I spent quite a while figuring out how to make a deerstalker. Of course that is the fun part!
He has a clean white handkerchief in one pocket and his magnifying glass in the other. There is lots more in his bag.
He has a warm vest under his jacket.
All his things-
Have you done any pandemic projects? I have. Mine has been to propagate some plant babies… actually a whole lot of plant babies. I have a tiny forest of myrtle trees that I hope to attempt to train into topiary (eventually) and many many baby streptocarpus plants which will hopefully bloom one day. Then I can figure out which plant I took the cuttings from since I forgot to label them! Anyway, what does that have to do with this gardening dog? When I wanted to see if I could make the baby streptocarpus, I watched a few videos. My favorites were from the UK, some old fellow puttering around in his greenhouse/shed explaining as he went. And here he is in dog form.
He’s got to have a hat because it is cold out in the shed. And a warm (cashmere) fair isle vest under his corduroy jacket.
All his stuff-
If this was a person outfit, her green jacket would be thick wool but this sweet pup is all about the soft cashmere.
A close-up of her sweater and the heart buttons. And here is a pic of the back of her skirt.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
