Day 8 - Loud String of Obsceneties

Ok. Yesterday evening I raced home from work to get my first plushie done and my bedpost knotched. However, I wasn't aware of my first big assumption - done.

4 hours into it I was really, seriously kicking myself and my overly confident expectations. So I've compiled a little list (my first tutorial, if you will) of how not to make a plushie, first or otherwise.

1. Don't do it on the floor.
2. Gather absolutely everything you need before you start so you're going getting up and grabbing things throughout (this made much more difficult when not following rule #1).
3. Don't get ahead of yourself and choose a pattern/style more difficult than your known ability.
4. Don't try to have dinner at the same time.
5. Don't friggin' wing it.

Possibly shittiest tutorial ever?

Now, these may seem like really common-sensical sorts of things, but I've got a pretty firm head on my shoulders and I messed up big time. I don't even think I'm halfway through. So onwards tonight.

The best thing about the whole thing is that hopefully, my mistakes will remain mistakes and not become repeat-mistakes.