ldhenson: (merlin's magic disco ball)
ldhenson ([personal profile] ldhenson) wrote2008-12-21 01:25 am

So. Merlin.

What happens when S1 of Merlin ends and we have to wait ages for S2?

This.

Yeah, yeah, everyone talks about the big slash dragon under the castle, but the dragon I really like is the one on Camelot's shield.


plush stuffed dragon merlin pendragon


plush stuffed dragon merlin pendragon


plush stuffed dragon merlin pendragon



I've decided his name is Cuddles.

Uther will not be pleased.


plush stuffed dragon merlin pendragon



Tough luck, Uther.

Cuddles only has the two hind limbs, so technically he's a wyvern not a dragon, but all the knights laughed at "Arthur Penwyvern."


plush stuffed dragon merlin pendragon



His tongue is a four-strand braid of thread. (Yeah, that was a good idea.) Depending on his mood, it can either mean he's thirsty, saying "bleah," blowing a raspberry at you, or he wants a bite of your curry. And you'd better give it to him, too, because he can fry you like a Hot Pocket.

His eyes are a fetching copper color. They glitter, but you can't see that through the camera.


plush stuffed dragon merlin pendragon



Like my other dragons, Cuddles' wings, tail and neck are wired. Unlike them, he isn't really poseable. His wiring is only for support.


plush stuffed dragon merlin pendragon



Also unlike my other dragons, his wings aren't quite anatomically plausible. But hey, I makes 'em like I sees 'em.

(Ignore the loose white thread on the table. I had a spool sitting nearby.)


plush stuffed dragon merlin pendragon
"I vigilantly stand guard over Camelot from any and all--hey, is that curry I smell?"



X-posted to [livejournal.com profile] cute_plush (here), [livejournal.com profile] merlin_tv, [livejournal.com profile] merlinbbc, [livejournal.com profile] craftgrrl (here), Craftster (with a different set of photos in better lighting)


ETA: Second iteration of plush dragons

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2008-12-31 05:06 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you!

[identity profile] sinjah.livejournal.com 2009-01-03 09:51 am (UTC)(link)
Me too, I love how big a fandom it already has become! I could point you to some great fics if you want. I have to warn you that they are of the slashy variety ;)

Next fall? Long wait indeed! Might teach myself how to make a Cuddles for myself to meanwhile. Or might badger you into writing tutorials XD

::tsks and shakes head disapprovingly::

[identity profile] sugercat.livejournal.com 2009-01-05 06:17 am (UTC)(link)
Aww he's soo Awsome he can have my curry anyday lol

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2009-01-05 11:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks for the fic rec offer, I'd love to read some but I'm waaaay behind on my reading list right now. Something to look forward to in the long gap until S2 though...

I may think about a pattern for Cuddles later...I'm also behind on drawing up patterns as well! Right now I'm trying to put one together (to sell) for my other dragon (http://ldhenson.livejournal.com/189887.html). If you come up with your own version I'd love to see it!

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2009-01-05 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
he can have my curry anyday

He looks very pleased!

[identity profile] kilted.livejournal.com 2009-01-19 04:55 pm (UTC)(link)
When I saw him I IMMEDIATELY though "Oh hey! It's the Pendragon dragon!" Very nice... And your little description/story is wonderful!

[identity profile] bigredkitty.livejournal.com 2009-01-19 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
This it really cool! Did you do all the sewing by hand? Your descriptions made me giggle it made me happy...hot pocket, Hah!

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2009-01-21 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
Yay, I'm glad he was recognizable!

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2009-01-21 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you! Yes, all the cutting and sewing by hand. It's a lot of hard work, but he was worth it!

[identity profile] belenustenebrae.livejournal.com 2009-02-06 06:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, my, just absolutely beautiful. I love your dragon. *squishes*
ext_2853: abstract tea (arthur)

[identity profile] omens.livejournal.com 2009-02-09 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
wow, you are great at that! i've been fiddling with felt lately and it's harder than it looks!!

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2009-02-21 04:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Well thank you!

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2009-02-21 04:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you!

Felt can behave in unexpected ways sometimes, but it can also be very forgiving. I love it because there's a nice thickness there to work with.

[identity profile] mawaridi.livejournal.com 2009-04-08 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, he is so adorable! You are extremely talented, what beautiful work :)

[identity profile] ldhenson.livejournal.com 2009-04-09 04:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you! I love having him around; it makes the wait for the next series a little easier :-)

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