The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck
By Beatrix Potter
1908 - 2008

Join in the celebrations for Jemima Puddle-Duck’s 100th birthday by adding one of Coats Crafts UK’s adorable craft kits to your collection. With several different techniques to choose from we have something for the beginner and for the more experienced crafter. Whether you choose to make a small bookmark project or the more ambitious latch hook rug, these kits are perfect for a keepsake or a gift to a loved one.

“Ah! Is that so?  Indeed!” said the gentleman with sandy whiskers, looking curiously at Jemima.

The Tale of Jemima Puddle-duck is one of Beatrix Potter’s most popular stories.  Beatrix chose the setting of Hill Top Farm, her beloved Lake District home, whilst Jemima was based on one of the ducks who lived there.  Kep, the dog who rescues the ditzy Jemima from the deceptively charming fox, was Beatrix’s favourite sheepdog. 

Many of the illustrations are still recognisable as elements of Hill Top Farm. The ironwork gate with the porch of the farmhouse in the background can still be seen at the National Trust property today.  Also making an appearance in the Tale are Mrs Cannon and her son Ralph.  Mr and Mrs Cannon and their children Ralph and Betsy were living at Hill Top Farm when Beatrix bought it in 1905 and she asked them to stay on to manage the farm for her.  On publication of The Tale of Jemima Puddle-duck in 1908, Beatrix included the dedication ‘A Farmyard Tale for Ralph and Betsy’

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