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otohime0394 β€” Hobbes Plushie

Published: 2013-09-29 10:32:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 1689; Favourites: 60; Downloads: 2
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Description I never uploaded this and I'm not sure why.

This is probably the creation I'm most proud of to date. I made months and months back for ~Phlum , and it took me a very long time to complete. Apart from the main seams in the body, head and legs, everything here is hand-sewn - including the stripes, which were attached at the very end. Fiddly.

If you're not familiar with the cartoons of Bill Watterson, this is Hobbes from Calvin and Hobbes, the stuffed tiger which is brought to life by a six-year-old's imagination. I'd recommend you take a peek if you're never come across the strips, they're very lovely indeed! It was difficult working to replicate an existing character, especially as Hobbes is drawn very simply and many aspects of his appearance are to do with very subtle things like the way he leans and the way his limbs fall. I'm very happy with the final result, though.

I used this great Instructables post for the bulk of the pattern and stuff, but I ended up changing quite a lot so mine doesn't look a whole lot like the original. Still, give it a look! It's a simple project, albeit very time-consuming... but well worth the effort.

Since I no longer have the plushie, I couldn't tell you how large it is. 'Fairly large' is the answer to that. He's made from polar fleece, synthetic stuffing and filler beads to make the legs and tail flop around a bit. Stitches used include blanket stitch, ladder stitch and back stitch and... sewing machine stitch.
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Comments: 47

LoocaYT [2021-08-17 08:35:28 +0000 UTC]

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MPGeorge [2016-03-13 19:55:18 +0000 UTC]

I want this so bad!

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MattsyKun [2014-12-21 18:23:08 +0000 UTC]

Jesus Christ! Why do you have a tiger in your room?

It looks great though XD

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otohime0394 In reply to MattsyKun [2015-01-14 18:28:33 +0000 UTC]

But he's so cute and squishy!
Thanks very much.

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Tifa22 [2014-04-13 16:23:14 +0000 UTC]

I loooove the Calvin and Hobbes cartoons He's adorable!

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otohime0394 In reply to Tifa22 [2014-04-30 01:02:40 +0000 UTC]

So do I!
Thank you very much. (:

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Tifa22 In reply to otohime0394 [2014-06-09 12:33:15 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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ThomasAnime [2013-10-11 03:02:26 +0000 UTC]

That's a great plushie doll.

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If that were released in stores, I'd definetely buy it.

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otohime0394 In reply to ThomasAnime [2013-10-11 13:58:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!


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namenotrequired [2013-10-01 16:42:02 +0000 UTC]

That's so awesomeΒ  Β 

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otohime0394 In reply to namenotrequired [2013-10-02 19:23:17 +0000 UTC]

Eee, thank you.

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mj-magic [2013-09-30 00:55:16 +0000 UTC]

amazing work!

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otohime0394 In reply to mj-magic [2013-09-30 18:00:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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mj-magic In reply to otohime0394 [2013-10-01 03:58:09 +0000 UTC]

you're very welcome!

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Leda74 [2013-09-29 22:58:32 +0000 UTC]

I'm out of words. He's gorgeous and I want him.

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otohime0394 In reply to Leda74 [2013-09-30 17:59:49 +0000 UTC]

I appreciate it, thanks

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silverhammer [2013-09-29 18:35:49 +0000 UTC]

Aww, he's so adorable

*steals*

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otohime0394 In reply to silverhammer [2013-09-30 17:56:14 +0000 UTC]

Haha, thank you!

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MafiaVamp [2013-09-29 17:17:11 +0000 UTC]

Aww I see these comics still around in uni, painted on the walls, so this is pretty cool.

It may be old, but I'm glad you posted it anyway, it's too lovely to not share.

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otohime0394 In reply to MafiaVamp [2013-09-30 17:55:38 +0000 UTC]

Your uni has Calvin and Hobbes painted on the walls? Awesome!

Thankya kindly.

