Dioramarama: Convert

A couple years ago Hillary and I had a swap, and when she asked what I was interested in and wasn't interested in. I told her that I wasn't in the softie/stuffie/soft toy/whateveryoucallthem market. That I thought they were cute and that I appreciated the creativity that goes into them but please, in case it was the remotest possibility, not to put in the work in on one for my sake. I know! I can't imagine a world now in which that is not ass-y.

Then I got this in a swap with Stephanie and my cold, stupid heart melted a little. A lot. Maybe I just needed to see one in person?

This week, I have finished my first softie/stuffie/soft toy/whateveryoucallthem. And who better to lead me gently into the world of softies/stuffies/soft toys/whateveryoucallthem than Miss Hillary?

Presenting Wee Wonderfuls' Hand Sewing for Fun Birdie. Making this was a lot of fun, and I'm pretty proud of how it turned out. I didn't think I could hand-stitch so neatly, but I can! (Except the eyes. And since I couldn't embroider satisfactory eyes, I used buttons, rendering him non-childproof.) Since I had no ideological imperative to do ALL the parts by hand, I added a seam allowance to the apron, gave it a backside, and machine-sewed it. I also used a button instead of tying the vest.

Now I want to finish my Jess Hutch squarey, and make the Hand Sewing for Fun Turtle, Butterfly, and Snail, and everything in the Softies book, and a stupid sock creature (oh hey, there's a kit now. Cool). And I want to make up my own. Long live wool felt and safety eyes! Yes, I'm a convert. If you'll have me.

A classic never-say-never situation. You're so lucky to have such talented swap partners. If I wasn't off swaps for awhile I'd suggest a UCSC alumni craft swap. ;)

i know what you mean about softies, they are not to everybody's taste. however it is easy to begin to get sucked in with their cuteness, i'm going through a real softies phase at the moment!

Birdie is so cute!

I am so sad that I was unable to take advantage of purchasing the Jess Hutch book while it was available.

well thank god. and it's about time ;) actually I'd completely forgotten you were anti-softie, and hey, now that my memory is jogged, I thought we agreed that term was not to be used, anyway... I was just packing up a little something stuffed for otto, totally oblivious. glad to hear you're on board!

Love it, but am perhaps even more impressed by the Trixie Belden collection on the shelf behind!

wo-ow...I can see another softie-addict coming up...

Funny how things change once those pregnancy hormones enter your body. And the thing is, even when you have the baby, and all those hormones even out, you're still completely different than you were before...like when you absolutely HATED pepperoni pizza and now you love it! lol!

Great job on the little birdie!

Cute Birdie!
I'm a convert, too...sort of. I've always liked these little softies, but was too intimidated by the handwork involved.
I decided to give a go this week. Mine is a little wonky, but not too bad for a first try. LOL

Kimberly :)

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