Hand-made Lace
My husband and I were visiting his friend from his home-town. His friend’s Mom showed me some lace she was making. I was so enthralled at the detail and the variegated colours! She decided to give it to me. I can’t wait to use it for one of my amigurumi’s dress details!
It turns out that Irene inherited a huge basket of tatting supplies and thread from her Aunt. This variegated teal thread is very old. I am privileged to have it.
Dem Dogbones
I loved the chihuahua dogs made for Art on the Farm and especially the dog bed pillow sold along with them. The limbs are so fun to pose, I thought it’d be fun to have them placed with a dog bone too. I used the same circle method to create the 3D Hearts, and continued into a tube, then flared out and halved it to create the opposing two nubs for the other end (it’s not as nice as the 3D Heart method). Can’t wait to pose with a chihuahua!
Spool Knitting Experiment
I hoped Spool Knitting techniques would make thin limbs for our dolls easier and quicker. It was hard not to pull extra fibers of yarn from the completed middle, making for a marred surface. The finished limb is also too fine and flexible, and unable to support even the smallest pets we make. The crocheted limb on the right is made the traditional round way to compare.
Breeding Crocheted Mice
Entering the quiet hum of the dentist office, I prepared to wait happily by crocheting more mice to sell at Art on the Farm. An employee asked what I was making and 5 seconds later the respectful silence dissolved into chirrups of appreciation. All 5 were sold before I could take a picture, but I managed to snap these 2 before they scampered away.
Wedding Card: Quilled Elephants
Inspired by henna designs from his culture and their honeymoon destination,
Thailand, the home of her beloved elephants.
