Finished for June ❤️

 Well I tackled Norwegian/fairisle / stranded colourwork 

.. a tiny flocked miniature … more socks .. and a unicorn for Gracie .. but forgot to photograph that 🤣

and had a grandson all in time for June 1st ! Now my head is exploding … what do o start next 

… cold porcelain and more knitting 

Tiny elves

 Bank holiday ..felt creative …I had dug out my fimo to try and make some eyes I would be happy with the the micro cat ..my first attempt at cane work …then I fished out my UV lamp ….the joys of hoarding ..amd having a craft stash …I bought it to varnish painted copper ..I’ve not done that yet LOL 

So today I got it out for the eyes …very pleased with the results …so I thought I would make a couple of heads …

I really REALLY want to make 1/24 and 1/48 scale figures , for our houses … so thought I’d practice a bit 

The Fimo was very hard ..so I use baby oil to soften it back up so it’s workable 

It took me all day to do these little heads …but I’m so pleased with them …now I need to work out the body and clothes …but I’m off to Rosie’s for a couple of days 

So Thursday I will get the Fimo out

And I’m trying to resist the Love Crafts sale ! 

30% off 10 balls …I DO NOT need another project to start …I have more sock yarn than you can shake a stick at …I have yarn to knit 6 jumpers and I’m knitting myself 2 now 

And enough DK to knit 2 bed covers …and we won’t mention the cotton 

I will use up some of that before I buy ANYMORE 

there I’ve said it LOL 

 

Baby blankets done ❤️

 2 of Rosina Planes fabulous mosaic patterns 

Gracie picked the animals she wanted .. one for her and one for the new baby , we don’t know the sex until it’s birth , but it’s due any time NOW 

I’m so pleased with them .. so is Gracie .. and of course I made a Nusse Dukke blankie bear for the new baby  , like I did for Gracie ❤️

Tiffany and her kitty at last she is finished ❤️

 So very please with how these have turned out ..

I honk she maybe my favourite so far , the pattern is Little Witch Mimi by MissGurumi 

And for the kitty I used Obscurely Small’s pattern both available on Etsy 

I love the shaping  for the little legs …I’m already planning Naughty Amelia Jane …one leg done 

But got side tracked by the new Jumper I’m knitting myself …I’ve never learnt colourwork …so I am now …although the warmer weather is coming …and I’m trying not too loose momentum 

At least the baby blankets and been finished …must save a picture here …and the baby’s bear 

So many ideas …so little time and I really have to finish little Alfie’s…although I’m not enjoying the pattern 

Sunny Sunday 🌞

 Didn’t get as much done on my journal as I planned this weekend …,but managed to do more on Baby Birds blanket …and got quite a bit on Tiffany , Paul worked on the bathroom ..I worked on Tiffany …it wasn’t until I was doing her head I realised I was using the wrong size hook , so she’s come a little larger than I planned ..but I had done to much to undo …so I tan with it …I have to admit I’m really happy with her …I’ve just got to do her hat , a little cauldron …and I have a feeling she needs a cat ! 

April so far …this blog should really be called diary of a woman that can’t stop making stuff

 New baby due in a few weeks so I’m trying to finish another blanket and a bear ! For him/her 

I’m thoroughly enjoying ..painting my little creations as I make them …so right now I have Amelia Jane ..Tiffany and Sam to make ! 

I really want a dot pebbles Winnie the Pooh! And I’ve started Tiffany …

I also can’t wait for   my yarn bowl to arrive …and I really want to start one of my stranded jumpers when these blankets are done 

March I have had my head down ❤️

 Commissions this month ..which I’m really pleased about ..none Etsy sales 

I suppose I should think of stocking my shop up …but I’m so happy making up orders right now 

I have so much I want to do on my todo list …and not enough hours 

Frida , Frida and Diego ..have gone out …I finished Gracie’s blanket …and 3 custom size boots and shoes with a Cardie …I was really pleased with those as I made them from measurements..And I made a tiny Bunny called Monty to go with Furgal the Ferret …Paul was blown away …he’s never seen anything this tiny jointed …I think I want  to make a bear next 

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#miniaturecrochet #sleepingelf #miniatureknitting 

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And this is Furgal .. Paul’s birthday present x his very won miniature ferret 🤣❤️

Twister … now on Etsy

I should have got around to finishing him ages ago , so today I did ! 

Now I’ve just got to try and find the other one who’s half made 

January Micro Crochet

 Very please with the results ❤️

I’ve opened up a Folksy store too just to see how it goes 

https://folksy.com/shops/Sleepingelf

But listing them there too x I do love making the tiny version’s 

I’m now working on a Pippi commission and Frieda … and hope to try a hobbit ❤️

Gither .. ❤️

 I started Gither as I waited for my threads to arrive , using 0.75 hook and cotton I had in my stash , she’s taken me a week to do , very hard on my hands as she is a little larger than I would normally like , I soon realised I wanted to paint a box for her to live in ❤️ which gave me a perfect excuse for me to try out the paints I had for Christmas 

I’m so pleased with the results 

Pattern by Gwillami