I have spent a happy day working on the elephant, he was oxford gray to begin with before the fire. I have him painted back to an approximation of that, just a tad darker. On one ear see the little hole where he lost his precious steiff button? He had it when we bought him. I made him a new blanket of my rug wool and a bit of paternayan yarn to chain stitch and briar stitch the trim. I like the way his eyes are mounted, black shoe buttons on a little circle of cream colored felt. Now he will go on top of the doll cabinet, and be out of the gloomy storage room, a happy thing indeed! Edyth
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Ohhh he looks like a happy fellow Edyth! I can just hear him....'Oh~ a little more here please...you missed a spot there~ dont forget under my trunk....and my tail! Dont forget my tail..and could you give me a goode scratch while your there?' I bet the girls were happy as ever to see him again! you did a great job~ looks like you dry brushed~ excellent!
I am so glad that I stopped by to see what you were up to while I was away. What a marvelous job you have done on this big fellow! He could not have looked more grand the day he was born.
I have been enjoying your blog so much!! I love seeing all of your dolls!!
This is a great site! We enjoyed visiting with you and Jack and seeing what new projects you are undertaking.
He is a beautiful elephant, thanks to your tender care.
Sarah
what a wonderful site you have created. I will visit often to see your beautiful creations and family. I have been a big fan of your rug hooking for a long time.
blessings to you & yours,
kim
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