Three woolly sock dogs
August 9, 2009
On the third day of stitches I was preparing…
Three woolly sock dogs.
Today in my, 12 days of Stitches and Craf show preparation I’ve been sewing woof woofs (as named by Oscar) and putting their kits together. This trio are made out of wool/cashmere socks and are the cuddliest things ever. So cuddly, in fact, I’ve had to prise them out of Oscar’s bear like toddler grip quite a few times today. The cream one has colourful “dick & jane” fabric under his ears. The grey one has Heather Ross’s gnomes and the pink one has polka dots – although I’m thinking of replacing them with Alexander Henry’s toadstools which are too cute for words.
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I love the way that every time I sew a one of these they come out with a different personality. It’s the same with the Owls and the Giraffes. I follow exactly the same pattern and yet, they all emerge as cheeky, wise, playful, cute or grumpy of their own accord. I used to think it was just different pairs of socks that gave this effect. Nope – even the same pair of socks will produce a different temperament in the softie. Kinda makes it fun wondering how each one is going to turn out.
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Now onto Sunday Stash. Here’s a vintage piece of fabric I bought on ebay as part of a big bundle. I love the blue green combination – I’ve actually used this on a Navy sock pup although the seersucker texture of the fabric wasn’t a huge success as the inners of ears. So now I’m saving it for myself. It’s on the “one day I’ll make something cool out of that” list.
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Hello. My name is Claire. I have a sock toy addiction. It began two years ago when I was pregnant and nesting. At first I dismissed it. I hadn't sewn in years. "Craft Schmaft" I said. Well it seems this crafty thing is here to stay. This blog brings you the delights of making sock softies, fabric finds and crafty inspiration from round the interweb.
August 9, 2009 at 9:07 PM
The doggies are gorgeous…but that fabric, heaven!
August 10, 2009 at 8:33 AM
Maybe you should view Oscar as your “Quality Controller”… if you need to prise them out of his bear like toddler grip, then they pass the test!
August 10, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Cute woof woofs, no wonder your son loves them so much, I can just imagine how soft they are. I like that each have their own personalities too.
August 10, 2009 at 8:17 PM
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August 16, 2009 at 9:47 AM
Oh these remind me of my best childhood toy who went everywhere with me. My dad threw him away without asking me a few months back
I’m so making a dog-dog mark 2!
xoxo
August 24, 2009 at 10:07 AM
I really want the patterns! you sold out most of them at the sitches and craft show, how can i get my hands on your adorable projects!
March 31, 2012 at 1:24 AM
WOW great design. I recently made one and it’s soooo cute. Instead of fabric for the under-ears, I used felt. Let me know if you want to see a pic of it.