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Bugs, slugs, and a kitty

Light Yellow Fleece Hug Me Bug, original art toy by Elizabeth RuffingI will be putting my new handmade stuffed animal toys in our Ruffing’s shop. This afternoon, I have Hug Me Bugs, Hug Me Slugs, and one Hug Me Kitten sock kitten. This bug is posing in front of our blooming peach tree.

Purple Fleece Hug Me Slug, original art toy by Elizabeth RuffingI counted the toys I had stuffed and stacked, which are waiting in my workroom for detailing, and I was surprised to come up with sixty-five! That doesn’t seem possible.

Light Yellow Fleece Hug Me Bug, original art toy by Elizabeth RuffingI have it in mind to aim for one hundred. I have no idea how long that will take me to do.

Mint Green Fleece Hug Me Slug, original art toy by Elizabeth RuffingI feel like I work very slowly, but I’ve been plodding along steadily, I guess.

Light Pink Fleece Hug Me Slug, original art toy by Elizabeth RuffingI sit in front of the television, watching random movies while I do my hand sewing, usually with a couple of cats nearby. Cats like crafts projects.

Red and Orange Striped Hug Me Sock Kitten, original art toy by Elizabeth RuffingToday we opened our windows because it was so beautiful outside. So, the cats took turns at the open window and weren’t as interested in sitting right next to me today.

Tabby cats enjoying an open window by Elizabeth Ruffing