Horses and Mounts

I finally finished the toy horse my friend asked me to make for his daughter. SHE LOVES HORSES! Problem is, her favorite one (to the right) is hard plastic and she sleeps with it and takes it everywhere. He asked if I could make a soft version of  her favorite. The pattern called for knitting up the body in a natural fiber and felting it. I The knitting part didn't take long at all. It was very tedious sewing up the seams, felting, stitching together small holes in the seam and felting some more. One leg did end up a big shorter than the others. It is only really noticable if you try to pose it in a standing position.

After stuffing the body, adding some floral wire to the legs it was pretty recognizable! The pattern, Dusty and Satchel by Katie Startzman, was super easy to follow. I used crochet thread for the tail and mane. Added the face and beaded eyes. I love how it turned out. Even if it isn't 100% perfect. I figure, for my first time making a stuffed toy, I did a fairly decent job.

 After practically driving myself nuts with the noise my jeep was making and thinking it was the spare tire rattling on the back. I get down and dirty and climb under to find out I have broken yet another shock mount. Driving in downtown Baltimore is brutal. The streets are riddled with pot-holes and repair work that was done half-assed. I am sure having it lifted does not help. It causes more stress on the suspension. Plus I really need to put my sway bars back on. Woops. Off to the shop this morning. I am waiting for a call about parts and prices before they start the work. I really hope this doesnt bleed my wallet dry!