Green Merman

Posted on February 26, 2020 by mimik

I posted this photo (above) on my Instagram feed a few days ago. I sewed up 10 mermen over the weekend and I am so excited to see who they are! They are very, very colorful- Spring must be in the air. Here is the first fellow that pushed to the front of the line and made himself known.

He has swoosh-y hair and a swoosh-y beard…

So why green? These fellows are fantasy creatures so they can be any color, right? Also, I like the idea of trying out a range of skin tones. Then I can play with all kinds of crazy hair colors, eye colors. So, I guess it is about keeping it fun.

Merman 6- Last one for now

Posted on August 25, 2019 by mimik

He is the last of the mermen for now. I am planning to get them into the etsy shop tomorrow and I will post when I do.

Another man bun-

Manly chest with a Navel battle in progress.

Ships and foliage on his arms.

Merman #5

Posted on August 24, 2019 by mimik

Chillin’ on the porch with the coleus.

I’m having fun with hair-dos. Man bun:

Variegated thread for my fishbone embroidery, and an antique star button.

Merman #4

Posted on August 23, 2019 by mimik

He has tropical island tattoos- palm trees and Hula dancing!

The fins are made from a batik-style fabric that has a watery look and seems perfect for a merman.

Tropical Merman

Posted on August 22, 2019 by mimik

I picture this merman swimming around in tropical aqua waters. He’d be well camouflaged in that environment.

Octopus, octopodes, octopi, octopuses!

He’s got bling! Really, just a few jewels on his belt.

Merman 2- He’s a big Guy

Posted on August 21, 2019 by mimik

He has tattoos from the same toile as the last one but a different section of the fabric. Lots of sea battles to choose from.

Mermen Ahoy!

Posted on August 20, 2019 by mimik

It has been a while since I finished any dolls. Finally, I’ve got something to show. I’ve got 6 mermen in progress. Here is the first to be finished.

There will be lots of ship imagery ahead.

Merman with bright blue hair

Posted on June 1, 2019 by mimik

Well, you can’t really see his hair the the above photo but this one-

and this one-

and this one!

Here is a close-up of his embroidered belt- front-

and back-

Japanese Merman #4

Posted on May 14, 2019 by mimik

This is the last of the mermen and today I am shipping them ALL off to Kansas City for Quilt Market. Three should be coming back home to me and then they will be available for sale ($375).

This fellow, no flowers. I focused on the dark.