Here's...
Banjo.
He's made from vintage hand-dyed woollen blanket and new fabrics, and he's about 11"(28cm) high, from ear to toe.
He has a button on one paw, and a loop on the other,
( look, isn't he a clever boy , he's learning to sit up on his own) .
Whoops !
Loop the loop around the button, and he can hold his own hands,
or loop it around one of the buttons on his babygrow - and he can cuddle Marvin, his little teddy,
or snuggle his blankie,
or because he's a nice, helpful little boy, he will even carry his own travel quilt.
What a sweetie.
He comes with some shrinky-dink charms,
An embroidered tag
and a little carrycot to sleep in.
Because he's so young, he will require lots of love, attention and cuddles.
I couldn't decide what to price him at - didn't want to under-price him, didn't want to over-price him, blah blah blah blah BLAH BLEUGH !
I've spent way too much time fretting over it in the last few days, so he's up for sale on e-bay.
The children are on half-term holiday next week, and we've decided rather than the poor things being at home with me for a week, we are going to go and make my sister's life hell.
I'll be away until thurs, with no access to my e-mail, so if you're missing me and you want to talk ; ) leave me a comment here, and I'll get back to you.
Have a lovely week everybody. Mwahhhh.
lyn, he is fantastic.
Posted by: mrspilkington | May 26, 2006 at 05:07 PM
Well, you've certainly done it again, Lyn! Just fabulous!
Posted by: Jan | May 26, 2006 at 05:13 PM
banjo is the cutest little thing ever! i love all the details you've put into him, and you're so smart to do the whole loop on one hand, and button on the other hand. wow! fantabulous! I'm sure he'll find a great home!
Posted by: shoofly | May 26, 2006 at 05:16 PM
That is the most adorable bear with gear I've ever seen. I hope you get a lot of money for him, he is priceless!
Posted by: Hanna | May 26, 2006 at 05:33 PM
How are you EVER going to give him up! He is just the sweetest thing! Every detail has me squealing with delight!
A M A Z I N G !!!!!
Posted by: Dawn | May 26, 2006 at 05:33 PM
what a wonderful job you have done, the button and loop details are especially clever. great job.
Posted by: stephanie s | May 26, 2006 at 05:46 PM
Love his clever button and loop paws. That bear has better accessories than me.
E-bay's going to go wild!
Posted by: Ali | May 26, 2006 at 05:46 PM
You are such a good reminder to me on how to do things well. You never do things half-assed. This Banjo is the perfect example. LOVE him, and all his crafty wares. I think I love his tag the most. Very nicely done Lyn!
Posted by: Kelli | May 26, 2006 at 05:54 PM
oh! he's just too cute! i love his tongue sticking out and all his cute little things. nice work! :D
Posted by: Meg | May 26, 2006 at 05:58 PM
Wow, you really went all out! The bear and his accessories are just *so* adorable!! If I were you, I don't think I could part with it. Now I'm off to ebay...
Posted by: caitlyn | May 26, 2006 at 06:00 PM
the design of the bear is wonderful. how did you come up with the idea for the buttons it is genius. great work and an inspiration to all.
Posted by: christina | May 26, 2006 at 06:12 PM
So, so, so, so CUTE!
Posted by: persephone | May 26, 2006 at 06:16 PM
what can I say, everyone else has used up all the extremley wonderful excviting words to say about him!
I wish he were mine, but I know he will find a very loving home!
Well done! Just amazing!!!!!
Posted by: raspberryfairy | May 26, 2006 at 06:23 PM
This is one of the cutest things I have ever seen.
Posted by: Laurie | May 26, 2006 at 07:02 PM
oh I was thinking "how cute!, look at the tongue, oh an d a blanket and...etc etc. a carry cot!!" That just tops off his cuteness!!!
Posted by: moki | May 26, 2006 at 07:06 PM
Hes amazing - how can you give him away??!! His expression is wonderful - hope you get a lot for him!!!!
Posted by: julie | May 26, 2006 at 07:21 PM
good god! the carry cot!! pushed me right over the edge. wonderful work!
Posted by: hillary | May 26, 2006 at 07:40 PM
You're scary, you know that? There's a piece in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NY) that Banjo et al. reminds me of. It's a single block of wood, I think, small enough to fit on the palm of your hand. The carving is beautiful and insanely intricate, and you imagine, as you stand stupidly gaping at it, that by the time it was finished, the artist must have gone blind.
Posted by: Peggy | May 26, 2006 at 07:43 PM
Absolutely fantastic. Too cute to be true!!!
Posted by: Alex | May 26, 2006 at 07:47 PM
He is too wonderful!! And the buttons are brilliant!
Posted by: myra | May 26, 2006 at 07:50 PM
Banjo is such a beautiful bear. So perfect... I'm in awe.
Posted by: jess hutch | May 26, 2006 at 08:00 PM
he is gorgeous! You're going to be so close to us over half term, shame we can't meet up. Have a good few days away..
Posted by: kerrie | May 26, 2006 at 08:07 PM
I'm with Moki and Hillary. It's that when he climbs in the carry cot with his quilt that pushes all my little-kid-inside buttons and feel so happy! Nice work.
Posted by: Daphne | May 26, 2006 at 08:19 PM
I am totally blown away. It's all too wonderful. Wow.
Posted by: Krista | May 26, 2006 at 08:48 PM
wouawwww it's fabulous!
Posted by: le chat qui coud | May 26, 2006 at 08:55 PM