Amy is the latest in my Christmas do-it-yourself accomplishments. She was not as easy to make, unfortunately since the directions were totally hosed up, and it took me literally a day or better to figure out how to make her head and her legs. The stitch counts were all off and two rows were missing on the head.
Amy is my statement against what is happening with imported Chinese toys. Today I heard that more are being recalled, this time because they contain dangerous chemicals that are literally putting children into comas. None have died thus far, but I suppose given the toy's popularity in both the U.S. and in Europe it's simply a matter of time.
I vowed when all of this started that I would not buy anything that was not American made, or that I did not make myself. This is the second of the do it yourself things, and there are two more to go, a sweater, and a hooded poncho.
Amy is not perfect, but Amy was made with love and she is not toxic. Even her stuffing was made right here in this country. I'm really rather proud of her, though I would hasten to add that given the time it takes to make one, she is not something anyone would make for other than the love of doing so or the love of the person for whom she is intended.
So anyway, say hi to Amy. I am sure she is glad to meet you.
3 comments:
Hi Amy
*shakes hand*
Hey, is Sewmouse okay? She isn't okay is she? Or she would have put up a new post by now.
She's ok BBC. She was out here for nearly a week, and has been busier than a one-armed paper hanger every since.
We both got caught up with all the holiday stuff and haven't been posting much. I always thought retired meant that I got to sit back and watch soap operas. I'm so busy it's not even funny. And I'm joking about the soap operas. I would sooner eat dirt than watch one of those things.
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