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MafiaVamp In reply to otohime0394 [2013-09-30 20:53:50 +0000 UTC]

They don'T have them everywhere, but I've seen them in the faculty of humane sciences. I might even have a photo or two.Β  Β 

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otohime0394 In reply to MafiaVamp [2013-10-01 11:20:53 +0000 UTC]

Iiiinteresting.

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MafiaVamp In reply to otohime0394 [2013-10-10 17:13:19 +0000 UTC]

Urgh I've searched all my drives, but can't find the pictures I suppose that will have to wait until I get back to uni.

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otohime0394 In reply to MafiaVamp [2013-10-11 13:55:40 +0000 UTC]

Aw, never mind! Β 

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MafiaVamp In reply to otohime0394 [2013-10-11 14:00:08 +0000 UTC]

I want to show you. And I mean I WANT TO.

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otohime0394 In reply to MafiaVamp [2013-10-11 14:04:50 +0000 UTC]

When do you go back to uni?

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MafiaVamp In reply to otohime0394 [2013-10-11 14:17:35 +0000 UTC]

On Sunday The new semester starts on Monday.

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otohime0394 In reply to MafiaVamp [2013-10-11 14:19:20 +0000 UTC]

Ah, that's not so long.

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MafiaVamp In reply to otohime0394 [2013-10-11 14:21:39 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, but I don't wanna yet

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otohime0394 In reply to MafiaVamp [2013-10-11 14:37:39 +0000 UTC]

Ah, I'm sure you'll enjoy it once you get there. ouo

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MafiaVamp In reply to otohime0394 [2013-10-11 17:10:45 +0000 UTC]

After one year I'm not that enthusiastic anymore

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otohime0394 In reply to MafiaVamp [2013-10-13 11:02:20 +0000 UTC]

Aw. Why not?

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MafiaVamp In reply to otohime0394 [2013-10-13 16:06:01 +0000 UTC]

Well, it's sorta like school. You return every half year, listent o lectures, holda few presentations, write exams and essays. Then you have a few weeks off before it starts all over again.

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otohime0394 In reply to MafiaVamp [2013-10-14 10:43:31 +0000 UTC]

Truuuue. But you have more freedom than in school, right? RIGHT?Β 

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MafiaVamp In reply to otohime0394 [2013-10-14 14:22:28 +0000 UTC]

RIIIGHT

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otohime0394 In reply to MafiaVamp [2013-10-16 09:27:55 +0000 UTC]

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MafiaVamp In reply to otohime0394 [2013-10-17 21:31:41 +0000 UTC]


Could you please reply to this comment until next Tuesday? Because that's only hen I'll get to where the Calvin and Hobbes comics are painted at the walls again OTL

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gillianivyart [2013-09-29 15:53:48 +0000 UTC]

Oh my love it! Β take all my moneys!!!!

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otohime0394 In reply to gillianivyart [2013-09-30 17:55:01 +0000 UTC]

Glad you like it!

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gillianivyart In reply to otohime0394 [2013-10-01 01:22:27 +0000 UTC]

I showed my kid (he is a big Calvin and Hobbes fan, being a troublemaking little 6 year old... Β was this a good idea to introduce him to?). Β Now he wants one. Β Guess I'll need to get out the sewing machine.

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otohime0394 In reply to gillianivyart [2013-10-01 17:06:17 +0000 UTC]

Ahaha. Awesome! I'd love to see how it turns out if you decide to make one.

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gillianivyart In reply to otohime0394 [2013-10-02 19:39:00 +0000 UTC]

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josegoncalo [2013-09-29 15:26:36 +0000 UTC]

The head is a bit flat.

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otohime0394 In reply to josegoncalo [2013-09-30 17:54:42 +0000 UTC]

Hm, I see what you mean. Too bad it's far too late to change it.

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josegoncalo In reply to otohime0394 [2013-09-30 20:18:09 +0000 UTC]

Yup .

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nickdruminor [2013-09-29 13:36:13 +0000 UTC]

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otohime0394 In reply to nickdruminor [2013-09-30 17:54:16 +0000 UTC]

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