You are what my son named the stuffed dragon I made him this past Christmas. When asked what he wanted for Christmas, he drew a picture of a dragon, colored it, and wrote "indigo dragon with white spots." Given that they don't generally make large stuffed indigo dragons with white spots (at least not to my knowledge), I decided to make you. I actually made two dragons: a black one for my daughter, and then you for my son.
You took a very long time to make. I had to sew the legs, wings, ridges, tail pieces, and every single spot on by hand. I had procrastinated making you, so I spent Christmas Eve sewing white spots. It was worth it, though, and my son still cuddles you to sleep every night.
Dragon pattern and sewing stuff.
Body parts.
First part of the body. Totally flat face. Reminds me of one of those aliens from Sesame Street.
Finished dragon. (Also, if it's not clear, these chairs are child-sized.)
Back of finished dragon. (Also, on the far left is a tiny piece of the first patchwork quilt I ever made.)
Both kids' dragons together.
It was a great experience making you.
From,
Someone Who Sometimes Sews
*I don't sew a lot, but it's one of my hobbies. What hobbies do you have?
That is brilliant! My husband would love one of those.
ReplyDeleteWell color me happy, I am impressed!
ReplyDeleteMy mom sews. As an adult I see how much went into every dress, every costume.
~ Wendy
This is adorable. What a labor of love!
ReplyDeletethat must have taken a lot of time. What a wonderful gift that they will cherish forever!
ReplyDeleteI was really hoping this letter would be to Immen, but this is good too. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed. Those are some huge cuddle dragons.
ReplyDeleteMy hobby is NOT sewing.Ha. It took me three weeks to make a decorative pillow. The dragon is cute and that was sweet of you to make them for your kids.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool. I'm trying to get started on my sewing for next Christmas now so I won't be trying to finish projects on Christmas eve this year.
ReplyDeleteAngeline-Thank you! ^_^
ReplyDeleteWendy-Thanks! My mom did a ton of sewing, too, and I remember one Christmas she made giant blue Grovers (from Sesame Street). When I got done making these dragons last year, I told her I had NO idea how she had found the time to make them, given everything she did when I was little. Moms are amazing, aren't they?
Angela-Thank you!! :)
Laura-It did take a lot of time, but it was worth it. Thank you!
Faith-I've got a post for Immen all written up for K. :D
GigglesandGuns-Thank you!
NiaRaie-LOL, I feel that way about other hobbies. Thank you!
Carrie-Thanks! And how neat--what are you working on for next Christmas?
Your arts and craft skills are impressive! I wish I had that talent :) Does running count as a hobby? If so - that would be mine. haha
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alexis! And I would totally count running as a hobby--and not one of mine. It's awesome that you do it, though!
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