Cutcliffe XXXII

Published on Nov 4. 2025 - 11 hours ago
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The last of the patterns for April. Hare's Ear Natural and Dyed Yellow; Bright Yellow Silk; Dark Rusty Red Hackle.

Body: This is a mix of equal parts: fur from a natural hare's mask and a hare mask dyed yellow with Turmeric.
Rib: bright yellow silk
Hackle: Dark Rusty red

Enjoy!

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