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The kids wanted me to make something for the school fair which takes place at the end of this week (more details here– please come along, locals!) and I've been helping out with the crafty stuff at the fair. I've also made a few things for the table, including these soft rabbits and owls. They're all made from recycled cardigans and sweaters, with embroidered features. It was very pleasing to be able to use old textiles in this way. I'm hoping to finish a few more of these before the fair on Friday evening.

The rabbits have soft silky fabrics inside their ears so they're nice to stroke. That's very important, you know.

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16 responses to “cut-up cardigans”

  1. SundaysChild Avatar
    SundaysChild

    What a great idea, and it teaches the kids to up-cycle old items that might have otherwise gone into the trash. I like that you have embroidered the facial features too, instead of using buttons that can come off and be swallowed. Wishing you lots of sales at the fair. Julie Andrea

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  2. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    pretty…

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  3. Mar Avatar
    Mar

    They are really lovely!!
    Greetings

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  4. Ruby Hoppen Avatar

    They look soooo cuddly, I hope they go home with some new owners!

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  5. Merja Avatar

    Love the owls!

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  6. SmitoniusAndSonata Avatar

    I’m very taken with the Fair Isle owl !
    I hope you all have a really successful afternoon .

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  7. Angela Avatar

    Very cute, I am sure they will be a huge hit!

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  8. louana Avatar

    Love those little owls or are they moreporks? Just lovely either way 🙂 Good luck with the fair!

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  9. KC Avatar

    The owls are adorable. What a thrifty way to repurpose something!

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  10. engineering recruitment agencies Avatar

    These owls are so adorable! great work!

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  11. Emily Avatar

    They’re gorgeous, I love their expressions!

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  12. Melissa Avatar

    Those rabbits are adorable!
    ❤ Melissa
    wildflwrchild.blogspot.com

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  13. Cat Avatar
    Cat

    Hello!
    Question? How do you cut up the sweaters without having them fray before/after you sew them up?
    Thanks!

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  14. tinyhappy Avatar

    hello!
    well they do fray a bit but i just sew them up really quickly then overlock around the edges.
    also, some knitted fabrics fray more than others (if theyre slightly felted they dont fray so much, for example.)
    🙂

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  15. Jeane M. Avatar

    Wow, something cute and practical. Must start searching for my unused cardigans. 🙂

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  16. business ownership opportunities Avatar

    These are so adorable, love all this things, gonna make my own soon. I’m so excited!

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