It’s such a gray and wet day out there. The lighting is almost impossible for photos… but I thought you’d like to see my newest infestation craft… Mice! The mouse in the middle is a vintage potholder I’ve had since IZ and I were newly married. (the mice on either side are new offspring!) I think this little thing belonged to IZ’s grandmother— but whatever its origin, it was worse for the wear when we got her so we didn’t feel badly about using her. Now, I wish I’d left her alone and just treasured her because she really is sweet. I adore that vintage blue—so hard to find today!
As you can see, her offspring are a wee bit more robust in size. In part, because the original fits my abnormally small hand perfectly, but not IZ’s. So, to prevent the potential for finger burning, I made them a slight bit larger.
These sweet things were part of my dreamy plans for Valentine’s Day. Sadly, that didn’t happen. However, I did manage to get this one finished for my swap partner in Maine. (The swap is being hosted by the lovely Monica.) This mouse is made from vintage ticking I thrifted and 80’s chintz I inherited from my Mom’s stash. Because I was a little nervous that she might not be loved by her new owner (I mean, she is a mouse, some people have anxiety over all things “varmint”.) I included a thrifted vintage piece (knitted) as well. Here’s hoping my partner likes old things that scurry into pantries.
I wasn’t kidding about the lighting…it’s just so dreary out there. See all the shadows?? It’s hard to believe that it will be 60 degrees here on Saturday. And when the sun does make an appearance, this sweet creature is headed two doors down to live with my neighbor Monica. I hope she doesn’t mind a little infestation of her own!
Psst: also spinning in the rumor mill is the potential of a new sewing machine next week. If so, I’ll be adding some mice to my inventory over in Thrifty Goodness…when it opens, of course!
Squee! They are super duper cuuuuute!!!
Oh and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the story of you and IZ meeting. Oh my.
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Oh! Thanks. I like them too. I’m kinda addicted to making them, but my machine makes it hard. My guess is, we’ll be infested with new mice by next weekend. Heh.  ~W
p.s. All Hail the Queen of Craft. I am so there if you start the Church.
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I’m planning on a March or April start… it all depends on how soon I get my stuff together. I’m so glad you will come–I just need to go talk to Joe and Iris! You think they’d let me call myself Queen when I get ordained for this? hee…
In the meantime, I thinking about starting up a crafting blog that is communal. So, members of the “church” can blog all their WIPs. I would love to have you contribute!~W
These mice are absolutely adorable!
Also, I linked over here from Monica…after reading about her move, I had too! I went and checked out the WordPress.org thing, and I’m so confused! Of course, that’s nothing new…
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Welcome! Thanks for your comment. Um, I’m with you on the confused part. I’m fortunate to be married to a techy who does this stuff for a living—so, he pushes me to do and learn more than I would on my own, and what I don’t get, he just DOES. Good luck with it! ~W
I adore the mice! They are not real, after all. Your photos look great. (I bet my husband’s D80 still sitting in the box would take nice pictures too) Sigh.
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Uh, yeah! Get that camera out of its box now!! :D Thanks!! ~W
The mice are super cute!
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Thank you, thank you! ~W
Those are darling! I would need super-huge ones. I have big ole man hands.
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Yeah, that’s why I made these bigger. The vintage piece is really small—I have really small hands (the only small part on my body besides my ears!) and I was worried. The new mice fit IZ’s hand, so I’m guessing everyone will be covered by that! ~W
This little mouse crept in much earlier and then wrote you an e-mail. I like these guys- they’re great! How many will you need to sell to offset the price of the birthday gift ? (I’ll be sending you a prayer and best wishes at 1201 AM tomorrow)
Can you buy hot pad type liner for the insides of homemade hot pads? The poop bag bags are a HUGE hit. Martha Stewart, eat your heart out.
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Oh, my birthday is actually next Saturday (24th). But I’ll take any prayers I can get! Heh, I will have to sell hundreds of that little potholder to make his money back. And yes, you can get heat resistant batting to line these things! ~W
Oo, I love those little varmints. I like the real alive kinds of rodents. 🙂 The good thing about these are they don’t leave “gifts” if they get loose. 🙂
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Thank you.. I forget you like all things rodent. I’m sorry, but squirrels still make me nervous! ~W
LOVE the potholders. Good idea to take a vintage one and modify. I bet you could bedazzle those eyes, though. 😉
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*snort* bedazzle the eyes… that’s funny! And I’ve been meaning to make a copy of my vintage piece for years and finally got around to doing it! ~W
I’m squealing with delight and excitement! Can you hear me? My heart is racing with anticipation!!! I was so surprised when I read I was due for an infestation! I have no idea why, but my dad has always called me “Mouse”. In turn, my little brother calls me “Rat Girl”.
IF by chance you get something really cool for your birthday… are you going to have a christening? With a little sacramental (Costco) wine for the baptismal at the Church of Craft?????
I’m so excited, I’m so excited, I’m so excited…
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Um, that suspiciously sounds like throwing my own birthday party there! But, I’m guessing a mini church of craft meeting is in order soon. 😀 ~W
These are very cute! I love your use of patterns and colors.
LOVE!
And I love my bag-bag, which arrived today. Awesome, beautiful bag-bag.
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Oh, our envelopes crossed in the mail! I’m glad it got there safe and sound. 😀 ~W
oooh what delightful little mice! Thanks for the comment on my site! Always nice to know who stops by!
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Thank you! And I’m glad you came by! ~W
I’m with everyone else here. What a great infestation! And you were the girl who didn’t think you could make a potholder. I bow to the Queen….
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You are too kind. Who knew, eh? 😀 ~W