I made a felt goldfish. I added some little orange seed beads to give him some sparkle, along with an iridescent tail.
Certain patterns I've made just really work well and this is one of them. I know it's a good one when I keep coming back to make more. I love the big, bulging eyes on some goldfish and I think this really captures them. Plus it is a great way to use up those random fabrics, some of which are really beautiful, but don't otherwise work for sewing animals that need to be stuffed.
I just put him up in my shop.
Yup–he’s pretty awesome. Love the eyes.
So magical. I referenced you and the goldfish in my blog today :*) You are sooo smart!
Very nice!!!!! Such a sweetheart! How’s that fox coming along? I can’t wait to see your book!!! It sounds awesome!
Hi Manda,
I am still thinking about the fox. I made a failed fox and unstuffed him. He'll come around eventually, I think.
-Abby
I love the beads and the tail. He reminds me of the marionettes in this cool show we saw last weekend: The Dragon King by the Tanglewood Marionette. They perform in MA. . .
http://www.tanglewoodmarionettes.com/
Hi Terrill,
I haven't seen that particular show, but they did an awesome Cinderalla here. Cinderalla is transported to the ball in a hot air balloon. We loved it!
-Abby
I love his fishy mouth 🙂 Did you see your owl in Small magazine?
No! I totally missed that! I will go look for the link. Thanks so much for telling me! And thank you for the nice words about my fish. I think I was inspired to make then again seeing your wonderful fish!
Best,
-Abby