I knew amigurumi were high on the cute factor, but until I completed my first critter, Bluebird, from the Birds of a Feather pattern (free), I had no idea how cute. My crochet could use some fine tuning, and I'm going to have to bite the shipping costs bullet to get "real" eyes. Over all, though, I'm smitten.
Here are two bad dog news updates: yesterday I let Maddie off leash in the woods for the first time since her infractions last week. She repaid my trust by leaving the woods, running through several yards, crossing a smallish street, and generally ignoring me. I had a cocktail when I got home to keep my head from exploding. I gave her the cold shoulder most of the evening, but then felt terrible when she gave it right back to me. We made up with lots of cuddles and kisses.
Today? While on I sat on the deck for dog supervision duty, she ran over with a five-foot long stick in her mouth (she loves to carry a big stick, although not so much on the walking softly). She whipped her head around, and guess who got a stick thwapping her just above her right eye? I iced it, and I hope I don't have a bruise by the end of the day. Who knew dog ownership could be so dangerous? Is this why we have a dog rider on our homeowner's insurance?
This post serves as a distraction from revising my preface. I sort of hate it right now, but I'm sure we'll make up again.
I've found good eyes at hobby lobby before! They are the kind the sortof screw in.
Posted by: leah | March 11, 2008 at 03:43 PM
D'oh! I highly recommend keeping a little tube of Arnica Montana on hand for these sorts of trauma--helps with the swelling and bruising. You would not believe some of the bruises G has avoided with homeopathy!
Posted by: Anne | March 11, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Holy cow!! LOVE the bluebird.
Posted by: Kim | March 11, 2008 at 07:54 PM
OMG CUTE
I actually love the button eyes.
Posted by: Divine Bird Jenny | March 11, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Totally cute! I used the same pattern to make a robin. I get my eyes from Cr's Crafts- cheap, fast shipping. Addicting, aren't they?
Posted by: Nichole D. | March 12, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Ouch! I hope you're ok, and that lil feathered friend is too darn cute!!
Posted by: Heather | March 12, 2008 at 11:42 PM