baby, what's in that satchel?

i recently bought a book on how to make soft toys. only having dabbled at sewing my own mobile phone pouches &c in those bygone days of yore, i thought it'd be interesting to learn some proper skillz.

i've only thumbed through the book, but i thought i'd apply some of my new-found knowledge for the mothership's present since her birthday's coming up in a couple of weeks.

i think it's rather appropriate that my fledgling attempt at this sewing thing begins with the letter A. the stitching's still rough, my technique requires a lot of refinement and the photo is really rubbish but it was pretty fun doing this. so hurrah! hopefully my interest in making stuffed things will be sustained and the book will be a worthwhile investment.