Monday, February 25, 2008
Sock Elephant
So I ended up cutting a pair of socks up, not the ones I took a picture of, but one of the pairs I drew. I cut them up and turned them into a sock elephant. I had a hard time taking a picture of him though, because Isabelle was running off with him. I’m going to say it again but wow it’s hard to take pictures of soft toys with a toddler around!
I did manage to finally get this picture of him by himself but it’s not quite accurate. He’s falling over so you can’t tell he’s all wonky.
His head is too small for his body. It’s not noticeable in this picture. I probably didn’t cut in the right place. And I should have stuffed his head more before I sewed it up. I didn’t notice though until after I made up his body. Then the size difference was waaaay obvious. And his ears are funny. I took such care with his arms and legs and ran out of steam with his ears. They’re not tucked in and just funky.
But Isabelle likes him and that’s all that counts.
February 26th, 2008 at 4:17 am
I think he’s adorable! Can’t say much bad about an argyle elephant!
February 26th, 2008 at 4:32 am
I was at Barnes and Noble last night and saw the sock and glove book and totally thought of you. That is such a cute book … I’m so gonna get it too once I’m done with my first project (aprons for my kids). I’ll send you the link to my flickr when I’m done
February 26th, 2008 at 4:38 am
that pic of her holding it says it all. i wish i took more time to make things for my kids. i may have to get this book now. i’ll just add it to my list.
February 26th, 2008 at 6:39 am
Isabelle looks absolutely entranced by the sock elephant.
February 26th, 2008 at 7:33 am
I want to see a photo of the whole collection!
February 26th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
these animals are great!
your daughter truelly seems to love the little elephant…she holds it so close to her heart.
a fantastic blog.
thanks for finding it.
doro
February 26th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
gorgeous work…. babe and elephant….
luv Abby
February 26th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
February 26th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
At least you don’t have to worry about making something that your daughter isn’t the least bit interested in (cough… like I do!).
You know how I feel about wonky. (insert doodled hearts here).
February 26th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
P.S. I LOVE the colors/pattern of the socks you used! How are you supposed to think about soap when you something like that?!
February 26th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
sweet!!the checkers socks are just so right for the ele!!
February 27th, 2008 at 3:46 am
She looks so sweet holding the elephant. Hey! At least she’s standing still enough to take a photo. My one can’t be still long enough.
February 27th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Oh my Gosh, that is adorable. I just found you while googling how to shir a shirt. Love your tutorial and your blog. Great stuff! I’ll be back