Two newly created friendly critters and a bag made from recycled materials.

The inspiration for my two Ratty's came from a book my friend Ro gave me.  It was about Monsieur Rat, who wanted to grow his moustache, so he drank a potion which made his moustache grow and grow until he had to carry it around in bags.  
The rat in the book had been made out of fabric and I had a couple of recycled mohair shawls that looked just like the fabric the rat in the book was made from.  I could not help myself, I drew up a pattern, tweaked it and made my own Monsieur Ratty.  He was made as part of Craft Week at our local book shop and featured in a window display.


The second Ratty, known as Samurai Ratty I made for a friend in Australia because she likes rodents!  He is also made out of a recycled mohair shawl and his clothes are made from fabrics and a recycled Obe I bought in Japan.

This bag was made from a recycled vest, a a cotton jacket and Ralph Lauren leather handles recycled from a friend's defunct canvas bag.  The ceramic button was given to me by a friend and colour-wise works perfectly with the blues and the colour of the leather.  
It was a very satisfying way to use good quality recycled materials and make a bag that is not only attractive but useful.

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