As soon as I saw this fox on the Guardian website I fell in love and knew I’d have to make my own. I didn’t want to completely copy it, especially as I don’t have anything like that funky fabric. I ummed and ahhed over what sort of animal I could make that had the cuteness of a fox, while surrounded by my fabric stash. Owls are good, but a bit clichéd, everyone’s all about the owl. Penguins are unfailingly cute, but would look weird on my sofa in the way that a fox wouldn’t. I mean a fox could conceivably end up on my sofa, but a penguin not so much. Polar bear or baby seal, high on the cuteness scale, but all one colour so not much scope for pretty fabrics.
In the end I settled on a wolf. I know, not that cute, but neither is a fox when you really think about it, they’re a bit mangy aren’t they? So here is my wolf cushion:
He is made completely out of fabric and scraps from my stash. Stitch This may recognise the fabric for the body, as I bought it from her when she had a mega de-stashing session. What do you think I should call him?
And the post title, Wonder wolf? Well, while I was stuffing this little fella I was listening to a bit of Ryan Adams on Spotify. I think he’s been around for yonks, but I fell in love with his song ‘Desire’ which can be heard in a West Wing episode. Here he is singing the Oasis hit Wonderwall. Just thought I’d share 🙂
So soooo cute!
I like yours with it’s furry face better than the original : ) Well done!
He’s lovely!
Actually I feel like he might be a she: Wulferica 😀
he is very cute! you’re right about the foxes, a pain in the backside around here! Wolves are so much cooler.
I got that fabric about 22 years ago when I had a Saturday job at Laura Ashley…fab final usage, loving it!
Oh, I love that so much! I love its expression and its pointy tail and its soft little face.
You’re a huge inspiration, do you know that? I may have to try making one of those for my daughter. She’d love it.
That’s so nice of you. But I get my inspiration from lots of other people. I have very little creativity really. I’m like those people who forge Old Masters. You know, except far less talented 😀