I am attempting to teach myself how to sew--it does not come naturally at all to me. I feel like I'm about to stitch my finger when I operate the machine.
I have been tempted to embark on this process by the sight of Hillary Lang's fabulous stuffed robot, wr-892. I used her Wee Tutorial for a basic shape (see her Wee Gallery for the variety of wee's people have made from the tutorial) and added a little silver ribbon antenna and three small buttons (for further communication with the robot).
I have been tempted to embark on this process by the sight of Hillary Lang's fabulous stuffed robot, wr-892. I used her Wee Tutorial for a basic shape (see her Wee Gallery for the variety of wee's people have made from the tutorial) and added a little silver ribbon antenna and three small buttons (for further communication with the robot).
The eyes may be a little crooked, the blue button a rather pathetic stab at satin stitch embroidery, and let's not talk about how misshapen the supposedly circular bottom piece is, but it was a satisfying little project and Fiona seems pretty pleased with the result.
In other weekend news, Lynne hosted a yarn-tasting party at her house on Saturday night. I was too lazy to swatch all the yarns available (Denise posted her swatch if you want to see the variety) but I did enjoy some satisfying yarn squeezing while eating copious quantities of cheese and chocolate washed down with wine.
I brought a raspberry tart made from the berries the critters and I picked on Friday afternoon. This is the same recipe from the May 2005 Cooks' Illustrated which blew me away when Sarah made it for her prosciutto party.
mmmm. Tarty goodness.
6 comments:
Iris upon seeing the photo of the raspberry tart: "Oh! It's so tall!"
I loved that wee wonderfuls robot, too...and I love yours! Something about the contrast between modern technology and handmade softness, I guess. Anyway, congratulations on your new sewing machine! Can't wait to see what you make next.
Did you pick those berries at Mikulski's? Sigh...I miss Ann Arbor!
Just found these knitted robots:
http://jesshutch.com/robotmain.html
More inspiration
Stuffed Robots!
Lumpen Robots is a fabulous phrase. Title of a poem, maybe?
Your creations are adorable.
Do you have a recipe that you're willing to share for that raspberry tart?
betty AT lovepudding DOT co DOT uk
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