Sleeping bunny...freebie

Isn't this a sweet sleeping bunny!

Probably dreaming of carrots...and cadbury eggs!

This would be sweet on a tea towel....or of pillowcases.

Be sure to come back next Friday for...

awake bunny!

 

I just took pics of some my Easter signs

I love this purple.

It has always been my favorite color.

Do you remember the Peter cottontail movie for kids made back in like 1970?

It featured Vincent price as the bad bunny.

I LOVED that as a kid!

The Easter bunny had to deliver more eggs than the bad bunny to become the new Easter bunny...serious stuff!

This sign is bright and sunny!

I love how peeps look, but they are so sugary.

I love sugar, but it is too much for me.

One of my favorite candies besides cadbury eggs ....are black jelly beans!

What's your favorite Eater candy?

My mom (the Easter bunny) used to put strange sugar eggs in our basket...that were hard and hollow....they don't make them anymore....thank goodness.

Have a happy Friday!

 

 

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Sharing random stuff...

Sometimes I just like to share random stuff with you.

The pincushion I made above has a Tudor feel...just something I made from one of my old embroidered table cloths....I hoard these things.

I added a bottle cap pin and banner pin that says queen.

This items are on my Mrs. Tiddlemouse shop

This is another finished item...a vintage fabric mannequin dress form.

 

It has a tulle pink skirt ...a necklace, cameo, and banner pin.

This one is very pretty and girly!

I finished some more party hats...some for Easter.

I love the saying "Cutest egg in the basket".

I used some pretty cute fabric!

I love Alexander Henry fabric....so cool.

This on has a pink glitter frame around the word "Inspire"

 

This is my tree next to my studio.

This is also our never ending snow.

We had a muddy-brown Christmas....but now it is a

Marshmallow world.....go figure.

This is the little peaceful retreat between my house and my studio building.

The picnic table is just covered!

Usually the birds are having fun here...no birds in sight right now.

This is part of my backyard.

We have a marshmallow cooking pit....lol.

Covered of course.

I'm sick of this snow!

At least the sun is shining!

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Survivor tonight......yes!!!!

 

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Vintage steampunk Mannequin dress form

I have been having the funnest time making my mannequins to sell....

I have not made any in a while....they are addicting.

This is a medium size mannequin....made from Tim Holtz fabric.

It measures: 14 1/2" high...8" wide. 

This is in my Mrs. Tiddlemouse etsy shop.

My mom used to call me tiddlemouse.

It has a has a dyed cheesecloth tie around the waist, a buckle on the cheesecloth belt, a gear near the bottom, pins, more gears, Huge rusty wire wings, a wool heart with safety pin at the top, a brown spool of thread, and a brass/black stand. You can use this for you sewing supplies or to display your jewelry.  

I kinda hope it doesn't sell...so I can just keep it.

As if I need another pincushion. 

I attached the thread....with a string....it can be replaced later when it is all used up.

It is hard to see, but I aged the brass stand with some cool black metal patina stuff.

My patterns for mannequins....of all forms...can be found here.

There are mini, medium, large, Santa, and witch. 

  I found the wire ...there is no more...it is a one of a kind.

My daughter and I sometimes go hunting around for rusty items by the railroad tracks.

It is pretty close to us and it is like treasure hunting.

Some more finished pincushions can be found here.

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By the way....there is a fun new show called "Thrift hunters" on Spike TV......It is so much fun,

but I warn you....you will want to go thrift shopping right after watching the show.

 

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Peacock Gumdrop collages

Good day to you!

I wanted to share my Daughter Selina's collages of her photography.

Selina is 16...a sophomore in high school with her own Etsy shop...

called Peacock Gumdrop.

I am a very proud mother!

Her berry pics are so pretty.

She loves taking photos of nature.

Our area is Washington state is full of berries in every form!

Selina also love taking pics of ducks and swans...especially at our Riverfront park!

Pretty flowers.

Selina has a real eye for this!

She LOVES old buildings and loves to age them even more!

I had to throw in her latest photo...auto rims.

Some old auto shops here in Spokane love to make fences out of old rims....cracks me up.

Please check out her shop sometime!

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Lil Lamb- such a sweetie

Isn't this a sweet lamb.

I love how the eyes are goofy!

I changed it alittle here....the eyes are a bit better.

I remember making a lamb fluffy in grade school by adding cotton balls to a paper lamb. 

Wow...we sure have come a long way since then...huh!

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Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Find something you're passionate about

and keep tremendously interested in it.

Julia Child

 

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Sweet Mini mannequin pincushions

I had fun sewing last Saturday...with a group of sweet ladies.

I sewed up some cool party hats, large mannequins and

I made some mini mannequins....

This rose mannequin in my Mrstiddlemouse etsy Shop.

I love the floral fabric and the doily apron.  It has the cutest banner pin that says "Love".

This one has pins on the fabric and a sweet tulle skirt!

They measure: 8" high...2 3/4" wide.

This one is prim...kinda steampunk.

I love the fabric....tape measuring sticks.  I added a lock to the waist.

I have made a lot of these the past few years....they are fun create since I have so much fabric (like you) and it is like playing dress up.

I sell the pattern to make these in my Hudsonsholidays Etsy shop.

These mini mannequins are fun to make and are so adorable. The tomato pincushions are so quick and fit onto your spool of thread.
Both designs take only scraps and make great gifts!

