A cousin and his wife just had a baby girl – Beatriz – and for her baptism, I’m planning to give her a little handmade horse. As I’m looking at it now, I keep wondering if I should add a bright red ribbon around its neck… it feels just a bit pale as it is, and a pop of color might bring it to life.

On the other hand, I really like how simple and soft it looks. It’s made entirely from cotton, inside and out, so it’s easy to wash and completely safe—nothing to worry about if it becomes a well-loved, well-chewed companion. I keep going back and forth, but maybe that’s part of the process. In the end, I just hope she’ll love it as much as I enjoyed making it for her.