Some friends of mine asked me to make a "Hobbes" tiger plush for their son for Christmas. He's been really into the "Calvin & Hobbes" comic. The image above is from the comic and is what I based the design off of. In the comics, Hobbes is a real live tiger to Calvin, but to everyone else, he's seen as the stuffed toy tiger in the picture. I'm really pleased with how he turned out! I almost wish I could keep him! Well, I can always make another one! I'm sure I'll end up making another one at some point anyway! ;) After doing the stuffed lion, I didn't think a tiger would be too difficult. The most "difficult" (ie: time-consuming) part was doing the stripes. The stripes on his back, legs, and tail were machine-stitched. But I hand-stitched the stripes on his head, since they had to wrap around from the back tot he front.

It's election day here in the US and what better way to remind you to vote than with these super cute art prints featuring some of our favorite comic

For all the animal lovers, furry fans, and artists. Why do we continue to watch cartoons into old age? A lot of it has to do with the adorable appearances of the animal characters. Everyone has their favorites so there is bound to be disagreement with some of my choices. Please feel free to add your own in the comments (links to photos or video clips would be good too).

Calvin and Hobbes, created by Bill Watterson, is a beloved comic strip that has captured the hearts of readers for decades. The mischievous adventures of Calvin, a precocious six-year-old boy, and his wise tiger companion, Hobbes, offer a unique blend of humor, imagination, and insight. In this article, we have curated 20 heartwarming Calvin and