Few years ago a young very talented artist [age about 5] produced brilliant drawings. They were so good that I decided straight away to put them on some sweaters. I first had to knit sweaters - one for that boy [the Lion design] and another for his godfather J [the Zebra design], who himself is a very talented artist and would appreciate the design like no one else. I do not remember how long I was knitting them because the pleasure of making them and the final result was all what counted at the end!
It somehow happened that the tiny sweater got misplaced and the boy never got to wear it. But J enjoyed his for a very long time. Today it looks a bit shabby [only a bit, I am wearing it for this photo :-) ] but still, after about 7 years, it is almost as good as new and... wait for the winter, as it is a lovely wool blend which keeps warm and... brings smile to anyone around :-)
But obviously two sweaters made years ago [one of them already too small and the other slightly worn out] are not the presents I am planning to give to my friends. I made an upgraded and maybe even better versions of those beautiful designs: a Zebra toy and a Lion pillow!
Zebra in its natural surroundings...
... and lion in its natural surroundings!
I hope the whole family will be happy and the gifts will last forever as the sweaters still do!
So that is Zebra and Lion and the rest is here:
Pin cushions, because I never had one. They are large size because that is what I need. One for pins one for needles.
and lavender sacks.
Filled with lavender only.
I have seen so many lavender hearts/flowers with some soft toy stuffing only scented with lavender oil... For me it has to be the real stuff. And they are made like a proper sacks, with the bottom folded, so they can stand on its own.
And the sky is so blue today...
Have a lovely weekend!
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