I showed a video of our newest Nessie prototype on Discord, but it's difficult to upload gifs and videos here. That said, here is some pictures!
As you can see, they determined they could do the pleated neck fin after all. It's a little too long, but I think otherwise it is going to look great!
I had also asked for a shiny embroidery fabric for the spots, but I didn't realize the embroidery would be so blue! It is pretty, but I'm not sure about it and I know no matter what I decide, there will be those of you who prefer the spots blue, and others who prefer them to be white. So, I'm a little nervous to even open that can of worms haha. I told them to make it white again, since it matches all of the art I've done already.
She still isn't nearly as floppy as I was hoping so I spoke to a SUPER talented plushie artist -- Makeshiftwings-- who... if you aren't following you totally should be! They have a Patreon and everything geared around learning to sew dolls and make their own patterns!
She was SUPER kind and gave me some advice, and with it, I think we will be getting a much floppier version of Nessie soon!
Here are some of the conclusions I came to with her help! I'm hopeful, anyway! I honestly was feeling lost and defeated, so I'm super grateful to have such professional input.
Still no news on Gertie, but I know it's gotta be soon! They finished up with Lupin and Batty, so I'll be getting them soon! Expect a bunch of mischievous and fun photos when I do! They look so silly and up to no good! I just know they're going to be even cuter in person. I cannot wait to make some silly videos with them 'em.
FUNDS HAVE HIT TOO!! So, I will be paying for all the prototypes very soon! I've been really busy with some family stuff and appointments this week, but it's all winding down now so I'll have time to work on those final references and get quotes and get them paid by Monday.
That also means surveys are going out soon! I'm aiming for this weekend! We're waiting for Backerkit to approve 'em so... yeah. We're getting there!! I think they'll get back to us tomorrow.
I really appreciate everyone patience in this process moving forward. It's going to be a lot of waiting, but I will be here to share every update I get along the way! My inbox is always open for questions, which is probably the best way to ask me a question if you aren't in the Discord!
I try to respond within 24 hours, so if you haven't heard from me in a day, you might want to bump your email up in my inbox by just sending another message!
I think that is everything, unless... I'm forgetting something. Which is very likely... ummmmmmmmmmmm...
I hope not. Okay. I'm going to have confidence in myself and say that is all for now! I will be back soon! I'll be checking for questions in the comments here, as well! Thank you everyone! We are so much closer to getting our cookie friends!
