I was at the comp typing out my new blog post when wifey
casually said “There is a new man in my
life”
I turned and looked at her, trying to comprehend
what she said.
She said “meet
Mr Cute” and dangled this little guy in front of me.
I knew that she was into crochet of late, but this
little guy took me by surprise and brought a smile on my face.
In December she was busy making angels of different
sizes and shapes.
I asked her “They
are so colourful, aren’t angels supposed
to be all white?”
She said “These are
for kids and they enjoy colourful things”
Last week I got a shock when I saw this head lying
on the cot.
When I asked her she said “Oh that is just the head, wait till you see the rest of the body”
I love the small things that she makes, like these
key chain Owls
Or the little book marks. This cow with a big head.
I photographed this squished mice book mark on
a Spice book and inside the book titled "Sholay" that I was reading
Some of the things that she has crocheted has
reached different parts of the world, like this pillow case which has reached
Canada
This scarf and cap has reached Australia (waiting
for the cold season to set in)
These frocks and skirt has reached California
I wonder how the Australian immigration allowed a
squished rat to enter their country.
Frogies are her favourite, whether it be a simple
one or a book mark.
Her work table where she was working on a doll as
well as a rattle.
Finally she finished her work on the doll and asked
me “Can you pack this and courier it to
Chennai?”
Now that put me in a fix as I had to ensure that it
was properly packed and more important was the fact that it should reach the
recipient at Chennai.
My anxiety reached new heights when there was no
news from Chennai even after six days !!
I consoled myself that maybe they
were sorting out the squabble between Sasikala and Paneerselvam and delivery of
a crocheted doll is last on their priority list.
It was only when I got a photograph on WhatsApp on the seventh
day saying that it was safely delivered, did I leave a sigh of relief.
Even the dolls looked tired after all the travelling
they did.
So I decided to take one more picture of our Mr Cute
in our garden happily sitting next to the onion sprigs.
Talking of the garden, this is the last flower of
the season (Vanilla) There are eleven beans holding on which means about 30%
success in pollination. The longest bean is 9 inches.
Now for the next step –
Vanilla extraction.
PS: addition on 11th March - Little Mrs Mousy gingerly standing at the edge of the Ikea table.
PS: 12th March - The Hedgehog came creeping in today.
PS: 28th Sept - The shoes are also readyPS: addition on 11th March - Little Mrs Mousy gingerly standing at the edge of the Ikea table.
PS: 12th March - The Hedgehog came creeping in today.
Update 29 January 2019 : Out of the three Santa, only one is left and the calf is the latest addition.
37 comments:
that is real talent
My mom liked to crochet and she tried to pass that talent on to me but it didn't work. Everything is so cute.
That cow is udderly delightful. Thanks for dropping in to Mumblings.
Awesome. Great talent. And generous tremendous hard work.
Fabulous! But then I know this woman. And I know how she puts her heart and soul into everything she takes up. Talent alone cannot result in beauty like this. There has to be passion fuelling it.
Wow, wow! What an incredible talent! The best thing to add to her creativity is the unconditional spouse support that is laced with pride, bravo!
Aww... These are very cute! My mother makes such dolls too... I am cursing myself for not having patience to learn it from her :)
Gosh! the neatness and dexterity are mind blowing! I tried crotchet once but could just do it :P
amazing :)
That's very cool, and your blog about her creations reaching a lot of place has reached a lot of place, including Ottawa, Canada although your sidebar thinks I am in Toronto. But from that far away, they do look close together. :)
Wow ! Enjoyed reading and seeing Marie's cute creations. Passion, patience and painstaking effort. - Sajeena Titus
Great work! Hope she keeps at it :)
The crochet is really lovely.
I crochet too!
I love the bookmarks! the hedgehog is adorable! Marie is really talented. :) I've been thinking about learning to sew. My mom knows how and I never learned, but it's not too late.
We have Ikea end tables. :)
Like your wife's name. :)
have a good day,
Marie
These are ALL so brilliant, but my absolute favorite is the squashed rat book mark! Your wife is very talented!
These are all amazing, what a talent! I can crochet a simple thing like an afghan, but to make something like these lovely creatures just astounds me! Quite a talent she has!
Fun post, Joe. Your wife's work is expert! The vanilla is lovely! Are there any birds nesting on your deck this year?
@Jeannette : The birds did come scouting a few times, but looks like they were not very happy with the growth. I think they are looking for a little more dense foliage.
OMG �� she is so incredibly talented. I have never seen crochet so cute... Wow amazed by her creativity. Brilliant stuff ����
Those are positively amazing. I love each and every one of them. My Grandma crocheted many afghans back in the 1970's. She tried to teach me, but I was not very proficient!
Wonderful subject, missed reading some on first release,have to cover the backlog soon.
Marie's art is incredibly beautiful!!
Lovely... my daughter can't stop saying 'aww... sooo.... cute...'. They are such wonderful creations!
Wow! Beautiful <3
Beautiful. Your wife is very talented.
Love the green doll with the red hair and the frog bookmark too...my favorite from among the really lovely creations
Enriching talent this one :) Super talented
I'm so glad you showed us all these delightful critters - your wife's style is very appealing, her handiwork meticulous. It's fitting that her art should be appreciated all over the world!
Love it! Aunty's work's brilliant! Love the blog!
LOVE the hedgehog.
There needs to be some kind of bookmark substitute thingie for kindle users!
- Rituparna Choudhury
Haha they look absolutely cute. Especially the pink angel and the koala bear :) could see them all day!
Amazing talent...
These are all fabulous! Your wife is very talented. I adore the book marks, and also the little Miss Mouse.
Thank you for sharing them with us.
Wow!!Your wife is incredible!!She could do a salething for all those knittings and crochet!I love them!
Greetings Anita
I'm in love with all the little creatures. Marie is really good at these. There's a huge market for stuff like this too.
Thanks for sharing.
Really nice art work. My mom used to do some good quality kashida work. Since than I m love of this art. Marie n Joe , thanks to both of u , for creating n sharing such beautiful art. keep it up.
Lovely art woks. They are so cute.
Creative to the core - hats off to these super cute creations!
Your wife is a great artist. Love those crochet angels :)
I just read your blog and saw the pics.......Marie is amazing......they are all done with so much passion and love........they are all so very cute....Jessie Lobo
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