I've had this chippy old enamelware cup for some time now. It originally housed a small plant, then later became a scoop for the laundry detergent. Lately it had been languishing in a cabinet, unused.
Last weekend I plucked it out and began needling.
I had seen the talented Mimi Kirchner's tiny world pin cushions a long time ago, which are housed in vintage teacups and thought they were so sweet.
I'm more suited to a chippy enamelware cup than a pretty teacup though.
So I made my own world in a cup, and it's definitely my kind of place.
There's a garden in the back yard.
And sheep. Of course there are sheep.
I suppose it could act as a pin cushion, but I think instead it will sit on my desk and make me happy.
Cheers!
Happy Weekend, all.
9 comments:
So perfect! Love every detail.
I was just talking to someone this morning about my plans to try felting a little landscape using the "residual" cashmere I'm still collecting from my goats this Spring. And now to see this - you are such an inspiration!
I have one of Mimi's tea cup worlds and adore it. I love how you did the smoke from the chimney.
Love it!
Oh!!!! I really love this mini-world!!!
That's wonderful! How darling. How do you get it to stay up at the top of the mug? Is it filled in underneath with more felt, or something else?
I love it! Especially the sheep :-)
Thank you, all!
Zoe - the entire mug is filled with wool. I started with a wool ball shape and filled in around it so it could be used as a pin cushion if needed.
What abeautfiful little world!I have admired Mimi's for years too but never tried to make one. I love your interpretation!AriadnefromGreece!
I love this chippy cup-hilltop house with sheep so much! Does anyone else see a wonky, googly-eyed face with a lopsided grin peeking out of the chippy cup? ;-)
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