Oh, yeah, he is as ugly as sin, but you should have seen him when I first got him. All the stuffing was as flat as a pancake. It was Flat Stanley flat. Kiefer handed him to me saying, "Can you fix this?" Chicky is Jordan's stuffy from her baby days. It is made of a nylon-type fabric that is so worn you can see through it in places. With all the holes, tears, and open seams, I didn't really know where to start trying to put him back together.
I found this to be a daunting task. I feared ruining something that was really important to Jordan. (Stop laughing, Sandra.) After staring at it and thinking about it for a few weeks, I realized I could not possibly make it any worse! I mean really!
So, the surgery began. I decided against removing the wings for restuffing because the fabric is so thin. Just look at that pathetic see-through head. I tried to fix a few of the "open wounds" on his head with darning--not my strong suit. I cannot tell you how many times I started restuffing Chicky only to find yet another hole or seam needing repair.
I finally got most of the damage repaired including getting this leg sewn back on which was a major PITA.
Let's be honest, though. Chicky is one ugly dude--sorry, Jordan.
I made him the blanket thinking it would help. I know, I know, it just further emphasizes his shabbiness.
I think it's time for the talk about keeping memories and photos instead of dead toys. Oh, wait a minute! Kiefer and Jordan moved to the new apartment. Chicky is going to their house! Yay! Problem solved.
