Freight Costs

Good morning. I've just received an email from Violet with pictures of her two Fairy Ducks which are on their way as we..... Blog. They are very sweet and can't wait to put their photo's up. I was at the post office yesterday getting freight information. It costs about $1.50 to send a Fairy Duck to South Africa so we may need to have a few more Biscuit stalls and find a sponsor. That would be nice. Spread the word. If any local or interstate or overseas philanthropists would like to sponsor the Dairy Ducks delivery we would love to hear from them. I'm on my way to post 20 Fairy Duck kits to Baltimore this morning. Have a nice day.

Down South

I had a call from the Pemberton Craft Group yesterday. Their ladies saw the article and have offered to make some Fairy Ducks. Fantastic news. This is a great project for craft groups as the members can get together and by the time they've had some morning tea and a chat they've made their Fairy Duck. It only takes about an hour if your hand sewing to complete one. On Monday I'm off to the Blackwood Club to meet their members and give a chat. Last week their were 36 people at their day centre. 36 Fairy Ducks x the one they each pass on.... there's a potential for 74 little ducks. On Tuesday I'm hoping to go to Geegelup Retirement Villiage to recruit some crafty sewers. Wish me luck!Thankyou Kate for your cutlery donation which raised $5 for the project. That's freight for at least 4 ducks to SA.

Fairy Ducks headed for America

I awoke this morning to the wonderful news that the Fairy Duck Project is going abroad. My friend Amanda posted a link on her website and overnight we've had a great response from people wanting to be part of the project and help distribute the kits overseas. I am so happy about this. Yippee.
The newspaper article has also helped promote the project with locals calling to become involved. I have posted the pattern online and the directions for those that would rather use their own fabric.

Twice the fun

Some of my friends with children have decide to make two Fairy Ducks. One will be sent to South Africa and the other will remain with their child or children. This way they can talk about the Fairy Ducks and where they are going and their children will have something to relate it all to. I think this is such a lovely idea. I love how people are taking this project and making it their own. Everyone is coming up with such great ideas.

How to make a Fairy Duck

1.Cut out body parts. You should have a head, body, wings, legs and feet.
2. Sew each head to each body
3. Place these pieces right side together ready to sew.
4. Tuck the wings inside the body and you are now ready to sew these pieces together.
5. Sew them together.
6. Turn inside out and you should have the head, body and wings assembled. Well done.
7. Put this aside while you work on the legs.
8. Sew the foot to each leg. You should now have four legs.
9. Place two legs right side together and sew.
10. Turn them inside out and stuff.
11. Repeat for the next leg.
12.To have seamless leg attachments, you need to insert the legs up through the middle of the body and sew. Leave a small section so that you can turn your Fairy Duck inside out.
13.If this is too tricky, just attach the legs to the bottom of the Fairy Duck.
14.Stuff your Fair Duck and sew up remaining seam.
15.There you have it, a beautiful hand made Fairy Duck.
16. Now, for the decorating......

Flapper Fairy Duck

This beautiful Fairy Duck has been made by Amanda. We have called her 'Flapper' becasue she looks like she's ready to go out dancing. Look at the little earings and necklace. Feathers as well!Amanda is a Designer and has her lovely pieces for sale on ETSY under White Ruffles.

Thanks Amanda.

Pattern

I have posted the pattern on line for those that would like make their own Fairy Duck using fabric they have at home. This pattern has been drawn on an A4 piece of paper. The Fairy Ducks measure about 20 cm in height. Happy sewing.