Otter!

Well, my dad couldn't resist opening his Christmas present early (and his dog was threatening to eat it!), so I can now reveal this guy on my blog (I gave a little preview here).  He's a sea otter from a pattern by Aardvark to Zebra, a wonderful company with a great variety of different stuffed creatures.  It's where I got the pattern for my aardvark, too.  The otter is made of mohair, his nose is wool felt, and he has glass eyes.  The shell uses an upholstery fabric for the exterior, and a pink satiny material for the inner part.  I'm pleased with how he turned out, and my dad is thrilled!  He has a "thing" about otters, so when I saw the pattern, I knew I had a Christmas present to make!  Now, as long as he can keep it away from the dog, who continues to be fascinated (Airedales are descended from Otterhounds, after all!), all should be well!