Crafting in 2022

[Marsha Cassada]

I don't know why I've become so interesting in crafting toadstool things! I've made a few the last couple of days. The red velvet one is before i tea stained. Since they are stuffed with my homegrown cotton, I'm thinking they absorb too much stain, even though I only used a weak solution. I like the way the stalks look as though they have just been pulled from the dirt, but I don't really like the way the whole toadstool stained. Anyway, I'm having fun with them, especially during these sub freezing days. I'll keep trying.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

More toadstools! I can't seem to stop.

 

[MaryFlora]

Those are so realistic and the tea stain is perfect. I look at your cute collection and think a gnome or two is needed!

 

[Dragon Hill]

Wow, now you just need some orange ones... and purple... and...
I love toadstools (just looking at them) and yours are really cool.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Those are so realistic and the tea stain is perfect. I look at your cute collection and think a gnome or two is needed!

Mmmm. Good idea!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Mmmm. Good idea!

I ordered a Tom Clark Cairn gnome to sit with them.

 

[HersheyMint]

What a great project. I love them. You must share a photo set up with the gnome

 

[Marsha Cassada]

My Tom Clark gnome arrived. He seems content among the toadstools. The tip of his cap is broken off, which made him more affordable. I can easily repair it.

 

[MaryFlora]

I love that! Your cute gnome fits perfectly with your very cool toadstools! I had to google Tom Clark gnomes! Holy Hannah!

Your beautiful art deserve the best!

 

[valeriea]

your toad stools are the BEST!!! no idea who Tom Clark is, I'll have to look that up, but your gnome is amazing, looks hand carved

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Embroidered another toadstool scene for a pot holder. I think I finally am recovering from the toadstool phase.
Here is an apron I made. The horse is appliqued and I tried to make it a pinto using white crayon, which is ironed and made permanent. It is from a pattern I used to make dimensional horses for my wall. I didn't know how to make the mane on the apron dimentional. I thought of using fringe but I was afraid it wouldn't hold up to washing. So, I'm not totally happy with the mane on the apron.

 

[minihorse]

Work of a truly gifted person. Thanks for sharing.

 

[HersheyMint]

Oh I love the toadstool mushroom!! Great work on all.

 

[valeriea]

Everything is just perfection!!! thanks for sharing, love it

 

[Willow Flats]

Love the embroidery! Toadstools are on trend Marsha. There is a home design style called Cottagecore that is popular. Normally they make me think of the 70's, but all of your designs look really fresh.

 

[MaryFlora]

Beautiful work and I’ve loved your toadstool phase! Your horses are excellent and so charming!

The apron is darling! To get that 3D look, would it work to cut out and applique another mane piece over the top of the first mane with a bit of stuffing? It’s been years since I did any appliqué so don’t remember how it all works together anymore!

It is great just the way it is!

 

[Kelly]

Y’all inspired me to make Thunder a blanket! I painted the letters on and hot glued the circle to the fabric. Thanks for the tips!!

Thunder is a one woman kinda horse and doesn’t really enjoy being petted when we are out running errands. He tries his hardest to avoid contact from people by hiding behind me!!







Can you think of other sassy & silly little sayings for his next blanket??

 

[MaryFlora]

Love the polka dots and the big circle dot with your warning. It’s almost too cute to take seriously.

The only idea coming to mind is, “I’ve got my eye on you”

Great job!

 

[HersheyMint]

That looks real nice, Kelly. As for your next blanket, Covid distancing at 6 ft apart

 

[Dragon Hill]

"I'm really a dragon-do not pet" with flames