on my desk. also, bananas.
On my desk today are a couple more big headed mice, with pinned on limbs and facial features. The first one is still unfinished. I find toy clothes fiddly (can't be alone there... all those teensy seams!) and often put off making them in favour of more toy, er, bodies.
This isn't on my desk, but only because it doesn't fit. Playing with the crosses quilt for Audrey continues. I took out a lot of the duller reds (which I love, but just weren't working) and replaced them with some white, orange and a paler pink. This will probably be it, not because I'm so overjoyed with it that it's demanding to be sewn up immediately. More like this is one of those things that could be fiddled with forever, but I want to finish it some time soon, and would like to get it off the floor. Like Allison said in the comments after I last posed about this: finished is better than perfect. Love that.
It's cold today and I used some of my frozen banana stash to make a big batch of muffins. I've never frozen bananas for baking before - they are always eaten too quickly in this house. But during the heatwave they were turning brown faster than we could devour them. And now our house is full of that delicious banana muffin smell, and the muffins are extra banan-ery (?) So I'm a convert. The hot weather was good for something after all.
One more thing - incredibly talented Lauren has done a still life oil painting of one of my dolls (that she adopted). Wow!
Those mice look like they are coming along great. Can't wait to see a finished one. Nothing beats the smell of home baking, the sound of your muffins is making me hungry!
Oh and Lauren's painting - beautiful!
Posted by: jenweesofties | April 30, 2008 at 06:03 PM
That painting is just amazing! What a wonderful tribute to one of your creations! I have got frozen bananas that went off too quickly when the heat was on here too! I was planning some muffins but haven't got around to it yet. But the thought of fresh muffins has me thinking it might be time to thaw them out! The mice are gorgeous. I agree though. Bodies are far more gratifying than clothing to make. Jen
Posted by: frazzy dazzles | April 30, 2008 at 06:27 PM
That painting is just amazing! What a wonderful tribute to one of your creations! I have got frozen bananas that went off too quickly when the heat was on here too! I was planning some muffins but haven't got around to it yet. But the thought of fresh muffins has me thinking it might be time to thaw them out! The mice are gorgeous. I agree though. Bodies are far more gratifying than clothing to make. Jen
Posted by: frazzy dazzles | April 30, 2008 at 06:27 PM
Finished is better than perfect. I really like that too.
I've been saving the kids PJs since they were born to make them a quilt each & I think I might see how the crosses looks. I like the four blocks together. I think yours is going to look terrific when it is finished.
I'm not one for the teeny tiny either.
Posted by: Kirsty | April 30, 2008 at 06:58 PM
Your Mice look very appealing! I always use frozen bananas for cooking - they seem to mash up better and have a stronger, more mature flavour! Might have to put a batch in the oven tonight for the lunch boxes tomorrow!!
Posted by: Lisa | April 30, 2008 at 07:42 PM
Beautiful Painting or a lovely doll.
I love the crosses as well, it looks like a great adaptable design.
Posted by: Claire - Matching Pegs | April 30, 2008 at 09:21 PM
meant OF not OR.
Sorry
Posted by: Claire - Matching Pegs | April 30, 2008 at 09:22 PM
I'm working on a crosses quilt too thanks to you. Mine is much smaller and totally different but I'm finding it really fun.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | May 01, 2008 at 06:54 AM
yes, this one is really nice.
Posted by: susaninfrance | May 01, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Thanks for the shout out! Super cool.
Posted by: Allison | May 01, 2008 at 12:53 PM
wow...these dolls have a portrait painter. I AM impressed. ;-)
Posted by: Maureen | May 04, 2008 at 01:42 AM
Hi, Fiona. I just found your blog today, after Google Reader recommended that I should add you to my list (based on my current subscriptions). I'm so excited to find you!
I have added you to my reader, and now I won't miss any of your posts. Hurrah!
Posted by: Julie | May 04, 2008 at 10:32 AM
I think that your quilt is just going to be amazing. I look forward to visiting you again :-)
Posted by: Rachael Rabbit | May 05, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Loving the wee mousies, and your quilt is looking great! I also LOVE your recycle the crayons idea on the previous post, will be trying that! Thanks for sharing :)
Tallulah <3
Posted by: Tallulah Maggs | May 06, 2008 at 05:33 AM
Thank you for the link to my painting. I had such a fun time painting Mira. I normally do portraits, and so painting Mira was a lovely challenge.
I can't wait to see new dolls in your shop.
Posted by: lauren | May 06, 2008 at 08:43 AM