This week has been a bit manic as I've tried to finish off some of those projects I have on the go. I have managed to finish a couple of hedgehogs that have been hanging around for a while. I thought it might be a nice touch to sell a few as ready made pincushions and it seemed appropriate to make some little leaf toppers for the pins.
If you fancy giving them a go here's what I did: used a couple of frosted shrinkle sheets and hand drew some leaves, coloured them with pencils and punched a hole in them. Then I shrank them in the oven and shaped them with a slight curl before they cooled and hardened. I've threaded a ball-topped pin through each hole to hopefully look like berries - I can't decide just yet whether to glue the leaves and pins together.
I've also been making more hedgie families by knitting my hedgehog pattern with different yarns - chunky for the largest on 4.5mm needles, DK yarn on 3mm needles for the middlesized one and 4ply yarn on 2.25mm needles for the tiniest.
I still haven't finished those gloves but hopefully the weather won't be turning too cold just yet!
Oh so cute - will be knitting my hedgehogs soon - loved the calender (missed the competition so I have ordered one) - will go now as I have been working from home and promised to stop at 3.30pm!! to knit some more of your lovely tree stockings to go with my christmas tree bears - take care Davina x
Posted by: Davina Osborn | November 19, 2009 at 03:56 PM
They are just so adorable :) You knit the best knitted hedgehogs ever ^_^ Looking forward to them arriving in your shop.
Posted by: Sinta | November 19, 2009 at 04:08 PM
awwwwww how cute
(((hugs)))
Posted by: karen smith | November 19, 2009 at 04:51 PM
Aaawww they are sooo lovely
Love Carole from Rossendale xxxxxx
Posted by: carole | November 19, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Oh, these are so sweet! I love the extra special touch with the holly leaves and fall leaves.
Posted by: Megan Berry | November 19, 2009 at 05:16 PM
Eeeek! They're SOOOO cute Julie! I love the touch of the seasonal pins -- you're amazing!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | November 19, 2009 at 05:19 PM
they are just gorgeous!
xxx
Posted by: wonderwoman | November 19, 2009 at 05:29 PM
These are just tooooo cute. The finishing touches are just perfect. Love the fall one and then the Christmas on is soooo soooo special. They are even cute by themselves. Heading to check out the pattern now.
Posted by: The Garden Bell - Kate | November 19, 2009 at 05:30 PM
They are very cute! I plan to knit some of your little hedgehogs as presents so would you mind if I pinched the pin idea to go with them?
Posted by: Gina | November 19, 2009 at 06:09 PM
What a brilliant idea, I plan on making one of two of these as christmas presents and i might just have to use your idea for leaves!
Hannah :)
Posted by: Hannah | November 19, 2009 at 06:26 PM
Lovely pins. I am so glad now that I have small people I have an excuse to buy shrinky plastic and play with it again - it's one of my favourite memories from childhood!
Posted by: dottycookie | November 19, 2009 at 06:51 PM
Your hedgehog family is gorgeous.
Posted by: Frances | November 19, 2009 at 08:46 PM
Oh, they are so beautiful - Julie you are just so clever!
Posted by: cupcakes for clara | November 19, 2009 at 08:49 PM
they are gorgeous!! xx
Posted by: Alex Mason | November 19, 2009 at 09:02 PM
they are soooooooo cute! I wish I would know to read patterns.....
Posted by: ayelet(nishale) | November 19, 2009 at 09:48 PM
Your autumn leaves are the perfect hedgehog finishing touch - all ready for hibernation. And I didn't think they could get any sweeter, but look, they have!
Posted by: Ali | November 19, 2009 at 10:02 PM
You really are inspiring. Cute little finishing touches.
Posted by: Joy | November 19, 2009 at 10:08 PM
I don't even like hedgehogs and I still love your critters!
Posted by: Caffeine Girl | November 20, 2009 at 04:16 AM
The pin cushions are so cute!!! Especially love the one with the leaves on, it's so in season!! And the family shot is great too! Love it! x
Posted by: Petit Filoux | November 20, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Oh Julie - they look lovely! I particularly adore the first one with his autumn leaves - looks like he's just had fun rolling around!
Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | November 20, 2009 at 11:40 AM
These are just flaming adorable Mrs! Too too cute!
love
Alison
x
Posted by: Alison | November 20, 2009 at 06:53 PM
Lubbly Jubbly!
Posted by: Jenny | November 20, 2009 at 09:16 PM
You are so talented. They are so sweet.
Love,
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | November 20, 2009 at 10:50 PM
How totally clever! Such cute hedgies, too.
Posted by: Zina | November 21, 2009 at 01:41 AM
They are adorable Julie ... as is all your work. I can feel the need to knit another hedgehog coming over me....
Posted by: Mary | November 21, 2009 at 10:13 AM
lovely!
i have some beautiful needles to sell in rose wood and ebony.... have a look at my blog if you want :)
Posted by: le chat qui coud | November 21, 2009 at 08:12 PM
what a gorgeous little hedgie family. I will get round to knitting up their cousins soon ;o)
Posted by: nic @ nipitinthebud | November 21, 2009 at 09:14 PM
Oh! Wonderful! I do love those "hedgepodgies" of yours...
Posted by: Lisa | November 22, 2009 at 08:51 AM
Your hodgers look even more wonderful with their leafy pin coats. I've heard of this shrinkle stuff before - I'm going to have to give it a try as your leaves are lovely. I'm thinking I could make quite interesting jewellery designs with it. What do you think?
Posted by: Emma | November 22, 2009 at 04:17 PM
Thank you so much for your patterns! I know my bear Christmas ornaments will be a hit!
Posted by: Colleen | November 23, 2009 at 04:56 AM
just the sweetest thing I have seen
Posted by: suzie sews | November 23, 2009 at 10:32 AM
I want that hedgehog. That is the mostest hedgehog I want in the whole world.
Rosie, age 5, looking over my shoulder at the one with the holly on
Posted by: Fran | November 23, 2009 at 06:23 PM
GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!!!
Posted by: Helena | November 26, 2009 at 02:27 AM
Have you thought about putting kits in the shop that would have the pattern plus materials to knit the item? Hugs Darcy
Posted by: Darcy | November 28, 2009 at 06:23 PM
These are just so cute I might die!
Posted by: Heather | November 29, 2009 at 03:19 AM
Your hedgehogs are simply too cute for words. Love them.
Posted by: Madeline | November 30, 2009 at 04:50 AM
Your rabbits, hedgehogs, bears, monkeys are so kind and beautiful! I love them!
Posted by: Iya | December 04, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Your hedgehogs, rabbits and other cotton friends are so kind and beautiful! I love them!
Posted by: Iyya | December 04, 2009 at 12:50 PM
those hedgehogs are so cute!!!
Posted by: Jennifer DeDonato | December 18, 2009 at 05:40 AM
Ils sont trop jolis ces petits hérissons!
Posted by: Princesse APP | December 26, 2009 at 09:57 AM
So lovely!
Posted by: sylvie | January 03, 2010 at 12:16 PM
They are PRECIOUS! Oh, I am SO in love with these little guys!
Posted by: Emily Elizabeth | January 12, 2010 at 08:53 PM