Sock Creatures

This pregnancy, I have felt compelled to craft things. I made these two sock creatures before we moved. I got the basic idea from this poster. It has directions on how to make two different "sock monsters". I'm sure these are the first of many little sock creatures. They are hand sewn-my mother-in-law is going to teach me how to use a sewing machine in the next few weeks and I have some ideas I am excited about sewing. I'm sure there will be more crafts posted in the months to come; at least until the new baby is born!
I also got these books at a good price on Amazon.com that have more fun ideas for sewing creations with socks: "Stupid Sock Creatures" by John Murphy, "Sock and Glove" by Miyako Kanamori, and "Stray Sock Sewing" by Daniel (This one has been translated from Japanese I think, but it has good techniques you can use.
I made this "pig" from the last book....
My goal was to get a little better at making them and maybe use some for funny Christmas presents. We'll see how much I get done before Christmas though!! :)