Introducing Mama Duck. She's from essentially the same pattern as Cack Cack, but made of linen with wool felt, gingham, and a vintage fabric head scarf.
I wanted to experiment with raw seams and create something with a true hand-sewn look. Inspiration for the head scarf came from this photo from a Japanese craft book I saw on eBay.
Mama Duck is going to waddle off to a new home and I'm sad to see her go (even though I threw her in the trash bin halfway through, poor thing).
You did a nice job with the duck. I love using raw edges in my sewing, there is something so earthy about it.
Posted by: Lu | August 03, 2005 at 10:25 AM
i am so excited to see this little lady after you made mention of her on hillarys blog. she is just lovely! making stuffeds scare me about as much as making quilts does. you are amazing!
Posted by: hannah | August 03, 2005 at 10:42 AM
This is one of the cutest things
I've seen! Wonderful work!! A true
keepsake.
Posted by: Toni | August 03, 2005 at 11:24 AM
That is just adorable. I have a few Japanese craft books with patterns for babies and I love the way that they use linen and other earthy, neutral fabrics with delicate floral prints. So pretty!
Posted by: Rachel | August 03, 2005 at 11:38 AM
she is VERY dear. i really like the raw & rough edges. this is really something you must sell {i know, i know ... when the kids go back to school}. i'll be ready when you get these in your shop! :)
she is lovely! mav
Posted by: maria | August 03, 2005 at 12:00 PM
oh she is just beautiful! I love the raw edges. I'm amazed at your patience.. I would have no luck with that at all. the edges would just shred apart on me. I can barely keep the wool felt together.
I love the kerchief!
Posted by: hillary | August 03, 2005 at 12:14 PM
OMG! I completely LOVE that! I musty send the link to my mom, who I know will love it as well!
Posted by: bellablue | August 03, 2005 at 01:26 PM
That is the cutest, sweetest, darlingest little duckling I have ever seen! I'm in love! The raw edges are beautiful and her kerchief adds just the right touch. Raw edges are on my "to try" list too; you have proven yourself a master!
Posted by: Cassi | August 03, 2005 at 03:05 PM
she is soo adorable!!!
Posted by: susie | August 03, 2005 at 03:08 PM
mama duck is so so lovely, beautiful work...
Posted by: sarah | August 03, 2005 at 03:19 PM
OMG I can't believe you threw it in the trash! It's wonderful.
Posted by: vicki | August 03, 2005 at 03:55 PM
stephanie! she's beautiful!
what a day in blogland! every page is better than the next and the rss feed page is telling me i have 6 more to look at!
but wow. gush. gush...
Posted by: robin | August 03, 2005 at 04:34 PM
i love love love this so much, love the raw seams and natural fibres.
Posted by: kathreen | August 03, 2005 at 04:56 PM
Really lovely work and great idea. Stunning.
Posted by: Nicole | August 03, 2005 at 05:04 PM
I think i'm in love! This is the cutest duck i've ever seen, i love the raw edges and the head scarf.
Posted by: Nichola | August 03, 2005 at 05:38 PM
I love the raw edges. Do you have any tips on how to keep them from fraying away as you sew? I'm often tempted to keep my softies inside out - not turn them after sewing them right sides together - but then I always chicken out. This duck is really wonderful.
Posted by: abbyjane | August 03, 2005 at 07:04 PM
Oh, she's wonderful! The headscarf is so sweet. Mind if I post it on Crafting Japanese?
Posted by: Maitreya | August 03, 2005 at 08:03 PM
So darn cute!
Posted by: myra | August 03, 2005 at 08:21 PM
wow- So cute! Gorgeous round shape and I love the contrast fabric on the underside of her wings.
Posted by: di | August 04, 2005 at 02:52 AM
Eeeek! Quack!! Beautiful :)
Posted by: Alison | August 04, 2005 at 04:39 AM
Adorable! I love everything about it!
Posted by: Amanda8 | August 04, 2005 at 05:24 AM
Cute duck! Lovely work.
Posted by: Jess | August 04, 2005 at 05:41 AM
Wow! She is great.
Posted by: Jill | August 04, 2005 at 05:48 AM
Beautiful - so much personality. She's just like a storybook character.
Thanks for your very encouraging comment about the self-portrait thing. I'm not sure if I'll ever be as brave as you and do a full shot, but we'll see. When I can work out how to airbrush so that I look like Kate Winslet, maybe...
Posted by: Jane | August 04, 2005 at 06:38 AM
What can I add that has not been said already...? I'll just drive your comments number up then.
:-)
Perfecto!
Posted by: Snowbear | August 04, 2005 at 08:04 AM