Glad to be joining in with Ginny again for her Yarn Along. I really didn't think that I'd have anything to show this week since it's been a very busy week. Next week is even worse...feeding 200 people 3 meals each day for 3 days? Ack! I love it and hate it at the same time...
Anyway, back to the yarn along. I had finished this little guy 2 weeks ago, but he sat without a face all that time. Last night, I embroidered his features: just some simple stitches and a lopsided smile.
Wasn't really sure how to add a knot without having it show, so I simply buried the embroidery thread in the stuffing of the body. I'm guessing that with a few good tugs, it could come loose? My 11-yo won't pull on it, but if I were to give this to a younger child, I would want to make sure the thread wouldn't come loose.
If the thread were wool, it would probably just felt with friction. Or if it had been sewn on a felted piece of wool and then attached like I had done here and here, then I'd have a place to tie the thread.
Anyone have suggestions for future sewing on of embellishments with embroidery thread? What have you done?
For reading this week, I've been browsing some of my sewing books. Yes, they look too new. Yes, they've been sitting on my shelf making the shelf look pretty for much too long and haven't been seeing much action at all. Presently, I'm working on two bags/purses and hope to finish them up soon. Why is it that when I have so much to do, my urge to sit down with knitting needle or sewing machine or a good book only increases? Does that happen to you too?
More photos of the puppy and Ravelry info here.
Gotta go! Puppy wants a walk...
He is so cute!
I have done knots several ways. usually I knot the end and pull it through between stitches, then when I finish I bury the end in the centre of the toy. It seems to work.
Posted by: Rachel | March 14, 2012 at 02:18 PM
looks like a great day for a walk!!!! (it's so hard puppy training, isn't it?--looks like you've got a smart one there!)
Posted by: steph | March 14, 2012 at 03:41 PM
Rachel, thank you. I'll have to try that.
Posted by: Ellen | March 14, 2012 at 05:34 PM
Yes, I am in that club too, th busier, the greater the need to create. Which leaves me rather unhappy at times.
I love your puppy, and I also have been into the small creatures this weeks, knitting some sheep :-) Such pleasures...
Posted by: Gesche | March 14, 2012 at 05:38 PM
That is one cute puppy. I think the expression is perfect! As for yearning creativity when I'm most busy - oh yes that is me! Tiny bit of escapism, in my case.
Posted by: Cheryl | March 14, 2012 at 07:16 PM
I've never used embroidery thread on a knit project, so I'm no help. However, it is really adorable...
Posted by: Allison | March 14, 2012 at 07:40 PM
awwww the pup is adorable! look at those happy little eyes!
Posted by: naturally crafted mama | March 14, 2012 at 07:48 PM
What a cute little puppy, love it!!!
Posted by: Kim | March 14, 2012 at 07:56 PM
oh ellen, that is me too. it seems like whenever i'm faced with so much to do i pick up my needles instead. and so funny, i have some of those books too, only gathering dust. i need to make something!
your puppy is darling, i love the little face, you did a great job. i wouldn't change a thing. xxx lori
Posted by: lori | March 15, 2012 at 12:20 AM
What a cute puppy, the face is perfect. Sounds like you have your hand full with all those meals to cook. Jacinta
Posted by: embracingitall | March 15, 2012 at 02:03 AM