just hatched
Despite all my talk of spring, we've had relentless rain (and occasional snow) around here. So much rain in fact that a major leak forced Miles to evacuate his room and move in with his (none-too-pleased) sister. I'm still feeling spring, though.
This little chick is made from the softest, fluffiest alpaca and wool blend. I've had my eye on this luxurious fabric for a while, and it finally was marked down enough for me to be able to afford my little quarter of a yard. She's stuffed with wool as usual and has fabric-wrapped wire feet. My inspiration was this feather chick my sister gave me last year. A little flock of these chicks will be in my shop next week just in time for Easter baskets or other celebrations of spring. I'll let you know which day ahead of time.
forgot to add: Larissa is selling her very cool meathead hat pattern to benefit a family here in Portland. I'm totally excited to make one - even if I may have forgotten how to knit (it's been over a year now). She's accepting donations from non-knitters as well.
oh, this little chick is so perfect.
i agree that spring can get here any day now. leaks are no fun at all...
Posted by: christina | February 27, 2007 at 02:28 PM
You and your sister are so, so talented. I do enjoy looking both at your blogs. Cute bird.
Posted by: Nancy | February 27, 2007 at 02:28 PM
Perfection! Reserve one for me.
Posted by: beth | February 27, 2007 at 02:29 PM
My goodness he's cute.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | February 27, 2007 at 02:55 PM
So lovely.
Posted by: Chelsea | February 27, 2007 at 03:15 PM
oh she is gorgeous!!!
i can't stop looking at her.
Posted by: isis | February 27, 2007 at 03:34 PM
fabric wrapped wire feet? oh lord, you are amazing! I love her!
Posted by: Blair | February 27, 2007 at 04:45 PM
Oh my gosh! That is too perfect! You amaze and inspire me sooo much..Seriously, I wish I could be you sometimes..haha..j/k..
Posted by: Betsy | February 27, 2007 at 06:00 PM
AWWWW, sooo cute and fluffy!! You are so amazing always. You just want to hold him in your hand and listen to the peeping I'm sure he could make, he looks so realistic. WOW!
Thanks for telling us about the meathead patten too, I've been dying to get that pattern!!
Posted by: stickchick | February 27, 2007 at 06:41 PM
ADORABLE!!!! I hope I can get to your blog in time to get one. What a precious Easter Gift:)
Posted by: Linda Harre | February 27, 2007 at 07:02 PM
Oh my gosh! I think I'm in love!! It's so cute!!!
Posted by: Wendy Norris | February 27, 2007 at 07:59 PM
how adorable. I'll be watching for your shop update next week.
Posted by: Rachael | February 27, 2007 at 09:46 PM
What a cutie!
Posted by: rebecca | February 28, 2007 at 01:57 AM
I want a chick! I want a chick!
Guess I'd have to get two. One perfect chick for each of my darling daughters.....
Can't wait for the shop update.
Posted by: Rebecca F. | February 28, 2007 at 03:45 AM
aw! adorable! and i was so happy when i read "alpaca"...i love all things alpaca and hope to have a farm with some one day.
Posted by: erin scissorhands | February 28, 2007 at 03:48 AM
that chick is beautiful. you must have the most creative eye i've seen to be able to twist reality in to such lovely little handmade creatures. everything you make i immediately want to touch.
Posted by: tonya | February 28, 2007 at 06:52 AM
i cannot tell you
how REAL i thought that was!
it is the feet.
wow.
great job!
Posted by: gkgirl | February 28, 2007 at 06:56 AM
LOVE the feet!!!! So fun!
Posted by: Norma | February 28, 2007 at 07:03 AM
so cute!! i especially love the little open beak. such attention to detail... :)
Posted by: Casey | February 28, 2007 at 07:26 AM
Very cute!
Posted by: Crystal T | February 28, 2007 at 07:37 AM
Adorable! I'll be looking for them in your shop!
Posted by: Great Dane Addict | February 28, 2007 at 08:04 AM
Adorable! I'll be looking for them in your shop!
Posted by: Great Dane Addict | February 28, 2007 at 08:04 AM
Oh my gosh I though it was real at first too! So cute and fluffy.
Posted by: Crystal | February 28, 2007 at 09:03 AM
Thank you so much for the meathead link, I've been waiting so impatiently for that pattern and now I got it and for a good cause too. Thank you again.
Posted by: robyn | February 28, 2007 at 09:05 AM
this little chick is so lovely. the feather chicks were my *favorite* springtime thing when i was a kid... i would make little beds for them with pink crepe myrtle flowers and loved their fluffy softness.
Posted by: amisha | February 28, 2007 at 10:30 AM