A friend for Fluffed for Softness
This guy’s body is made from thrifted wool I’ve had forever. His ears are a Japanese fabric I got in a swap and he has some Japanese measuring tape trim on his front legs. His back legs are made from a piece of 70’s fabric that came in a bag of vintage scraps I found on eBay many months ago – just a tiny piece perfect for this project. And his buttons came to me via the vintage button swap.
Here they are hanging out together
We had a lovely Rosh Hashanah. Friday Charlie came home from work early and we baked the challah and set the table. The challah with saffron and golden raisins was just lovely. I think this picture of me and my two girls Friday afternoon fairly well captures my life right now trying to raise two babies and hold it all together
and here is Roxanne and daddy blowing their shofars.
We spent much of the weekend at shul, but this afternoon I asked Charlie to help me pull out all of my finished soft toys and decide what to send to Magpie, what to sell at the November craft fair, and what to save for the solo show in March.
When I saw them all together spread out on our bed, actually only two or three months worth of work, my first thought was, “This must signify some sort of psychosis.” Seriously.
But really I think it is the opposite. This little imaginary world keeps me sane.
Michele says
Your soft toy post totally make me happy…my favorites are your square zoo animals and tree people!
Courtney says
Wow, you’ve been super-productive. I love the new elephants.
samantha says
you’ve done all that in only a few months?! oh boy do I need a kick in the butt!! really like the elephants, but I think the tree dolls are my favourites.
Danielle says
Hi-
Looking at you blog makes me happy, very inspirational. I love the new elephants. Would you mind if I tried making one sometime?
-D
mimi k says
wow, you are really cranking! You shouldn’t have any problem having enough for your various commitments!
Wendy says
Your psychosis is my inspiration!
kelly says
Hehe, a lil shofar? Too cute! There was a bunch of guys at our sunday service that blew the shofar and one was maaaaybe 14…and all that came out was spit on the front row, haha.
And the photo of all the stuffed creatures totally wowed me, you have so much to show! And so much to be proud of 🙂
julie says
wow–i love seeing your “little imaginary world” all together. there’s nothing little about it. It’s so incredibly impressive!
and the elephants are so cool. i loooooove those button legs.
Mirre says
Lovely new elephant!
What a wonderful picture all your softies together :))
carolyn says
there’s so much cool stuff in that softie spread! 🙂
Tiffany Harvey says
After seeing the bed full of softies, I am picturing this for your library show ~
A land full of stuffed girls and boys. Playing, reading books, watching the clouds… In the background maybe some tree people, or one of the displays could be a ‘magical’ forest with some children wandering down the path. Maybe a library scene in one, a zoo scene in another, or underwater with fish and a mermaid. (But the stuffed children linking the worlds together)
holli says
love the elephants!
Rachel says
I loved the picture of all the softies together. I’m amazed at how productive you are — especially with two little girls. It’s inspiring. The elephants are adorable. Glad to hear you had a wonderful holiday.
Marci says
I love the elephants…the fabric choices are incredible! Happy New Year!
Alina says
I love all your softies and to see them all together is amazing. All this was what you completed in just a few months that is a great accomplishment also. Your work is beautiful and you inspire me.
alex says
oh, loveliest of sicknesses! We’re no stranger to psychosis in my house, but it rarely takes such delightful form! (of course, no one here naps for more than 20 minutes!…) Congrats on your hard work and super cute new beings. Don’t suppose you consider adding my shop to your commitment list yet? f not, I atleast need to take an elephant home for love at our house.
TracyAnn says
love that little elephant!
wonderful pictures of you and your beautiful family!
kate says
As a fellow crafter and mother of four, 6 and under, I applaud you and your hobby. Crafting definitely keeps me sane as well!
Jessica says
I agree with all the above – crafting keeps me sane. (It’s better than drinking) 🙂 Oh, and I think we have the same comforter underneath all those marvelous softies – it’s suede isn’t it, with matching dust ruffle and shams. My fav softies are the argyle sock monkeys. Have a great craft show!