These pincushions are so easy too! What a useful tool to have by your side because they are small and easily accessible.
The mannequin and tomato make great gifts, friendship swaps,
and fabulous sellers at craft shows. 
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Something to think about....

 

A good idea will keep you awake during the morning,

but a great idea will keep you awake during the night.

Marilyn Vos Savant

 

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Party O'Animal hat

Hey ladies!

Just wanted to share my

new St. Patricks day hat on my Mrs. Tiddlemouse Etsy shop site.

I will be putting on many more too...of different styles...like Easter, steam punk, floral, Americana....etc.

Here it is on my daughter....had to grab her before going off to school.

This hat is perfect for a St. Patricks' day party! It is light, extremely comfortable, & clip on snuggly. You won't even know it is on your head. No longer do you have to have a strap or headband to have your lil party hat stay on. It has a fluffy green tulle hat brim with extra trims, a "Party O'Animal" banner with glitter...and green seam binding trim.  This could be for children or adults. This measures: 7 " wide at hat brim x 6 1/2" tall.

 

I sell the pattern to make these party hats in my Hudsonsholidays etsy shop.

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On another note....

I have to put back on the comment moderation -word verification...

I had to many spammers trying to post gross links on my site.....yuck!

Sometimes spammers think my site is a travel holiday site and also try to link up their trip links.

 

So...please comment when you want.....and I am sorry you will have to put those crazy numbers and letters in...from word verification.

Owl the luck you need!

I am bringing you the luck of the Irish today!

This is my newest design...

"Owl the luck you need"

available on my etsy. 

And also on my Patternmart and my website (for printed/mailed patterns)

This lucky Owl made from wool felt is sure to get your Irish eyes a-smilin! What a fun addition to your St. Patrick's day decor! Quick and easy too! Fill box with treats or sewing supplies if you want it to be a pin keep.

Owl measures: 4 3/4" wide x 4 1/4" tall.

Whole project measures: 4 3/4" x 7 1/4".

Also includes how to make the box aged and how to make this sweet banner.

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On another note...

It's just pouring rain.

I am always whining this time of year.

I just want to be able to take a nice walk...is that asking too much?

I think I am!

As usual....I am waiting for Spring to come!

 

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Happy President's day!

I love celebrating every holiday....this one gets me feeling so patriotic.  One of my favorites is Lincoln.

All the presidents deserve respect today....each had a hand in contributing to our country...no matter what your  or my political persuasion is.

My daughter is home, it being a holiday....so we may have to have some fun (we always do!)

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I destroy my enemy....

by making him my friend

Lincoln

 

Sneaky peak- owl the luck you need

This is a sneaky peak of a new pattern...out soon!

"I'm owl the luck you need!"

Gotta go sew with a great pal now!

Have a great weekend.

Valentine Bookmark freebie

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here is a Valentine bookmark for you...just copy and save.

*Please note that all freebies are for you to use to make finished goods (no mass producing) and gifts...they are still legally my designs.

My daughter is finally getting her braces off....TODAY!

She is soo darned excited and I can't wait to see her smile.

We are also going to have lots of fun today...I am super pumped about it all.

I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's day ...and I hope the love just flows to you!

This is the Valentine I posted on facebook earlier in the week...in case you missed it!

Cheers!

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Feeling the luck of the Irish

My newest pattern is ready!

Luck of the Irish

 ...is in my Etsy Shop, my patternmart, and for printed patterns/mailed to you...my Website!

This is an Irish cutie!

There is a rainbow of good fortune for this kitty cat. The luck of the Irish is a quick to make project, easy, and makes a cheerful addition to your home. Gold seed beads add a special glistening touch!

Design measures: 4 3/8" x 5 7/8"

Pillow measures: 5" x 6 3/4"

I love cats....

I just love the different personalities, crazy playing they do, how they keep a home free of mice, the way they want your attention, how easy they are to take care of,  and the fur!

In my Mrs.Tiddlemouse Etsy shop I have some new items....finally.

I have this super sweet Lucky Pincushion

It is one of a kind, not mass produced, hand made by me- Shirley Hudson.

Measures: 3" x 6"

I made this with hand dyed green wool for the shamrock, muslin, fabric stitched into a small patchwork, I gave it a wonderful glittery banner pin...saying "lucky", and the center of the shamrock has vintage jewelry...so pretty!

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May you be blessed

with warmth in your home,

love in your heart,

peace in your soul,

and joy in your life!

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Valentine parties of days gone by

I have an adorable cookbook with Valentine party ideas....so good and corny!

Click on the pictures to see them larger.

Who would make celery curls nowadays?

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Here is a fun Valentine definition!

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This Heart cake is easy enough... I think some old ideas are the best ideas.

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My motto:

 

Hand over the Chocolate...

and no one gets hurt!

Hippity Hoppity....

I'm looking forward to snow melting and spring!

Here is a fun Easter Etsy Treasury:

Hippity Hoppity Easter's on its way.

I am proud to be selected for this treasury...above is my Easter mouse embroidery design.

 

Very rustic and sweet eggs

A prim grungy bunny and carrots

Pretty candle mat

Easter envelopes....so darned cute!

Black prim rabbit

Wool bunnies

Peter Rabbit tags

Cutest lamb ever

French Easter atc cards

Cute prim bunnies

And there are many more in the treasury.

People put these treasuries together....and it is amazing the items you would never think to search for....so creative!

 

THINK SPRING!