Well, the most recent batch of toys have all hopped away to their new homes and yesterday I heard from Rachel who won the 200th post prize draw that her little rabbit had arrived. She requested a sailor dress and I really enjoyed experimenting with the collar on this one – I’ll definitely make some more nautically inspired toys.

Anyway, for a while I’ve been meaning to catch up with some of the toys who’ve settled happily into their new homes. So, here they are with a big thank you to everyone who has sent me pictures.

Finlay and Su-Lin are enjoying life with Kim

Soren has found a great place to snuggle at Pauline’s house

Axel had a festive time with friends on Susan’s christmas tree

Over at Martine’s house Crispin and Tallie are relaxing and watching the world go by

Nettie’s got milk at Carolyn’s place

There’s a little gang making themselves at home with Sheri

And cute little Sophia even has a beautiful hand-painted plaque with her bunny on.

Thanks again to everyone who sent me photos – it means a lot to know that my little toys are cherished and enjoyed.

This week is MS awareness week and Verity here is hoping to help Anna raise some money. She’ll be auctioned off on saturday night together with lots of other wonderful crafts, but if you’d like to lodge a bid for her you can email Anna by visiting scrapping tonight.

Did you know that the 2nd annual softie awards have just started taking entries?

It’s not too late to get softie making and enter your own (closing date is April 18th). Full details can be found here on Softies Central but in short there are 5 categories and anyone can enter an originally designed softie. I’ve started thinking about mine and have a few works in progress that I hope to have finished over the coming week.

Why not take a look at the entries so far and get making yours? Good luck everyone and have fun softie making!