professor fox with newspaper

Posted on September 24, 2013 by mimik

Yes, I couldn’t help myself!

He has a button-up wool sweater-vest. There is a book in his briefcase.

working on more foxes

Posted on September 23, 2013 by mimik

I am working like crazy, getting ready for Crafty Bastards next weekend in Washington, DC. As a result, I’ve gotten behind on posting the finished pieces. Here is a sweet girl fox- Liberty of London lawn dress and soft baby wale corduroy jacket. I love the little brass buttons on her jacket.

I think that you can still get discounted tickets to the market next weekend if you click through on that link at the top of the post.

another little fox girl

Posted on September 1, 2013 by mimik

I just had to make another one because that little fox doll is TOO cute!

And some details- the jacket has flower shaped buttons and a lining made from the same fabric as the skirt I am wearing today.

And here is the little fox- front

and back!

Her dress is made from vintage (from my Mom’s stash) Liberty lawn.

fox in green corduroy

Posted on August 28, 2013 by mimik

Fall must be in the air- he has a corduroy jacket and a cashmere scarf!

He is looking a little wrinkly in the back. Hmm. It must be his favorite, wear all the time jacket.

A close-up of his book bag.

fox with a wallet

Posted on August 25, 2013 by mimik

I figured that if a fox had money it would probably be shaped like leaves. The wallet fits into the jacket pocket.

He has a watch too.

And a vest made from some of my favorite vintage fabric- one of my Dad’s old summer shirts. The buttons are wonderful tiny antiques.

fisherman fox

Posted on August 24, 2013 by mimik

This little fellow gave me several chances to solve interesting problems.

I had fun making little felt fish.

But it was a challenge to figure out how to make them be part of the fox.

The net bag was the end result of several hours of playing. I ended up knitting it, after trying crochet, netting and basketry techniques involving a variety of books off my shelves.

And the fishing rod. Can you see it clearly enough? I wanted it to be a stick but a real stick would break in a minute.

So I made one, because that’s what you do, right? It is made of wire and floral tape. The floral tape part involved a walk to my local art/craft supply shop but they didn’t have what I wanted- brown floral tape. I came home, used what I had and tried Sharpie marker- but it didn’t dry properly. The last step was to uncover and use my acrylic paint which haven’t been out for too many years.

I will never get rich doing what I do but I DO have fun! Here is his back view.

fox girl in green

Posted on August 23, 2013 by mimik

It has been a while since I posted anything finished. There is a lot of “in progress” going on in my studio. Today we meet a little girl fox in a very nice green linen coat.

The collar and pockets are rough weave (raw) silk. Her dress is a lovely Liberty cotton lawn.

Here is a close-up of the back of the dress.

fox- butterfly hunter

Posted on July 21, 2013 by mimik

I made one before but this is a much better season for the butterfly hunter.

He has a brown linen jacket and a rucksack on his back.

and some close-ups-

shy fox girl

Posted on July 15, 2013 by mimik

She is wearing a blue linen jacket and a dress made from another Heather Ross double gauze print.

My foxes wardrobe color palette has gotten a LOT brighter since I taught the fox class back in January. I am now using colors and combinations that I never would have considered before!