Hi Cuties, I made some knitted Bunnies a few years ago for my Mother-in-law. (Mum).
She saw an article in a magazine and suggested these would be nice to make.You see at the time both my MIL & FIL were living with us, as they both knew that I did a lot of Knitting and that I was running out of draw space to put all of my jumpers, cardigans and pullovers into.
So after I made a couple of slight modifications, I set to making my first Bunny.
The funny thing is when I finished my first one and showed Mum, (she loved it that much that I gave it to her as a gift), the next thing I heard was Dad saying "WHERES MINE", so off I went and made Dad one.
Dad always loved it when I made him clothes and gave him teddies when he was not feeling the best.
He had that Bunny right up until he passed last December, at the ripe old age of 97.
Mum now looks after both Bunnies, pride of place at the end of her bed, along with the embroidered lap quilt that I made her.
So from small beginnings has grown a storage bucket load of Bunnies in a Bags.
I think at last count I have knitted up around 50 Bunnies, 40 of them waiting to be sewn, stuffed and put together.
Photo 1. Are two Male Bunnies with there Trucks, resting on there Felt Hanging Bags.
Photo 2. The two Bunnies have now hopped into the bags. hehe
Photo 3. Is a selection of Felt Bags that I have made for the Bunnies. These bags only have one handle, so you can have then on the doorknob.
Thankyou for looking
Regards Lorraine
South Australia
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They are adorable and your story is lovely The saying, the devil makes work for idle hands does not apply to you. Thank you for sharing your lovely work with us. G
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by lolly3
edited 22 Sep 2015
Hi ethan, Thankyou for looking. Yes my wonderful Husband Keith and I are never idle, we are always doing craft work.
Keith loves to make Dream Catchers using Glass Beads and Feathers and I have a number of different crafts that keep me busy.
Regards Lo
7528Your bunnies are Fabulous! Love their different clothes and looks. I can see why your Dad and Mum wanted them. So sorry to hear about your Dad. My Dad passed away last November.
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by lolly3
22 Sep 2015
Hi grammaheh1, Thankyou so much for looking.
Sorry to hear about your lose too, each day will become easier, it just takes time. And remember we carry them with us in heart and mind.
Regards Lorraine
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743327Très jolis ces lapins bravo!dommage je ne sais pas tricoter
Gisèle
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202These all are adorable--what a lovely personal story.
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299559Thank you Lorraine for posting this beautiful story and showing your cute bunnys.
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by lolly3
11 Sep 2015
hi elemausi, Thankyou for your kind comment, Yes Dad was a real Fun Bunny himself when he was alive, very young at heart right to the end. Even when he was naughty he was funny.
Regards Lorraine
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22595Your Bunnies are adorable and wow you are so productive with them. Do you give them away as gifts? Love the story about your MIL and FIL. I am so glad your rabbits made them content
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by lolly3
edited 11 Sep 2015
Hi crafter2243, Thankyou so much, I try and make a bunny in a couple of nights, then pack away the pieces to be put together at a later time. The bunnies that I have made so far I have given as gifts.
The bulk of what I have made I have put into storage
109774How adorable and what a beautiful story!! Suzanne
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by lolly3
11 Sep 2015
Hi srise, Thankyou, Mum and Dad lived with us for 6 1/2 years before they went into aged care, we looked after Dad until he was 94. We would have had them until they both passed away, but it was becoming increasingly hard for both of us, my Husband Keith suffers from M.S. and I have a severe lower back injury.
Regards Lorraine
111389Cute bunnies, and live the felt bags - they are quite useful little items.
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by lolly3
11 Sep 2015
Hi laffma1, Thankyou, yes I thought that the felt bag would be a good idea for the children, they can put it on a door knob or a wardrobe handle, over a back of a dinner chair.
Regards Lorraine
31625These are so cute! You are multi-talented.
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by lolly3
11 Sep 2015
Hi jrob, Thankyou, I have always loved to do a variety of different crafts and can never have idle hands whilst watching a DVD, so I knit.
Regard Lorraine
158718Your story tugs at my heart. You are so blessed with beautiful memories and loved ones that appreciate you. Best wishes on finishing the bunnies, so that more folks will be cheered by your efforts.
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by lolly3
11 Sep 2015
Hi cfidl, Thankyou so much, when I read your comment my throat went tight and I too started to well up with tears. I just get a big smile on my face when I have completed a bunny and my Husband Keith always has a chuckle when I show him one.
Regards Lorraine
173695See, Lorraine, I told you to post all the things you make and do. You are so very gifted and talented. Great job on them all. Love the Bunny rabbits - especially the Black and White one, reminds me of Collingwood Football colours. Love Chris
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by lolly3
11 Sep 2015
Hi Chris, Yes you were right, and thankyou for all your kind words and encouragement, I just said to Keith, that the Cuties ladies have not seen anything yet. Still more to come. Not all at once though. Lol
Love Lorraine
234507These bears and bags are adorable! Don't stop making them. I can see a lot of folks and children loving these in hospitals and nursing homes.
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by lolly3
11 Sep 2015
Hi 02kat, Thankyou, Yes I have had a few people ask Mum about them where she lives in aged care. They are great comfort to the elderly.
Regards Lorraine
169064You did a terrific job. Love them you are so talented.
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by lolly3
edited 11 Sep 2015
Hi lhart, Thankyou, I try and knit a bunny every couple of nights, then I pack all the pieces up into a bag ready to be put together at a later time.
Regards Lorraine
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