Pod Alert: Everything Old is New Again!

I often have trouble sleeping, and I spend most nights tossing and turning, counting down the hours until time to get up. “If I go to sleep now, I could still get two hours…” But lately, time seems like it’s ticking away, and I hate wasting time. So this morning I decided to finish up a project that I had started before Pod’s baby shower (supposed to be a gift), but just was not able to complete.

It’s a little set of stuffed toys – a mouse family to be exact. They were something that I bought as a panel of material, simply cut out, then sewed together, stuffed, and finished off. Nothing impressive as far as imagination and skill go. However, I am still excited at the idea of giving them to Pod because, you see, I bought that panel of material over 28 years ago, and Pod’s mother had a set just like them (even down to the amateurish sewing). Why I bought two panels at that time I don’t remember. But I did, and it occurred to me not too long ago that I had one still tucked away in my old sewing box. A ride in the washer and it was as good as new.

When I made Mandy’s mice I did all of the sewing by hand. I decided to try using the sewing machine for Pod’s, and in the process I learned that I need a lot more practice making curves and turns with my Singer! I don’t think that I will be called upon to share my skills any time soon! Still, how can you not love rodents (think Chewka Marie)? The little toys are soft and squishy, just perfect for Pod to gnaw on. And since they are not too “la-ti-da”, even if one of the bassets decide that they need one, my feelings won’t be too hurt (a lesson in sharing for Pod).

Here’s the little family, first for Mandy, and now for my sweet Pod:


I can’t wait until Pod gets here!