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Floral Sleeveless Button-Up

I made this shirt last summer but never got around to posting it. I finally took the time to photograph it now that the weather is a little nicer, so here it is! 

I found this beautiful floral fabric at my local Jo-Ann’s. This was the second piece of clothing I’ve made and I’m so pleased with how it came out! The arm holes didn’t come out perfect, but I’m hoping to get better at the technique with time. Sewing pattern is from BurdaStyle. 

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Amigurumi Pig Link

A custom commission. I had a lot of fun making this one!

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Materials Series

I decided to start a little on-going project I’m calling the Materials Series. I thought it would be interesting to break down some of my amigurumis piece by piece to see exactly what goes into making them. I won’t be uploading these very often, but it’s a fun little exercise for when I have downtime. 

It may not seem like a whole lot goes into making amigurumi, but what’s not pictured is all of the time, care and love that goes into the little guys! :)

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Cozy Amigurumi Series

Meet this adorable crew - each sporting a cozy chunky turtleneck sweater to match their personality. I designed this series partly due to my obsession with turtlenecks. Stay tuned for more designs to come!

This year I’m trying some new things for my shop. I’ve been testing new designs in a attempt to create and sell more custom work. The goal is to start selling in pop-up shops and craft fairs. I’m so excited to be starting this new chapter for The B Hive!

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Collar Necklace

Spring is here - and with that comes Spring cleaning! Ben and I went through our clothes and cleaned out our closets for the new season. Typically we’ll donate it to our local Savers - but I decided to save a few pieces for projects! 

I took this old white button-up of his and cut the collar off to repurpose it into a necklace. I’ve kind of been obsessed with collars lately (like entire Pinterest board obsessed) and wanted to make a few of my own. I’m thinking of selling some in my Etsy shop too? 

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Amigurumi Owlboy

After watching Ben play Owlboy over his holiday break, we fell in love with the game and I had to make him his own!

Owlboy is mostly crocheted, and has felt wings and accents. His hair is brushed out yarn - which I’m still learning and perfecting the technique but I’m pleased with how he came out!

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New, Updated Sheik Design!

Sometimes I’ll get commissions that don’t follow through. It can totally be a bummer, but it’s nice to get the opportunity to go back and re-work my original designs. 

So, I’ve made some updates. Mostly to her hair, which I feel so much better about the new design. I think this is a lot more true to the character now. I also downsized to smaller safety eyes, which looks much better. I definitely went through a phase where I thought the bigger the eyes, the cuter it’ll be, right? Well... I’ve realized that there is definitely a limit and I’m now more attracted to smaller eyes and more facial details. 

Any-who, my old Sheik is up for sale in my Etsy shop! I asked Ben which version he’d like to keep and he loved the new design. I felt bad keeping them both, so I’m going to sell the old amigurumi! 

You can purchase Sheik here. 

Some big plans are coming up on the horizon. I’ve been spending the last couple weeks really thinking about my shop and what I’d like it to be. I’m so excited for what the future holds!