I have been bitten by the making-of-handmades 'bug' lately. Feeling more inspired than usual to start on plenty of projects.

It started off with the smallest softie that I have made so far at 4.5 inches, a birthday gift for my sister who is hard to shop for.

The little giraffe on Kyle's 'ba-ba' palms

This could likely be the start of the making of the menagerie of mini animal softies, will have to see how the handmade mood brings me to.

I have also recently completed a home aesthetic improvement project for a couple of awful-looking ceiling fixtures at my new home; I was enthusiastic to take it on as a challenge, as I believe that there is always something anyone can do to improve the aesthetics in a home, all it takes is that little bit of inventiveness and effort. Photos to come soon.

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May the year 2011 brings lots of good health and blessings to you and your family!

Btw, Pauline and I are working on a collection of dolls and animal softies to be put up for sale soon. These softies will be lovingly hand-made and most will be wearing clothes from US designer fabrics. I am certain that any little girl will be thrilled to receive one of these softies 😉 Do look out for it on myplayschool.net

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I recently discovered an area of handmade stuff that is so addictive; the making of softies.

There is something about wool felt used in softies that make it so tempting to touch. Softies are endearing in a way that they are imperfect with their wonky looking eyes or noses and features slightly off center. Plus they are a fabulous way for me to use some of my stash of fabrics.

Here's Little Red, for Pauline's little one, Joyce

This is pajama-wearing Brian, whose name has been given by Kyle.

Kyle wants a cat girl friend for him, he has even specified that she has to have yellow fur and wears a pink dress.

Meet Charlotte, the feline which tries to look a little more sophisticated.

It was my first attempt making a dress for a softie and I realised that I still need lots of practice.

Oh…you must see her shoes. The lace is from my mom's collection of vintage laces, hoarding fabrics apparently is in the genes.

More handmades done these last two weeks…

An embroideried wrislet for my MIL for her birthday

A big hat lady on a simple wristlet.

Was supposed to continue my Asian dollies project, but I realised I get easily bored with bigger projects. I like my hand-mades in bite-sizes like these, as I don't need to wait too long to see the finished product…so no quilts ever for me for sure.

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