I was so excited when the nice people at Sew and So asked me to review the new book by Sarah Peel. The book is Making Luna Lapin and it’s the very sweet story of a little rabbit named Luna who is quiet, kind, and more than anything, loves to sew. A rabbit who loves to sew? How could I say no?
Sara starts the book by telling you the Story of Luna Lapin. Then you go on a few adventures with her … the story of the lost scarf, the story of the Christmas wish, and the story of the birthday bash. The stories are all very sweet and fun to read. And then … best of all … Sarah has included patterns for you to make your very own Luna along with 20 accessories to dress Luna and her brother Alfie.
As reviewers of the book, we were invited to make as little, or as much from the book that we wanted. I wanted to make it all!
I really wanted to make the super cute chair that Luna is sitting in, in the picture above, but I decided to make an actual Luna bunny and a few of her favorite clothes. I mean, wait. I spent my lunch hours hand sewing Luna and then she made her own clothes. Because, you know … she loves to sew. (My poor little Luna is looking a little cross-eyed — I need to re-position those eyes so they’re not set so closely!)
Naturally, Luna LOVES Liberty fabric, so after I lined her ears and feet with Liberty, she made herself a dress, following the instructions in the book. The instructions are clear and very well illustrated (I did have Luna had a little bit of trouble understanding the bow instructions, but she worked it out.)
And THEN. Then, Luna made this A.dorable little pink coat. That coat KILLS me! I LOVE it so much — I want a pink Pea Coat in my jumbo size! (Maybe Luna would make me one!) I also want one for my sweet little FinallyAGirl so she and Luna and I can be triplets. (I think you know who is going to be the new owner of Sweet Luna, don’t you???)
Anyway, I Luna really wanted to make more of the accessories too — there are the cutest little boots and shoes in the book, but after lining her feet with beautiful Liberty fabric, I Luna just couldn’t see covering those pads up. Oh well … maybe for a cousin who doesn’t have such pretty feet. ;-D
Thank you so much to Sew and So for inviting me to participate in this blog hop. If you’re interested in the book, you can see a trailer with more sneak peeks by clicking on the little book icon here:
You can also read more reviews of the book and see more of the fun projects (like those cute shoes!) from the book by visiting the following blogs in the blog hop schedule:
Monday 31st October – SewandSo
Tuesday 1st November – Meet Sarah Peel
Wednesday 2nd November – Sew of Course
Thursday 3rd November – Melanie Sews and Other Stuff
Friday 4th November – Poppy in Stitches
Monday 7th November – Carina Crafts
Tuesday 8th November – Bendigolioness
Wednesday 9th November – Bit of Tea and Honey
Thursday 10th November – ME!
And then, after all that reading and previewing, you can buy the book HERE. (Currently, the link is for an e-book, and the link for the hardcover should be up soon. But still, $15 for the e-book is a great deal for all those cute little patterns. I’d buy it just for that little Pink Pea Coat!!!)
XOXO,
Anna
Luna is lovely. I think her eyes are perfect as they are. What a fun idea for a book.
Awww, she’s adorable. And her pink coat is gorgeous! :o)
how cute! that is a tiny coat you made it so well! looks like a cute book
Darling and exactly the type of charming book I’d want to write. Who can resist a sweet rabbit and oh that pea coat!!!
She is adorable …… and I want a pink coat too!!
So very, very sweet! The pink pea coat is so darn cute. You’re a patient sewist to work on such tiny seams.
Luna is lovely! I think my Izzy and Hazy would love Luna (especially Iz who is 4 and has just discovered the magic of make believe :) ) Was she entirely sewn by hand? Maybe I need to ditch my Viking for awhile and work on that skill set! Now to find the time…….. Thank you for sharing :)
adorable x
I love your Luna! Especially her sweet pink coat, and the dress under it is just perfect!
Oh my… That coat!
You just up and made Luna and her entire wardrobe — just like that? No procrastination?astination? No eraser chewing? No gazing off into space?? I bow before you and the cutest rabbit I’ve seen this year!
….and no editing on my part…..
Luna is the cutest! That book will be going on my to buy list!
Oh My GOSH
This little bunny is so you. She is sweet and adorable in every single way. Especially that Pink Coat. It kills me.
What a fun fun project book.
Luna is a winner, and you have done a beautiful job on her and her accessories. I love things like this, makes me want to make!
omg- Caroline and Luna will be good friends. So cute! and now a book reviewer too!!! What happened with you sister?
What a lovely, refreshing place to rest on the internet this week. And what an adorable story! Those nice people at Sew and So picked a good spot to share :)
Luna and her outfit – just the sweetest things ever!!!
Does Luna knit? A little cardigan would be almost as dear as her pink coat—the coat is amazing—all that top stitching is what is killing me.
OOOOOH – I saw the Luna book and also kits in a lovely new craft / sewing store recently when I went to visit my parents – had to force myself to step away due to (a) I have far too much work in progress and (b) I have a 10 year old son, no prospect of any girl children on the horizon and (c) I DON”T NEED ANY MORE CUDDLY BUNNIES. But she is SO pretty!!!!
This is fantastic! How adorable. And your sewing is perfection. I am in awe. I can’t imagine what my coat would look like! Her eyes are also perfect. Love Her!
hey, Anna, did you use fusible fleece on her ears to get them to stand up?
Oh, you are clever. But then I knew this already. Hope the man is recovering. xx
Well your Luna is positively ADORABLE, and how fortunate for you that she loves Liberty! The pea coat is frickin adorable too. You take such beautiful pictures.
P.S. Time for a Thanksgiving banner if you can manage, or go right on to Christmas, that’s totally cool with me! :-D
Anna, your Luna is darling and i love the coat too. I need a grandbaby to sew for! I have a stash for the someday baby but I’m getting restless! Xoxo ? ? ?
Thanks Anna for the review, I’ve now bought the book. I had the kit for Luna in my stash (new grandson arrived so put on hold). It’s a lovely book and can’t wait to make the clothes. Just love felt rabbits.
Gorgeous, love it , gotta have it !!!
Great job Anna!!!!
Hi I have just bought some pink felt after seeing your beautifully made coat for Luna
Hope mine turns out as good