Day 289 – Concept sketch for a page in the children’s book.

Day 288 – I’ve made 3 of 5 nesting puppets and I am excited with how they are working so far. I’ll add faces and the closure accessories soon. I look forward to letting Stella play and practice with buttons, snaps, zippers, etc.

Day 287 – Happy Halloween. Using a cereal box and orange paper, I cobbled together this little jack-o-lantern to end the day’s festivities.

Day 286 – Another concept for nesting plush puppets. I figured out that concentric circles are much easier to nest than the other shapes I was exploring.

Day 285 – As soon as the pink mermaid costume was complete, Stella wanted to wear it. I love making stuff for them as much as, or more than, they love getting the stuff.

Day 284 – I looked through my fabric stash and found some pink velvet that I bought over 5 years ago when Adin was obsessed with pink. Now little Stella will have a simple, pink mermaid costume.

Day 283 – Although a bit oversized for a toddler, Stella was more than willing to model the completed mermaid costume. She may be less willing to hand it over to the 6 yr old for whom it was made.

Day 281 – Creating a pattern for the mermaid costume. Since I’ve never made anything with sequins, I asked for expert advice at the fabric store. The woman smiled and said “Just sew very slowly while pushing the sequins carefully aside so you don’t break too many needles.” OY.

Day 280 – Created a pattern and made a kid-size executioners robe. Since it is a costume, I am questioning the value of lining and hems.