Boo Boo
December
24, 2006 December
25, 2006 |
December
25, 2006 Here is a "very old" picture of me (5 years old-1965) holding my friend Boo-boo. My grandmother had to sew on a button nose and eyes. I carried this puppy for 10 years. Never left home without him. Then he was lost or left somewhere (that's what I was told anyway). I think my grandmother stowed him away, thinking I was too old to carry him. He was never seen again. About Boo-boo, I remember him in a sitting position, with a stump for a tail and all white, short fur, worn to the thread in some places, with a big soft tummy. I think he may have been a stuffed Snoopy dog, not sure. I hope this description helps. Let me know the cost. Thank you and Merry Christmas! Joanie |
December
25, 2006 Joanie: I received the photo, and I can try to make one like your Boo-boo. I do have short white fake fur, and lots of patterns for dogs. I won't get to digging through the assortment today, but will get back to you in the next day or so. Could you give me an idea of how big it was in height and length? Susan |
December
25, 2006 Hi Susan, He wasn’t very big. He was in a sitting position. His head was about the size of a large grapefruit (oblong?) and probably a foot long tail to nose. I hope that helps. No hurry, when ever you find a moment or two. Thanks again, Joanie |
December
27, 2006  |
January
1, 2007 Hi and Happy New Year. I cut out the pattern yesterday while waiting for guests to show up. I zoomed in on the photo of Boo-Boo, and I am sure this pattern will be just right. The details need some help though: you mentioned a short stubby tail. The pattern can be easily adjusted to a different length. After the fabric is cut and sewn, it will lose "length" as is stuffed and rounded out. The pattern laid out flat for the body is about 10" front toe to rear, but the tail which curves up is about 8" long total. If that is longer than you remember, I can shorten it. Maybe you would like it about 4" long total? When I zoom in close on the face, I noticed white felt around the eyes, which I like to do also. I also like to use white felt on the "underside" of the ear, and that appears to be what your Boo-Boo had. (Fake fur on the underside makes it too bulky to lay nice anyway.) So is that all okay? I can't tell from the photo if the actual eye was solid black or had a color ring in it. I don't suppose you remember, since you mentioned your grandmother sewing buttons on for the nose and eyes. I usually use a "brown" color ring, but if you think all black was what you had, I don't have a problem with that. I believe all "snoopy" dogs had a solid black eye. Whatever you want.I hope to get to cutting this out in the next day or so, depending on my family's demands. Guess I should face some of that paper work soon too. Susan |
 January
7, 2007 Good Afternoon Susan, I can tell from your email that you are very detail oriented. I appreciate that very much. A shorter tail will be fine. I like the idea of felt around the solid black eyes and white felt on the underside of his little ears will be perfect. Can we have just one more day to not think about aperwork?.....heheehe.... Wishing you a Healthy, Prosperous and Beautiful New Year! |
January
19, 2007 |
January
24, 2007 Hi Susan,I was about to write this day off as the worst day ever!..........then I received a package all the way from Wisconsin. I am as excited as a 5 year old at Christmas! He is adorable, better than I expected. You were sew sweet to recreate my lil friend Boo-boo. When I find a picture of my older brothers Ducky Waddle I will send you a picture...;o) Thanks sew much! Joanie |
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January
25, 2007 |