Have you by chance met the Family Roo?
There's Mama and Papa, and two Joeys too.
They enjoy going for walks on windy days,
and dreaming of traveling to places far away.
"Say Mama, shall we stop at the confectionery for some sweets?"
"Why yes Papa! I think we could all use a treat!"
Upon hearing this the Joeys were sooo delighted,
that they could barely contain their excitement.
"Ooohhh! Please can we get lollies, chocolate biscuits and bubble gum?"
"Yes, yes. Now come on little one!"
So off they went on a blustery day, but with skies of blue,
the happy little Family Roo.
I am totally in awe - I have been trying to make a decent kangaroo for a couple of months so I know how tricky they are. Yours are perfect!!
Posted by: Kate | February 01, 2007 at 02:30 AM
I adore all of your charming little creations (even the cookies!) but just had to comment on the Roo family. Totally captivating! I love Mama's crochetted accessories and Papa's bag with the itty bitty chick, but especially I love how the joeys have the print fabric all the way up to the chinnychinchins as opposed to the parents. For some reason this totally delights me. If I lived in Hawaii, I'd love to take a class from you on how to make these small things so perfectly. Thanks for your inspiring blog.
Posted by: Nora in CT | February 01, 2007 at 03:23 AM
these are beyond fabulous!
Posted by: Jessica Hood | February 01, 2007 at 04:09 AM
The Family Roo is incredible...!! but i am in love with that little tweety! Aww!
Posted by: tomoko | February 01, 2007 at 04:19 AM
amazing! love the color!!!
Posted by: Tracy | February 01, 2007 at 04:26 AM
Would this be a bad time to point out that male 'roos don't have pouches?
(Other than that... the colors, the faces! They're great)
Posted by: Karen in Wichita | February 01, 2007 at 04:43 AM
dude you make the cutest shit. amazing!
Posted by: carolyn | February 01, 2007 at 04:48 AM
These are incredibly stunning. You have magic hands.
Posted by: Kathleen | February 01, 2007 at 05:04 AM
So cute!!
Posted by: Dana | February 01, 2007 at 05:20 AM
woo hoo! patterns! can't wait.
Posted by: capello | February 01, 2007 at 06:27 AM
wonderful, and congratulations on being in the book, very cool.
Posted by: stephanie s | February 01, 2007 at 06:37 AM
Gorgeous, my daughter would love those, she's really into kangaroos. She loves the idea that they carry their babys around all the time.
Posted by: momomimi | February 01, 2007 at 06:49 AM
Aaawww, so cute! I especially like the finger puppet roo, and the little baby chick! Let's hear it for inter-species adoptions!
Posted by: Amanda | February 01, 2007 at 07:13 AM
How cute! and a book called "softies" sounds like a wonderful treat!
Posted by: Account Deleted | February 01, 2007 at 09:01 AM
How exciting!!!! I'm so glad to find out I'll have a chance to craft them!!!
Posted by: Passions & Distractions | February 01, 2007 at 09:04 AM
They are so cute. Congrats for having your patterns in the book.
Posted by: Rachael | February 01, 2007 at 09:04 AM
so charming! I especially love the two fabrics together. And that the joeys are finger puppets. beautiful work
Posted by: veronica | February 01, 2007 at 09:05 AM
OMG your killing me. that is beyond cute! LOVE the polka dots with the purple.
Posted by: dee | February 01, 2007 at 09:08 AM
SUPER cute!
Posted by: Mariko | February 01, 2007 at 09:42 AM
Aieeeeeeeeeeee!
Too much, it's too much cuteness.
*faints*.
Posted by: lyn | February 01, 2007 at 10:09 AM
I don't read your blog (or sadly, any blogs lately!) nearly as often as should and I didn't know about the book! I'll be the first in love, I just love your little softies.
cheers
Posted by: Rebecca | February 01, 2007 at 10:32 AM
So amazing, I'm speechless
Posted by: Becky | February 01, 2007 at 10:36 AM
The cutest little family ever. Congrats on the book...cannot wait to see it!
Posted by: sally | February 01, 2007 at 01:10 PM
...which will be a best seller, no doubt, if your project is any indication of the featured work! Congratulations!
Posted by: Jan | February 01, 2007 at 01:24 PM
So nicely done, Myra! I love that the joey is a finger puppet! Brilliant. I'm so excited to have my patterns in a book with yours! Very cool.
Posted by: abbyjane | February 01, 2007 at 01:50 PM