envy

Right now my Mum is on a 7 week trip around the United States. Arghhh. She's sending me daily updates of places they've been and sights they've seen. Mesa Verde, Rocky Mountains, Monument Valley, the Grand Canyon, Sedona... And next they're are off to N.Y.C and up the East coast.

My good friend just spent 2 weeks in San Francisco.

AND Mr You is, as I write this, on his way to work at an arts festival in Beijing, China.

Arhhhhhh, so so envious!!!!

foxy

Inspired by amazing crafty mums, I decided early on that I would like to create a tradition where I make something for Millipede for his birthday each year.

6 months late, but I've finally finished foxy for his first birthday.

Here's how it all started...


And here's where it is now...






I originally made pattern pieces as I went thinking at the end I would be able to offer a free pattern and tutorial. BUT I have since decided I have no intention of inflicting the torture upon anyone else. Let me just say, I learnt the hard way that there is a very very good reason why most softies have short limbs and wide bodies.

Regardless, I must say I'm quite pleased with my first softie attempt, and was VERY happy when upon first meeting, Millipede tucked him under his arm and merrily took him off to meet the rest of his soft toys.