Friday archives - Month of Softies
Remember Lulu the sock monkey? She's one of my favorite softies.
I've been thinking about how I got started on making soft toys (not that I've made all that many, but I dream). So, for the Friday archives... Remembering the Month of Softies. This is quite apropos, as it was Claire who started the Friday archives, and she also originated the Month of Softies back in 2005. She has the best ideas, I always want to play along. That was when I first started blogging, and man, my photographic skills were pretty sorry then. Yikes. I was smitten with the characters I saw others creating and couldn't resist trying my own. Lulu was the last Month of Softies creation I made, Maxwell here was the first...
Next was Molly...
Poor things, they have rather glazed expressions. Molly was made of lovely black velveteen, and the studio ended up covered in black fuzz after I (in my ignorance) blanket stitched the edges.
Next up was Peekaboo the baby monster. Peek...
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Boo!
Then my first doll, Alice in Wonderland, which I interpreted as Alice in Westernland...
And another month she was joined by her trusty stick horse, Nickers...
So much fun learning something new! I don't recall what happened to Month of Softies, but I sure had a blast while I was participating. And it started a longtime love. I've got a sketchbook full of characters waiting for me to get busy and get stitching!
Cheers, have a wonderful weekend! I'm planning on having a great weekend, Sunday is my birthday! Woohoo!
Jenny
They're adorable! Have a great birthday!
Posted by: Jenny | June 06, 2008 at 06:53 PM
They are all so cute, but I especially love Lulu the Sock Monkey!! I wish I could just squeeze her. :)
Posted by: Greta | June 06, 2008 at 07:43 PM
HEY! Happy Birthday! I love love love Alice and her stick horse...do you still make her? I am NOT a doll person but I LOVE her!!!
Posted by: Christy/ MommaOnTheMountain | June 06, 2008 at 07:50 PM
Oh my goodness, Alice and Nickers are so cute! Seriously, dangerously adorable. You should include a warning label.
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Alli | June 06, 2008 at 07:52 PM
I love Alice in Western Land and her horse. Have a great birthday
Posted by: Cass Ward | June 06, 2008 at 08:31 PM
My favourite is Lulu - she looks so louche! Have a great birthday.
Posted by: Amanda Ryan | June 06, 2008 at 11:38 PM
I love your softies! Happy Birthday to you!
Posted by: anne from finland | June 07, 2008 at 12:24 AM
These little softies are just adorable. Did you use a pattern or make them up or self?
I think you should make and sell.
Best wishes for a very happy birthday.
Posted by: Karen | June 07, 2008 at 03:57 AM
These little softies are just adorable. Did you use a pattern or make them up or self?
I think you should make and sell.
Best wishes for a very happy birthday.
Posted by: Karen | June 07, 2008 at 03:57 AM
wow! they are all so cute!! :) you are very clever! :)
Posted by: Debs | June 07, 2008 at 05:21 AM
what a lot of talent you have. are you in touch with a toy company? if not, you should be.
Posted by: karen | June 07, 2008 at 06:20 AM
They're all gorgeous. Such talent!
Posted by: Ninotchka | June 07, 2008 at 08:27 AM
Those are all fabulous! I love the monster...he's so cute!
Posted by: Mellissa - wondermommy | June 07, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Happy Birthday! I love your creativity - can't wait to see a whole new batch of Softies (well, maybe at least one or two new ones...don't want to put too much pressure on you!)
Posted by: Barb | June 07, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Fun-tastic
Posted by: Alicia88 | June 07, 2008 at 10:40 AM
I just love your monkey and the elephant. Both are so adorable. You have a wonderful talent for design. I like checking out your blog...very cheerful.
Thanks
Posted by: Annette | June 07, 2008 at 10:58 AM
I"m in love with Maxwell!
Posted by: Teena | June 07, 2008 at 02:10 PM
Those are freakin' adorable! I especially love little Alice & her stick pony. Thanks for sharing pics of "your softy kids". :)
Posted by: tammyCA | June 07, 2008 at 02:25 PM
Very very cute softies they are too !
And HAPPY BIRTHDAY for sunday, I hope you have a LOVELY DAY.
xx
lyn
Posted by: lyn | June 07, 2008 at 04:05 PM
Wow Jenny- That's just almost too much CUTE for one post! Just adorable, each and every one. Ahhh. Makes me wanna go sew. Hope you have a superduper day!
Posted by: jen duncan | June 07, 2008 at 07:22 PM
Happy Birthday. Maxwell and his bunny slippers are simply to die for!
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | June 07, 2008 at 07:47 PM
All of your softies are adorable but I like your elephant and kittie the best! I like the idea of a month of softies, Claire should do that again.
Happy birthday! I hope you have a fabulous weekend!
Posted by: Jill | June 07, 2008 at 08:40 PM
Peekaboo is my absolute FAVORITE! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Posted by: Cherry Tree Lane | June 07, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Happy Happy Birthday! I hope your day is wonderful.
Posted by: Kirsty | June 08, 2008 at 12:40 AM
Hi,
Congratulations, have a nice day!!!
Love,
Maureen
Posted by: Maureen | June 08, 2008 at 03:03 AM