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Monday, May 30, 2011

A Little Something Stuffed




Woohoo! I succeeded at making my first ever stuffed animal. I've really been itching to do so. I made this cutie for my niece. It took me a while to finish because I ended up frustrated by its face. Next time I'd not follow directions and sew the face on before stuffing. I think it would be so much easier. Little Miss Octopus (we'll leave the name choosing for my niece) didn't get the cutesy touches like eyelashes I was hoping for but she's still quite a catch.  You can find the tutorial here though as you can see I changed it up to make it a bit easier for my first attempt. I totally stink at the "ladder stitch" too. Tricky stuff...
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13 comments:

  1. Rachel // Maybe MatildaMay 31, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Awww, she is so, so cute! I love it! And I think yours is about a billion times cuter than the one on the instructions . . . nice job, lady :-) I want to make one now, too!

    Rachel @ Maybe Matilda

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  2. Kira DeeMay 31, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Oh! Stinking cute!! I love it! :)

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  3. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Very cute!!
    Would you be willing to link up to our weekly Playdate party at http://beneaththerowantree.blogspot.com/2011/05/playdate-link-party-everyone-welcome.html ?

    Cheers,
    Lori
    http://beneaththerowantree.com
    Come & Play!

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  4. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    I'm impressed that this was your first time making a stuffed animal! He's so cute and I love the fabric choices you made, too.

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  5. DaciaMay 31, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    That is the cutest octopus I've ever seen! Visiting from Blue Cricket Design :)

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  6. KatieJune 1, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Lisa you did an amazing job! I'm the newest follower of your blog and would love if you linked up over at Sew Woodsy today!

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  7. KarimaJune 1, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Hi from your newest google friend follower, please pop by, Karima from
    www.karimascrafts.com
    and
    www.karimasblogs.blogspot.com

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  8. aStarToSteerHerByJune 1, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    so cute! Looks way better than my first attempt at the stuffed animals!

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  9. LisaJune 2, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    just too cute! gorgeous fabric combo too.
    hugs
    xo

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  10. JessicaJune 4, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    This is adorable. I love it. I am your newest follower.

    I found your site through Creation Corner. Feel free to check out my blog here: www.utahcountymom.com and become a follower too!

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  11. D+BJune 4, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Love your blog!! I am your new follower :) I would love it if you followed me to @ for.the.luv.of.blogspot.com that would be great :) I am just starting out, but I am excited to share new recipes, crafts, and makeup..

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  12. Misty @Creative ItchJune 6, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    ADORABLE!! Thanks for linking @'Sew Cute Tuesday'! I'll be featuring you tomorrow, so be sure to stop by and grab a 'featured' button!

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  13. Sweet Peas and BumblebeesJune 7, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    We LOVED your adorable octopus and just wanted to let you know that it has been featured!! Check it out tomorrow at Sweet Peas and Bumblebees!

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