We have been sewing again and are finishing up our little furry friends, the shy water voles. They will move into the environment later this week, some onto the grassy banks, some swimming in the river, and some in our underground burrows. Last week we glued on whiskers (taken from an old broom) and noses (from a tire innertube) and tied on little black eyes (beads). You will also think their little round ears, flat against their heads, are very cute… and you will notice, of course, that their tails are furry and soft. That is very different from a rat’s tail, you know.
Three little water voles relaxing on the riverbank!
I think the furry tail is key. I mean, the naked tail is a part of the rat I find really hard to take!