Introducing...

Stella the Snail !! After purchasing the pattern back in ... oh, February? March?? ... and the fabric and materials just a while later... I FINALLY got around to making her! Once I started, she really only took me a couple evenings of after-Shi-has-gone-to-bed time to make her.

Here are some photos from when Shiloh met Stella (sounds like a movie, doesn't it?):

"For me, Momma?"


And then, of course, Stella goes to the place everything Shiloh can manipulate goes... her mouth!


In the end, I think they'll grow to be good friends! Although, I really am reserving her for when Shi is a bit older for a few reasons: a) small button eyes = choking hazards! b) Stella would probably not survive more than a few days of slobbery gnawing, and c) I think she'll enjoy her a bit more when she's older. We shall see!

Now, maybe I'll get around to making Stella some friends (butterfly, turtle, and... well, the bird is actually a little creepy), since I have their patterns as well ... but don't hold your breath that this will happen anytime too soon! :)