Monday, 28 January 2013

....hedgehog rescue......

...sometimes a little love is all that is required....
...last week i found this abandoned hedgehog in my local charity shop...
...a little shabby round the edges...
...but fundamentally all in one piece...
...and lovingly hand stitched for 
somebody....
somewhere.....
some time ago....
...unable to resist a toy sob story..
she had to come home with me....
...to be squirrelled....
nothing too drastic..
..a bow of course...
..a few buttons, a furry collar...
...and a little pocket patched with love..
...i thought my work was done...
..until i found this ear-less bear
by the sea...
...how could i walk away?
...a serious cry for help 
that couldn't be ignored...
...so with some words of reassurance
 from miss tiggy...
...this old sheepskin bear 
awaits his makeover!
x
Labels: , , ,

38 comments:

  1. Crafted by Carly28 January 2013 at 12:28

    Aaaaah! She's so beautiful!!! 2 fantastic rescue-jobs!!! :-)
    Carly
    x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel28 January 2013 at 19:38

      both rescued but 1 still awaiting surgery! thank you carly x

      Delete
  2. Shortbread and Ginger28 January 2013 at 12:36

    Aw, how sweet. The little hedgehog is lovely. I'm so glad you rescued her.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel28 January 2013 at 19:39

      ...she just couldn't be left behind...especially as she is handmade!i wonder who she belonged to? x

      Delete
  3. WILLIE...! =(^..^)=28 January 2013 at 12:43

    What a wonderful face that hedgehog has...
    She's really lovely, and the bow and furry collar, really sets her off....!
    Her ear-less companion, that you found....Is in need of repair....
    But, only the 'Bear' necessities...Me Thinks...! :0).

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel28 January 2013 at 19:41

      ...she just needed a little updating...don't we all every now and then? .....have to think about the bear a little longer.......but only the bear minimum as you say! x

      Delete
  4. Maria28 January 2013 at 13:07

    Awww...... They are seeking YOU out Miss Squirrel!
    Word is out that you rescue ALL, who require a loving make over! hehe... Love Maria x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel28 January 2013 at 19:42

      ..i think you might be right maria...do you suppose this is my life's mission? to save lost toys and rehouse them? x

      Delete
  5. Plain Jane28 January 2013 at 13:18

    Oh Miss Tiggy is straight out of Beatrix Potter - I look forward to seeing the transformation of old bear!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel28 January 2013 at 19:43

      thank you...not quite so straightforward i fear....but i'm onto it! watch this space x

      Delete
  6. L-A28 January 2013 at 14:31

    Aw, I love it/them!!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Greenorchid28 January 2013 at 15:05

    OOO very sweet little Miss Tiggy... lucky girl to get a make over... I rescue breathing hedgehogs and am mighty glad I don't have to make clothing for them... No it certainly would not be British to leave a earless bear all alone by the sea!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel28 January 2013 at 19:45

      how lovely that you save real ones......not much call for saving bears i suppose!?!thank you for your lovely comment x

      Delete
  8. Hen28 January 2013 at 15:53

    Too cute! These sad old teds are always too hard to resist!
    Hen x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel28 January 2013 at 19:47

      ...there was a big pile of them but this one was just too sad to leave.....those button eyes are criminal....first thing i'll do is fix them!x

      Delete
  9. the linen cloud28 January 2013 at 16:11

    Oh I'm so glad you rescued them ... Tiggy is beautiful and a fur collar ... quite the lady :) ... Bee xx

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel28 January 2013 at 19:47

      ...to keep the chill off i thought!still a bit nippy in dorset!x

      Delete
  10. HomeSweetHome28 January 2013 at 16:49

    What a cutie....you were right she needed to go home with you! Can't wait to see how teddy will turn out
    Natalie
    x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel28 January 2013 at 19:48

      gosh now i'm getting nervous...such a responsibility x

      Delete
  11. vintage grey28 January 2013 at 17:34

    So adorable!! I love the cute dress and heart!! Glad you rescued them both! xo Heather

