ArtFire Collection Posted - Frogs And Snails And Puppy Dog Tails

My very first ArtFire collection was created this morning entitled "Frogs And Snails And Puppy Dog Tails". It is a collection of 12 fantastic items featuring Frogs, Snails and Puppy Dogs.

It turned out to be a really cute collection! Please be sure to visit this collection and check back as I gather items for future collections!

Knitted Picture Dishcloth Rooster

Picture Dishcloth Rooster

Bringing back the memories! Way back in 2005, I taught myself how to knit with an instructional book and the Internet.
My first project was a dishcloth with a rooster, "Rodney". I used the wrong type of yarn (acrylic instead of cotton) and I am sure the wrong size needles.
Now 6 years later, I've done another one. This time with the correct type of yarn and needles. Welcome home, Rod!
This handknit dishcloth is available at my ArtFire studio:
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=3537629


Today I finished a sunflower picture dishcloth and am now working on a dishcloth with the State of Arizona.

I will be accepting custom orders of state dishcloths in your choice of colors. $3.00 each plus $2.00 shipping for first one and $1.00 each additional requested. All 50 states and the "USA" are available. Email me with your requests DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY until your order is complete! Mention scrubber and get an acrylic yarn scrub dishcloth free!

These dishcloths are incredibly durable. One I have been using for over 2 years is so beat up and abused and looks horrible.

Baby Face So Surprised Suzie - those wascawy wabbits!

Suzie and I went out to the garden yesterday afternoon to check on how things were looking. Mom can't seem to keep it watered well enough, but .....

Little Miss Suzie insisted that she wear the "New Old Clothes" I made for her, since it was so hot outside and she feels like such a big girl when she gets to wear her bra tops.

Lo and behold! What did we find? A wabbit was eating the corn stalks! I simply couldn't resist getting a shot of dear little Suzie's surprised look!

The outfit was created as a part of a recycled outfit challenge in a doll group I belong to. I used an old pair of my jeans, an old bandana and some scraps of lace hanging around waiting for a small project. I have enough of everything to make several more bell bottoms and bra tops. maybe a halter top and a pair of shorts?

Crocheted Barbie Bed Doll - lavender

I finished adding the embellishments to the Barbie Bed Doll and got some photos. 

"Miss October" in lavender and purple from the Victorian Ladies Centennial Collection.

I still need to work on styling her hair. I will update the photos once I do get a successful style accomplished.

The bodice, skirt, train, bustle and bustle pad are crocheted in lavender; the crocheted ribbon and lace trim ribbon are done in purple; the lace trims and accent panels are crocheted in white.

The doll stands in a pillow form with a tube.

You can see more pictures and complete details at my ArtFire Studio - Crocheted Barbie Bed Doll.

The Barbie doll is included in the sale of the gown. She is brand new purchased just for this project. She is the newest version belly-button and flat footed.

ArtFire and promoting other artists

I signed up for a free 30 day trial at ArtFire this morning. I am going to give this a try to see how well sales go. I transferred two of my expired Etsy listings over and will transfer two or three others later in the week.

Please head over to Holly's Dollies at ArtFire and let me know what you think.

I will be spending the rest of the day getting it all set up.

I have also been following along with Christie Cottage, where the ladies there have set up a Twitter Tree, that we all promote each others' product listings.

Dress for Baby Face

I am so pleased with how this turned out!
This set has a white with sunshine print petticoat, yellow overskirt and cape that is yellow lined with the sunshine print.

This set would fit most 12-14" toddler type doll, like Betsy McCall, Galoob Baby Face (modeled by Miss Susie).
Also finished, but not photographed is a "Recycled Challenge" outfit of denim bellbottom pants and bandana bra top for Baby Face, two Barbie gowns and progress on the Barbie Bed Doll gown in lavender. I am so hoping to not run out of the lavender. The shop that has it on order gets every color in but the one I ordered. Going to try one other shop, then if that fails, I will have to wait till we go to Phoenix on the 30th for a Dr. appt. and I can stop in at Michael's.

Raccoon Counted Cross-stitch Progress

I finally got a color copy of the raccoon pattern. I am not quite as happy with it now. The back feet are nowhere to be seen. And for some reason that is going to bother me to no end.

But, I will keep plugging along with this one. Progress has been pretty good. I had to re-do the ears area, I skipped a row and refused to fudge that little goof, especially since it is the raccoon's head.

I need a brighter bulb in the table lamp to work with the lighter colors so for now I am going to work on the tree trunk. Or sit on the deck, hoping for a break in the wind.

This is a neat raccoon pattern I would like to try when I get a little better at working cross stitch.