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Showing posts with label sock dolls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sock dolls. Show all posts
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Etsy
I haven't blogged here in a very long time. For a while, I thought of just closing this blog down but I'm going to keep it and attempt to update it more often. I can't believe what I've done in the last few months. I was so terrified of opening up my Etsy shop but it's been one of the best decisions I've ever made. I haven't made a huge amount of sales, only about 7 so far, but opening up my shop and continuing with it has made me realize that this is something I should be doing. It feels so right, and I'm so happy about all of the positive feedback I've been getting. I'm happy that people want to buy my dolls to begin with! I've been branching out from monkeys and now have sock bears, dogs, elephants, and one lonely monster up in the shop now. It's been a wonderful journey so far. I shipped out a monkey to the U.K. a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't believe it. It felt great! I can't wait to see where else my little shop will take me, and most importantly, I'm still having fun!
Saturday, November 29, 2008
New Project
On Thanksgiving, Andres' aunt asked me if there was any way I could make a sock giraffe for her daughter who is graduating in May. She said giraffes were her favorite animals, and purple is her favorite color. I said I wasn't sure as I am still in the process of perfecting my sock monkeys but that I would try and find a pattern. After some searching yesterday, I found some pictures of some wonderful sock giraffes but no pattern. I think I'm going to take on this project and see what I can come up with.
The last one is definitely my favorite. It used to be sold through Babywit.com but I guess they no longer carry them in stock. I can't wait to start working on my own version!
The last one is definitely my favorite. It used to be sold through Babywit.com but I guess they no longer carry them in stock. I can't wait to start working on my own version!
Friday, November 28, 2008
A Day of Crafting
I learned how to blanket stitch today after studying the wonderfully photographed tutorial on Futuregirl Craft Blog. I love learning new sewing techniques and plan to practice them more as I think that's the only way I will get better. I was lucky today because Anthony was in a great mood and let me sew to my heart's content. I finished up Neon, the Sock Monkey and plan to give him away to a good home on Monday.
The Holidays
As I was trying to set up this blog a little while ago, I realized that I miss my old passion for blog keeping and graphic design. I used to be able to sit in front of a computer for hours working on numerous digital art projects and my old website (becoming-visible.net). I realized that I don't really have a space to call my own anymore, and maybe this can be a haven of some sort for me.
Yesterday was a hectic holiday, as most holidays usually are for us. Ever since we had our son, it seems that the holidays are even more stressful what with having to travel to three or four different houses. I was feeling under the weather so that only added to the frustration of the day but we did manage to sit down with our families and eat some delicious food. Last year I was on a diet and didn't get to eat much of the Thanksgiving goodies, but this year I went full force and blamed it on the little one in my tummy. I'm sure she was having a great time in there!
On the last stop of the day, Andres showed off one of my sock monkeys to his family members. One of his aunts is a professional seamstress and she said she was "amazed" that I could sew so well, after teaching myself for the past couple of months. I took that as a huge compliment. Everyone kept telling me how great my sock monkey was and that I should sell them. I keep hearing this but I think I have a lack of faith in myself. Plus, I get so attached to the little creations that I make that it would hurt me to part with them. Andres said that can only be considered a good thing, that I put so much love and care into each of them that they almost become a part of me. I still want to get better, and learn more sewing techniques though. I'm currently working on a neon green monkey for someone at my best friend's job. He's coming along rather nicely. I just wish I could find the time to work on him non-stop, but that isn't possible with a wild 19-month-old running around. He's down for a nap now, so I better start working on finishing this monkey up while I do have some peace and quiet!
Yesterday was a hectic holiday, as most holidays usually are for us. Ever since we had our son, it seems that the holidays are even more stressful what with having to travel to three or four different houses. I was feeling under the weather so that only added to the frustration of the day but we did manage to sit down with our families and eat some delicious food. Last year I was on a diet and didn't get to eat much of the Thanksgiving goodies, but this year I went full force and blamed it on the little one in my tummy. I'm sure she was having a great time in there!
On the last stop of the day, Andres showed off one of my sock monkeys to his family members. One of his aunts is a professional seamstress and she said she was "amazed" that I could sew so well, after teaching myself for the past couple of months. I took that as a huge compliment. Everyone kept telling me how great my sock monkey was and that I should sell them. I keep hearing this but I think I have a lack of faith in myself. Plus, I get so attached to the little creations that I make that it would hurt me to part with them. Andres said that can only be considered a good thing, that I put so much love and care into each of them that they almost become a part of me. I still want to get better, and learn more sewing techniques though. I'm currently working on a neon green monkey for someone at my best friend's job. He's coming along rather nicely. I just wish I could find the time to work on him non-stop, but that isn't possible with a wild 19-month-old running around. He's down for a nap now, so I better start working on finishing this monkey up while I do have some peace and quiet!
Tradition and Inspiration
As a young girl, I would watch my mother working her magic on her sewing machine. She loved all kinds of crafts, but her favorite was making quilts and blankets. She is still making blankets and I think this love of sewing is something that she inherited from my grandmother. Every year for Christmas, my grandmother would give each grandchild one of her patchwork quilts. I still have those quilts to this day. They are the only blankets I own and use and whenever the cold settles in, I crawl into the warmth and nostalgia that they provide.
I have always been creative, but I never did quite learn how to sew those beautiful quilts and blankets that my mother and grandmother were so proud to show off. I've always used my words as a way to express myself, though lately, I find myself wanting to learn how to sew and carry on the tradition. I don't know if it is because I've been feeling very motherly lately, what with my 19-month-old son running around and his little sister growing in my tummy. I just feel like making them something that comes from my heart, something that will hopefully give them the same feelings that I have when I think about my grandmother's quilts.
Lately, my writing has waned because of my short attention span, I suppose. I discovered the book Stray Sock Sewing a few months ago because I needed something fun and creative do. I don't feel complete unless I am doing something creative: writing, painting, scrap booking, anything that keeps my hands busy. I think it's safe to say that creating creatures out of socks has become an obsession of mine lately. Everyone says that I should think about selling them and I've received a few offers from people to buy some of my sock monkeys, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to make a business out of it. For now I am taking my time, learning the craft, learning how to sew, and just having fun with it! This blog will serve as a way of charting my progress through the colorful and fun world of sock creatures.
I have always been creative, but I never did quite learn how to sew those beautiful quilts and blankets that my mother and grandmother were so proud to show off. I've always used my words as a way to express myself, though lately, I find myself wanting to learn how to sew and carry on the tradition. I don't know if it is because I've been feeling very motherly lately, what with my 19-month-old son running around and his little sister growing in my tummy. I just feel like making them something that comes from my heart, something that will hopefully give them the same feelings that I have when I think about my grandmother's quilts.
Lately, my writing has waned because of my short attention span, I suppose. I discovered the book Stray Sock Sewing a few months ago because I needed something fun and creative do. I don't feel complete unless I am doing something creative: writing, painting, scrap booking, anything that keeps my hands busy. I think it's safe to say that creating creatures out of socks has become an obsession of mine lately. Everyone says that I should think about selling them and I've received a few offers from people to buy some of my sock monkeys, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to make a business out of it. For now I am taking my time, learning the craft, learning how to sew, and just having fun with it! This blog will serve as a way of charting my progress through the colorful and fun world of sock creatures.
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