Have puppies, will travel.
Meet the four pups, Louie, Maggie, Milton and Ned.
These poor guys have been sitting around for ages now, just waiting for a couple of finishing touches and for me to try and pull together some other stuffies etc for the shop. But I had to give in this morning and just accept that these pups will probably be old and grey before I manage to get anything else in the shop.
Anyway, I think they're sweet enough to carry the show all by themselves (at least for a day or two).
I'd forgotten how much I enjoy making the puppies. They're the only thing I sew entirely by hand and so they allow me to work a little slower. And of course they're great for making whilst sitting in front of the tv.
And they're perfect for carrying around with you, for those times when you're suddenly stuck in a children's soft play center (happens to me a lot) and you need to do something to try and block out the sound of one hundred children running around screaming having fun. Or for those moments when you suddenly find yourself being admitted in to hospital in suspected early labour and the woman in the bed next to you keeps you up all night with her snoring (happened to me a lot).
The only problem with them though, is that they're seasonal. It's pretty hard to come by mohair socks in summertime.
There's still a few pairs in the stock stash though. But only a few.
They're here by the way.
I love these puppies so much. I don't know what it is about them, I think it's the proportion of their head-to-body. Regardless, they are adorable!
Posted by: Creature of Habit | May 04, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Had to write & tell you how incredible the pincushions are in your title photo!...Just LOVE them!!! All your creations are just charming as well! So enjoy your blog!...Heidi :)
Posted by: heidi | May 05, 2008 at 04:18 AM
They are beautiful - just beautiful - such great shape and fabulous style!
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | May 05, 2008 at 04:22 AM
Aaargh! Too late for Maggie or Louie. Prudence is still a very happy girl!
Posted by: Sue | May 05, 2008 at 04:29 AM
Just wanted to let you know that I love your creations!! Those puppies are adorable, and I just love reading your blog. Thank you.
Posted by: Shimmy Shake | May 05, 2008 at 05:44 AM
beautiful works
xo andy
Posted by: lavitadream | May 05, 2008 at 06:05 AM
these are sooo cute!!
Posted by: ernabeytut | May 05, 2008 at 08:16 AM
Super cute!
Posted by: Hege | May 05, 2008 at 08:35 AM
Really sweet, these ones! :D
Posted by: Carochinha | May 05, 2008 at 09:53 AM
They are just so cute! I especially love the pink one, but they are all gorgeous.
x
Posted by: Rachel L | May 05, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Hi Manda,
They are so sweet. I am so glad you are finding some creative you time. The post cards look great too by the way. Lots of love to you, Jim and your special wee girls.
Ginny xx
Posted by: ginny | May 05, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Hi there! I just want to say that I really think your blog is very nice to look at, and read of course!
Hugs from Singapore
Posted by: a home far away | May 05, 2008 at 11:28 AM
they are really sweet!!
Posted by: isabel f. | May 05, 2008 at 12:45 PM
You don't have to be a dog lover to know that these are fabulous. You have perfectly captured the shape of their heads. Just gorgeous.
Posted by: Kristine | May 05, 2008 at 01:56 PM
Those are so completely adorable! Love them.
Posted by: Anita | May 05, 2008 at 03:47 PM
That spotted one sure is cute!! They all look so soft and cozy to touch!! Great job.
Posted by: Elizabeth Mackey | May 05, 2008 at 05:42 PM
Aw! SO sweet!
Posted by: Carrie | May 05, 2008 at 06:00 PM
This are the cutest puppies i've ever seen!!
Posted by: Caminin | May 06, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Oh they are really lovely.
Posted by: Kirsty | May 06, 2008 at 10:31 AM