monkey see
Written on 25 April 2005 | Posted in fabric & sewing | 12 Comments
I’ve been meaning to tell you about the monkeys. I’ve spent a good deal time over the past couple of weeks trying to come up with a monkey I am happy with. You see, there are a couple of new babies I’m making softies for, both of whom were born in the Year of the Monkey (yes, I’m terribly behind), so I thought it would be fitting to make them a couple of monkeys. At first I thought a monkey would be a breeze, but not so! Here’s the first little fellow I came up with:
I liked his face well enough but the rest of him wasn’t working for me. Here’s the latest incarnation:
This one I like a little better. His name is Spencer and he’s on his way to a friend’s little boy in Minnesota. Which leaves just one other monkey and he or she will probably be Spencer-like, with a couple of minor modifications. Pictures as progress warrants.
Of course, the downside to making softies to match a child’s Chinese Zodiac is that this year is the Year of the Rooster, and I have three friends who have either had babies this year or are expecting them yet. So, three roosters, and maybe even more before the year is out. Roosters. I’m completely stumped.
I love your monkeys! They look great. You always make the most interesting things.
25 April 2005 @ 13:21
what a great idea, amanda. and i love your monkey, the one with all its limbs that is
— it’s so sweet how his toes touch!
25 April 2005 @ 15:29
Spencer is adorable and I’m sure all the year of the Monkey babies will appreciate him or his like!
25 April 2005 @ 15:39
i love both of your monkeys! what a great gift.
25 April 2005 @ 19:45
spencer is cool, he looks a very friendly monkey!!!
26 April 2005 @ 05:01
Being currently obsessed with monkeys, I can do nothing but scream with delight over your latest creations! They’re fabulous! For the record, I love them both!
26 April 2005 @ 10:34
I am really loving your sewing projects! the monkeys are especially adorable
26 April 2005 @ 12:43
The monkies look fantastic!
26 April 2005 @ 12:44
these are so cute, adorable little chubby monkey, that baby will love it
26 April 2005 @ 18:58
What a cutie! I also scrolled down and saw Lanston. He is the cutest little monster I’ve ever seen!
27 April 2005 @ 11:41
Oh, I, too, have a monkey obsession. These are wonderful!
27 April 2005 @ 15:58
those are great monkeys!! I like them both.
28 April 2005 @ 13:03