New Woolly Popos

Here are two new Woolly Popos. I like their long legs, and their long hair, like dreadlocks. My new thing is to sew a little pocket on the back and stick a heart in.

That way, you can use the Woolly Popo as a tooth-fairy pillow, and put the tooth in the little pocket. Or, it can be a bad-dream-banisher -- write some happy thoughts or draw a happy picture on a piece of paper, fold it up and tuck it in the pocket, then take you Happy Dreams Monster to bed with you, and the bad dreams can't hurt you!

P.S. Did you see my blanket in the background of the first photo? That's the one that Kathleen sewed together for me on her serger. It is made from 16 squares of felted wool about 14" square, cut from old sweaters. I love to use it in the evening to cozy up with. Dad, do you see your old, rusty-orange sweater in there? That must be almost 50 years old!?

Woolly Popos

I had a very crafty weekend! I spent the weekend with my sister, Kathleen, the talented designer and seamstress of KH Designs -- NO BOYS ALLOWED :)

We sent the boys with my dear H (hers was out of town) and we took the girls and went shopping and made sushi and did crafts. Kathleen helped me finish a warm, woolly, winter project, which I already used, and I can't wait to show. But even better, I photographed my current batch of Woolly Popos in her sunny window on Sunday morning. I have some great wool right now, with perfect Autumn colors:






This one has a little pocket on the back, which you can use as a tooth-fairy (or tooth-monster) pillow. My friend Catie gave me that idea. Isn't that great?

I just posted all these and more in my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/woollypopo

More catching up

We rearranged our office/studio a while back. The easel and stereo system is gone, and the Woolly Popos are moved in.


They have a cozy spot in one of my old leather suitcases, and Pippa has a cozy spot next to the heater vent.

My desk is next to the window that looks out into the backyard, and I love sitting there with the window open and hearing the boys playing in the backyard.

I mentioned last time that my mom is a great source of vintage goodies for me. Here is something else that came from her: a vintage black slip with lace trim. It's so well-made and so detailed.
I have to admit, it's my new favorite piece of clothing. A fitted, sleeveless T, and some cute ballerina flats, and I'm good to go!

Stay cool,

Woolly PoPos

I have been working feverishly in my spare time for the past several months on a series of stuffed animals (I understand those in the know call them "stuffies").  I'm calling the Woolly PoPos.  Here are a couple of pictures.  I like how this one looks melancholy:

I made the first ones for the boys.  I wanted to applique a heart onto them, and as I was deciding where to put it, on a whim I decided to put it on the bum.  I knew it would make the boys laugh.  Hence, the "PoPo."

I've been having a great time creating these.  It uses my sewing skills and sculptural impulses, and I get to see quick results.  I also like the fact that the materials are recycled.  (If you have any nice wool sweaters that are going to be thrown away, let me know . . .)

I just think these are so great, and I've had good feedback, so . . 

I'm going to open a shop.  It's going to be "cshargrove" on Etsy.  If you're not familiar with Etsy.com, you should check it out, especially if you like handmade or vintage.  My shop is there, but there's nothing in it yet -- I need a couple of hours to get the photos and descriptions posted.  I am very excited, though, so I'll keep you posted.

Tschuss!