Tiny PinCushions

These tiny pincushions are made with felt, cotton batting and a bottle cap.



I love the way these look and will probably make enough to fill a basket. The smallest undecorated on is made from the cap of a two liter soda bottle. The other are made with a Sobe Life water cap. the higher profile ones just have an extra layer of batting or two.

Back in the Creative Saddle

Modified tampon case/wallet to become a stitching kit. it fits and Altoids sized tin in one size and a pair of crane embroidery scissors on the other. plus lot of room for needles and pins. I keep this on my desk do I can chat online and keep my ADHD fingers busy.



Another small wallet. made on impulse with bits and pieces of ribbon I found. I love this rose fabric. "Joann Fabric Exclusive" I wish thay would bring this one back with the brown background.



A rug mug.... seems silly and excessive. Well actually this is great since this summer is so hot and humid... keeping a cold drink by the computer would make a puddle. I think the Giant sized coaster works great not only to absorb all of the condensation but big enough to have a can of soda and a glass on. I guess people will place their snacks on it too. I don't need snacks until I can get back into to those size 5 jeans.

Dotee (pronounced Dottie)

Wiki Defines Dotee: A dotee is a type of small handmade fabric doll ranging in size from 3-7 inches. They have a face, tail and hanger with no arms or legs. The tail and body of the doll may be decorated with various items like ribbons and beads. Dotee dolls were originally created by Dorothy Christian.



I think she is kinda cute although she is a bit of a block head.

I going a swapping group. Although I am not new to swapping, I am new to this group. So I need to build up my score card on this sight to get to swap with not only the big kids but also the better swaps. Rumor has it that the best swaps are closed invite only swaps. I understand this from being a soaper and been involved in some large swaps. It sounds bad, but there are 2 swaps, one with newbies to help them learn and actually see what some one can make and the friends, where you send something extra wowwy not holding anything back and getting a bunch of super great stuff that raises the bar even high than it was before.

So to get my feet wet I joined a few Dotee swaps and some post card swaps. I have another 10 that I am interested in joining. It should be fun. I love having this summer off.

rabbit one, rabbit 2 with sugar skull

Rabbit one: this is the first one and the tester. For some reason I really like this rabbit design , I like it is very folk art.




The second rabbit with the felt black rabbit in in the center and the yo yos. I think this came out particularly nice, and I think I may save this one for a gifty.




Sugar skulls also fall under Mexican folk art. This one was a lot of fun to make although it was much more involved. This one made it into the kitchen use first.

Rx for Tea Towels

This is the heart... next one I want to do an anatomical external anterior view.




The large colon, on the next one I would like to include the small intestine.




The Brain I like the best and it is on a very nice tight weave tea towel. I also love the color and think this one turned out the best.


I was on a roll... an the way I am, I need to make a lot... then when I grow tired I move on to the next project.

Tea Towels

I started these tea towels before I started nursing school. I found them when I was cleaning out my sewing room. I still love the designs, and have 3 more to finish. I assume that there is a seventh one in this set and I would love to find that one too.

Mean Meatloaf

Mean Meatloaf
adapted from Cook's Illustrated

3 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated on small holes of box grater (about 1 cup) (I used Mozzarella)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1 cup)
1 medium rib celery, chopped fine (about ½ cup)
1 medium clove garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves (I used 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves)
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ cup tomato juice (I used fresh tomato juice I had in the freezer)
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth (I used my homemade chicken broth)
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon unflavored gelatin (powdered)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅔ cup crushed saltine crackers
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
¾ teaspoon table salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound ground sirloin
1 pound ground beef chuck