mice in stitches...

Hello again - I have been working on the

outline for a new book featuring the mice...this one

all in cross stitch!

Have done some stitching, and also some

artwork to submit to the publisher -

here's hoping they are interested in publishing

this book!

One of the ideas I developed:

Miss Cupcake and her Bake Shop.

Obviously not finished yet, but

I am happy with the way it turned out!

Good weekend to all and

blessings

Gail xoxox

hello again...

No, I haven't been hibernating - but my 

apologies for the long silence! I have been busy, both

travelling and working on various stitched projects

for a French publisher. (The same publisher who last

year published a book about the mice!)

The good news is that the mice have made their

debut in 'Platteland' magazine, the

autumn edition of which has just gone on sale!

They are very chuffed to be appearing in

their favourite magazine... in fact they are quite out of

hand with excitement, and I will have to make them

some cups of camomile tea to calm them down!

If you are interested in knowing more about the

mice, please feel free to either leave a comment on

this blog and I will get back to you - or send an email to:

rosebudlane@gmail.com

Have a peaceful week...blessings

Gail

xoxox

Camomile's teapot...

As you may know, Camomile once

asked me to write down her story, about how

she came to live at Rosebud Lane and

open her little bakery and teashop.

So, I did, in a little handwritten and illustrated

book, which also includes some of

her most delicious recipes!

Several people have asked me if there are

still copies of this book available - 

and I am happy to say there are.

Just send me a email at:
rosebudlane@gmail.com, if you

are interested and I will get

back to you with more information!

So... have a delicious weekend

and mouse blessings to you all...!

Gail

xoxox

little mouse muffins...

Camomile is busy in her kitchen again, in the run up to

the new year... and this time she is sharing her recipe

for Baby Carrot Muffins, which are much loved

among the mice!

This recipe actually comes from her book,

'Camomile's Teapot', which tells the story of how 

she came to live in Rosebud Lane, and started

her own little teashop (with recipes).

This book is also available from me, 

just click on the 'store' page for more

information about ordering.

Enjoy...with merry mouse wishes

for a happy and delicious new year!

With love from Gail

xoxox

in the mouse kitchen...

It's not generally widely known that mice (and rats, too)

love to cook and bake - the movie

'Ratatouille' with Remy the little chef rat was

pretty much on the mark!

And of course when they are in the kitchen, they

especially love recipes with cheese - like the recipe

below for cheese daisies. They are very easy

to make, and so delicious they will be gobbled up in

two twitches of a mouse tail!

Enjoy!!

Happy mouse baking!

Gail xoxox

the country mice...

I have just completed these two little mice,

fresh from the vegetable patch with their pumpkins,

apples and carrots for some holiday baking!

They love the local (South African) country

magazine 'Platteland' - so much so

that they demanded I make them their

very own little copies!

These little rodents have my heart...

they are so gentle and sweet...

making them is just such a joy for me!

With love

Gail xoxox

new arrivals at the lane!

Hello and welcome to my new blog which showcases

the little handstitched and heartmade mice

and other whimsical creatures I make!

These mice are one-of-a-kind, made from beautiful

wool felt and cotton fabrics, with lots of little

details; as such, they are not intended as toys for children,

but as very special little collectible gifts, or something

to spoil yourself with!

My motto is "Every House needs a Little Mouse" -

they remind us of the joyful simplicities

of life, and how we are all perfect and special, just 

as we are.

Miss Lavender

She stands approx. 16 cm tall

and carries a fragrant little hand embroidered

lavender sachet!

And then we have Granny Square Mouse,

who just loves to crochet!

(The colours can be personalised to match 

your favourites, if preferred).

She stands about 17 cm tall, and carries her 

yarn and crochet hook with her wherever she goes!

If you need further information, or to order,

please send me an email, at rosebudlane@gmail.com.

or add a comment to this post.

Thanks and happy mouse moments...

Gail xoxox