

    really beautiful finish!! i like the curly ribbon edge, look great!

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  75. LisaApril 14, 2011 at 12:22:00 PM CDT

    So cute. Great job!

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  76. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 2:59:00 PM CDT

    I adore this. Great job, team!! :)

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  77. Carolyn NCApril 14, 2011 at 4:05:00 PM CDT

    You should be pleased - it's adorable!

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  78. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 8:55:00 AM CDT

    Love it! The ribbon edging is perfect!
    Have a great weekend!
    Jaimie

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  79. MeariApril 15, 2011 at 2:40:00 PM CDT

    Very cute finish, indeed!

    How did you sew the ribbon on?

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  80. Sun City StitcherApril 15, 2011 at 2:44:00 PM CDT

    Your fob came our wonderfully. I love the edging too.

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  81. moreofhimApril 15, 2011 at 9:08:00 PM CDT

    That is just beautiful!! Now I want to make one! lol

    Blessings - Julie

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  82. SiobhánApril 17, 2011 at 5:20:00 AM CDT

    That is so cute! Great job. I love the edging!

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  83. JoApril 17, 2011 at 3:17:00 PM CDT

    Absolutely gorgeous - I love the random pink edging - and thet ribbon is such a wonderful colour... Hmmm, dinky dyes ribbons...

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  84. AngelaApril 18, 2011 at 11:13:00 AM CDT

    How on earth did I miss this one? LOL! This is such a super cute finish Sharon, I simply love that edging :)

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  85. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 12:01:00 PM CDT

    Such a cute finish, wish my finishes looked as nice

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  86. RobinApril 20, 2011 at 6:50:00 PM CDT

    Wow! You really inspire me! I love your little bunny and the finish is too too cute.

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  87. NickApril 21, 2011 at 12:36:00 PM CDT

    What a wonderful finish! I love the ribbon around the edge!

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  88. SilverCuteDwarfJune 22, 2011 at 8:19:00 PM CDT

    I like it so much! Wonderful fob!

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