Busy, busy

I have managed to stay very focused over the last couple of weeks, and have managed to make four new horses.  I have bought this lovely wool felt fabric in motted shades.  It has a lovely feel to it, real quality.  I have some 100% wool felt coming which I am hoping to make a Fjord out of.  Watch this space.  First up is Kermit

Not very happy with his front legs, didn't manage to get much shape worked into them.

Next is Tuppence.

Lovely little sheltand pony.

Next is Stroller, named after a horse in a book that I am reading at the moment

And last but not least is the very pretty Soreen.

Huge model horse

Here are some fantastic photos of subscriber Kim's model horse at the bottom of her garden.     He is called Jink's after her pony she owned when she was ten.  I wish I had the room for one of these impressive chaps. Thank you Kim for letting me share these.

Busy week

Busy week making last week.  Managed to stay focused enough to make three.  I am sticking to 1/12th for awhile. Hope you like this week offerings.

First up is Hettie,  I did have trouble with her name, I couldn't decide what she looked like.  My husband helped in the end, well he suggested Hannah because of her white mane and tail (We have a niece with bright blond hair called Hannah) but I thought I couldn't really name her after our niece.  I don't know how Hannah turned into Hettie.

This feltie measures 5 3/4 tall. I think the Julip rider fits well on board.

Next up is Apollo, this is a very moody little pony. He measures approx 4 1/2 inches tall.

Again the rider fits well.

Next is the mighty max, he measure approx 6 1/2 inches tall.

I am praying for another productive week next week.

Little Chiquitita

My latest little make this week is the lovely Chiquitita.  I think Dapple greys are my fav.  She is worked to 1/12th scale.  I have a couple more models in the pipeline, just need to get round to taking some pics. 

New Mounts on the yard

Oh my I didn't realise I had been away so long.  Where does the time go.  I am sorry for the long absents.  I have been really busy with crafting.  Here are my latest makes.
First up is Romeo the Arab gelding.  He is worked to 1/12th scale.  Measureing 6 inches tall, well just over.

He is a fantastic show horse with no baggage.  He loves to please.  He is very green, but making great progress.  

Next up is the cheeky Rupert.  He measures 5 inches tall and also worked to 1/12th scale.  I have made him with a hogged mane so he is already for the show ring.

Rupert is a very lively,  He is full of fun.  He needs a very strong hand to ride and turn out.  But he is a lovely Cob.

Hope not to be gone for so long next time. 

William

Next new make, well a couple of weeks ago.  This is William.  I have used calico fabric for this model which I have painted and sanded, then repainted which gives a lovely smooth finish.  He is worked to 1/12th scale so measures around 6 1/2 inches tall

William is a lovely horse to own.  He has a very calm nature.  He is forward going but only when you want him to be.  He is fantastic in the school and out on hacks.  His dressage is coming along leaps and bounds.  He has an excellent stable manner.  This type of horse is very hard to find, 1 in a million we would say.

Sienna

My latest make, well not that recent, about three weeks ago.  Just never seem to have the time to take photos.  I have worked this little mare out of faux suede.  She is a pony so only measures around 5 1/2 inches tall, still worked to 1/12th scale.  

Sienna is a very nervous little mare.  Also she likes to eat her bedding.  Whilst hacking she likes to have company.  We have tried to show her in hand but she will not stand still, hates strangers.  So all in all this little mare would like a quite life of company hacks with a strong rider.