Katamari/Amish Puzzle Ball Craftalong!

[princesakati]

It seems like a lot of people are in love with the beautiful puzzle balls shown in this thread:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=116525.0
and this one:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=97455.msg947142#msg947142
and so, since A Patchwork Orange has been kind enough to create a tutorial,
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=102581.0
I thought, what better than to start a craftalong, so we can share tips and frustrations, and, best of all, show pictures of our finished creations!
i just started mine, and since truthfully I don't exactly get it, I'm not using the most beautiful fabric in the world in case I screw it up completely.    

[slb2724]

ooh! ill have to post a pic of mine- i finished it recently (by adding buttons to the joints) this is  great idea!

[sweets4ever]

I am SO excited to see all of them! 

Let's get the ball rolling...    LOL... I kill me.

[HSG]

I am in on this one, and it is my first Craftalong! I'm pretty stoked. 

[naelany]

I started mine, but have already been sidetracked due to swapping lol. I'm keeping my eye on it though

[A_Patchwork_Orange]

I am so glad someone finally decided to start the craftalong.  Thank you! 
Here is a pic of another of my puzzleballs....this one was given away as a prize on my website.

I can't wait to see everyone else's versions!

[Paperdaisies]

I'm curious...I wonder how small this could be made?

[naelany]

I'm curious...I wonder how small this could be made?

probably as small as you can stand to sew it together lol. I'm having enough trouble with the size recommended, it's so small for me

[Paperdaisies]

Ooh! I am currently making one! I decided to join this craftalong...it's a bit of a patience tester...I was so sick of cutting out a bajillion little weeny eye shapes! But I perservered and if I keep going at the rate I am, I might have it ready to post tomorrow! I made it a little smaller than the recommended size and it's felt! I hope it all turns out well

[naelany]

Wow, you're faster then I am lol. I've cut out all my pieces, and sewn...two bits together. And left it there. I got so many things I have to get finished by the end of this week, I don't have time for it right now lol. But I do want to finish it soon, because I want to make another one as a gift for someone