Okami Bookmark (and a plush)

[Laialda]

Yes, I'm sneaking the second item in as I figured the less postings by me this month the better. Plus they're a single gift so count as one item...right? *shifty eyes*

Anyway, my best female friend is a HUGE fan of Okami so when I saw Awenmir's pattern many many moons ago, I knew it would make the perfect gift for her. I'm not sure how she did the back of hers, but I had some fiery red fabric leftover from a bag I made years back so I hand sewed it on with white thread - so as not to disturb the front design of loveliness.

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And since I'd been meaning to design one anyway, I decided to also make my friend her own Awenmir amigurumi plush in addition to the bookmark for her Christmas gift.

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I didn't put the shield on the back just because I felt it wasn't needed really. The friend this gift is for though watches me on deviantart so any and all thoughts you lovely people have are very much appreciated.

[kuja.girl]

I think they look wonderful and your friend will love them! This makes me want to pick up crochet again, even though I'm really no good at it!

[starrley]

They're both gorgeous. And the crocheted one is adorable!
(Are you sure she doesn't follow sprite-stitch?.........)

[Laialda]

Thanks guys. My roommates aren't familiar with the game so I was hoping my fellow crafters/gamers here would weigh in on if anything needed to be added or changed before I wrap them up.

starrley I'm about....80-90% sure she doesn't come here. I don't link to it from my DA account and she doesn't craft (her husband is the cross-stitch/crafty one actually). Not to mention she never talks about the site with me, and she knows I'm a member. So yeah....I think I'm safe.