I really do LOVE love LOVE this little Bunny. She was made as a custom order for a very special little girl. Her Mum and Dad haven’t yet met her and are making preparations for her arrival from India. I’m so touched with their story of the adoption of Ava. They’ve set up a dedicated email account filled with diary entries, photos and special events so that one day when she’s older she can see all the loving preparation and consideration put into her arrival.
They wanted a handmade bunny companion for Ava to treasure that would also embrace her heritage and remind her of how much she is loved.
The ears are lined with fabric with an “Indian” feel. I went to an Indian haberdashery in South Africa to source something special. There were so many fabrics to choose from and so many helpers who offered their advice once they’d heard the story in finding the “perfect fabric” but when I saw this (which is actually a wide ribbon) I knew this was the one and went with my gut.
Ava’s *Bunny is also special in two other ways. I adapted the pattern to make the foot and leg all in one rather than the foot and leg sections separately. The other is the addition of eyelashes! I had several attempts to get them just right – but I think they are gorgeous!
Ava, if you’re reading this (in years to come) – thank you very much for the inspiration to make something so incredibly special and I really do hope your bunny has been an exceptionally special companion for you.
Nina
How precious and such a sweet story. Beautiful work Nina. Its absolutely beautiful! I am sure that it will hold a special place in her heart and be a favorite.
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What an amazing story, and Ava is so loved, I can tell through this post. What a lovely bunny, and I love the eyelashes!
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Aww how lovely, handmade lovelies are always precious but that makes it even more so!
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Thank you so much Nina. It brings tears to my eyes when I first saw the bunny . This will be her first present and little friend when she arrives in Guernsey xx
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So cute and what a lovely story Nina!! 🙂
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