more fish
Here is my desk this morning-
The fish in the top photo got finished before the light ran out for photos. The 2 in the next pic aren’t done quite yet.
These fish are so much fun to make. Firstly, they almost completely done on the sewing machine. My finger tips are grateful and healing from the tattoo man embroidery. Secondly, I am using sweaters and fabrics that I like, but some of them were never going to find a place in a doll- like that black and white grid and the wide stripes of the first fish. Thirdly, they are not fiddly at all. I have been concentrating on colors and shapes.
Several people have asked me about a pattern. I will give it a shot. I am also thinking about trying out the design in quilting type cotton and also recycled cotton knit fabric- like t-shirts or kids clothes knits. And, I’m going to go check out Google images for flounders as soon as I finish this post.
Yep, I’m off on a tangent here. I am sure I will get back to those tattooed men and the bunny pattern. Soon. As soon as I am done with these fish. Okay then.
February 5th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Love, love, love the fish. Just the little change in the line of the mouth gives them personality.
February 5th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
You are amazing.
February 5th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Wow, glad I popped over to your blog to see ALL the fish, they are so cool!
February 5th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
They’re so whimsical – and the school looks awesome on your gray couch!
February 5th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
YUMMY!!! I would love a pattern myself seeing as how I am a Pisces and love love love fishies anyway. Your work is simply fabulous. I am so enjoying visiting your blog and seeing your creations. Found you through Sarah at Circles of Rain.
Candace in Athens.
February 5th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Bold!
February 6th, 2010 at 6:23 am
I love the fish! Great fabrics and colors.
February 6th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Fishing for compliments? Well, here goes… your fish are delightful, whimsical charming. Love the color combos and patterns. But who could pick just one?
February 6th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Awesome fish! Way cool;)
February 7th, 2010 at 1:05 am
hello Mimi. we have a small group of very creative artists here in west australia who will really enjoy your fish.. people who love fish and love stitch… hallelujah for both.
sweet dreams on your watery cushions.
nalda
February 7th, 2010 at 7:50 am
So fun Mimi! I love all the colors. They look great as a school.
February 7th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
I am new at doll making and I was so excited to see your fish.
They are a unique idea. Love them.
February 7th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Oh, I’m living in NJ but am from New Orleans. My grandkids call me Mimi.
February 17th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
TIKI PATTERN TIKI PATTERN TIKI PATTERN?????????? please oh please oh please? :-D
March 4th, 2010 at 8:59 am
Your fish is so mush fun!!! Great work!!! Love it!!!!
March 9th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Juste so funny…