Patchwork Mouse

Finished the Digger. It came out really well, although the nose is a bit too skinny. I used the "small bear #3" pattern as the basis, with a rounder tummy and slightly bigger butt. I lengthened the arms--a bit too much--because I was confused about which bear is #3. (It's Aeryn, not Blackie. He's #2. I think.) I also shortened the legs a little bit and made the feet a little smaller.

The claws are a stiff felt that I found at JoAnn. Michaels had some that was thicker than normal, but not really as stiff as I wanted. It would have worked, but I'm glad I found the other.

Aeryn's vest fit Digger, but I redesigned it a little to account for the jagged collar. It should be a bit longer still, but it's not bad.

It's actually harder to sew stuffie-sized clothes than it is full size ones. The seams are a lot shorter, but they're cramped enough to be challenging. On the plus side, they don't have to be as finished as people clothes.

I did find light gray fur after all. It's so terrific, I bought three yards.