Emily: Ladybird
Craft December 5th, 2007I’ve been somewhat productive!
My mother wanted me to make something for my aunt for her birthday. Oh a whim I bought the pattern for this lil’ girl in a ladybird costume. I named her Emily because she looks like one, maybe because she has green hair. She stands at the mighty height of 11cm (4.3 inches) measured from her feet to the top of her antennae.
I’m quite happy with how she turned out (I love that little shell on her back, you can see it in the second picture) but I’m iffy about her face… next time I might try to find tiny buttons rather than beads for her eyes, currently they’re too googly for my tastes. Also next time, I’ll be sewing the face features on BEFORE finishing everything.
Also, I fail at photography. Everything always comes out blurry and weird. It’s one thing that I never seem to have gotten the hang of, and I seethe in quiet envy at the likes of Omi and Hannah who takes such awesome photos.
Oh and also, I’m nearly finished with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! It’s getting pretty gripping towards the end!
15 Responses to “Emily: Ladybird”
Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.
Oh, CUTE. I particularly like the green braids I think (though don’t see how green hair = an Emily?!), though the shell is just gorgeous.
I guess I can figure out what you’ve been doing post-exams. :P
Teehee, thanks! I don’t know why I associate green hair with Emily. o_o
Squeee! Way cute :D
I wish I could follow patterns :S I end up just having to make stuff up as I go along (and then FAIL miserably)
Following patterns isn’t too hard if you go slow and steady, though some patterns are way more confusing than others. Not so much that they’re more difficult, but they’re just written poorly.
My biggest problem, specifically with small crochet stuff, is that they seem to require 6 pairs of hands to complete. I just don’t have the manual dexterity for it I think.
Yeah it can get really fiddly. Especially when using relatively thin yarn, and you’re working in the rounds with about 6 stitches per round… and the yarn is really dark coloured… it can get really frustrating. @_@
May I be your aunt? At leas for the duration of my/her birthday? I WANT ONE OF YOUR CROCHETED “plushies”. And that’s from someone who generally dislikes such stuff.
Teehee thanks! I wouldn’t mind making another one, but shipping overseas is so expensive. x_x;
That is sooo adorable! I would love one of those. But it looks more like a Molly to me :P
My favourite picture is the 3rd one where the main parts are still unattached.
Oooh I definitely see a “Molly” too. Oh well! :P
I was thinking Heidi, though the laydbird on the back throws me off. Emily is a good choice :-) Her beady eyes make her look really mischievous.
I never fail to be amazed by these blog posts of yours and extremely envious at the same time! I can see a “Molly” too although as my Grandma’s dog is also named that, perhaps not… :P
Thank you! :D
Oh wow, she is soooo adorable! I, on the oher hand, turn a chlorophyll green with envy at your knitting skills! My pitiful attempts at knitting is always an epic PHAIL.
I can give you a little tip though! Since your subjects tend to look out of focus, when you’re about to take a picture, just press the button “halfway” down. That triggers the lens to automatically focus on the subject so it becomes clearer. I think all cameras have the feature so give it a try! Otherwise, I actually think you take good pictures. :-3 They always look vibrant and the background goes well with your crafts. The books and desk stuff add an “artist at work” feel. XD Hope I make sense.
Thanks! Knitting is way easier than photography for me. :P I do the half pressing thing but only sometimes do the shots turn out decently focus. That and I have shaky hands, even though I try to have my arms leaning on something when holding the camera. I guess practice makes perfect!