I've made excellent strides toward completing my first sock toy. Woo hoo and isn't he a cutie! I only have to finishing sewing the back of his right ear then it’s on to the fun embroidery embellishments. I do love to decorate. I may add some color to the end of his trunk or add stripe rings around his hands and feet. I'm not too sure yet, but this seems like a good opportunity to experiment. Next time I make a sock animal I need to make sure that my symmetry is a little better. The legs, torso and head are a little left leaningly wonky — but I'm hoping that makes him that much more adorable and obviously hand made. I just need more practice sewing by hand but mostly I need to slow down and be more patient during the creative process. I just get sooooo excited to see the results.