    ReplyDelete
  12. ted and bunny28 January 2013 at 18:28

    I love the hedgehog, but more than that I love Lugless Douglas!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Vintage Sheet Addict28 January 2013 at 19:28

    You are a Saint to all lonely and unloved stuffed toys! :) x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel28 January 2013 at 19:50

      ...st.squirrel......i think i rather like the sound of that....it could be the name of my toy hospital!?x

      Delete
  14. Penny28 January 2013 at 19:33

    That is the sweetest little hedgehog ever! I love her little details you have given her and her patched heart is adorable. I know what you mean when you see a cute cuddly, they just cry out to you in the shops. Look forward to seeing Mr. Teds make over xox Penelope

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. the vanilla squirrel28 January 2013 at 19:52

      ...my poor husband despairs...he rolls his eyes when i spy a broken, squished, run over piece of fluff.....i love to see them rejuvinated though...it's also a sign that they have been much loved!x

      Delete
  15. Jelly Jam28 January 2013 at 22:51

    I have an earless rabbit awaiting surgery here!
    I can never resist a well worn toy. Looking forward to seing his makeover.
    Ellie
    x

    ReplyDelete
  16. September Violets29 January 2013 at 00:33

    Seriously? An ear-less bear LEFT by the sea?! Is his name Salty? His fur looks a bit crusty. He looks like he has quite a history about him ... do you suppose he used to love gardening? Or did he live in a little driftwood shack on a rocky shore? I can't wait to see how he'll be brought back to life again ... hopefully he'll get some new ears, waistcoats and breeches can always cover the balding fur. Miss Tiggy Winkle was a favourite book of mine as a child (given to me by my grandmother), so of course I love your transformed hedgehog. We don't have hedgehogs here, but we do have lots of bears! :) Wendy

    ReplyDelete
  17. koralee29 January 2013 at 04:02

    Oh my goodness this is an adorable post...you are so sweet..saving these little guys...love the sweet little dress!
    Happy new week to you.

    ReplyDelete
  18. The Custards29 January 2013 at 15:34

    How sweet - especially earless Teddy...there is a whole story in that I think! I 'rescused' an tailess bunny recently and I am saving it for Bronte for Easter! My generosity is boundless....
    Best wishes
    Jenny

    ReplyDelete
  19. Anonymous29 January 2013 at 18:21

    So cute! Great work. They are so precious. Can't wait to see the transformation of the little bear.

    xo

    ReplyDelete
  20. two squirrels30 January 2013 at 07:34

    Tee hee it must be a squirrel thing. My little heart is always been tugged by little soft friends who need a home. 2 weeks ago it was a lovely old Teddy with his arm ripped off!!!!!! Oh no!!!!
    My little heart melted when I saw by the sea mr Bear.
    Love v

    ReplyDelete
  21. Claire30 January 2013 at 23:42

    Oh that's so sweet.....funny thing is at the op shop yesterday I also found a Hedgehog, she was in good condition, I picked her up and thought about bringing her home, but decided against it. Maybe next time I'm in town, I might just see if she's still there. I love Beatrix Potter and all her characters.....
    Like you I couldn't leave that sad little earless bear behind......
    So nice to give them a new home and love.....

    Claire :}

    ReplyDelete
  22. Anonymous31 January 2013 at 17:54

    The hedgehog is super cute! It makes me want to go on a charity shop hunt :)

    ReplyDelete
  23. Bodkin1 February 2013 at 18:05

    I really like the new banner . have just done a squirrel post but ,can't work out how to do links will try again when have more time.was trying to put you on. ps I was going to tell you did you know Acorn and Will do a squirel badge , but I see you have one.beat me to it hx have a squirrelly good weekend

    ReplyDelete
  24. Annie Cholewa2 February 2013 at 09:04

    They're delightful, and Miss Tiggy is looking very dandy now you've smartened her up. Can't wait to see what you do with the bear :)

    ReplyDelete

....thank you so much for leaving a comment...i love to hear from you....x

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)