The Museum Mouse Project is just about done,and I will be delivering them to Katie at BBCM next Friday. I will post more pictures later in the month, but if I had to choose a favourite, it would be Jethro, the farm worker.
I like him for two reasons -
First, I was able to use the "smocking" facility on the sewing machine, to produce a reasonable copy of a workman's smock. I couldn't get the collar to sit right, so I added a jaunty check neckerchief instead.
Second, Bob very kindly made a little rake for him to carry.!
The cross piece is made from two pieces of coffee stirrer stuck together.
Bob drilled 5 holes, and stuck in short lengths of cocktail stick to make the tines. [prongs]
Sadly the rake was too small for him to mark it with the 'Shed Project' stamp!
Bob has come up with helpful suggestions all through this business. It was fun to collaborate on the project.
He's gorgeous! I'll bet at least one of your grandchildren wants one!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not getting one though. These don't have child safe eyes,and they are not playthings.
DeleteWhat a fabulous joint project and I love the upcycle drake. The little neckerchief is the cherry on the cake for me and well done on using the smocking element of your machine. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI love your typo! I am still learning the exciting and useful features of my new sewing machine
DeleteThey have been a feat of overcoming adversity. But the end result is amazing.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed - but I'm pleased with the results
DeleteHe is delightful. The making of the little rake made by Bob is so resourceful. The Museum and the little people will love the mice. Very well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you - it's useful to have a resourceful person to help out
DeleteHe looks just like a Jethro!
ReplyDeleteJethro in the book of Exodus was a shepherd. It seems a good name for a farm worker
DeleteThe smock is great and Bob has done a fabulous job with the rake. I am sure the Museum will be thrilled with your efforts. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteI hope so too
DeleteOh how adorable! The little smocked top is charming and his little rake is just perfect.
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DeleteWhat a brilliant collaboration, he is adorable. He should be framed ... I'm sure Bob could manage to make a very special box frame. :-)
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DeleteOh he's adorable, well done both x
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
Thank you. "Adorable" seems to be the favourite adjective.
DeletePerfect! So nice to work with Bob too! JanF
ReplyDeleteYes, it is always good to collaborate
DeleteYou're so talented Ang. Jethro is adorable. You and Bob are a good collab.!
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DeleteI'm impressed with Jethro and the rake! I'm sure that was almost as fiddly to work with as Jethro and his whiskers!
ReplyDeleteVery fiddly
DeleteHe is charming! Who gave him that name, I wonder? I feel each mouse should receive an explanation as to their nomenclature! Kx
ReplyDeleteI chose Jethro, after Moses father in law. A good hardworking farmer
DeleteThe mouse is adorable (I can't think of another word that fits as well)! You and Bob make a great team.
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DeleteI'm sure I commented yesterday! You're very talented Ang and what a great collab you and Bob make.
ReplyDeleteAs they say "team work makes the dream work"
DeleteJethro is a fine creative piece. Great teamwork. I'm interested in how your machine did the smock work.
ReplyDeleteFirstly 5 parallel rows (across the width) of running stitch (long stitch length, loose tension) in white. These are pulled up to form the fine gathers. Over the top, three rows of the diamond pattern in brown. Then you ship and remove the white threads. Front and back are identical. So I smocked the two pieces, and hose the best one for the front!
DeleteYou and Bob did a great job making and equipping Jethro Mouse, farmer!
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DeleteJethro, the farm worker mouse looks very dashing in his smock top and holding the tools of his trade. You and your husband did a great job. It is the detail that makes him so special .
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