Loryogi

Click Here To See More

August 15, 2005
Hi I have a request for a stuffed item. I was wondering if it is possible for me to email you some photos and you give me a quote on how expensive you think it might be? Thanks!
Casey

August 15, 2005
Hello Casey: Thank you for visiting my site. I will be glad to look over the photos, but please also send dimensions required and type of fabric. I will probably have some questions after I see your photos, but let's start with these basics.
Susan

August 16, 2005
Materials/dimensions are open to whatever you think is best as long as he's near a foot tall. Based on the photos, I hope you can get the general idea of the material he's made from and what not. I do not necessarily need you to produce the collar, unless of course you want to. Thank you so much for your time.
Casey
August 20, 2005
Hello Casey: I will have no problems making this special animal, but I do have a couple of questions. Is this for a young child under age three? I have some luscious fleece that would be very durable and stand up to a lot of washing and "loving". I have two shades of blue so that would work great. However, if you prefer "plush" fake fur, I also have that in blues. I would use safety-lock black eyes and nose, and probably embroider a mouth. The cost for a fleece dog would be $18; the cost for a fake fur dog would be $24. Shipping charges would be extra, and I can only estimate that at $4 to $8. I'll look forward to hearing from you.
Susan
August 20, 2005
No this is not for a child under three. Fleece would be perfect. The only thing I was concerned about is his tiny eyes O_o haha. But I'm confident in your abilities and completely understand any setbacks that you may have. Once again I thank you for taking the time out to email me and agreeing to make my little Kobato. ^_^ The only other places I've found are about $300 and whatnot but it's because they all sell only in bulk. You don't know what this means to me. Really. Thank you so much. Let me know prices so I can properly pay you.


September 6, 2005
Two things: the plastic noses I have just don't look "right" so I want to change that to fabric; and if you want the circle type eye and not a bead, I will have to embroider that as nothing I found looks like the photos. OTHER THAN THOSE TWO CHANGES, HE IS READY TO SHIP!....the cost to ship is $5.35 plus $18 for the dog for a total of $23.35. As soon as Pay Pal notifies me of deposit to my account, he is on his way! I hope you love him...he was a bit of a challenge with fleece fabric, but I do believe I got a very close replica to your photos.
Susan

September 6, 2005
Yes please do those two things. Thank you so very very much. I will send you payment right away. You don't know what this means to me. Thanks so very very much! I will let you know how it is and how wonderful I'm sure he is when I get him ^_^=. Please let me know if there are any changes to the payment after the embroidering and the fabric nose. Thanks again!
Casey
September 7, 2005
Hi Casey. I was notified that Paypal has put the funds in my account. I will redo the eyes and nose today and get it to the post office before 5pm. You should receive the package in 3 to 5 days. Please let me know if it lives up to your expectations. I am always anxious until I hear back as to customer satisfaction. Also if you could, please "rate" me with Paypal so that I have feedback as to how I am doing for my customers. Thanks for the order. And perhaps add me to your "favorites" on the web.
Susan

September 7, 2005
Susan, There's no reason at all for you to be anxious. I've seen the things you've done and I'm absolutely certain that he will be everything I've imagined. You are a very kind and talented individual, especially to do something like this for people you don't even know. I appreciate it and I will let you know when I get it and what I think; and I will be sure to "rate" you on Paypal. I have already added you to my favorites and have told a few of my friends about your website. ^_^= Thanks again so very much. I'll keep you in mind the next time I need something done.
Casey

September 9, 2005
Susan, I just received my lil Kobato in the mail ^_^= I am SO in love! He's so adorable. I cannot believe how talented you are. You have done SO good at bringing my lil Kobato to life. I am amazed and I am certain I will be contacting you for future business. He's perfect! and you even took care of the collar for me! I am so pleased! I will be rating you with paypal in the very near future and I have told everyone I know about your business. I got him and I can't stop giggling. He is absolutely adorable!!! Thank you so very very much!!! He's sitting in my lap right now looking at me with those adorable little eyes. You are truly amazing! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!
With all my gratitude, Casey Hill
September 10, 2005
I'm so glad that you like the dog...now you can satisfy my curiosity. Is this a character from a book? Is it a newer book, or an old favorite? In looking at this photo, maybe the neck should have been narrower, but then the "floppy head syndrome" occurs, so I guess it turned out best this way. I redesigned and combined two different patterns for the body and head portions;

then drafted my own legs and tail. I know that this summer when I was shopping with my teenage daughter we saw bracelets and jewelry with the spikes, but I couldn't find any when it was time to finish the dog. That collar needs to be snapped off if you wash the dog as I think that type of ribbon will "bleed" when it gets wet, resulting in pinkish/red dye getting on the fleece fabric. I hope I remembered to put the care label and my personal tag on the bottom, but now I don't remember if I did...Enjoy Kobata. Many happy thoughts go with this email.
Susan

September 10, 2005
Kobato is the name of the book he came from. He is a little girl's stuffed dog. The girl's name is Kobato and the dog's name is Ioryogi. The book is fairly newer but it's quickly beome one of my favorites. He is perfect the way you made him. I know all about the "floppy head" syndrome as I have had many stuffed animals that have gotten it over the years, and he did indeed turn out the best way he possibly could. Don't worry about it, you put your label and tag on the bottom of him and you provided me with plenty of cards so I can share. ^_^= Thank you so much. You truly are talented. He's going to go with me everywhere. I think many people once they reach adulthood forget about their old stuffed animals, especially when they become teenagers because they think it's baby-ish. But I'm soon to be nineteen and I adore every stuffed animal I've ever gotten, especially if I know that someone went through the trouble of making it. In fact, my fiancee buys me those "ty" beanie baby buddy bears (woah O_o) every year for valentines day. So you can definately rest assured that he will be well taken care of. I have told everyone about you to the point where I think I'm getting repetitive but I just can't believe how wonderful he is! I can always come to you if I need something as great as him made! Thank you, truly, thank you so much!!!
Casey