Making this elephant was like reading a really good book that you just don’t want to end.
I was sad when he was done. It is so fun for me to play with fabric and shapes and to figure out how to make a little someone come alive.
He’s got lots of text all over, including some I stamped, and some pieces of an ancient thrifted measuring tape sewn on his legs
Here was the initial sketch
and some other sketches I did last night.
I’ve started drawing Roxanne’s plastic animals recently – a great source of inspiration and basis for body porportions.
**Is anyone out there up for a special little swap? Here is what I need – fabrics and trims with text and/or numbers on them (in English). Little scraps or larger pieces are all fine. I want to make more animals like this elephant and I need more fabrics like these. If you have any and you’d like to donate them to the cause I will send you a lovely package of fabric, trim and buttons in return. Please email me at abbyglassenberg @ comcast . net and we’ll set it up. Thank you!
Shana Tova (Happy New Year) and have a great weekend, too.
Your elephant is adorable. I wish I had the stuff you are looking for.
the elephant is amazing! the text / and the raw edging / and his joyfully shaped trunk! love him! 🙂
you are a really good sketcher and it’s even more amazing that you can translate it into a 3-d creature. Sorry, no texty fabrics or trims. I wish!
So cute! I’m trying to think, do I HAVE any scraps with writing on them? I’m thinkin’ no. Drat.
love the elephant and the details.
the turtle sketch looks like it would be a good one to sew.
Love it!
the elephant is totally awesome…and i really like the turtle sketch.
I have some vintage flannel with apples on it that says “apples grow on trees.” I also have some vintage blue cotton with boats, palm trees, and waves that says ‘bon voyage’– not english, I know, but still. I’d be willing to swap some of each if you’re interested. The elephant is so cheerful!
I sent you an email because I need to know if corduroy is okay for fabric.