making stuff!
Sometimes I feel like I'm not getting anything done, but the fact of the matter is I really have been making a lot lately. Mostly because I've been taking up small, easy-to-finish, just-for-fun projects. yay!
These little cuties were my Valentine's gifts for the kids.
Theo got a little crochet elephant. The tutorial can be found here. This was my first attempt at amigurumi. Not too hard, but more time consuming than you would think. The only problem I found with this pattern is the trunk just kind sticks straight out. You have to bend and shape as best you can to make it look cute and curved.
Aurora's gift was my first felt food. Every year I think I'm going to make her some precious felt sweets. I only got as far as one slice. I don't get people who can make a whole cake. This took me way too long. And please be kind and ignore my obvious, uneven stitching. I think I was supposed to use a ladder stitch and I did, but perhaps I have to make them VERY close together. However, that would add hours to the construction... And I don't like how light it is stuffed with poyfil. Is there some kind of heavier fill I could use? I did add some barley in the bottom for weight. I do know there are plastic equivalents I could buy and I will next time, just so it doesn't appeal to mice. :)
What have you been making lately?
JT
They are so sweet.
Posted by: Melody | February 26, 2011 at 02:55 AM
Almost everything I have been making is in preparation for a new baby. Busy, busy, busy. I just keep adding projects!
http://groovygoods.blogspot.com/2011/02/four-corners-nursing-top.html
http://groovygoods.blogspot.com/2011/02/cloth-pre-folds.html
Love the elephant and the piece of cake. I was hoping to crochet these for my son's Easter gift:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/59725204/pdf-amigurumi-easter-pattern-set
I have only ever made a blanket, so we'll see!
Posted by: GroovyMoments | February 26, 2011 at 08:39 AM
Thanx Melody!
jess
Posted by: Jessica Levitt | February 28, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Oh, don't buy the plastic! There is an awesome ebay seller that sells plates of felt food for $5 plus shipping - she makes it all herself. It is SO worth it to have her make it. I have all her plates. When kids come over to play...they go right to the play kitchen and the felt food!
Check out seller jsm62769. Here is her store link:
http://shop.ebay.com/jsm62769/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=
Posted by: Carolyn | March 16, 2011 at 12:20 PM
I use polyester pellets for weight in my craft projects. They aren't near as cheap as stuffing, so I usually mix the two. I just get mine from the craft store, but here's a website that has a good picture of them:
http://www.craftpellets.com/
Posted by: Celeste | June 08, 2011 at 04:39 PM
You can also use crushed walnut shells - people use that for making pincushions - you can get them at pet store and some quilting shops. They give things some good weight
Posted by: christianne | June 09, 2011 at 12:18 AM