Finally got the dye to behave and washed the hat in baby shampoo, so it is soft and cuddly.  Much cuter now!

I also made a proto-type robot ornament.  Found these little bags of “steampunk” clock parts at my favorite bead shop and I HAD to make robots.  More ornaments, naturally.  That is my holiday show theme for this year.  All kinds of ornaments, especially things that boys (and grown up boys) would like.