Soft book - pulling the knot

Rabbit: inspiration from this instagram picture from the same author as the hedgehog.

Rocket and stars: inspiration from this other Russian blog.

Pasta chef: inspiration from this Russian blog.

Jellyfish: inspiration from this cute page available on Etsy.

Hedgehog: inspiration from this picture on Instagram.

All book pages on the *Soft Book* tab at the top.

Soft book - textures

This cute fish has ribbons, buttons, plump felt belly, felt scales that you can lift up and fancy machine stitches on silky shimmery fabric. 
Inspiration: this Etsy item.

This time I made 4 textures in a page:
- silky fabric with heavy interfacing
- buttons
- felted and un-felted wool
- cotton wool

I have combined 9 textures in one page, which my mum advises is overwhelming for a young one, so next time I will do with only 4 per page.
Inspiration: this page available from Etsy.

I have used the following materials: 

- pom pom ribbon 
- thick fur
- velvet ribbon
- satin ribbon
- acrylic wash cloth
- buttons
- towel fabric
- bicone beads
- thin leather

All book pages on the *Soft Book* tab at the top.

Sur le bassin d'Arcachon

A few pictures from the "bassin d'Arcachon" where we spent a few days. The bassin is tidal and empties itself twice a day. 

Vue sur la dune du Pyla, depuis la pointe du Cap Ferret

Parcs à huîtres près du Mimbeau, Cap Ferret

Arrivée sur les cabanes tchanquées depuis le bateau

On peut désormais accéder à la terrasse d'une des cabanes,
devenue propriété de la Teste de Buch

Vue sur les prés salés de l'île aux oiseaux,
depuis une des cabanes tchanquées

Le village du Canon

Grand Piquey

Andernos, marée basse

La jetée d'Andernos

Le village oistréicole de l'Herbe

Soft book - baby

I have been getting hooked on soft book for kids. After browsing Pinterest for some inspiration, I have started with high contrast pages for newborn babies. They are rather simple, which is good as I will be able to learn sewing on the job!

I am using felt for the structure of the page, and more felt and fabric for the elements. I chose dimensions of 20 cm x 20 cm as it is a common size on Etsy if I want to complement my book.

Inspiration: these patterns from a blog.

All book pages on the *Soft Book* tab at the top.

Soft toys & mobile

Now that I have borrowed a sewing machine for a couple of weeks, I am starting to get the hang of it and I am making little soft toys recycling old socks and fabrics from worn out clothes or inherited leftovers.

Tutorial for sock dog: this blog page.

Tutorial for bunny socks from the Prima website.

Inspiration for the little monster: this screenshot on Pinterest.

I also made a mobile, inspired by this one available on Etsy. There are patterns available on the web, I took mine on this Spanish blog. I made the felt flowers pompom following this blog tutorial. I can't find the tutorial I use for the little ranunculus, but it's just rolling a spiral on itself.