Say *chis!
Please meet the new batch of *chis.
This is Jasper the Bunny-chi:
He really wants to believe that bunnies can actually be pirates although he’s never met an actual pirate bunny yet. Nevertheless, he likes to dress up like a pirate and hunt for hidden treasures in the woods with his mates. He also loves eating cookie dough, studying the laws of physics, surfing eBay, and a good game of footy – although that eye-patch really doesn’t help.
This is Lottie the Chicka-chi:
She’s currently working at the city library and has the night shift at the local supermarket. On weekends, she helps her brother host kid’s birthday parties – she has to dress up like a clown and always has trouble keeping that ridiculous red nose on her beak. She loves home-cooked meals, scrap-booking, and watching sunsets. Secretly, what she really wants to do is act.
And this is Winston the Koa-chi:
He’s well versed in the works of St Aquinas, Descartes and Kierkeguaard. He is also well traveled but has yet to visit Japan – hence his current obsession with all things Japanese. He loves black and white photography, stainless steel appliances, and dunking Tim Tams in a nice hot cup of eucalyptus tea after a long day at work.
Jasper, Lottie and Winston will be on display at:
The “Plush, Vinyl, Clay” Show
November 30 – January 25
Kismet Gallery
71 4th Street
Troy, New York
Wish I could be there to see the show in person :-)
Speaking of toy shows, just wanted to share two more with you. The Gallery Hanahou in New York is currently hosting a show called “Luv-able and Hug-able” featuring one of my softie-making heroes, Aussie Christina Gordon (aka Jamfancy) and 9 popular Japanese softie makers. Check out some of the wonderful softies they are exhibiting here.
Also, for all you Kokeshi lovers, Subtext in San Diego is hosting the Kokeshi Show. About 75 artists from all over the world were given a blank Kokeshi and asked to customise it with their artwork. The results are awesome! You can get a good look at each customised Kokeshi doll here, including one from the very talented Aussie artist and fellow Melbournian, Catherine Campbell.
November 13th, 2007 at 7:33 pm
Wow Jhoanna – these are FANTASTIC!!!!!!
They look so real with the plushy furry fabric,
and stitching around the eyes adds some nice depth!!!
I really hope you make more *chis, you could create the first softie animal zoo!!!!!!
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November 13th, 2007 at 10:55 pm
absolutely gorgeous!
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November 14th, 2007 at 3:06 am
that little chickadee could not be cuter!
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November 14th, 2007 at 5:48 am
Oh I adore these!!!!so cute.wow what an amazing job!xoxo
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November 14th, 2007 at 8:05 am
Oh WOW..they are all so ADORABLE!! Just perfect!!
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November 14th, 2007 at 8:31 am
These are so much fun! Nice work. I wanted to let you know that I recently posted a recap of the Stitch indie craft bazaar in Austin, Texas. I am also hosting a swag bag giveaway. I’d love for you to enter & to pass the word on to your friends!
Cheers,
Jessica
http://www.funkyfinds.blogspot.com
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November 14th, 2007 at 9:07 am
Wow, Jhoanna! They’re all cute….my fave is the chickadee, I think. Her beak looks like she’s about to kiss someone.
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November 14th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
I want the Chickadee!
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November 14th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
oh they are awesome Jhoanna and congrats to you for having them in the show that’s amazing! I love them all!!
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November 14th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
WOW! They are wonderful Jhoanna!
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November 14th, 2007 at 8:34 pm
I love the softies and looooove their personalities!
:D
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November 15th, 2007 at 11:03 am
They’re all just gorgeous!!! You really are such a clever lady. Very Inspirational…
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November 15th, 2007 at 12:48 pm
winston is interesting. i wanna date him. :D
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November 15th, 2007 at 12:52 pm
oh my god!! you just keep putting out better and better work! i LOVE the chicka-chi!!
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November 15th, 2007 at 1:39 pm
Jasper the Bunny-chi is so cool. Love him!!
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November 16th, 2007 at 4:52 am
Jasper is the coolest!
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November 17th, 2007 at 9:30 am
wonderful – each one has a really distinct personality and embellishments!
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November 18th, 2007 at 7:41 am
wow your pirate bunny ricks…. well done…
luv Abby
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