sneak peek

Don't worry, I haven't turned to just making jewelry!  I have a few brand new plush designs in the works!  Here's a sneak of something that will be up in the shop very shortly .

modern knotted fabric necklaces

I've been busy making some new jewelry recently.  I've been wanted to try making some fabric necklaces and after making one, I was hooked!  I really like being able to showcase some of the great fabric I have in my collection.  I absolutely love this yellow and white floral necklace above!

These necklaces are made from cotton fabrics and wooden beads.  Each necklace is finished neatly with grosgrain ribbon that is adjustable in length.  Fun, unique, and a beautiful statement necklace!

Find more of my new fabric necklaces here.  

suspenders and succulents

Lately, I've been thinking of different ways to sew some of my plush dolls.  I love the basic shape and parts of my typically boy plush design, but wanted a little something extra to set him apart.  Hats?  Glasses? Super hero cape? Spacesuit?  Pretzel in hand? 

I recently finished one of the ideas I had in mind.  The newly worn item.......suspenders!

I especially am loving the buckles! 

Here's Hendrik:

And here's Hansel:

Both are available in my shop.  Look for more fellows with suspenders coming soon!  (As well as some other new accessories/parts for the dolls.)

Also, just listed a mere 30 minutes ago:

A fabric soft sculpture succulent plant!  Comes in the vintage tea cup shown, but can be moved in another similar sized vessel/cup if you prefer.  I've been working on these for a while and am so happy with the results.  Look for more fabric sculpture plants soon!

boy meet girl

So it was only a matter of time.  Everyone has been asking and telling me I really need to make one.  And here she is:

Get ready plush boys.  Look for the first girl in the next day!  Available exclusively in the shop.

what sound do giraffes make?

I have no idea what the answer to that is.  However, I know I've been working on this giraffe design off and on for a few months.  And here one is...hiding in my sedum.  

And here's another one.  This might be my current favorite fabric I have recently "rediscovered".  I have quite a bit of it as well.  I'm considering maybe using it to craft myself a garment.  We'll see.

Overall, I'm really happy with the final design of these giraffes.  I initially had planned on making them more "giraffe" like - out of yellow fleece with brown spots.  They looked good like that but...one of the main things I like about creating softies is playing with fabric designs.  I love brightly colored and fun printed fabric and these giraffes are a perfect way to show off some great patterns.  Will I ever make a yellow fleece giraffe like I initially envisioned?   I probably will sometime.  But I'm really enjoying using some of my bolder fabrics right now.  

Each giraffe has a few ribbon tabs for their mane and one for their tail.  These mark my first softies that are free standing on their own.  I really wanted the legs to be sturdy and smooth and able to support the body.   And they do.

These will start to be available in my shop this Friday (tomorrow!).