Bah, I'm just being lazy, I know. But it's starting to get my back up because I'm trying to do this kitten pattern as well, and every time I want to take a picture of what I'm doing, I have to set up the whole photo studio and it's a pain. I can see you thinking, now, why don't you just leave it set up? Well, I'll give you a hint: it's two years old, and its name is Jim. (My son, if you didn't get that hint.)
Anyway, moving on...Here's a taster of my latest little green man:
What do you think?By the way...(Tip and trick coming!)...A tip that I learned from browsing some crocheting vids on YouTube: you can work a large pony bead into your fabric for an eye, and it will make it child-safe! Overall, this doll is as child-safe a doll as I have ever made: no PVC beads, only polyester filling; only embroidered features (e.g. smile) and an eye that won't come out unless you unravel the whole thing! The arms are whipstitched onto the body, but even if they come off, they're completely sealed before stitching on (using the tab technique like on my baby bird pattern, when I attached the wings).
I'm eager to get all of my things child-safe, not only because I have a child, but because I believe that these toys should be TOYS, and therefore made to be played with!
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3 comments:
I love him, great idea for the eye, i may giveit a try
I like his little willy. Nice touch.
Unless he doesn't have a little willy and my brain has simply imagined it... in which case, forget I was ever here.
Sorry, katie, that is SOOOO NOT a willy! It's a belly button. What must you be thinking?
Although you've given me ideas...I'm not sure if willies on stuffed aliens are cute or obscene... :P
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