Commission portrait

Just finished this commission portrait.  This time it was for a rider aswell.  Was a little bit nervous about getting the rider right as I have not made very many.   Here are the photos of the commission

The background really suited the day, it was snowing outside when I was taking the pictures. Thankfully most of the snow has gone already but I think we are in for another round later tonight.  I is pretty cold today.

Still beavering away on another 3 horses, two Donkeys and a Shetland pony.  Also not forgetting the horse that needs his mane and tail.

Christmas break makes

At long last I have finally got round to making some more models.  The christmas break really did give me sometime to myself.  I am really trying to stop myself from wandering off onto to other projects.  I never finish them and end feeling that I had wasted a huge amount of time.  I really want to focus.  I think I may suffer a little with ADD lol.  Well christmas was ok, nothing to really write home about.  That's me just being a little humbuggy.  Well as I say I have managed to make five horse over the christmas, FIVE!!! I hear you gasps ,yes that is what I can do if I really turn my hand to it, without giving in to wandering call.  Well here are four of those five because the last one is waiting for a mane and tail, because I couldn't find my brown fur fabric.  It will probably turn up when I'm not looking for it.  Oh yes hand and elbow are heaps better now so full steam ahead I hope.

First up is Duchess, check out my new background.  Only thing is the light that I usally use is broken so my photos are not to good.

Next up is Abacus the Arab, not very happy in the snow, but he was tucked up into his stable after this picture was taken.

Now we have the lovely Zac the Gypsy Vanner, he is also a blanket spot.

And nearly finally because there is another little norsey waiting in the wings, here is Trixie who I keep getting mixed up with Duchess, not sure why.

The next couple of days I will have photos of Monty once he has his mane and tail.  I have been out today to buy a exercise hula hoop to help strengthen my lower back ( injured in a riding accident) so wish me luck lol.

Merry yuletide

A little late but merry christmas to everyone.  Hope you had a good one.  Also best wishes for the new year. Will have some fresh models coming up soon after a very long drought.  No drought weather wise here, we have had rain, rain and a little more rain leading to road closers and allsorts.  I am planning to have a web site soon so will keep everyone informed on that. Hand is all better now but do have to be careful.

Happy new year

Long break

Haven't really been making many models at the moment because I hurt my hand, which makes sewing a little sore.  It is getting better slowly so have just started up again.  I do get very despondent with these but I could not tell you why.  I like to make all sorts of things but never feel as if I make a very good job.  I keep thinking of showing my models, but tend to lack the motivation.  I think I should just go with the flow really.  The cold short days are very uninspiring, I should stop making excuses really.  I hope to have some pics soon of a horse I made to 1/9th scale out of calico. I starting her some time back, she has been waiting for her mane and tail, she keeps looking at me begging to be finished.  I think that I will show her.  I will put her up for sale, but I very much doubt the I will get what I want for her.  She took a long time to make.

Hope everyone is ok.  And thank you for sticking with me.  

I'm still here

I'm still here.  I have wobbled abit with my model making.  Thinking that it's all a waste of time.  But I think I am starting to come back to it.  I do miss it when I'm not making them.  I might make a bigger model, 1/9th in faux suede.  I think I will put them up sale on ebay because I run out of room for them.  So if any one is interested I will put a link to the listing when I feature any new model.  I was also thinking of going to some model horse shows and having a stall there.  I'm not working at the moment so if I could make a little bit of money from them would be a bonus.  

Arab overload

Have been asked to make more Dapple grey Arabs, so photos to follow, also a Gypsy Vanner.  I have been busy indoors because the weather has been so bad.  At least it helps me focus, because as you know I have trouble with that.  I have been working on a crochet Tartan blanket aswell, not sure if anyone would be interest in seeing that when it's done.  I have never managed to finish any of the blankets so far, but really hope I can with this one.  It's will be a real achievement.  I have seen a real horse for sale that I can not afford.  I keep think about him, and soon he will be sold.  I think I will make a model of him to remind me of him.  Have a Shetland, Arab and Morgan to make plus a needle felted Deer hound, so will be very busy over the next couple of weeks.  

Would like to thank everyone who give me lovely comments.  I do publish them, but not sure if you can see them.

Well without further a do here are the latest felties.

First up we have one of the Arabs. very much like one I have made before.

Next is the Gypsy Vanner Cob.

And finally the other Arab. 

Full steam ahead.

I have been rushed of my feet with regards to making my felties.  I have had a lot of commission come in all at once, so busy, busy, busy.  Also had the cosplay weekend which was really good but very warm.  The only nice weather we get in ages and it happened to be when we didn't really want it.  I managed to stay in my costume, but my brother only managed about 2 hours, it was really hot.  We just have rain everyday now.  Well here is the long list of horse I have been making.
First three up are non commission felties.

Here is the lovely Saxon the heavy horse.

Next is Fleur who is kind of like a Morgan horse

Here is my first strawberry roan pony Micky

Now these next models are all commissions. First is a sweet little Exmoor pony.

This is a nice heavy Clydesdale

Here is a nice grey Arab going to the same home as the Clydesdale.

Told you there was loads.  Next up is another one of my lovely Friesian.

Thew!  I think thats it.  It's been really busy but very enjoyable.  Making another commission dapple grey Arab at the moment.  I have been making a non commission donkey as well.  

Oh well hope you enjoy my latest makes.  Thank you for spending the time to pop by.  Have a good week.