By Hook, By Hand

Fern's wish has come true!  She and Merlin now have a cozy little Mushroom Manor to call home :-)  A little place to curl up in at nig...

Fern found a friend, and named him Merlin :-)  He is a wee hedgehog, and here is the pattern: Merlin the Hedgehog Merlin is about 1 3...

Current work in progress is Fern Forget-Me-Knot.  She is a wee Elfin maid, making herself at home among the Hostas. Her wig is full styl...

Art imitates art!  The Forget-Me-Knot kids are also great subject matter for some simple embroidery.  Here, Emma and Elizabeth (the latest...

Those of you who are Flickr members are aware by now of the draconian changes made to this photo-sharing site.  This post isn't meant...

...Beauty is its own excuse for being .  Ralph Waldo Emerson

The view from and around the porch.  On these lovely May days, a pleasant place to indulge in a cuppa coffee.  I hope your day brings you ...

Be it sluggish or spectacular, spring never fails to arrive.  When it finally does, create a fairy garden for your small dolls.  Not only ...

We had a nearly perfect Spring weekend, and we tried to make the most of it :-) Saturday my sister and I went to our favorite nursery (m...