My Trip to Sonoma

Posted on October 27, 2026 by mimik

Well, I’ve been back for 2+ weeks and finally getting to posting. I had an amazing trip and a very busy 2 weeks since I’ve been back. Not busy with work unfortunately- I came home with some California germs and was busy sleeping and getting better. Plus some other family “busy”. But finally…

This is the view from where I sat before everything started. Across the pool is the classroom/studio. I haven’t taught since before Covid so I was nervous but it couldn’t have gone better! Working with Robert was a dream. He is so organized and makes everyone feel welcome and special. These little vases of flowers had each person’s name and cabin on a little tag.

Here is the classroom on the first night. We are getting introductions and a warm-up project.

My view at dawn from my cabin door. BTW, dawn was at 7am :-)

And we got to work on the Tiny Worlds- Gorgeous felt and other supplies from Benzie Design– thanks so much to them for the supplies! Highly recommend!

And this is what was made-

This isn’t all but my video wouldn’t upload so sorry about that. Check out Roberts video for a fantastic overview of the project.

And here is the other project I led- the Makers Hand, and some people got very creative with it!

I had a wonderful time, met so many wonderful crafty people, and if you want to have an amazing crafty spa/retreat/vacation, I would highly recommend!

Robert’s Bunny

Posted on October 13, 2026 by mimik

I am back from Sonoma and had an amazing time. I will post about my week soon, but first- I made this doll for Robert as a memory of his dog Bunny who passed in January.

Blythe

Posted on September 27, 2026 by mimik

*Trigger Warning- Infant Loss*

My niece lost her baby in August. The baby was delivered 8 weeks early because of medical complications. She lived for 36 hours. The whole family is so sad. I was able to feel like I was helping, even if just a little bit, when I made this baby for her.

She has a baby blanket too- just like the ones that I made for her siblings.

I had to wait for my package to get to Australia before I posted. This baby was finished at the end of August.

Curvy Mermaid with Icy Green Hair

Posted on September 24, 2026 by mimik

This is the best mermaid because she is the only one who didn’t make me go back to the studio to remake her hair/face/embroidery after I photographed them- so hurray! Maybe I am somehow getting better? Also she is the last of the bunch.

And here is a close-up of the hair-

I might start something new but mostly I will be prepping for my teaching trip out to California. Always lots to do!

Another Green-tailed Mermaid

Posted on September 23, 2026 by mimik

She has 3 star beads in her hair. I am trying out some new hair styles.

She has a dark peach skintone which turns out to want to go much lighter when I photograph it. That is why these photos are a bit dark.

Green-tailed Mermaid

Posted on September 20, 2026 by mimik

She is a slim version of my mermaid pattern.

Blue-haired Mermaid

Posted on September 15, 2026 by mimik

This one was the one that was driving me nuts; I think I redid every part of her! All will be easy now that she is finished :-)

I had a sudden fear that her hair looked like Marge Simpson so I had to google an image, just to make sure LOL!

A Mermaid

Posted on September 14, 2026 by mimik

I’ve had a group of mermaids “in progress” (or not) for too too long. They are arguing with me every step along the way to finishing. Anyway I have finally got one done.

This one only didn’t like her hair so I had to redo it- Not too bad.

I’ve had other projects happening that I can’t show yet and I am getting ready for Well Crafted Sonoma in just a few weeks- I am very excited! Lots going on around here :-)

Gardener Fox

Posted on August 31, 2026 by mimik

This is not an American gardening fox- he is from the UK in maybe the 90’s? I sometimes watch YouTube videos where an older man is in his chilly greenhouse, propagating some interesting plant… this fox is inspired by him :-)