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Monday 11 April 2011

R.A.K AND HAPPY BUNNIES . . . .


I have to start this post with the most adorable R.A.K. which dropped through the letterbox last Friday lunchtime . . . .

Lots and lots of lovely bunnies sent by Barb http://barbsstitchincorner.blogspot.com/ who I have to say is Tilly's #1 fan and one of the first people I met in blogland!
This wonderful bunny pillow is an 'I Stitch' design called Sew a Little Brown Bunny and Barb has stitched it on 40~count fabric, (yep! that's right 40~count, the very thought of it makes me feel dizzy!) and the little row of bunnies Barb changed from green to a Tilly colour.
The reverse has a pretty Spring green fabric and a cute matching heart button ~ I adore it, it's just perfect and totally 'me'!

Barb also sent me a pretty little bunny ornament in my favourite colours ~ burgundy and cream and a choccy Bubble Bunny ~ Thank you Barb, I am so touched that you thought of me as your RAK and I will truly treasure these wonderful gifts.
Barb's blog is a delight to follow, her ramblings are great fun to read and are bound to bring a smile to your face, I expect most of you know her already but if you don't pop over and say Hi!

Now to news of 2 other little bunnies and I'm pleased to report although progress feels very slow, it still IS progress.  We are at Stage II of bonding and rather than both bunnies being in their own cages alongside each other, Tilly is now loose and after the initial 'marking her territory' stint around Oscar's cage she now settles down close to him and noses are happily close together.


Oscar had his first examination with our own Vet on Saturday morning which included a vaccination and removal of his stitches from his neuturing, all went well but he was soooooo nervous and came back shaking to bits and his little heart beating overtime. We think he is probably younger than first thought and have been advised to wait the suggested 4 weeks from neutering until he finally gets to meet Tilly without any barriers!
I can't wait!!!

Sorry, but more bunnies . . . . last Sunday was Mother's Day and wasn't I the luckiest Mum ever?
This is a limited edition print of Little and Big Nutbrown Hare from the Guess How Much I Love You? books . . . .


In the bottom right hand corner is an embossed stamp which has the number 98 out of a limited edition of 495.  It's beautifully framed with a cream mount and cream frame and already hangs proudly in my stitching room our study (I'm working on it!)

I thought I'd share this picture with you . . . . .

This is the Magnolia Tree which I can see from the kitchen window and is at its prime but so shortlived as the blooms literally last 2 weeks at the most and thanks to the increasing winds and the Twin's new 12' football goal net most of the blooms are on the ground this evening!

Talking of my gang . . . .


Lazing around, pink skins ready to tan up in the lovely sunny weather, covered in dirt from football matches and a never ending appetite . . . . . . school holidays, don't you just love them?
(I'm going to suffer for posting this one!!!)

Thank you once again for all your lovely comments, so many offering words of support and best wishes on the bonding bunnies ~ more updates to follow!

HAPPY STITCHING
x x x

17 comments:

Denise said...

Love the bunnies! The RAK, the real ones, and the Mother's Day present!

Please oh please take pics the first time they get to 'meet' without barriers!

Mouse said...

awww love the RAK , Tilly and Oscar seem to be doing soo well :0 and think your gang look great hahahaha .love mouse xxx

Teresa said...

Love your bunny print for Mother's Day. Tilly and Oscar make a cute couple.
Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

Crystal said...

Love watching your bunny collection grow. Tilly and Oscar look like they are becoming fast friends.

Daffycat said...

What a precious RAK! I love all the bunnies.

Oscar is so cute! I can't wait to see pictures of him romping with Tilly!

Karen said...

What a cute gift from your friend! Your bunnies are just too cute....so snuggly looking!!!!

Lynn said...

What a lovely RAK you've received! The pillow is so sweet. Your Mother's Day gifts are pretty sweet too.
Love the pic of Tilly and Oscar!

Lesleyanne said...

What a lovely gift received from Barb. It is gorgeous. Love your mother's day present. Glad the bonding is going well. Great picture of your gang. Gorgeous magnolia tree.

Barb said...

Blushing here now, so pleased you liked it Jane. Awww LOOK at that Tilly bunny lying next to Oscars cage- she is almost saying Can you come out to play can you can you? He is such a cutie too , what a moment that will be when they meet properly,poor little bunny wabbit having to go to see the vet person,such a trauma especially when your last visit involved precious "bits".
Love that Magnolia , I am desperate for a star one cannot remember the name.
Oh brilliant pic of the gang, lol.
Hugs Barbx

Annette said...

Beautifull RAK you got..
Wow I so love your Magnolia... I also want one in my garden!!
The bunny look so cute together.

Lovely gift you got from mother's day

Sally said...

What a gorgeous RAK from Barb. Isn't she one of the most sweetest ladies ever?

Awww the bunnies look so cute. I bet they are going to get on really well together. Everytime I show my Abi the piccies she says she wants a house bunny:)

Lovely gift your got for Mother's Day.

Mylene said...

What a beautiful RAK gift received! And oh so love your magnolia!!!

Connys Cottage said...

Hello,

you make very lovly thiks.
I like the stiting...

Lisa said...

So much excitement!!! I'm glad Oscar came through his neuter ok. :) I have a good feeling about him and Tilly.

PS, is that cedar shavings in the cages? You may want to read this: http://www.rabbit.org/journal/1/liver-disease.html

Lois said...

I just love that chart from Carol. What a lovely package of goodies to receive. Glad to know that Oscar is settling in and that Tilly is accepting him. What a lovely Mother's Day gift!

Lisa said...

What a gorgeous RAK you received from Barb, I love the cute hanging bunny cushion she made you.
Glad to hear your bunnies are slowly coming around, and the print you got for Mother's Day is wonderful.

Pumpkin said...

Now that is about the third time I've seen that pattern stitched up! I think it's trying to tell me something ;o) What a special package from Barb.

Tilly and Oscar are so cute together :o)

I LOVE that print!!!! You lucky girl you!