Momo "Fuzzy Tree" Pattern

Since we are huge Sci-Fi fans in this family, I had to make this Momo softie from The Last Air-bender series for our daughter.  I searched for patterns online, however, what I found was not size accurate nor free cheap enough for me. I found this image online that served as my inspiration to help me create my pattern to his correct size. You can see by the final product that I used the conservative ears, but I'd highly recommend going all out for the larger pair.  It came together so easily for me and I hope it will for you too.
The pattern is available in my ETSY shop.

Night Furry Softie Tutorial

My kids love dragons. Don't we all? For Christmas this year I wanted to give my son a Night Furry. So, I went about looking for images to make my own and came across a free tutorial at Mostly Nerdy Crochet. I love free, and that also means less work for me to design something from scratch. It is a very simple pattern to follow and work with.

Of course, I did modify the pattern a bit. I moved the wings to the side rather than both coming out of the back like a dragonfly. I dragon rider has to sit somewhere. I also added the prosthetic tail fin, used vinyl for the toes and enlarged it by quite a bit. I added some extra spines like the one from the movie.

Next time, I'd make it much bigger. But this one is just the right snuggle size for an almost 3-year old boy.

Ninja Softies!

A few years back I made all the little girls in our lives these simple dolls. Well, except one boy got a super quick black Ninja. Apparently, the Ninja was a big hit. So much so, that a second was requested.

These Ninjas are made of broadcloth, but you could use anything you have that is a solid color. The arms and legs are straight rectangles of equal size and length, easy smeashy. The body is a rectangle, maybe with a little taper at the top. The body is not too much wider than the two legs together. The head I made into a circle with a neck incorporated. The top is flesh colored and the back is Gi colored.  I used scraps to make the sash, belt, and face pieces. They were are all appliqued once the body was assembled.  I stitched on the sash in a criss-cross shape to give the appearance that he is wearing a Gi.  I searched on youtube to learn how to properly tie his belt, because I'm all authentic like that,  and then I hand stitched it on. The eyes are very small buttons, however you could use just a Sharpie dot.

Do make sure all the limbs are well attached. Ninjas fight all the time when they are not hiding or invisable. Surgical procedures may be required if your seam allowances aren't enough.

I'd love to see your Ninja creations if you make this. Please post a photo of your Ninja on flickr and send me a link. Or go onto my facebook page and post a photo on my wall. 

Dr. Who Kids Costumes

 Your Kids can't verbalize what they want to be this year? Or better yet they can and this is WHO they want to be? Check out this cool dad RDEWALT.

Or crochet an Ood Mask at Ravelry wear a suit, and join them. That's simple.

I like to see everyone join the fun. Thanks Solitaire for sharing your thrift store alterations.

I especially like the Andipose softie tutorial from imaginarybf.

Fuzzy Trees

I am starting a new category to my custom work. With permission from Childs Own Studio to share the work load I am taking up toy making from Children's Drawings. COS calls them "softies" and I will tag my posts as such, however in theme with my website I'd like to title this series Fuzzy Trees.

If you are interested in me making a custom toy from a child's drawing please contact me for more details.
The toys will be about 14 inches, and depending on complexity: $45-$65 USD, plus shipping.
Thanks for looking

Gentlemen, here we are!

I love to see my crafts used and played with. This little gentleman was so much fun to make, especially his monocle.
Stiff felt is my favorite craft medium, it is durable, and simple to cut and sew.
In the mean time we are preparing for our first born's 4th birthday party. Lemons on the brain.

Fuzzy Tree Dolls

Fabric inspires me, especially left overs.
SO I saw these dolls online or better yet I saw this one and I looked for a way to make them. Rather than printing it (cause I hate patterns) I copied the sock monkey pattern and faked it. I like the method for the legs and arms from the sock monkey, just sitch down the center then make 2 "u" shapes on either side for legs and arms.
Stripes work great for legs, I tried paisley and it was alright. So this was this years Christmas gifts. I used all existing scrap fabric that didn't have a purpose, so basically "free" except for the fiber fill I had to buy. I made 6 dolls from 2 bags of fill.
Next was the head, um a circle, around a bowl. with a little neck on it cut from some muslin we had. The arms cut in this too. Just like the legs, but a tad (equals 1") shorter.
Now after I made four I made a few modifications cause I didn't like how small the dress was to the legs, that and I made a neck. Turning this the way in the tutorial was hard, with the legs and all. So I made the last two I made, I stitched one side and turned it above one arm up to the head.

My favorite was the felt hair, the only place left for creativity. That and I started to add embellishments. Leftover dress lining for skirts, ribbon, rick rack, and tinny button eyes.
My daughter loves this type of doll, it is almost as big as her, she is light, flexible, and pretty. Note: if adding a poofy skirt over it, make the triangle at the bottom not so obtuse.