Puppy time

Posted on October 6, 2020 by mimik

Wow, it’s been a while since I last posted. I hadn’t realized it was as long as it was! Other mostly inconsequential things going on to distract me- dentist appointments, cleaning up my studio… of course it is worse then ever now!…; my neighbor is clearing out her house and I’ve got bags and bags of vintage and antique textiles to clean, admire, sort; my fall garden and gorgeous dahlias. There is always something. Anyway, I am finally back with something to show. It is time for some doggies!

She is a school girl pup. She is wearing a super soft cashmere sweater and scarf with her plaid skirt.

The back of the skirt closes with a button.

I will be back tomorrow with another hound girl!

Topiary Garden Tiny Worlds

Posted on September 12, 2020 by mimik

These two are #15 and #16 of this batch. Wow, that’s a lot! Also, they are the last of this group. I will be cleaning up my tiny world mess and start up on some new kind of mess next week!

Two Lighthouse Tiny Worlds

Posted on September 9, 2020 by mimik

I am getting to the end of these. I think (?) there will be just 2 more after this. Once I get going on a roll, it can be hard to stop but I am ready for something different.

I have been adding these to my Etsy shop as I go along. Most of then are in there now.

Rapunzel Tower Tiny World

Posted on September 6, 2020 by mimik

I made one of these a million years ago. I thought it was time to try again.

Here she is, up in her tower-

I liked this view because you can see the spiral walking path.

And a Red-haired Rapunzel-

Isn’t that cup gorgeous?!

Another top view.

I hope that all my US friends can get some relaxing in on this long weekend. I spent yesterday working in the garden and now everything hurts!

How About a Tropical Retreat?

Posted on September 3, 2020 by mimik

Two tropical islands to dream about.

I haven’t made any like this for a lot of years.

There are still more in the pipeline. Be back soon- as long as it isn’t dark and rainy and I can’t take pics!

And More Woodsy Getaway Fantasies

Posted on September 1, 2020 by mimik

I seem to be on a kick of imaginary vacation spots.

I’ve never made one like this before so a new adventure! Let’s go camping!

Cabin in the Woods Tiny World

Posted on August 31, 2020 by mimik

Next up in the pincushion world, what I’m dreaming about during these quarantimes. A getaway in the forest!

And #2 cabin choice for my imaginary vacation-

This cup is truly getting a new life because it has a major chip in the rim so could no longer function in it’s original purpose. I get a special delight when I transform a mug like this. I mean, it is so pretty! It’d be sad if it ended up in the trash.

Tiny World Fairy Houses

Posted on August 30, 2020 by mimik

Two fairy houses in a garden.

And here is a back view, if you are curious.

Tiny World 3

Posted on August 29, 2020 by mimik

I think of these little cottages on a hill as the classic tiny worlds. Along the lines of the lovely illustrations in this book- The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton.