All ready for her bath last night, Roxanne is standing there naked in her room trying to stall her inevitable tubby. She picks up a little magic wand I made her from a dowel and a piece of satin and says, “Magic wand. Mommy made dat.” I said that yes, Mommy did make that for her. Then she turns to me and says, “It sold!” Oh boy. Turns out she’s listening to every word I say, huh. Guess she picks up on my excitement about how well the shops is doing.
I finished the penguin prototype last night and I’m pretty happy with him. He’s made of flannel backed by interfacing so his seams stay together nicely. His belly is attached with a tight zigzag stitch and I’m so happy with how nice it looks. At first he had some embroidered eyes, but I think these felt ones look better. I’ve determined that it’s all in the eyes – if the creature has appealing eyes, he looks great and if not you might as well quit. The only thing I do want to change is the shape of his body – Charlie pointed out that it might be better if his bottom flared out a bit. He’d sit better and have a cuter, rounder look.
And, of course, his matching greeting card. The printed fabric behind the penguin is a piece of the most lovely vintage necktie I’ve been saving for some time. It’s nice to find a good use for it.
wendy says
i think he’s adorable! perhaps smaller feet though? they seem oversized for his body. and i love the little mouse i ordered from you. she just came today and she’s too cute!
joyce says
very cute! will you be selling them in your shop?
Diane says
Abby,
I love my owl!So sweet! Thank you so much!
Erin says
How adorable. This is just so cute.
Jessica says
Very cute penguin! Yes, kids ears and eyes are open just as wide as their mouths sometimes. They can say the darndest things, too. 😉
lisa says
your sets are amazing.