Fawn
On my (computer) desk today is a recently completed fawn for the show:
I’ve been wanting to make a fawn for a few months now and the show gave me the perfect excuse to give it a go. I googled images of fawn(s) in the wild and sketched the shape, breaking it down into a simpler form. After sketching her, I drew up the pattern and thankfully she all came together very easily. She’s quite large, standing almost 50cm tall. This is the first time I’ve made something with four legs that can stand on it’s own, so I’m really happy with her.
She’s made from wool-blend (hounds-tooth?) suiting, wool flannel and wool felt. We were blessed with a beautiful sunny afternoon yesterday so I took her outside in the backyard for a few more photos:
Fabric for two more fawn are on my desk, ready to be worked on tonight :-)
Woodland Boy #2 is also near completion and he couldn’t resist the afternoon sun, so he ventured outside with us too:
I also received more fabric from Spoonflower with some of my designs and I hope to post up pics later on in the week.
Hope you’re having a lovely Wednesday!
August 6th, 2008 at 12:02 pm
What a sweet little fawn! And I love woodland Boy’s shorts — that woodgrain print just kills me!
ACK! Can’t wait to get my Spoonflower invite!
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August 6th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
I’m so fond of deery things at the moment so I love your lovely fawn! And Woodland Boy is just adorable, I love the fabrics you’ve used for him :)
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August 6th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Just beautiful. All your creations are amazing.
Michelle
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August 6th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Oh, that deer is so very sweet! The eyes are perfect. :-)
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August 6th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Houndstooth on a fawn. How perfect! Glad to see the show pieces coming to life, it’s so exciting.
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August 6th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
He’s a very handsome fawn indeed. At least he looks like a proud young male to me, a bit of a dandy with his neck bow. love the fabric you used – interesting choice, making it not too cutesy.
And greetings from Helsinki. Been reading your blog for a week or so; keep up the good work.
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August 6th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
The fawn is fantastic! I also love the photo of woodland boy and his teeny tiny toadstools!!
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August 6th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Love love love love love!!!!!
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August 6th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
I adore the Fawn she is beautiful, you are soooooo!! Clever .She reminds me of the Babycham fawn, so cute well done you .I wish you all the best in the show You will do amazingly your work is so Brilliant.
Love from sesga xx
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August 6th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Its really tough to get something that size to stand up on it’s own- excellent job!! I love it!
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August 6th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
she is AMAZING Jhoanna, what a wonderful job you have done! love the new boy too!!
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August 7th, 2008 at 12:20 am
I adore how the fawn looks as if she’s batting her eyes at you. And I must say that I am completely in love with Woodland Boy. How many are you making and will any be in your etsy shop?
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August 7th, 2008 at 1:32 am
you have captured the eyes really well
Sharon
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August 7th, 2008 at 4:26 am
You are very talented!
The fawn is really pretty looking.
Congratulations on a job well done!
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August 7th, 2008 at 9:02 am
she is sooooo beautiful!
nice work!
xoxx
brooke and moca
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August 7th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
The fawn is sweet but I have to say I love the woodland boys best.
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August 7th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Love the Fawn – Takes me back to Bambi and the woodland boy is divine – This is my first time to your blog and I have already put you in my reader – very impressed by your talent – Can I ask with your woodland boys & girls are the faces painted or printed on – they look great!!
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August 7th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
What a gorgeous fawn – you have captured the youthful exuberance perfectly! Great fabric choices – your work is so beautifully unique.
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August 8th, 2008 at 12:09 am
Oh my Goodness!!!! How utterly adorable! I’m never showing you my turtle now.
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August 8th, 2008 at 7:51 am
Loise said it so well “What a gorgeous fawn – you have captured the youthful exuberance perfectly! Great fabric choices – your work is so beautifully unique” I second that!
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August 8th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Oh you have been so busy Jhoanna – the fawn and Woodland Boy #2 look amazing . Can’t wait to see what comes next! Btw.. finished Ruby using your gorgeous pattern – she is on my blog.
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August 8th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Just lovely (as always) Jhoanna. I love the fawn & the woodland boy.
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August 10th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Jhoanna, I’m always blown away by your amazing creations. The fawn is spectacular and what a great size. I’d love to see her for real. You’re a clever cookie!
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August 13th, 2008 at 4:20 am
wow. Love the fawn and the woodland dolls. You have quite a talent! How do you do the woodland doll faces? Are they painted? They are so neat and colorful! with their big eyes that make you say awwww.
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August 13th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Wow, very beautiful and I’m so impressed that you created the pattern. Stunning!
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August 25th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Hi there,
Love your beautiful creations!
Do you supply to online boutiques?
Please send details if you are interested.
Kind regards,
Penelope
http://www.ministyle.com.au
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