Lately I have been busy with various bits and and pieces around the house and as a result I've taken in a 'helper' to try and lighten the load ...
This is Shelby and she's just slotted in so nicely with the family! She's been helping the twins with their reading after school ... which the kids have thoroughly enjoyed!
She's done some sewing ... she's quite a wiz with the Bernina!
She's been giving me some advice on my clam shells ... which, by the way, I have finished sewing down!
She's been helping me select my next project ... I'm not so sure on her choice ...
She really enjoys The Martha Stewart Show and she's a big Sci Fi fan which is great because now I have company during Buffy, Voyager & SG-1!
The only problem is that my work load hasn't really reduced. You see I seem to still be stuck doing all the house work! Whenever it's time to clean the bathrooms or the toilets or wash the floors or even just empty the dishwasher she's no where to be found. Come to think of it she's only ever around for the fun things!
Mmmmmm ... something had better change around here otherwise the monkey has gotta go!
Have a great weekend!
Kellie
PS. You can find the tutorial for this cutie here, I made a few minor changes like using the toe of the sock for the mouth rather than the heel and I stuffed her ears. I used a child's knee-hi sock. Also go an take a look at some really terrific Monkeys made by an expert and some other pretty clever things as well at Kitty's blog.
Shelby is quite a character - love her glitz and bling! Despite her avoidance of housework - her ability to assist with the reading homework makes her quite endearing.
Well done on finishing the clam shells - looks like your Tree of Life is shaping up well. Have a good weekend- we are off to the Perth Craft and Quilt Show tomorrow - Woo hoo!!
Posted by: Lisa | May 23, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Nice socks that you found to use!
Posted by: tracey petersen | May 23, 2008 at 10:14 PM
So cute, a sock monkey is on my list of things to do. Just how much dotty fabric have you got? She's got taste if she likes Buffy, I never missed an episode!
Lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | May 23, 2008 at 11:46 PM
YAY! for Shelby ... she definitely looks like a cousin of my motley crew (I use the toe too ;-) ). She's great! Thanks for the link, but I don't think I'd qualify as an expert, just someone with a sock monkey 'habit' ... I can no longer pass a pair of socks in a shop without assessing their monkey potential.
Take care. x
Posted by: Kitty | May 24, 2008 at 12:41 AM
Shelby is very cute. I think i might just have to investigate your tutorial!!!
Posted by: Ailsa | May 24, 2008 at 07:40 AM
Oh my gosh! Shelby is a jazzy looking monkey. Love those socks. She is a busy girl.....
Posted by: Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts | May 24, 2008 at 08:41 AM
Kellie, I love your choice of sock!!! and the star too! I have that tutorial in amongst the many tutorials I have saved to make some day! How do you find time to make all these things?!!!!
have a great weekend.
L.
Posted by: upstatelisa | May 24, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Just loooove Shelby.....just enough glitter to deserve the star! Must check out the tutorial....can remember these were all th go back in the 8o's with those awful "special" monkey making sox...I much prefer the models of today!!
sloppystuff lzilulu xox
Posted by: lzi | May 24, 2008 at 08:08 PM
Shelby's very cute indeed, but I have to agree with you, good helps hard to find.... Congrats on finishing the clam shells. Enjoy your weekend.
Posted by: Linda | May 25, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Those clam shells are beautiful, love the fabrics.
Posted by: Carey - Blueberrylane Designs | May 25, 2008 at 08:11 AM
hello kellie! i check in quite frequently to see what you are up to. you amaze me with all that you achieve, well done to you. pity that monkey does not like the more mundane things of life. my thoughts are with you often, lizzie.
Posted by: broderie | May 25, 2008 at 01:35 PM
Kellie, I just love your Sock Monkey- I also love Kitty's little treasures!
What a lovely set of photos with this post!
Posted by: meggie | May 25, 2008 at 07:58 PM
Shelby is quite a beauty - I love her star she wears proudly on her tum tum. She seems to be quite bossy don't you think ;-)
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | May 25, 2008 at 11:39 PM
Shelby is lovely :o) what a helper!! Great to see a day in her life. I once made a sock monkey with my brother - he made one and I made mine, and we made them to be best friends. He was 10 at the time, and it was super sweet. I love those clamshells, too. They're so beautifully placed and everything. Take care!!
Posted by: Linnea | May 26, 2008 at 02:27 PM
Good luck with that monkey! She looks like a real rockstar!
Posted by: Lacey | May 27, 2008 at 05:54 AM
Great post Kellie!!!! I love the sock you chose to make up your little monkey, gorgeous!!
Posted by: Jodie | May 27, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Cute monkey! I'd be interested in a few that DID do housework!
Posted by: selina | May 30, 2008 at 07:08 AM
She is very beautiful!
Posted by: Sandra | May 31, 2008 at 01:41 AM
lovely clamshells
i agree, start help with the icky chores or youre outta here!!
great idea about using the toe instead of the heel!!
Posted by: susan | June 03, 2008 at 02:42 AM
oh my lord that is seriously the cutest sock monkey and the cutest photos I've seen of a sock monkey...I love the one sewing! seriously cute...well done...very very cute!
Corrie:)
Posted by: corrie | June 06, 2008 at 07:55 PM
I would LOVE to see a tutorial of your version of this sock monkey pattern. Yours are the cutest I've ever seen! I'm not great at improvising other patterns...just too intimidating!
Love your blog =)
Posted by: lori | June 29, 2010 at 09:27 AM