Sewing: Punk Monkey Pinkerton

He is. SO. cute.

He was originally going to sport the name "Marvin" but I had to change the color of sock on the body and that totally threw me for a loop.  The name just wouldn't stick.  Erg.  So, I skipped through about 10 other "M" names before I found myself staring blankly at him.

Then, the name Pinkerton hit me and I knew that was it.  

Please say hi.  Isn't he adorable?  This one is also a special order for my librarian's grandson who happens to wear bow ties all the time.

Did the bow tie, but wanted to add a little more pizazz.  

Pockets! (my husband helped me come up with this one)

I really like you, Pinkerton.  I hope Owen does, too.

Sewing: I am a red thumb

My grandmother was a green thumb.  She took such pride in her yard planting, picking, pruning and moving the plants just so.  

And now, I'm a red thumb.  My poor fingers have been pricked and poked just enough to make them sore and bleed.  Band-aid city.  But look at the reward!

This particular monkey is going to a good friend of mine.  Her daughter is pregnant with their first grandchild!  Such joy.  And now, one of my little punk monkeys will be nestled beside that fuzzy little head while he sleeps.  

Congrats Deb, and I hope your grandbaby Bean enjoys little Buster.

Sewing: Sockty Rockty GIVEAWAY!!

My favorite part of the process.  Putting all of the body parts on.  They look quite ridiculous and gangly by themselves, but once everything is sewn up nicely it's perfect.  I decided to go with the sporty sockster first.  I'm thinking the plaid one next...either way, let's get this party started!

Who wants to be the proud owner of a handmade sock monkey?  I make them from knee high socks, so they are a bit larger than the original.

To enter: 

Be a follower!  If you already are, then just leave TWO separate comments letting me know.  This is your mandatory first entry.  Other ways to enter are:

• Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway.  I am an @mommyhobbies follower and I entered to win a Sock Monkey!  Two enteries (leave two separate comments letting me know you tweeted; there is a nify little "tweet" button at the bottom of this post please, click it and copy paste the shout I mentioned above)
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This contest ends March 27th.  No entries will be accepted after 12am of the 27th.  Winner will be announced Monday morning the 28th 9am PST.  Winner will be chosen by random.org.