Sassy Seahorses

this sounds definitely like something 'out of my box' so i'm gonna probably do it. i'll wait and sign up on the close out date, i have it saved... so i don't accidentally overextend myself! yikes! very cool... :-D

Thanks luvcatzzz, with a name like that I must have you in this swap :)!!!

I really like this idea so am signing up :)

Thank you Linz! Glad to have you!!

I love seahorses and everything else about the ocean and the beach. I think I was born to die at the beach. I also love the fact that there is plenty of time to get our little fellow created.

Thanks for sending a pattern...that's like two swaps in one... I get a free pattern in one mailing and a finished seahorse in another. Way cool! Yeah! Lana :+}

I am with you vintageprincess ..."I love seahorses and everything else about the ocean and the beach. I think I was born to die at the beach"...amen to that!! I am so glad you joined :)

thanks for the pattern i'll get something sorted asap :)

What a great idea.

Can't wait to see everybodies personal variations of the same pattern...

I think so too Biff! It would be great if everyone posted pics so we could see them all!

<3 seahorses! They're so cute!

omg have started to sew wee shelly up but having trouble lol any on else have trouble?

I haven't started yet, but why are you having trouble? Hope I don't have trouble too!

...you got further than me I can't even aceess the pattern!

Any tips? What software should I try to open it in?

Hello everyone, Biff, can you still not get the pattern? I will be glad to snail mail it to you if need be. What kind of trouble are you having fluffywelshsheep?

One sewing tip: I sewed around the whole seahorse then snipped a small opening in the back to turn and stuff it.

I'm cutting my "First try" on the bias of some "hard to sew" fabric I can't name. ... it's see through with a design on it. very colorful. Thank you for the pattern and the time to complete the project.

Thank you Merrie, and thank you everyone for being a part of this swap! :)

I got it! Thank you. Will really enjoy decorating these!

Started mine now - top tip - stuff as you sew!

I do have a question though: Q)Are people planning to add a loop so we can hang these up?

Great tip Biff!! Also good question....what do you all think? I can send out an email and find out who wants one and post it here....shall I? :)

fluffywelshsheep will put a loop on hers :)

Mine doesn't need a loop.. The one I'm making is almost done, it doesn't have a loop but I could add one if the recipient wanted one.

The prob i had was i sewed em up and then turned it in side out and got the tail stuck lol. Had hours of trying to turn it inside out and it didn't really work so will have a go at doing it a different way. I will add a hoop for hanging :)

am affraid to say at the moment that shelly is a little deformed lol

lol!

I think a loop would be useful but am easy either way & will leave it up to who ever makes mine!

I will put a loop on mine, but I don't mind if the one I receive, doestn't have a loop.

groeten,

Francis

doesn't

Francis

I guess I better say too huh? lol...I do not mind either way.

okay panic over hubby managed to pull is tail out lol so no longer a deformed seahorse. Just sorting out the fins now shound get the basic done tomorrow, then to the decorating :)

chuffed to bits about this swap! I'm not a sewer but I think even I can handle a pattern and decorating. Like so many others here, I love seahorses - the men carry the babies! :) my 2 year old daughter's room is decorated in pink, yellow and orange seahorse/starfish theme so I am sure my partner's creation will end up in her room! cheers, Kimberly

I think that if a toy has a loop and you don't want it it's relatively easy to remove it while it is more difficult to attach a loop when there isn't one but you want it, so if you are not sure better to attach one.

As about mine, I don't usually hang toys up, so no loop needed (but OK if exists). It would be nice if this toy would be sturdy enough for games of two boys - they wouldn't put little pieces into mouth nor play football with it, but may press it into some small container supposed to be its aquarium or something like that.

Sassybird and justingrind, Welcome!! I am having a bit of trouble with my email today, bad rainy weather! But will get the pattern to you asap!! I am so glad you joined!

I don't care if mine has a loop or not.

What is the best way to package this for shipping? My 2 concerns are: 1. postage is calculated by weight and size (weight isn't a problem, but the size is different than regular packages) 2. I'd like to sew on a few seashells that I have, but don't want them to get crushed in the mail. Any suggestions?

bubble wrap and plenty of it lol. or you can give it one layer of bubble wrap and then place extra pieces of bubble wrap around the shells? hope this helps

I haven't started making mine yet(waiting for partners colours likes/dislikes first), but i have accessed and printed the pattern, am i right in saying that its 3-4inches in size, just checking that it printed correctly

As for loops, I was going to put a small one on, but if you dont want one, I wont.

I don't mind loops either way, although thinking about it if it did have a loop means I could hang it on my dresser! So... yes i would like a loop please, if possible!!!

I'm going to put a loop on mine- just in case- and would love it if mine had a loop so I could hang it somewhere on the boat where I could see it everyday!!!! Please can you send me the pattern to katcress@gmail.com ?????

