Pile of Leaves Baby

Posted on July 22, 2018 by mimik

Cashmere appliqued onto angora blend-all knits. It is heavenly to work with these luxurious fibers.

Bird Baby

Posted on July 21, 2018 by mimik

You know I am getting ready for a show. Shows are a place to introduce new people to my art but they are also expensive. So, I try to have a range of dolls to show people what I do, and enough work available for sale to make the endeavor financially sound. That is why I have been working like a crazy woman since the beginning of the year! I have to admit that my brain is getting tired and I sometimes feel as if my creative well has run dry. What do I do then? I go back and look at my old favorites. I work on a new version, thinking about what it was that made it a favorite. It works every time!

One more swaddled baby

Posted on March 24, 2018 by mimik

I didn’t quite get this baby finished before I left for LA so I brought it along as a demo doll. I figured I’d finish it while I was out there. Nope, more than a month later and I finally finished the last few details yesterday.

Yes, it has been more than a month since I have finished any of my dolls. I’ve got a ton of work in progress but now it is time to get some pieces finished! In less than a month, I will be heading down to Washington, DC for the Smithsonian Craft Show and I am feeling the pressure. There won’t be any dolls available for sale until after that show, so that means the beginning of May.

Look- signs of melting and Spring! There is hope!

Bright Baby 2

Posted on February 22, 2018 by mimik

Another very bright baby. I love these colors.

All of these babies are coming out to Los Angeles with me as samples for my class. My etsy shop is closed for now (2/22- 3/5) but I will add them to the shop when I get back.

Bright Baby!

Posted on February 21, 2018 by mimik

This baby is so bright that I am sure no naps will be happening!

Sleeping Night Flower Baby

Posted on February 20, 2018 by mimik

This is a version of the poppy baby that I made last September. This one is muted in tones that I can imagine you’d see in moonlight.

Baby Time

Posted on February 19, 2018 by mimik

Oh the poor tattooed men, waiting and waiting!

But, I had to get to work on some swaddled babies- I am off to California soon to teach the class so I need to make a few to refresh my memory and help me organize all my tools and supplies. If you are near LA and interested in joining the class, I believe there are a few seats left.

Sweet sleepy baby face-

Sky Baby

Posted on September 11, 2017 by mimik

This is the last one for now.

The sky blue background is made of an angora/wool blend knit and is amazingly soft. The clouds are cashmere.

Poppy Baby

Posted on September 10, 2017 by mimik

I thought I was done but then 2 more got designed! This one is Poppy-

All the flowers and leaves are cashmere and I love how they are soft and will move around when you run your hand over their softness. The background green is boiled wool; not so soft but an excellent color.

I keep forgetting to mention that I have a pattern for the swaddled babies in my etsy shop, in case you are inspired to make your own.

Pile of Leaves Baby

Posted on September 5, 2017 by mimik

And some little birds too!

I love how this baby’s face turned out- sort of wistful.

Here is a top view-

This entire piece is made of very soft fabric- either angora/wool blends or cashmere. I didn’t sew the leaves all the way down onto the body piece because I wanted that fluttery look and texture.