This week I decided it was about time they had their makeover.
I started with the bear whom I had called Rumble as he had a hole in his tummy.
As I was stitching and cleaning it became apparent that Rumble was, infact a girl! The name didn't suit her at all so I had to think of another. I waited until I had finished her and sat her in front of me thinking how beautiful she was now. I decided on Kathy as I have always though that Katherine Zeta Jones was really beautiful.
Next was the Pekingese dog. He is called Gary. The reason? Biscuits of course - Garibaldi - get it?
Again I stitched and cleaned, and replaced missing eyes. Gary has no mohair left at all on his body so I knitted him a blue coat to protect his 'skin' from further damage.
I am so pleased with how the two of them have turned out, I have to keep going to look at them.
There is something so special about these old timers that people have let get in such a state. If only they could talk, think of the tales they could tell.
Poor old Garibaldi |
Gary standing proud in his new coat |
Two sad old friends |
A little magic - and 'You Shall go to the Ball' |
Oooh - I didn't realise you had a website - it looks great! I love Gary - he is the sweetest vintage dog I have seen, and the coat is perfect!
ReplyDeleteOhmigod! It published my comment! I cannot tell you how many times I've tried, only to be told I'm not allowed!
ReplyDeleteI changed the settings Ruth, I don't think you have to put those strange words in now do you?
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