I'm interested in this swap & have been following everyone's comments - like luvcatzzz this is a little out of my element but if it's basic sewing I can handle that. My concern is how small it is - 3-4 inches? And how detailed it is ... would it be possible to view the pattern first? I'd hate to take on something that is really beyond me and that would be very unfair to my swap partner as well.

Hello, the pattern is 6 inches long, or it is supposed to be :)

Ok, The pattern is between 5 and 6 inches long. Mine is about 5 1/2 inches. You decide.

Who has it smaller that 5-6 inches - check that when you printed out, you printed out "original size", not "fit on the paper".

I've been reading through the comments. I would like a loop to hang. Mine would have to be shell free, Australian customs would probably seize the whole thing!

Wow, we are so growing, this is wonderful!! I am so glad you all have joined!

I'm looking forward to viewing the pattern to see if it's something I feel like I can do justice to!

how do I access the pattern?

OK, I've decided to jump on in!! Just can't resist a seahorse! :D

This sounded so interesting and had to join! Its basic sewing so I can handle it. Cant wait to decorate the little fella :-)

As for loop or no loop, I'll leave it up to my partner...surprise me!

When I printed the pattern, it came out to be 5 1/8" in length. I did check the printer setting, too. But the length should be ok, shouldn't it? Also, where does the fin go? (Silly question, I'm sorry) Thanks!

Hello, If anyone has NOT received the pattern please let me know at Buftussle.Village@gmail.com. Valleyygirl and ozrob I am sorry to see you go.

dandelion, that is an ok size :) and not a silly question, check out the photo here for a place to put the fin, if you are having trouble let me know :)

Arrrgh, that is Bugtussle.Village@gmail.com

Well, I see the photo is not a good reference, the fin goes on the back, closer to the head. I will email you a better photo okay.

Now that I've sent out the Dottee-dolls I was up for another small sewing craft swap!

Cool, a new idea for swap - everyone will have a pattern consisting of several pieces and everyone will have to decide herself how to sew them together. :D

I am so excited. I can't decide do I want to bead, embroider, needlepoint, cross stitch, or all of the above to decorate it.

Happyturnip, so I cannot I, that's why I'm waiting for my partner to be assigned to decide which would suit best. :)

We have been assigned!! :)

Squee! I just finished sewing the outline, and am about to trim the fabric, and cut it out - wish me luck!

I haven't done anything except for checking out the patterns (before assignments already) and looking at my partner's profile. As sent-by date is so far away and I have other swaps plus my child's advent calendar to take care of, I probably will not do anything except turning some ideas in my head during November.

Just dropping in to say hello, how are you all and have a safe and happy holiday! I have seen one seahorse already and it is just lovely! :)

mickymoosies, your seahorse will swim your way tomorrow.

groeten, Francis

I've uploaded my seahorse to the gallery

Very pretty Alphenstamp!

I just finished it! Hooray! :-) Never sewn before so I'm proud of the little thing lol. Hope my partner likes it...

I just printed it out. How can I sew something sooooo tiny? :P

pahasiga, just sent you a PM about pattern size :)

dancingDog, yours swims to you tomorrow or Thursday right after her photo shoot :)

Hopeevey..the little fella is on its way!! Merry Christmas everyone! :-)

Weird, thought I had hit the sent button on this already...and it has been received....lol...sigh

I finally finished mine and have sent it off to Canada. I made mine out of fabric and even got the nose turned without blowing out the seam. A pic is in the gallery.

pattyb0625 - your little guy is on the way - just sent him today :D

Whoa, bren, you make me feel ashamed...

I finished mine and will send it tomorrow or friday. I took 3 hours pulling out the tail and nose. I spent another 3 hours trying to stuff the very end of the tail before I gave up... I made mine more like an art doll than a toy... I hope that's okay. I put a loop on it and only decorated the front, grrr. I didn't think about making it more like a toy, I guess I should have read thru all the comments before.

Mine will be off in tomorrow's mail! I forgot that international mail needs to be taken to the PO and handle by a clerk. Our's has been closed now for three days due to the weekend and MLK holiday.

This was such a fun swap Bugtussle! Thanks for hosting ... will there be a sequel?!? ;)

halfwaythere ~ I did the same, thinking more in line of an art doll, as opposed to a toy. I would think either is fine ... at least I hope so! ;)

My little seahorse creation is now postal!

Hi dandelion, thank you so much for saying so, I really enjoyed it and for my very first hostess job I have been so very lucky to have such a magnificent group of swappers join!! Now that you mention it dandelion, I just might :) I just love seahorses!! halfwaythere, art doll is wonderful but bless your heart having to take so long to stuff it! I hope you enjoyed it none the less :) A HUGE very loud THANK YOU all for being in my swap!!!! All the best to everyone! Bugtussle Loreen

Your seahorses are BEAUTIFUL!!

Please, if you have not received and/or not heard from your partner, let me know.....thanks

I uploaded photos of sent/received seahorses but it automatically put my old user name, ddmaree instead of dandelion.

have uploaded dandelion seahorse picture