Purple Hair Sock Monkey Girl

Paper Craft Sock Monkeys!

My brother has recently started designing paper craft stuff. One of his first creations was inspired by sock monkeys. Needless to say, I love them and think they are awesome. :)
Take a look.

He is working on the .pdf files to make the pattern available for download. The basic one will be a freebie.

Ring Bearer Sock Monkey

I love this idea! I got an order for a sock monkey to help the ring bearer of a wedding. Who wants a lifeless little pillow? ;)

SockMonkey.net

We are almost done building sockmonkey.net.

We need feedback! If you can, go look and let me know what you think. :)

Thank You.

Benny Hathaway on YouTube!

Star Wars Personality Test

My First Quilting Project~ Checker Board

I was taught how to sew as a girl. My mom has always been a fantastic seamstress and has sewn her whole life. I never really took to sewing as a kid. (me and the machine just didn't get along ;) Now, I make some of my living sewing... that still blows me away... people pay me to sew. All this and I have never made anything quilted. What inspired me to want to learn quilting was the great sock monkey fabrics being made by moda. But, I knew I wanted to learn this craft at least a little before I cut into that $10 a yard fabric.... I saw a kit for a quilted checker board and thought- Hey, I could make that for my board game loving brother!Here is the result. :)


I have a long way to go before I am skilled at this craft, but I had fun and will keep at it!

Don Quixote~ Sock Simian

It's been two weeks, but he is finally finished. Yay!!!

Three Sock Monkeys- Rainbow Peace Girl ~ Outdoor Boy with Huge Ears ~ Vested Lawyer

Three new cuties headed out for their new homes.

I love these bright rainbow socks.

Next up, is a basic Outdoor style Sock Monkey with the exception of custom ears.

Last but not least, a cute Lawyer in a Vested Suit.

More Monkeys!

Simple Drop Stitch Scarf~ in a Yummy Yarn

The only souvenier I brought back from italy was three small balls of beautiful painted merino wool.
This is two of them.



And a close up.



Now what should I do with the last ball of this pretty yarn? :)

"No Evil" Minis and Green Fez Sock Monkey Twins

Now, I remember why I don't make very many minis :)
They are not any less work... but they sure are small.
I was surprised the little hats and scarves were not difficult at all. I'm glad I didn't go with my first instinct to crochet them. I like them knitted.

More Monkeys

I'm in a Book! ~ Everything's Coming Up Sock Monkeys!

A great new book just came out and we’re in it! The author was very nice and sent us a signed copy of the new book.

It’s beautiful, it has tons of history and art all about Sock Monkeys. It would be a great addition to the library or coffee table of any Sock Monkey enthusiast.



Look for me on p. 140!

Mr. T and the Lawyer

A couple new Sock Monkeys left for new homes this week.

First was a Blonde Lawyer Sock Monkey from San Fransisco. He's a little cutie, posing like a model, for the camera.




Then I finished up a custom order for Andrew, who fell in love with the Mr. T sock monkey on Craftster and had to have one of his own.

Finished a 6 pack! ;)

I just finished a group of Sock Monkeys today! I am so glad to get these guys out the door. :D
They are for the sweetest grandma. She had one set made for each of her three granddaughters.



More Sock Monkeys here!