Thanks so much to everyone who visited the shop last week! My posting has been sporadic at best this year so it really surprised and touched me that so many of you still check in. And a big mahalo to everyone who bought one of the ami sets!
It was wonderful to finally get some things into the shop and I started thinking about what I might make next. And then the other night I found myself working on a little black pup and quickly became obsessed with making accessories for him as well. So after many hours, countless stitches, and many episodes of Jon and Kate Plus 8, I came up with a "puppy set" featuring a removable collar and leash, food dish, dog bed with a furry pillow insert, dog carrier, squeaky kitty toy and rope dog chew! I was really excited about getting it into the shop, but everything came to a halt when I tried to take pics.
It's hard enough taking pics of small things, but I find it almost impossible to get good shots of small dark things. No matter how I posed him, I couldn't get a pic that gave a good idea of what he really looks like. He's about 1" high and similar to this guy, but he's seated and looking up, with his left front leg extended to shake your hand. But you can't tell that from the pic. All you see is head, ears, collar and black blob. Grrr!
This ones not much better.
Here, he's trying his best to get you to shake his hand, but to no avail,
cause all you see is blob.
cause all you see is blob.
Maybe a back shot. Helps a little, but mostly it's a back blob shot.
Okay boy, stick your ears up for a side shot. Maybe that'll help? Sigh.
Well, how about a close up of the carrier? Not too bad.
And Sam the squeaky kitty's close up came out okay.
Maybe I should just sell the accessories by themselves... At least I can take a decent picture of that.
You are onto something big...erm...I mean small!
These sets are adorable!!!!!
Posted by: Carol | July 08, 2008 at 12:04 AM
no sell it all!!!!
Posted by: Nicole | July 08, 2008 at 12:14 AM
So sweet!! I love these little sets you are making x
Posted by: Jenny | July 08, 2008 at 12:31 AM
That is cute, and you get the general idea of the black blob... ;-)
Perhaps you can photoshop him so that he alone is a bit lighter?
Posted by: Jen | July 08, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Again I can't beleive how small you work! Small amigurumi just kills my fingers, and makes me crazy so I really admire your patience (or maybe really small fingers??)
The photos are great too - the one of him in his lil' carrier is just too cute!
Posted by: Emma | July 08, 2008 at 02:16 AM
how exciting to see another post. I figured you'd be caught up in Summer and Buddy. I can't wait to get our baby set. Thanks for everything you do.
Posted by: esther coar | July 08, 2008 at 02:46 AM
aw, he's wonderful! He put a smile on my face as I was scrolling down the photos :-)
Posted by: mimi k | July 08, 2008 at 03:12 AM
I think you can definitely get a good idea of Blobby. And I think this is my favorite - so cute!
Posted by: Emily | July 08, 2008 at 03:20 AM
OMG these are so tiny and cute! You are so talented!
Posted by: kat | July 08, 2008 at 03:47 AM
Too cute. WHERE MY NINJAS AT? I've been watching Jon & Kate while packing orders too. Addicting!
Posted by: justJENN | July 08, 2008 at 03:54 AM
ack so cuute!!!! love that puppy :)
Posted by: Dee | July 08, 2008 at 08:57 AM
he's so cute, and some of these photos are not that bad. will you make other colors too?
Posted by: michal | July 08, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Simply adorable Myra....keep up the fantastic work! No worries, I think we all got feeds so we'll never be out of the loop. Just continue to put a smile on everyone's faces!! Nuff said :)
Posted by: rowena | July 08, 2008 at 09:28 PM
How beautiful is this? So super cute, I can´t believe this.
I love the things you make but from time to time there comes something that is really smashing me away and this is one of them.
The cute little kitty, unbelievable.
Posted by: Nadine | July 09, 2008 at 03:48 AM
so cute!
Posted by: C | July 09, 2008 at 08:09 PM
oh my goodness gracious! my children would go nuts for these! I love to work with miniture items. All stems from the fab dollhouse I had as a child. Now I have an urge to make something. you are very talented.
Posted by: Seams | July 10, 2008 at 09:34 AM
You are so creative and inventive, I want to be like you when I grow up and stop procrastinating.
Posted by: Mona | July 11, 2008 at 01:32 AM
This is so so soooooooooooooooooo cute!
Posted by: Camino Uribe | July 11, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Jon and Kate keep me sane, when I realize I only have one child!
Posted by: madmommy | July 11, 2008 at 05:04 PM
that little guy is so cute!
Posted by: aidan | July 13, 2008 at 08:21 AM
oh wow, such a cute little set!!
who are john and kate?
Posted by: Péitseoga | July 14, 2008 at 09:45 PM
Oh my gosh-so cute!
Adorable! Perfect!
Posted by: sarah | July 19, 2008 at 12:15 AM
Hi,
I absolutely love this little set, the doggie is adorable! Will you be making kitties too? I visit often your blog and always enjoy your creativity. :)
I have a little Brillante Weblog Award waiting for you on my blog, if you want to stop by :)
ciao,
Gaia
Posted by: Gaia | July 20, 2008 at 04:08 AM
look at that cute little dog bed! everything is so precious!
Posted by: amy purple | July 20, 2008 at 09:13 AM
He is soooo sooooooo cute. I almost squek with adore when you put little Blob in the little carrier. Just too cute!!!
Posted by: Kiiss | July 22, 2008 at 08:55 PM