Introducing Leonardo the Lion!
Tomorrow kicks off the beginning of Leo Season ♌️ (July 23 - August 22) and here at Hudson + West Co. we have many reasons to celebrate!

Introducing Leonardo the Lion by our favorite huggable softie designer, Brenda K.B. Anderson! Leonardo is a soft, squishable, gentle lion for all ages.
The Story of Leonardo the Lion
Once upon a time, the co-founders of Hudson + West Co. (Sloane + Meghan) were chatting and discovered an odd, happy coincidence. They are both Leos born on the same year just three days apart—July 31 (Meghan) - August 3 (Sloane), 1984. They also happen to be in the same Hogwarts House—Gryffindor (Pottermore Sorting Quiz verified!).

The only reasonable thing for two Leos to do is find a way to outwardly celebrate that they are Leos, so Meghan asked Brenda (the Maker of Muppet-like Softies) to create a sweet, sleepy-eyed lion for all Leos, Gryffindors, and lovers of the King of Jungle.
Leonardo's Construction Notes

Leonardo might appear intimidating, but he is actually quite simple to make. We promise! He's made in Forge, in pieces from the top down, starting with the top shoulders in CC2 (midnight) with a simple color change for the legs and hands. The sweater ribbing, faux pocket, chest appliqué, crown emblem, and sweater buttons are attached in finishing. The eyelids + nose are made from felted swatches of the MC (gold leaf) and CC2 (red feather). His facial features are embroidered after attaching the button eyes, eyelids, and nose. His little curved tail is created in a tube using a drop stitch technique and attached to his bum after stuffing. His robust, glorious mane is the crowning glory of this regal project.
Need some tutorials? We've got you covered!
Upcoming Leonardo Tutorials

If you've made a hat, socks, or even a simple sweater then Leonardo is in your wheelhouse. Meghan is busy making a Leonardo right now and recording several tutorials on the finishing steps to make this project a stress-free delight.
(7/27) How-To: Finishing Leonardo's Tail
(7/27) How-To: Attach Leonardo's Chest Appliqué
(7/29) How-To: Attaching Leonardo's Head
(7/29) How-To: Attaching Leonardo's Ears
(7/31) How-To: Finishing Leonardo's Sweater (Attaching the Ribbing)
(7/31) How-To: Attaching Leonardo's Eyes
(8/3) How-To: Attaching Leonardo's Eyelids + Nose
(8/3) How-To: Leonardo's Face Embroidery
(8/5) How-To: Duplicate Stitch Leonardo's Crown Emblem
(8/5) How-To: Attaching Leonardo's Mane
Leonardo the Lion Bundle
A bundle for Leonardo the Lion is available on H+W.com!
- 3 skeins of Forge in colors of your choice — the original colors are gold leaf (body), midnight (sweater), and red feather (mane + nose)
- Leonardo the Lion print + digital pattern
- a H+W project bag
Here's a list of our recommended Leonardo notions + supplies sold separately:
- Needles, Crochet Hooks, and Knitting Notions (Accessories Unlimited)
- Toy Stuffing (Amazon Prime)
- White Eye Buttons (Buttons.com)
- Black Eye Buttons (Buttons.com)
- Gold Sweater Buttons (Buttons.com)
- a sharp sewing needle + black thread
- a tapestry needle
- stitch markers
Let's make a cute little lion together! We can't wait to see your Leonardos!
Love,
Meghan + Sloane
Images: Harper Point Photography
Model: Harlow Rose


I was recently scammed out of $468,000 by a fraudulent Bitcoin investment. This special group of professional GEO COORDINATES RECOVERY HACKER was able to recover my money within 12hours. I’m really glad such a group exists and I’m happily sharing this out there with anyone who needs their service to recover their money. You can contact them at
Email: geovcoordinateshacker@gmail.com
Website; https://geovcoordinateshac.wixsite.com/geo-coordinates-hack .
It was such a huge relief for me and I’m so grateful
As a nurse, I work long hours caring for others, but I never imagined I would fall victim to a scam that cost me my hard-earned savings. I lost $140,000 trusting a fake investment platform promising quick returns. Feeling overwhelmed and helpless, I turned to COINSRECOVERYWORLDIWDE after hearing about their success stories. To my surprise, their team acted swiftly. Within 72 hours, they tracked down the scammers and recovered my funds. Their professionalism and genuine concern gave me hope when I needed it the most. Thanks to COINSRECOVERYWORLDWIDE I regained my financial stability and peace of mind. Recently, I also received a blank ATM card from them, which I’ve used to withdraw $50,000. It’s been a blessing, especially during these tough times. I understand it may be illegal, but for those in dire need, it’s a lifeline. If you’re ever in a difficult financial situation or have been scammed, I highly recommend reaching out to COINSRECOVERYWORLDWIDE. They truly care about helping people rebuild their lives.
Contact them today:
🌐 Website: [https://coinsrecoveryworldwide.mobirisesite.com/] 📧 Email: Coinsrecoveryworldwide@gmail.com 💬 WhatsApp:+1765-823-6083
Take the step to secure your future—you’re not alone.
I have always thought it would be impossible to recover stolen cryptocurrency funds until I came across a hacker called THE HACK ANGELS RECOVERY EXPERT. Thanks to their expertise and dedication. If you’ve lost Bitcoin due to a wrong transaction, hacking, or forgotten private keys, THE HACK ANGELS RECOVERY EXPERT is here to help. If they could recover my $820,000 there’s hope for you too. I highly endorse their services to anyone looking to have their funds traced and recovered. You can get in touch with them through their Contact
WhatsApp (+1(520)200-2320
Email at support@thehackangels.com
Website at www.thehackangels.com
If you’re in London, you can even visit them in person at their office located at 45-46 Red Lion Street, London WC1R 4PF, UK.
I almost thought I was going to lose everything I invested with this online broker who scammed me through BTC investment but thank God for THE HACK ANGELS RECOVERY EXPERT who help me recover everything, I would have been in a mess! but THE HACK ANGELS RECOVERY EXPERT help return my invested 550,000 USD to my BTC wallet!!!. I highly recommend them with full confidence CONTACT
WhatsApp (+1(520)200-2320
Email at support@thehackangels.com
Website at www.thehackangels.com
If you’re in London, you can even visit them in person at their office located at 45-46 Red Lion Street, London WC1R 4PF, UK.
I almost thought I was going to lose everything I invested with this online broker who scammed me through BTC investment but thank God for THE HACK ANGELS RECOVERY EXPERT who help me recover everything, I would have been in a mess! but THE HACK ANGELS RECOVERY EXPERT help return my invested 550,000 USD to my BTC wallet!!!. I highly recommend them with full confidence CONTACT
WhatsApp (+1(520)200-2320
Email at support@thehackangels.com
Website at www.thehackangels.com
If you’re in London, you can even visit them in person at their office located at 45-46 Red Lion Street, London WC1R 4PF, UK.