Category Archives: Plushie

A Sleeping Bag for Doggie

My 3 year old looked up at me on Christmas Eve and said, “Mama, would you make Doggie a present?”  How could I refuse such a request.  Doggie, you see, is the most beloved of all Bennett’s stuffed animals and … Continue reading

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Busy Busy Busy!

I know I haven’t done a real update in weeks…sorry.  I’ve been up to my eyeballs in Astronomy, Environmental Health, and Biology… my university courses for this semester.  Papers, tests, and now midterms. Ugh! I have managed to get a … Continue reading

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Wordless Wenesday – Oh Hi!

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Wordless Wednesday – Mutant Frog

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The Week in Wool – 5

Not much wool this week, I’ve been crocheting like mad though. I did finished a little stuffed bunny made from upcycled cashmere and one purple cashmere hat. I think she has the sweetest little face. :)  She’s made from the … Continue reading

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The Week in Wool

This is what I’ve made this week from upcycled wool and cashmere sweaters….mostly hats, and one lone owl. 3 newborn sized gnome / pixie hats… All made from 100% lambswool.  I was destined to spend the rest of the week … Continue reading

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Garden Gnome and Lamkins

The weather has turned a bit colder here in the past week and the sun goes down noticeably sooner.  Little Bit’s after dinner romp in the garden therefor requires a hat of course!  Here are just a few pictures of … Continue reading

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Baby It’s Cold Outside

The weather here has take a shift to the cold side, especially the mornings.  My thermometer outside has been reading 55 at 8am.  Brrrrr! It certainly makes me want to sit in front a warm fire with a cup of … Continue reading

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Custom Work

I thought I’d share some of my recent custom work…. This little zipper birdy coin purse was for Yasemin. A hot pink extra large wetbag for Aspen… A pair of Soap Saver Socks in brown and white twist cotton.  I … Continue reading

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XBox Plush

My dear friend Moira is expecting a baby.  She and her husband were joking and saying that the baby would end up teething on an XBox controller.  So she issued me a challenge….make a plush one for the baby. :) … Continue reading

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