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Archive for January, 2007
New Office
Jan 31st
My husband surprised me with a new office when I got home from work today. I guess I’ll start letting him use that “World’s Best Husband” mug that I got him for our last anniversary.
Thank you, Spouse!
Editor’s Note
Jan 31st
I made this note with the intention of producing a series of them – eighth notes, sixteenth notes etc. They wouldn’t stand up so well on their own, but I think they could look really cute on a wall.
I decided to start out with the eighth note because it seemed like the biggest challenge (aside from the the half note, which I’m pretending doesn’t exist). And this is what came out – not completely sure about it yet. I think the “flag” is about as good as it’s going to get, but my husband suggested that the round part could be bigger and somehow “perkier.” Hmm..
This will be an Elephant
Jan 28th
This elephant is basically my first attempt at a more traditional stuffed animal. (Up until now, I’ve been mostly concentrating on “zany” abstract creatures and everyday objects.) I’m hoping that the he or she turns out to be cute and cuddly, as well as posess a unique shape. Right now, the trunk reminds me of the mouth on a Japanese octopus – but maybe that’s OK.
Here I have it quickly sewn up to see what it will look like. I’ll probably add some stumpy arms, and maybe tusks, then I’ll take it all apart and felt it before adding the eyes and making it up. Of course, I’ll post a photo when it’s finished. Probably I will.
If all goes well with this one, I’m hoping to do a series that includes a hippo and a bunny.
I’ll soon post some pics of other toys I’ve made lately – watch out for a happy musical note, shy blades of grass, and hearts for Valentine’s Day.
Mochimochi at Gallery LELE
Jan 23rd
There is already news in Mochimochi Land!
My knitted toys are in a group plush show at Gallery LELE in Daikanyama, Tokyo. Representing Mochimochi Land are a cuddly gun, a happy campfire and disgruntled marshmallows, and other anthropomorphic oddities.
“Luv-able & Hug-able:A Plush Show with Originality” runs January 23rd through February 11th.
Hello
Jan 23rd
My name is Anna, and this is the new blog for Mochimochi Land.
Mochimochi Land will feature my knitted toy designs very soon. If you would like to receive a notice when the site is up and running, please email info [at] mochimochiland [dot] com.
