My post is late today for a variety of reasons, mostly to do with having to make sure that my brother made it to my house after a late night arrival into O'hare (it wasn't supposed to be a late night arrival, but snow has a way of making these things happens), but a little bit to do with being a bit under the weater and also a little bit to do with having to make an unexpected trip to northern Michigan tomorrow and not being able to have a real post for Friday. So a mid-Thursday post seemed the best option given the circumstances.
I haven't shown off the goodies I got for Christmas. One in particular deserves special attention because it is just so special and smile-inducing. Here's the newest addition to my growing collection of sheep:
He is supposed to be a baby sheep on his back (he's a little over 6 inches), which is why he's photographed in that way. When Mom gave him to me, I just couldn't put him down. Not only does he make me smile, but he feels absolutely wonderful. I am waiting for mom to give me the name of the woman who made him, but apparently he is derived almost entirely from products from this woman's own sheep -- sheep that live a mile or so away from my parents in Ann Arbor. His little fleecy coat is locks from a real sheep. His soft hooves, face and ears are made from felt that come from the fleece one of these sheep as well.
I thought the felting details really deserved closer inspection, as the sewing and sculpting really is lovely and makes him feel so whimsical and wonderful. I think he may sit by my computer desk and be my sheepy blogging muse.
See y'all on Monday!
Oh, he's adorable! I really want to cuddle him! How precious!
OGM! That is soooo adorable! I want one, Baaaaad!
Okay, bad pun, sorry... Couldn't resist...
But, I still want one! :-)
he's so cute!!! and looks so soft too...
Ooooh... isn't he cute ! He's simply irresistible ! Which reminds me : it's been far too long since I was offered a cuddly teddy bear, or sheep... It's a wonderful gift !
And, btw, I wish a very happy new year.
my first reaction was
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
my second was HUGE smile...that adorable little guy made me smile so much
Ohhhh.... that little guy needs a home on my dreary desk at U-M. Do share when your mom lets you know who made him! Thanks!
oh my gawd!!!!!! He's a "must have" for sure! I would order one right away, let us know how we too can become proud parents of one....
Cute little lamb !
Have a great weekend.
That just made me want to jump into the screen and have a cuddle! Unbelievably cute, and I'm sure he'll be an outstanding muse.
He is so cute. Please share the order info when you are able to get it.
I want a happy sheep!!! I am truly jealous - what a great Mom.
He's just too cute!
I don't collect sheep, and never want to, but that one would be an exception. I don't do "cute" (except when it comes to my kids), but... awwwwwww!
happy new year and new you! your sheepy present made me smile.
Love the new little sheep. Its amazing how these collections happen ! I am beginning to these fuzzy characters as well - from people who know what a knitting nut I am. Enjoy the newest member.
That is an adorable sheep, and his face does make me want to smile.