3 fat elephants
Last week we got a nice surprise in the mail. One of those parcels that you are not expecting which bring you so much joy and excitement - what could it be????? The anticipation was well rewarded when we found inside a selection of new Japanese fat quarters from Lynn at Patchwork on Central Park!! These new fabrics have just arrived in store and Lynn though we might like to have a bit of a play! She knows us too well!!
As soon as I saw the first two fabrics all I could think of was Phoebe and so decided I had to make a new version for in Lynn's store. Isn't she cute?
And of course, as is my sickness, I cannot only make one toy at a time so I decided to make a few more heffalumps at the same time. Little floss kept singing the "Three fat elephants balancing" song as I worked and now I just cannot get it out of my head! So I decided for their photo shop they should do a bit of balancing - although I wasn't clever enough to get them on that piece of string.
These three little fellas are now for sale in our etsy store and until they find new homes will grace my new studio.
I have returned from Ikea this afternoon where I have purchased the necessary furniture and boxes to move the toys out and my studio in - WOO-HOO!!! The next few days will definitely be spent with allen key in hand and hopefully not too much hair puling. But it will be well worth it!!!! I cant wait to get the room all set up and will hope to share some photos with you next week of my progress. May the floss be with you! Melly.
wow the new elephants all look fantastic...I really love the fabrics and specially the one on the top!! Good job.
Posted by: Marie | April 16, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Melly, the elephants look fantastic!!! I can't wait to get to the shop to get my hands on some of that fabric!! Can't wait to see pics of your studio either. Have fun getting the Ikea stuff together - always a joy.
Posted by: Jenny | April 16, 2008 at 06:57 PM
I love teh elephants. So pretty. Love that first one!
Posted by: bea | April 16, 2008 at 08:52 PM
Love the fabrics and the Phoebe’s you made are too cute!!! A new studio, how exciting!
Posted by: nicolette | April 16, 2008 at 09:29 PM
The elephants are so cute! The fabrics a gorgeous. Having your own studio sounds fabulous!
Posted by: Jill | April 17, 2008 at 12:12 AM
Oh they are sweet! And very very pretty fabric. Good luck with the studio!
Posted by: dottycookie | April 17, 2008 at 08:56 AM
...step by step on a piece of string. They thought it was such a wonderful stunt so they called for another...elephant! Now I am going to be singing it! Ha! Those are some mighty fine elephants! - Jen
Posted by: Jenny | April 17, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Love the fabric and what you did with it! So cute. My Fido pattern arrived today. He will have a happy home here in the states. Thanks again!
Posted by: Jacquie | April 17, 2008 at 10:39 AM
We were just singing the 3 gray elephants... song this week. I used to sing it with my little Floss 23 years ago. It was her favourite. Nine weeks time she will have a little Floss of her own and says she will teach it to him!
Ahhh! The power of IKEA! You go there, and just a few short allen keys later - you have a studio! I loooooooove IKEA!
Posted by: kris | April 17, 2008 at 03:46 PM
Just gorgeous- If I had the pennies I would definately buy the first one, love the ears
Lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | April 17, 2008 at 07:57 PM
Both the elephants and the fabrics are gorgeous and I can't wait to see your new studio - photos soon please!!!!!
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | April 18, 2008 at 01:41 AM
How wonderful!! Lucky you get to buy lots of smaller pieces and use them. I would love to look through your beautiful collection of prints!!
Posted by: Katherine A. | April 18, 2008 at 08:02 AM
The elephants are very cute and they even do balancing tricks. Your own studio I can't wait to see how you have it set up. I will have my own room soon wooo hoooo
Posted by: Leanne | April 19, 2008 at 11:56 PM
A..D..O..R..A..B..L..E..!
Posted by: Mallory | April 20, 2008 at 07:59 AM
Those are so cute!
I just found your site and I'm excited about reading more!
Posted by: Tori | April 20, 2008 at 09:54 PM
Love the elephants, my daughter has just finished making her first fish from Under the sea and called her Melly.
Posted by: The Happy Quilter | April 22, 2008 at 06:06 AM
I love the elephants, it reminds me of a toy I had when I was little. Do you have a pattern for the elephants? I would love to buy a pattern! Thanks
Posted by: Laura | April 23, 2008 at 06:16 AM