Petra the Hedgehog

I just finished this adorable little hedgehog stuffie. In high school I had a pet hedgehog named Petra, so I named this little gal Petra II in honor of the original.

Here are a few things you should know about having a hedgehog (real) as a pet:
1. They snort when they are happy
2. They leave quills everywhere, which you will step on in bare feet
3. They have incredibly soft tummies
4. You have to clip their toenails, which is an interesting experience



Here are a few things you should know about having a hedgehog (stuffie) as a pet:
1. They snort when they are happy, if you make the snorting sound for them
2. Their quills are soft and permanently attached to their bodies
3. They have incredibly soft tummies
4. You will never have to clip their toenails, because they don't even have feet



You can get the tutorial to make your own hedgehog here, at matsutake. I did use felt, which simplified things a lot (no hemming). I'm working on some colorful ones now!

P.S. I don't know if I'll be able to bring myself to give this one away in a toy drop. I'm feeling pretty attached at the moment...