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Emo BearsThanks everyone. I finished my last horrid Anti-biotics tonight (have left me with a nasty taste in my mouth permanently) and am regaining a little of my hearing. Lenora, sorry to hear you had to have surgery, that must have been such a bad case 
It is the fourth time it has happened and the third time in my right ear. My hearing is not 100% for that reason.
I might post photos of the chimp too 
once I can bear to stuff and sculpt his head (eep!) Not my pattern mind you it's by Jennifer Laing from her book 'Constructing Teddy and His Friends'. The face is a nightmare, but it was a 40th birthday present for a friend who loves monkeys - her birthday was last week 
chimp is getting the upper hand right now!
Annabearella'sI'm so sorry to read of all the injuries. Here's to quick healing! 
I finished a rough draft of my rabbit today. Since it's my first attempt I made it up out of some inexpensive acrylic I had on hand. For a "real deal" version, I've got a pretty piece of gray wool I bought years ago & haven't had the right use for - until now! I tried a sort of trapunto for the nose using felt & I'm pretty happy with the way it came out for never having done it before. I used wire in the ears for poseability, but need to get a heavier gauge for better support.
Please forgive me for not posting a better photo, but my desktop computer is acting up & I'm not able to upload pics from my camera so I'm relying on my BlackBerry for the moment.
He's a lovely bunny, Anna! Is that a heart-shaped nose?
When your computer is happy again, be sure to post a pic in the Challenge Gallery (in the menu bar at the top of the page).
Becky
What a lovely bunny. I think he will be beautiful in the grey. Love his nose!
desertmountainbearI love the bunny too, adorable!
Joanne
Annabearella'sThank you for the comments on my bunny.
Becky - Yes, I did make the nose heart shaped.
I'm working on my next one. Using ultra suede for the nose this time and trying trapunto on the foot pads too. 
Posts: 285Sweet bunny!! 
Ivyworks ArtistryWell, I got as far as actually dyeing my mohair....aaaaaaand then I ended up in the hospital I just got released this weekend, so it's doubtful I'll be able to make the deadline. I'll still finish and post, but it'll be later on this month. On a positive note, I'm on a new treatment that seems to be working very well. My eyes aren't completely healed yet, but I'm seeing loads better than I was even a month ago. Wish me luck finishing my project, I'll take pictures of the mohair I died when it's a little sunnier out and post them. 
Well, I got as far as actually dyeing my mohair....aaaaaaand then I ended up in the hospital
Oh, rats I'm really sorry to hear that, Shannon. As far as the deadline, that was just a suggestion--I'm quite sure. 
Meanwhile, a speedy recovery to you.
Becky
Shannon, so glad to hear that things seem to be "looking" up...
Emo BearsHere's my Monkey. I won't put him in the Gallery as he isn't my actual Challenge piece....
I have vowed Never EVER! to try this again.... :crackup:
Still he turned out ok.
I really like him Julia, and I'm sure his new person will too.
The fur is perfect, and what a lot of work you did to give him hands, feet, and a face!
Becky
Emo BearsThanks Becky. It was the face that caused me all the problems. I have never done a really shaped inset face before and no matter how hard I tried I couldn't get it exactly how I wanted 
His new mum loves him to pieces though and I guess that's all that matters 
Annabearella'sSorry to hear about your detour to the hospital, Shannon.
Oh my! That monkey is adorable, Julia!!
