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a husk of jack rabbits

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Did you know that the collective noun for jackrabbits is 'husk'? A husk of jackrabbits. You could also say a wrack of rabbits (I'm sure some farmers would agree) or a down of rabbits or a trace. They all sound quite fitting to me. 

Here are some long-eared rabbits that I have made for my stall at the Auckland Fair tomorrow. They are both machine and hand-sewn, and made from thick, vintage, cotton velveteen and other old fabrics. I think there's something old-fashioned and slightly gothic about them, but I'm okay with that.

If you're going to be in Auckland-town tomorrow, I'd love to meet you so please come and say hi. It looks like there will be lots of lovely stuff on display and for sale at the fair- with free gift wrapping too. Should be a good adventure.

I hope you have a lovely weekend, wherever you are. 

p.s. This is my favourite song about rabbits.

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  1. annri Avatar
    annri

    beautiful rabbits! yes, with their neck ribbons and their deep colors, they are a bit victorian and gothic. i wish i could see that fair; have fun!

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  2. Feronia Avatar
    Feronia

    They are lovely! Wish I was going to be in Auckland 🙂

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  3. Jacqui Avatar
    Jacqui

    I don’t know if I came back to tell you how much my daughter loves her black rabbit (I certainly meant to if I didn’t!). She calls him Velvet and he’s still a firm favourite. The comments she got as we left the Craft Fair were many and everyone had a smile on their faces for the little girl clutching her big bunny. Unfortunately his lovely ribbon gets used for all sorts of other things and is rarely on him which is a pity because I think it’s the finishing touch!

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  4. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar
    Denise | Chez Danisse

    Velveteen rabbits, just in time for Christmas. It’s just like the book. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Velveteen_Rabbit

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  5. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    hi jacqui,
    thank you very much for your comment- im so glad she likes velvet! he couldnt have found a nicer home. take care,
    melissa

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  6. louana Avatar
    louana

    I love them! Beautiful work as always. Looking forward to seeing them in person.

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  7. Jill Avatar
    Jill

    Those are the cutest bunnies ever! I love how you used different fabric for the ears. Too bad my boys are not at all into stuffed animals. 😦

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  8. littlechrissy Avatar
    littlechrissy

    These are adorable.

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  9. Christy Avatar
    Christy

    those rabbits are completely adorable! I LOVE those ears. LOVE.

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  10. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    Such a charming husk! And you know I love me some JN!

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  11. lekki Avatar
    lekki

    floppy, flopsy bunnies 🙂 Just beautiful

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  12. angela Avatar
    angela

    They are gorgeous Mel!

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  13. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    It must be season for rabbits! I’ve been making some for a market tomorrow as well! Here’s hoping your bunnies find lovely homes.
    Happy market-going!

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  14. Carrie @ Rhubarb Sky Avatar
    Carrie @ Rhubarb Sky

    Those bunnies are so, so sweet!
    And, YAY for a music recommendation from Melissa! I always fall in love with your musical choices. Thanks!
    (Abby’s missing Keira something FIERCE. . . give her a hello from all of us).

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  15. KP Avatar
    KP

    Wow – those are brilliant. Hope you have a really grreat weekend and a succesful and happy market up in Auk. See you next week. K

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  16. aupres de mon arbre Avatar
    aupres de mon arbre

    I love their smiles !
    Have good time in Auckland tomorrow (I am so upset not being there !)

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  17. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    merci, helene! x

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  18. caireen Avatar
    caireen

    gorgeous – and good luck at the fair, it sounds very inviting! Cx

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  19. Holly C. Avatar
    Holly C.

    I just love your husk of ‘jack’ rabbits!

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  20. karlagibbs Avatar
    karlagibbs

    omg, i wish i could make plushes that well! these are adorable!

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  21. Anja Avatar
    Anja

    Lovely! I love those long ears!
    Good luck at the fair

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  22. allison Avatar
    allison

    these are so beautiful! i hope you do really well at the craft fair, but i also hope that you end up with one of these sweet rabbits left over for your etsy shop! i am still kicking myself for not scooping one up last time you had some in your shop. i love how old-fashioned they look.

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  23. Hadley Avatar
    Hadley

    Oh! Oh! I want one SO BAD! They are so lovely! If only I weren’t on the other side of the world. ❤

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  24. samantha Avatar
    samantha

    love, love, love. wish I were in the right country.

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  25. alexis Avatar
    alexis

    Good luck tomorrow!

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  26. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    Wow, I love the polka-dot ears!
    Hope the market went really well for you 🙂

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  27. gracia Avatar
    gracia

    A husk of rabbits is one of my favourite collective nouns… and yours are a delight.
    (If you get a chance, I have given you a little something on my recent blog post… play along, if you like.)

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  28. Eva Avatar
    Eva

    Just want to say a big thank you for introducing me to Olof Arnalds Innundir Skinni. It’s absolutely beautiful. I have no idea of what she is saying, but I’m pregnant right now, and it totally reflects the joy and simplicity I feel when I have time to sit back and think of the magic happening inside me.
    If you get chance to look at the link of olof singing with Bjork, do, it’s brilliant.

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  29. Brenda Avatar
    Brenda

    Awesome rabbits. I think that you will do well at the sale. There have been a few new babies around here. Friends of my daughters have had a boy, Cash and another had a girl, Rya. Names I am not familiar with. If you were closer, I’d get them each a sweet bunnie. They are so cute.

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  30. Lililila Avatar
    Lililila

    I love them in black ! 🙂

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  31. Lililila Avatar
    Lililila

    And have a nice day tomorrow at the fair.

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  32. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    hi eva,
    thank you- im happy to have introduced her. 🙂 i love that link with bjork, too. 

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  33. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thank you, lililila!

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  34. Margaret Oomen Avatar
    Margaret Oomen

    your rabbits are delightful.
    here is my favorite rabbit song
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc7aezmeLzA

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  35. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    I love the rabbits. My favourite collective nouns are: hippos…a bloat! Weasels…a sneak and cats…a clutter.

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