This was a gift from a friend and mentor in Cali. Isn't he adorable!? He bought him for his main purpose of staring me to make me feel guilty for not writing when I was supposed to be...and I think it's working too because I heard a squeaky voice asking me "why you no write?" when I took a long break.

I don't have a name for him yet (feel free to throw some at me) but his favorite foods is anything sweet and hamburger steak. His hobbies are staring, looking cute, chess, snowboarding, instructing aerobic and weightlifting, studying French and quantum physics, making Gateau Au Chocolat wedding cakes, and, when he has the time, being my snuggle buddy. He's allergic to kumquats.

Want your own stitch-work lion? Buy him from here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/giggles

If you search and can't find it, they're out of stock for now