I had to share my most recent creation with you my very supportive readers. And in a crush to figure out family gifts I decided that some felting was in order. So if you're a family member of mine ..... don't read any further (Katie you won't tell you dad will you?).
Here is a picture of Sasha my oldest brothers dog. Sasha passed away a couple of years ago, but has a very special place in my brothers heart. She went everywhere with him. Cross Country skiing, hiking, camping .... life. And I know that she left a giant hole in his heart when her years were up.
And here is my rendition of her in felt.
What say you? Did I do ok? I hope my brother likes it, and part of me wishes I could be there when he opens it up, and part of me .... is a little worried. Guys are funny that way - you never know if you've hit the mark with them when it comes to gifts.
Is it just me, or are men hard to buy for?
On a side note: I have a girlfriend who sells things at craft fairs, and she participated in a small one last week. She asked me if I'd like her to try to sell some of my work at the fair. So on a lark I pulled all the ones that I would sell, threw some reasonable price tags on them, and sent them away with her. A dozen pieces or so on my prides and joys - except one. One particular little penguin was something I made at a workshop and is in a completely different style then I like to work. I didn't like him even enough to give him away. I can't even show you a picture, because I never took one.
Wouldn't you know it .... that stupid little penguin was the ONLY thing that sold. There's no accounting for taste.
I am not dissuaded. I will continue to create AND create the way I want too! So there.
6 comments:
Love love LOVE! What a wonderful, thoughtful gift. I think he'll love it.
Men ARE hard to get gifts for. This year, I made a few corduroy scarves with small embroidered pieces on them. I polled a whole lot of males to gauge exactly how much and what to embroider, in order to be acceptable. (pics to come on my blog)
Tee-shirts, food. iTunes gift cards for my 20-something nephews. Locally brewed beer for my east-coast bro-in-law.
I wish they had more options!
That is incredibly beautiful! I'm sure he will be pleased!
I think it is best that you are not there when he opens that gift because he may give you a reaction that you weren't expecting. It is incredibly beautiful and touching--which may just make him really emotional. I don't know you brother, but I know that men sometimes act like they don't care, when inside, they are falling apart.
That is a beautiful rendition of his dog and so very thoughtful of you to make that for him. I think he is going to treasure that gift forever.
I hate craft shows because it is hard to judge what will sell. A lot of times, there is a taste factor that, um, isn't like mine. At least you sold something, right?
The dog is lovely! That would bring tears to my eyes if someone made that for me - some guys are sentimental like that, you never know!
Well - I left this awesome comment here last night and Blogger seems to have eaten it. Basically - your brother will appreciate the thought, effort and result. What a wonderful present. I love it. Especially the detail on those paws!
As for your sale - maybe the penguin sold because it is winter? Who cares! You sold something! Keep at it.
You won Christmas with this. We were a mess in the best possible way. Thanks so much for bringing her back!
xoxo
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