tucker, the bt3 imitation
I really wanted to play the back-tack game this time around, but I was silly and lazy and missed the sign up. So Tracy agreed to do the swap with me anyway. We decided we'd follow the same rules and stick with the same time frame. The best thing about missing the sign up is we could break the rules a bit and be tardy. Absolutely no pressure. Ahhhhh.
So, here's Tucker. He's got a t for Tracy, but all along I kept thinking of him as a boy, hence the name Tucker. He's made from Jenny's scotty dog pattern, as I'm no expert softie maker and don't know how to design the softies on my own very well. Thank you, Jenny! I really like his clean lines and simplicity. I broke the rules by adding more than one accent color on his Posie-esque collar and he only has four buttons. Gasp! But I think he's pretty cute and was fun to make. Click here to see him lookin' all cool sunning himself in California.
Of course I had to make something for Tracy's little bugs. So I stitched up some quick little bags with ribbon handles. I know, white isn't the best choice for two young girls, but they're completely washable. I tucked a couple of pocket book appropriate candies in them. Oh, and I sent Tracy some licorice hard candy that I found at the dollar store. I think licorice is a hit-or-miss sort of candy, either you love it or hate it, so hopefully someone out there will like it. (I love it.) I couldn't resist the black and white package; it went so well with Tucker. I've said it before, you've GOT to coordinate.
Comments
Sooo, cute. I missed BT3 too. I'll be chaining myself to the computer next time.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | June 19, 2006 2:09 PM
Tucker is one cute hound. Love the little buttons on the bags too.
Posted by: Ali | June 19, 2006 2:18 PM
this bt3 redux adventure was (is - yes i am tardier than you!!) a fantastic idea. we love tucker. me espeically. he is mine! and has a special place on my desk. the girls bags are perfect. they won't put them down. and the candy, well, i love licorice and chocolate so hits on both accounts! thanks again alicia for taking the time to do this - and sharing your creative spirit with us!!
Posted by: tracy | June 19, 2006 2:28 PM
TOOOOOOO CUTE ! The doggie ANd the adorable bags! Great work!
Posted by: Angela | June 19, 2006 2:51 PM
::Gasp!:: Tucker is sooooo cute! As are the little bags for the little bugs!
Posted by: capello | June 19, 2006 3:18 PM
Tucker is gorgeous!!!!! And the little bags for the little ones as simply fab...
Posted by: LLA | June 19, 2006 4:30 PM
Oh I so wish I had gotten in on this swap!!! Fabulous! You know what though, I am about to attempt my very first stuffie ever right now! Literally! I can not believe it. Please wish me luck and send happy thoughts!
LOVE LOVE LOVE TUCKER!
Posted by: vegasandvenice | June 19, 2006 5:16 PM
wow, alicia! tucker is so cute and the bags are adorable!
Posted by: babybug | June 19, 2006 7:29 PM
i love your 'personal backtack 3' adventure. what a good idea. i missed it, too...just like you. i think i was probably even ON the computer at the time I should have been signing up. oh well.
(oh, and your fireplace below is the coolest one i've EVER seen!!)
Posted by: molly | June 19, 2006 8:12 PM
I love him!!! Such neat stitching too!!
Posted by: Alison | June 19, 2006 8:58 PM
Wow, what an adorable scotty dog! He looks perfect. And those little bags for the girls are wonderful, too! Gosh, congrats!
Posted by: chawne | June 20, 2006 3:43 AM
too cute!!!
i just made a pair of capris for my daughter out of the blue floral fabric! love it!!
love the giant rickrack, too!
Posted by: lera | June 20, 2006 8:33 AM
these crafts are so cool!
Posted by: stephanie | June 20, 2006 1:24 PM
So cute! I'm a backtack reject too (forgot about it that day) and was thinking of going ahead and making my softie since I already bought the fabric.
Posted by: Courtney | June 20, 2006 9:16 PM
The black stitching on Tucker looks so cool, gives him a bit of an edge :)
Posted by: erin | June 21, 2006 4:15 AM
Everything is so lovely! How inspiring.
Posted by: Veronica TM | June 21, 2006 11:59 AM
Your scottie and totes are darling! Great work :)
Posted by: Toni | July 7, 2006 1:28 PM
He is so cute!!! What a great job, he is perfection.
And here is something very interesting. I created this scotty pattern in tribute to my own little doggie who I lost last summer... named Tucker.
:o)
Posted by: *jenny | July 8, 2006 1:04 PM
I love your bags,and would like to order some. I would like one that has a small pocket on the outside for my cell phone. I always loose my phone inside and can't hear it ring. I love patchwork, and a little on the smaller size.
Posted by: NETTIE HUNT | June 2, 2007 9:09 AM