While we’ve been hanging out at the drive-in waiting for the movie to start, I’ve been finishing off monkeys. If I do the basics before I leave the house (stitching up the arms, legs, ears and tail) I can stuff and assemble one before the movie starts. The latest two are Eggbert and Larry. Eggbert is the smaller, egg-shaped one, and Eddie named the other one Larry for some reason.

I got the socks that I ordered last week, so I can start working on the 2 monkeys that I need to make. I bought the materials for the step dancer dress, and started sewing up that particular monkey. The only problem is that my sewing box is in the car, which Eddie has at work right now, so I can’t do much more than just stitch up the legs because I don’t have my scissors. My stuffing is also in the car (been making monkeys at the drive-in while we wait for the movie to start), but without the scissors I can’t stuff anyone. The only thing that I don’t really like about these socks is the fact that the foot part is solid rather than striped, so really the only part of the monkey that won’t be solid green is the arms and legs and tail. The main body and dress will be green. Thankfully, the 2 fabrics for the dress and the green of the monkey are all entirely different shades, so it won’t be too bad.

The other monkey I’m supposed to be in the process of making is another bride, this time in white (I think). For that one, I’m not sure if I’ll see if I can find a solid white thigh-high sock (good luck!) or use the light blue and white striped socks that came in the order. I think the light blue might actually look pretty nice and won’t require a second order or socks. The only thing that may get pricey with the bride is the fabric for the dress, but hopefully I can find something decent.

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