Highlander - The Cow
I have finally finished this little guy for a swap over at The Needle. I should have sent him on Monday, but he just took me so long! I think it's because he is bigger than my usual creatures. I love Highland Cows and this little baby seems to be a very fluffy specimen.
I still remember the first time I ever saw a Highland Cow. It looked like something from the past, a great big beast too fluffy and too innocent for this day and age, like it should have died out with the Mammoths, but they are very real!
I went for a walk in Dalkieth Country park yesterday, and after carelessly strolling through a field noticed that there was a sign on the gate "Danger: Bull In Field" hmmm. Even though I could clearly see there was no bull I was petrified. Somehow I imagined this huge bull, would just appear right next to me and charge. Absolute irrational fear - maybe I am never going to make a country girl.
The walk was stunning though, and you could just imagine Edwardian ladies taking a turn around the estate. Sometimes I wish I was born 150 years ago - then I realise just how much freedom we have and I remember to be grateful to be here now.
The feet and the joints are made with vintage leather buttons, which are just amazing! I love that they have had a previous life, probably snipped off old tweed jackets and now a part of a new softie. It's a bit mind-boggling, really.
I have become obsessed with this whale, I just have to make myself one isn't it just adorable? Sea creatures! You just have to love them!
Love the cow! *grin* And your story of the bull (not) in the field
Posted by: Chicago Sarah | February 29, 2008 at 02:41 AM
He's absolutely GORGEOUS!
Posted by: even-star | February 29, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Adorable! And using buttons for feet is totally brilliant!
Posted by: Emily | February 29, 2008 at 01:20 PM
i know these cows. they are fantastic. we have a heard up by us. they are what you say, in a lost placement of time. i know you will understand when i say with love, lose the horns! i am truely glad that you did not see the bull while on your outing. although this little guy seems to cute to be harmful.
Posted by: monika | March 01, 2008 at 05:19 PM
He is absolutely gorgeous!!
Posted by: Kiki | March 01, 2008 at 06:07 PM
What a amazing cow !!!
Posted by: Corinne | March 02, 2008 at 09:05 AM
I have the pattern for the whale if you don't ^^ let me know hehe I made one already but he don't have a face yet.
Love the little cow its very cute
Posted by: Kristalia | March 05, 2008 at 03:58 PM
LOVE it!
Posted by: Susan | March 21, 2008 at 08:24 PM
Do you have a pattern for said cow? I collect the critters and hubby is looking for a mascot for work. the have what is called a "moo mapping" system.
Cora
Posted by: Cora Shaw | May 05, 2008 at 01:47 AM
Do you have a pattern for said cow? I collect the critters and hubby is looking for a mascot for work. the have what is called a "moo mapping" system.
Cora
Posted by: Cora Shaw | May 05, 2008 at 01:48 AM