A Little Friend Come to Life at Last
04 November 2009 | by jen in Sewing, Vintage
I’m feeling a little giddy this morning because I finally finished up my little swan that I have been working on for AGES. And when I say that, I’m not exaggerating. For those of you that read my olde blog, do you remember this?:
I went back to the post to find the photo to show you and I reread it. I totally forgot that this original version was 2 YEARS in the making, and that post is dated almost 1 year ago, to the date. So, what, that makes this a 3-year craft project?!
Ha, I’m actually a little embarrassed to admit that it would take me that long to finish. But I’ve become aware that may happen; I mean, just the other day I was saying I won’t commit to any sewing project on this blog because I know that it might take forever to finish (if at all). But 3 years? Sheesh.
Anyhow, back to the felt-y one. Yay! I’m glad she’s done. I cut these pieces out a month ago and since I decided this new version was going to be stitched by hand, I figured that it would take me a long time to do it, so then I just didn’t feel like it. You know, it’s very satisfying to post a project on this blog. I feel like a little kid coming home from school, “Mom! Look what I made!”
Ok, it’s not 100% finished finished. (Scandal!) The crown is not stitched on yet, just kinda floats there for the picture. Oh, I’ve decided that I love making silver pipe cleaner crowns. Just bend bend bend. Maybe I need metallic gold pipe cleaners too. You know, for gold crowns. And the wee scarf was a last minute thing as I still like my scalloped capelet from the first one. But this scarfie is cute too. I love the vintage foil-backed buttons attaching the wings but wouldn’t covered buttons be sweet as well? And I’ve got some other ideas for the head dressing. Oh! Why don’t’ I just make felt critters all day?
What are your thoughts, dears? | ♥ 
04 November 2009 | jenhiro says:
is it possible to be too cute? i love the stitching around the edges and the cute crown.
04 November 2009 | Nancy says:
I love her.
The silver and blue are so pretty together. Nice stitching and pretty details
04 November 2009 | Lola says:
The swan is so pretty! ♥
04 November 2009 | Lavender Dreams says:
I think felt items are the most fun to make. Felt is very forgiving and feels good in your hands! This sweet creation is perfect! I love the soft color…so make some more! heehee!
04 November 2009 | Alli says:
She’s lovely! The crown is way to cute. I suddenly want to add pipe cleaner crowns to everything in my house.
04 November 2009 | Jennifer says:
That’s so cute! I love the color!!
05 November 2009 | Casey says:
Oh my! She is so darling!!!
I just adore the wee silver crown. Isn’t it funny how some projects take forever? Not for lac of enthusiasm, but they just end up being the sort that you do when the mood strikes and take your time. I have my fair share of those stashed away! 
05 November 2009 | Crystal says:
That is adorable!!!
05 November 2009 | Lisa says:
What an absolutely sweet lovely swan! Love,love it! I’m quite a huge fan of swans - tend to collect them (mostly images of them - I also have a weakness for paper). As impractical as it sounds, I’d like to have a few some day - as soon as I acquire a pond/lake with an island in the middle ;-).
05 November 2009 | urban craft says:
I think this little swan is very elegant. And metallic pipe cleaner crowns, brilliant! Does it just sit atop the head or were you able to stitch them on somehow?
05 November 2009 | Andrea says:
The visible hand-stitching really makes her stand out. Did you draft her, or is she a commercial pattern? She’d be great as costume prop!
xo!
05 November 2009 | jen says:
thanks for the love, sweets!
andrea, i drafted this wee pattern myself!
more to come. 
06 November 2009 | elissa says:
she is just magical! and, i am always so backlogged in projects and ideas that i think 3 years isn’t all that bad!
06 November 2009 | Megan H. says:
I love this! Are you planning on publishing the pattern? I would love to make my own!
22 January 2010 | Caroline@diycrafts says:
These are adorable! Neat idea! Oh and I love your handbags as well! I didn;t see a place to coment on them so I am doing it here! Gorgeous!