Wednesday, December 17, 2008

one more day...

One more day and I should be done...

I still need to add the eyes... maybe eyebrows... and the antennae...

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Not feeling quite so bleargh about him today. I think that the addition of the mouth has made quite the difference. It never ceases to amaze me that such small things can add so much character.

Fingers crossed, I should have him finished by tomorrow!
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9 comments:

  1. LaurelDecember 17, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    i have to say it's the touches you gave this little guy so far that make him so charming - the contrast stitching around the ankles, the wonky mouth... i would have skipped those details and not come up with nearly as captivating of a fellow!

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  2. Lou's MumDecember 17, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    that's looking awesome Sharon! you've inspired me to try to create something for each of my boys as a Christmas present now too :)

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  3. AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 12:47 PM

    He's coming along great. Are you still going to use the star buttons you posted about earlier? I really like them but know that sometimes what I think will be great when I start a project does not always go.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    Your alien is looking great! I can't wait to see how the star eyes will look!

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  5. AnonymousDecember 17, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    exciting! bet you cant wait to pop those eyes on ... and you still have some time up your sleeves before Chrissy day. I think Santa is putting you on the 'nice' list this year!

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  6. laughing purple goldfishDecember 17, 2008 at 8:41 PM

    laurel - thank you... it's a shame that we are given specific instructions on how to knit or crochet, but not ever instructed on how to add those finishing touches, which really bring it all together

    lou's mum - fabulous! I love it when readers tell me that they have been inspired to try something new! will is be for THIS christmas???

    jacqui - I'm changing them ever so slightly :)

    robbie - thanks!

    sally - alas... there are a few other gifts which I still need to get done! aarghhh...

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  7. KarenDecember 18, 2008 at 2:06 AM

    I much enjoy watching the progress - pieces turning into the whole. And what a loving gift for your son.

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  8. HeatherDecember 18, 2008 at 4:16 AM

    That is too cute! Do you have a link to a pattern? Happy holidays!

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  9. laughing purple goldfishDecember 19, 2008 at 11:50 PM

    karen - I enjoy taking progress shots... it's always fascinating to look back at how projects have evolved

    heather - no pattern sorry... just making him up as I go along!

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