Lately it's been busy and hot. Pretty much the usual. Cloud photography happens more days than not, and sometimes we get a bit of rain. We're in one of the few small parts of Texas that is not in a drought. I've made a few miniature sweaters. The first two went to Emily, the owner … Continue reading Dormition, Roses, Wool, Miniatures, and Clouds
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Yarn Along for August
[regular blog post at the bottom below the Yarn Along post] So these are some of my recent projects. All of these went into the shop (except that last in-progress photo) but only the miniatures are left. I do like making things people enjoy! Of course, if it's not enjoyable for me then it's hard … Continue reading Yarn Along for August
Miniature Sweater, Bonnet, and Booties
This one-of-a-kind hand-knit toddler set is now listed in the shop! It's a collector's item, not a toy. Find it in Cozy House Curios.
Holy Tuesday
Today was a bit busy. We hit the gym this morning and then got groceries. I went out again right afterward to Hobby Lobby to get white tapers and ribbon for the baptismal candles. I also started hemming Duchess's skirt (it's a beautiful cream wool gabardine in a 1930's pattern that she found at an … Continue reading Holy Tuesday
Yarn Along: Miniature crocheted bedspread and pillows
I can't begin to tell you how much time goes into something this small! This set is now listed at Cozy House Curios. *** I had just published this post when I saw there was a Yarn Along for March posted! In the interest of efficiency I decided to edit this into a YA post. … Continue reading Yarn Along: Miniature crocheted bedspread and pillows
Choices…
Wondering what to tackle today. Altering the linen apron (above), or cutting out the next dress: Or, continuing work on my sweater: OR, trying to finish the miniature bedspread: *Sigh*
Bits and pieces
The dress Take 2 is done and I'm wearing it now, but haven't really taken photos in it yet. You can still see her baby face here: Moppet gave Indy a lecture the other morning. "Don't scratch people. That's bad. If you don't scratch them, then they'll like you. Don't bite. That's bad. If you're … Continue reading Bits and pieces
Miniature Quilt
Miniature dollhouse quilt now available in the shop!