FW: Todays Sock Monkey brought to you by the color Green

 

 

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Posted on: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 9:35 PM
Author: Tamara
Subject: Todays Sock Monkey brought to you by the color Green

 

I can't seem to pose these little guys any other way. They just look so natural with that smug little expression and their arms crossed. These sock monkeys really do have an attitude about them. Maybe I'll come up with another pose someday though.

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Two Classic Sock Monkeys for the Road- To OZ! :)

These two cuties are headed to the land down under. I love it when good ole' folk art gets exported. Who says America has no culture! Sorry, I guess I might be a bit touchy about that. I was recently in South America hanging out with a nice German guy who did not hold back his opinions of Americas lack of taste and culture. Back to Sock Monkeys- I've been asked how I make the slightly folded ears for the classic sock monkey. I draw the shape. (for classic is about 80% of a full circle) Sew it. (for pre-sewn sock monkey kits this shape is already sewn in) Turn it right side out. Bring the two 'corners' together and make a small sorta cone shape and sew that to the sock monkeys head. Happy Monkey Making! ~Tamara

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Attitude and Brains! Outdoor Sock Monkey with Glasses

 

This little guy is on his way to Africa! I wish I was headed there with him.

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A Clockwork Orange Inspired Sock Monkey

 

I was so pleased to make a new custom   sock monkey that is not one of my standard ones. I love how this little guy came out.

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D-Monkey of Hak5

 

The latest custom sock monkey has found a home on the   set of Hak5. One of our favorite video podcasts. Here is a shot of him with his Human counterpart. Photo belongs to Darren Kitchen of Hak5.

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Buncha Monkeys

 

Here are the latest!

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Here Comes the Bride! (and the Groom too)

 

Back from a six week trip to South America and   already making more sock monkeys. This cute little couple are headed to a Wedding!

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Another Sock Monkey Couple headed for Wedded Bliss!

 

This may become a trend! Sock Monkey Bride and Grooms   headed to weddings for the fun and delight of all. This couple are in a slightly different color scheme. The bride is in an ivory gown with gold accents while   the groom is in chocolate brown vest and bow tie.

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Hottie Sock Monkey

Recently, I was contacted by Sock Guy. The art director had the great idea to have sock monkeys made from some of their sock, for their next catalog. They had me make up a sample sock monkey from the “Hottie” socks.
I think she came out pretty cute. What do you think? :)

Hand Knitted Hat, Scarf Set in Sock Monkey and Human Size

A first for me! I got an order for a sock monkey and a matching hat and scarf for the human friend.
I had to model it before it went into the box. :) I wish I'd taken a shot of them together not on the me and the monkey.

The Red Sox Monkeys are Ready to Play

Jack Baurer - Hero of 24

Ready to stop any sock terrorists in thier tracks!
more cool sock monkeys at sockmonkeyfun.com

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!!!