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This is a new design I've been working on lately- the long-eared rabbit. It's one of those things I was thinking about for a long time before he materialised. Maybe from back when I did this embroidery last year. In any case, I knew I wanted to make an old-fashioned bunny with extra-long ears. I was watching my nieces with their soft toys last week, and noticed that their favourite ones to carry around with them were the softest and squishiest- as if they were just half-stuffed.

Inspired by them (and this book of course) I decided to use blue velveteen for the body and a brushed flannel cotton for the inside of the ears. And the face is just simply embroidered on in cream thread. But I do think he needs a scarf for winter, as it's getting colder and darker here by the day, so that's my next project.

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34 responses to “a long-eared rabbit”

  1. annri Avatar

    You’ve just put the biggest smile on my face with your rabbit! Thank you.

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  2. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    your long eared bunny is just so endearing
    i am bound to have sweet dreams now after looking upon him

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  3. Jacqui Avatar

    That’s absolutely true about the favourite stuffed animals isn’t it? When I read that I thought about my daughter’s favourites and they do tend towards long and floppy. Except Foofoo the bunny, who is small and compact.
    I love your bunny, he’s gorgeous and just screams “favourite” to me. His ears are especially nice.

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  4. Jacqui Avatar

    My daughter just saw the photos of the bunny and immediately said “can you make me one?” Help! 🙂

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  5. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    Oh, Melissa…I just love this bunny! Squishy and loveable is the way to go!!

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  6. flowerpress Avatar

    Oh, i love the feel of velvet and flannel. I just want to pick that rabbit up and rub it against my face!!! Perfect.

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  7. Mepark Avatar

    I really enjoy your blog, I check it all the time. This is the first time I’ve ever gotten up the courage to comment–I have fallen in love with this rabbit! Please consider posting a tutorial about him or suggestions for making similar creatures. I would love to give it a shot!

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  8. tinyhappy Avatar

    thanks, jacqui, and im glad your daughter likes the rabbit! have fun sewing… 🙂

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  9. fiona Avatar

    how sweet looking! if only i can touch it through the screen.

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  10. Jennie Avatar

    I looove the long ears!
    I’ve made some with big ears – but not that long-
    I think he looks brilliant!!
    (and the tarten is fab)

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  11. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi mepark, thank you!
    i’m not so good at working out how to post patterns on my blog. but i’ve just had a wee look and found this pattern online… http://www.sewingpatterns.org.uk/bunny-rabbit-sewing-pattern.htm which looks similar, and there’s also a great pattern at ‘wee wonderfuls’ that you can buy… http://weewonderfuls.typepad.com/wee_wonderfuls/store/
    happy sewing!

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  12. Jessicah Avatar

    Doesn’t he look squishy and friendly! I especially like his long floppy ears.

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  13. by night Avatar

    It is just so cute! I love the long ears. and think too kids like “half stuffed” softies as they are easier to hold.

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  14. Fay Avatar
    Fay

    I love it!

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  15. Alison Gibbs Avatar

    He is so cute
    Alison

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  16. Silke Avatar

    That one has a truly adorable, mischievous face. Love it!

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  17. briar Avatar

    love him, tooo sweet x

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  18. Francesca Avatar

    Very cute rabbit!

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  19. Sally Avatar

    He is delicious!!! I could so cuddle him right now. Great work!

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  20. Erin Avatar

    This is adorable! I wish my toddler ctually played with stuffed animals! I’d love to bring one of these home!

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  21. Stephanie Avatar

    Oh, I love this. The blue is inspired. Makes me think about all the other colors that are out there to try. Lovely work.

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  22. martha Avatar
    martha

    thanks so much!
    -Martha

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  23. tif Avatar

    oh he is going to live a good life!

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  24. andrea gutierrez Avatar

    i’m in love! just the other day i was thinking about having a rabbit doll, a gray one in a pretty yellow dress…

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  25. kaylovesvintage Avatar

    nice one, I love the color

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  26. domesticali Avatar

    Bless his long velveteen ears. He’s adorable.

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  27. Sarah Avatar

    He is a sweet wee darling!

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  28. gretchen/juneatnoon Avatar

    I very much prefer my stuffed animals a little squashy and floppy, too. Beautiful result, love the contrast of the ears.

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  29. kim Avatar

    i’ve also been looking at your blog for a while, but haven’t commented before. i really like seeing the things you make. love love love your rabbit. the long ears are so good!

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  30. Nancy Cook Avatar

    I am in love with your long eared bunny!

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  31. heini Avatar

    Oooo, can there be anything cuter than the 1st picture!

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  32. Brenda Avatar
    Brenda

    It’s just lovely girl. I made one for my kids years ago. They loved it thread bare. Using blue velveteen, such a nice touch. Great work…………

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  33. Holly Avatar

    those ears are so sweet. Any child would love this. nicely done.

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  34. Irmhild Avatar

    ah, floppy eared rabbits, very cute!

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