My workroom has been run amok with these little chaps this weekend. The Handmade Craft Fair team put out a request for samples for their goody bags to be given out to the first 200 visitors to the craft fairs. These went down a storm last year at Handmade Oxford. I spent a while thinking of something I could make that reflects my work and is small enough for a goody bag. So I came up with these mini versions of my dogs.
They are based on the larger dogs, made with vintage fabric, a little stuffing and backed with felt. I've made two versions, one with a loop for hanging and another with a brooch back so it can be worn as a brooch or pinned to a bag.
I've also made some flower brooches for the goody bags. These are a very good way of using up vintage flowery scraps, but I've enjoyed making these so much I think I will make some more to sell as well.
I've also made some flower brooches for the goody bags. These are a very good way of using up vintage flowery scraps, but I've enjoyed making these so much I think I will make some more to sell as well. 
I also need to pick a dog or cat to donate to the Handmade Cambridge raffle. The Blue Cross will be raffling off lots of handmade lovelies to raise money for their animal adoption charity - so one of my dogs or cats would be perfect! But which one should I put up for adoption! Its a tough choice. This is where I need your help. Have a look at my Fabric Nation folksy shop and leave a comment to vote for which cat or dog should be entered into the raffle. Everyone that leaves a comment with a vote on this post will then be entered into a draw on 1st April to win their own little Fabric Nation goody bag with one of my mini doggies, a brooch and gocco print. Happy voting! 
