Dog pile!
Sherwood is a handsome model, no? Pillows available in my etsy shop.
Categories: Animals and birds, Miniatures
January 29, 2024 | 2 commentsThe Persian – update 2024
Picking up The Persian again. Back in 2017, I had made it to 18.25 hours of French knot stitching. The look turned out very rich, and I’m pleased with it so far.
Here are the needles I’m using, John James embroidery in size 10. I has helped immensely to have multiple needles in play so I can have many different colors threaded for the small areas without having to stop to change colors.
Since I like to have side projects for down time, I’ve put this rug back into circulation. After many years away from it, I found it difficult to follow my change notes. I had made a color copy of the original booklet pattern and then added notes about color substitutions. To make things easier, I decided to chart the design using Pattern Maker Pro so I could print out a fresh chart with my updated color list. It feels good to get back to this lovely project.
Categories: Needlework - French knot rugs
January 28, 2024 | 2 commentsNew Pillows and free ship over $35 is back!
There are always new designs being worked on behind the scenes, and below are a few samples of the most recent listings in my etsy shop!
I also have brought back free shipping on orders over $35. For orders under $35, there is flat rate shipping.
Categories: Miniatures
September 24, 2023 | 0 commentsRobomeows!
Debora and her husband printed some robot cats I found online. They are perfect for Bert’s place. Links to the artists are: Kit-E on top shelf, Robotic Cat on lower shelf left, and Mechanimals-Cat on lower shelf right.
The cabinet kit is from Art of Mini, purchased at the Bishop Show last month.
I made a few changes but built it mostly to spec.
Categories: Bert's Depot, Droids and Robots
May 26, 2023 | 2 commentsCinder block trial
Back in 2020, when I first started working on this idea, I wanted an old cinder block finish inside and out. Now, using true mini cinder blocks would be extremely expensive and make for a heavy build. Egg carton brick is one of my favorite finishes, but I didn’t like the look of egg carton cinder block after I started. So, I’m trying something different this time: sandpaper over cardboard.
To make things easier, I’ve purchased a roll of 180 grit sandpaper already cut to 1 inch wide. Since it is a thinner material than I want, I also bought a roll of upholstery cardboard tack strip that is 1/2 inch wide.
Since the sandpaper is the length I want and the tack strip is the width I want, making the individual blocks should be pretty straightforward. I glued the tack strip to the back of the sandpaper, then snipped with scissors. Rinse, repeat. A whole lot of repeat….
I have a vision of where I want to end up, now it’s just a matter of trying out some techniques to get there. Making up a sample board seems to be a good place to start. I added a layer of spackling over the blocks, dragging a dowel between the blocks to mimic mortar, then painted grey.
I think I finally have it.
Categories: Bert's Depot
February 11, 2023 | 0 comments
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