Perfectly Fitting

Third time seems to be the charm. Shannon managed to wrestle the body back from Morganna just in time to nab the perfectly fitting third corset. I'm really happy with the fit of this one. Shannon seems pretty pleased too! Next I'll move on to refitting the pattern to fit LARGE bust Minifee, for Panalaya.

Panalaya's Custom Wig

Panalaya got a new wig this week. It's a hand made, hand dyed Tibetan mohair wig by TinyBear of "The Sleeping Elf, Ltd." She and Ms Muffet are discussing the merits of various hair care products and styling techniques.

Travel for Two?

Mr Magoo and Ms Muffet have been sorely lacking for attention ever since the Minifees moved in. They've decided enough is enough and they are packing their bags and moving on.



Hopefully they'll be able to remain together through their travels!

Once they move out I'll have no need for their tiny clothes, shoes, and accessories so they will be packing those for the move too.



If you are interested they have a thread in the Den of Angels Marketplace where they will hash out the details of their move. I'll miss the little cuties! Once I have them safely rehomed I'll turn my time, attention and funds to improving the circumstances of those who remain behind; The LittleFees Peanut and Pumpkin, the Minifees Shannon and Morganna (and Morganna's alternate characters Candace and Gunhilda), and the sole Pukifee, Serenity.

Tweaking the Corset

I made another corset for Morganna, tweaking the fit a bit. I quite like this one.




One thing I'll have to fix though. I had dropped the height of the bust cups a bit but it affected the fit a bit more than I had planned, which is why I added the lace embellishment. I'll bring that edge back up again in the next pattern revision but I'll also save this version for times when I do want embellishment across the top.



I also finally got around to sewing a bit of a makeshift lining into the skirt so Morganna can finally wear it in public without embarrassment. 

Morganna

I've settled on "Morganna" as a name for this new character that is sharing a head with Candace and Gunhilda.

I tried many other names for her because I was reluctant to use a name that my 5 year old granddaughter has an aversion to, (thanks to Disney's "The Little Mermaid II"),  but in the end nothing else would stick.

It was like Morganna was saying, "No! My name is "MORGANNA" and I won't settle for any other!" But really I don't blame her. Nothing else seemed to suit her.

I had a talk with Morganna about the situation and she has agreed to answer to "Morgan" or maybe "Anna" when Kaylen is around, but as she was walking away I heard her whisper, "...but neither one is my name."

Same Doll, New Personality

My Minifee Mirwen sculpt is trying on yet another personality. First she was Candace McMirwen, the cool and aloof business executive. Then she returned as Candace's young cousin from the old country, Gunhilda Nerheim. Both of those characters had wardrobe issues, in that the clothing was specialized and somewhat difficult to make.

Now the Mirwen is trying out yet another personality and look. I haven't yet settled on a name, but "Judi" has been suggested so I'll try living with that for a few days to see if it "fits". Any other suggestions are quite welcome.



I told her she could have my mother's emerald and gold necklace if she could get the knot out if it.



She's still working on that knot. I guess she's not willing to admit defeat.



She has even asked for suggestions from Panalaya, who was more than willing to help.

How about you? Have YOU got any suggestions on how to get a very tight little knot out of a very fine gold chain that you don't want broken? The chain was a real tangled mess and I got it all out except one last tiny knot that just will not budge!

Pumpkin's Turn at Minter Gardens

Pumpkin hanging out, watching TV and waiting for me to get ready.



"I'm the king of the castle!"  When we finally we arrived Pumpkin ran ahead to "the big rock"  Peanut had told her all about.



Okay....here she was making a big show of being bored and having to wait again, but really.....I was less than a minute behind her! Sheesh!



"Land ahoy matie!"  Pumpkin's favourite places had nothing to do with flowers, and everything to do with imaginative play.



"GiddyUp"  Sometimes with a favourite game it was hard to get her to move along! (She claimed her mule was being stubborn").



"Chee-chee-chee!"  Come down from there Monkey-Pumpkin. I'm pretty sure tree climbing is frowned upon here.



"What happened to this guy?". Pumpkin nearly had me convinced that lazy workmen get turned into stone.



"Hello, hello! Anybody home?". After meeting the stone man Pumpkin was wondering who else lives at Minter Gardens.

 

"I'm too H O T! Can I take my shirt off?".No Pumpkin, we'll just have to find a shady spot to sit for a while.



"Awwww, *whine*, how come the mosquitoes always hang out in the shady spots?" Oops, I put mosquito repellent on before I left home but I forgot all about poor Pumpkin.



"Here birdie, birdie! Come on over big guy....."



"Hey Mister Stork, what'll it take to get you to give me a ride?"



"Just over there, to that cool little cottage. It looks to be just my size!"



Careful Pumpkin, that moss looks slippery.



"Here fishy, fishy, FISHY!".

Whoa! Pumpkin! Look out behind you. Here comes a mean ol' tortise and he doesn't look too happy about you messing with his fish.





"...is......is he g...g..gone yet?"



After getting a safe distance away from the mean ol' snappy guy Pumpkin took a few quiet moments to watch a tiny bug.



"Huh? Where'd it go?".  I guess it had wings?



Pumpkin was very excited to find the quiet "Fairy Stump" that Peanut had told her about. They both agree, Panalaya, the white elf lady, really needs to come here.



"Come and find me!". Pumpkin just wasn't interested in the flowers but I had to get at least ONE picture. It is a garden after all. I was sneaky and told her to go hide in the flowers.



Pumpkin had such a good time today that she was really disappointed when it was time to go home again.

A Flap About Flaps

One of my pet peeves is pants (or shorts) with back pockets that have those annoying button down flaps. The very first time you wash them the flaps crinkle up and stick out. And yeah.....I'm NOT going to start ironing my summer shorts. My solution? I sew the flaps down!



Who ever uses back pockets that have to be buttoned anyway? I have a large enough rear end that I sure don't need to start carrying extra junk around back there!

Finished and in Use

The crocheted bowl is now completed, starched, and in use.



The handwoven dresser scarves are now wet finished, hemmed by hand, and in use as well.



I love the way the textured, plain weave looks against the dark, smooth, wood of our new bedroom suite. 



The sixteen feet of weaving gave me five runners altogether with no further leftovers. In addition to the 4 pieces needed in the bedroom (for two night tables, a mule chest, and a chest of drawers) I had enough finished weaving to make a runner for the kitchen table as well.

Alexander Bridge Excursion

When all the crowds are gathering for big Canada Day celebrations and group activities my husband and I scurry off to quieter locations, preferring to spend the day enjoying Canada's natural beauty.



This year we headed up the Fraser Canyon to Alexander Bridge Provincial Park and walked the old highway (pictured above) down to the old Alexander Bridge.



It was more of an easy walk than and actual hike.



A train surprised us by roaring by just as we approached the tracks. No time to set the camera to best capture the speeding train.



There were a few other people stopping by to enjoy the view, but certainly no crowds.



Looking out from the old Alexander Bridge you can see the new bridge which was built in 1965, just downstream.



Looking through the rusty deck at the mighty Fraser River rushing by.


All the rust and corrosion does nothing to add to one's sense of security while standing on the bridge.



With the very wet spring we've had this year the Fraser River is flowing very fast and high.