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Saturday, January 10, 2009

Meet Cabbage

I'm trying to give myself a break on the sewn softie making front. My mantra (perhaps too much prenatal yoga?) is just to keep trying and not to give up. So while I spend my evenings concentrating on knitting projects - I'm trying to improve my sewn creative skills during the day.

The minute I managed to pop out a decent bit of stippling I have been thinking about making a little softie tortoise with a quilted shell.

So meet Cabbage. Cabbage is a delicate girl who likes to watch her weight by nibbling on salad. Lettuce is her favorite!
Her shell is quilted with gold thread because every girl should be able to sparkle just a little.
I rather like her eye lashes (I'm not often happy with faces) ... ... and her little perky tail.With the pattern adapted a little - I think she would make a rather fine pajama case too! (That list of 'what I want to make' never gets shorter ... only longer!)
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27 comments:

  1. Claire MWJanuary 10, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Awww...Cabbage is absolutely darling. I love her face! She has such a happy look to her. The shell detail is just beautiful. What a great idea about the pajama case! Very creative!

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  2. KittyJanuary 10, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    She's a wonderful little tortoise! Well done you! x

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    so cute - a pyjama case is a great idea ---
    lisa x

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  4. RachelJanuary 10, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    Oh she's adorable! I love her fancy gold stitching and the eyelashes.

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  5. AprilJanuary 11, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    Oh, she's gorgeous!

    April xx

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  6. RachelJanuary 11, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    That's too cute!
    :)

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  7. SimoneJanuary 11, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Cabbage is delightful! I especially like her detailed shell.

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  8. KyokoJanuary 11, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    AAAwww, I love cabbage! It is so amazing how you did the shell. I used to have a tortoise who had no name. He lived for such a long time, but my mum was scared to look after him when I left Japan so she gave him to her friend who loved tortoises. Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    Now that is one adorable little creation!!! I love her!

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  10. hettyJanuary 12, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    What an adorable little tortoise! Her face is so cute! I know what you mean by 'the list keeps getting longer'. Every day brings new ideas. There just doesn't seem to be enough time in a day!

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  11. At Home Mommy KnitsJanuary 12, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    Your turtle is fantastic. My daughter is so jealous!

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  12. SueJanuary 12, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    I am in love with Cabbage. She is so feminine.

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  13. saraedenJanuary 12, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Loving Cabbage very much x x

    Sara x

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  14. Things Hand MadeJanuary 12, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Wonderful.

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  15. Days and colorsJanuary 13, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    Cabbage is so sweet! You really gave her lovely eyes! Gerald is also cute, but this tortoise is my favorite! Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a kind comment!

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  16. LizzieJaneJanuary 13, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    I think I'm in love, sigh!
    x

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  17. quiltygalJanuary 13, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    ohhh so cute ...... are you going to sell the pattern??please??I think it will be a winner

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  18. DottyJanuary 14, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    adorable

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  19. Bumpkin HillJanuary 14, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    cabbage is such a pretty girl, so sweet and full of character Rachael :) Beary Hugs, Catherine x

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    I think I love her.

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  21. DyanJanuary 14, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    little cutie! I love his pretty shell.
    Dy

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  22. DiJanuary 15, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    She's lovely and does have a particularly cute face! Love the eyelashes!

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  23. Libby ButtonsJanuary 15, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    So Sweet!

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  24. Chocolate CatJanuary 17, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    Cabbage is SO cute!!

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  25. A Spoonful Of SugarJanuary 21, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    Cabbage is delightful - love her sweet face!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Cute Cabbage!! My daughter would love her.

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  27. Mytutorlist.comFebruary 11, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    What a pretty fabric you used for her shell! It's perfect!

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