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It was a beautiful day and I took Bluey Boy for a walk. 

Bluey posing for the camera

The April challenge is sponsored by Funky Friends Factory, who provided each of the Island Batik ambassadors a free pattern of their choice.  

I chose the short tail version, because it would be easier to photograph. Besides I can just picture the cute ...

I present you my new hobby : crochet for my grand children. My crochet soft toys had so much success in the family that I decided to crochet as well for my etsy shop. 

So happy for being rewarded and becoming Top Seller!!

You can find all my creations at yayaCousette

For me, as for everybody, life was not easy lately... and all those events brought many changes in our way of life.

However good things also happened : I now have five wonderful grand children, four boys and a girl and I mainly sew for them and for the family newborns. There are so many pleasant projects to create for babys, and they are so quickly done! It's such a pleasure to have a quick result. Therefore I am not working on big quilts anymore. 

I ...

The Island Batik April Challenge is to make a Soft Toy.  

This challenge is generously sponsored by Pauline McArthur of Funky Friends Factory.

Since I had Island Batik (gecko is their logo) on my mind, I chose to make Gertie, the Gecko.  

The instructions are well-written. Video guidance for newbie toy makers is available at the Funky Friends Factory blog.

The pattern

The Body

The hind legs

The Flat Gecko - Ready to Fill

One Paw at a time

Is she moulting?