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Gantaeno Feb 23, 2011

Hi everyone!

I got my creative juices flowing again, hurrah! After churning out Sloths for Hugglets last year I felt like I'd never look at another chunk of mohair ever again... then I started to design Jack

I love making sloths, but they don't give many possibilities when it comes to poses beyond 'sitting' 'sleeping' and 'hanging out' (chillaxing ). I wanted to make some other animals before I turned into 'that girl that only makes sloths' and I'm really hoping that you can see from this guy that I've been sewing animals for nearly four years now (my four year anniversary is in March!). I think that making a werid creature carried me pretty far, but I wanted a challenge and so I decided to go for an animal that is already very popular, one with lots of competition, to challenge me to make something different but still... Lugly, I guess?

Enough about me, let's talk about Jack! He's about 19" head to toe, his ears push this up to about 24" so he's a big guy for me! He has armature in all four limbs and his ears, and magnetic paws so he will be able to hold props. he can stand unaided, although you can't just plonk him down I'm afraid: I have his legs in a bent toe position so he's standing on tip toes. I am (eventually!) going to sew a military jacket or waistcoat for him, and a company in America is making me some custom pewter medals for these hares I really hope to work on lots of costumed hares in the future, but for now here's Jack, naked in the woods!

Face 1 by Gantaeno, on Flickr

Side 2 by Gantaeno, on Flickr

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rowarrior Feb 23, 2011

Oh he's fab, looking forward to seeing more of this new line

Gantaeno Feb 23, 2011

Oh he's fab, looking forward to seeing more of this new line

Thanks Katy, I'm so glad you don't think he's too much of a departure from my usual creatures There will be more, never fear!

les ours d'isabelle Feb 24, 2011

darling i love departure!!! so newwww!!!  its so great to go away from usuallity!!!! looove    

Sarah Feb 24, 2011

      :clap:  :clap:  Superb rabbit!  I'm sure he won't be with you for very long.     

Gantaeno Feb 25, 2011

Thank you both!

Sarah: I keep my prototypes so he'll be with me forever hopefully! I'm going to start on my first one to sell shortly

desertmountainbear Feb 27, 2011

He is wonderful Chloe,  What a sweet face, and body design. 

Joanne

Gantaeno Feb 27, 2011

Thank you Joanne I'm so glad you think he's sweet, thanks for the compliment!

Melisa Nichols Feb 27, 2011

He's delightful!        And as they say, a change is as good as a holiday...  I'm glad you did this so we can see more of your talent!  :clap:

Zagzagael Feb 28, 2011

He is absolutely WONDERFUL!!!! So much character in his face. Attitude! Well done!!!

Gantaeno Feb 28, 2011

He is absolutely WONDERFUL!!!! So much character in his face. Attitude! Well done!!!

Thank you Needlefelting is strange to work with: I can only hope that all future hares are a nice as this one

Jan Nethercutt Mar 2, 2011

Very clever and talented lady!  Jack is right super.  Hugs, Jan

Gantaeno Mar 4, 2011

Very clever and talented lady!  Jack is right super.  Hugs, Jan

Thank you Jan! Sorry, I didn't see your post until now