A Minion's Dream

My husband Fred thinks the Minions are hilarious.

(doesn't everybody?)
 

Inspired by Laura Wilson's incredibly imaginative book
(Flip Dolls & Other Toys That Zip, Stack, Hide, Grab & Go),
I started wondering- what kind of super hero would a minion dream of turning into?

So for Fred's birthday:
 

What kind of super hero DOES a minion dream of turning into?
   

A successful, self-employed Photographer like Fred, of course! 
 

check out FJU Photography

And check out some of the other awesome flip dolls people are making
on Laura Wilson's blog!

Super Grandpa

I LOVE Laura Wilson's Flip Dolls & Other Toys That Zip, Stack, Hide, Grab & Go book; in particular the Super Hero Flip Doll pattern.

I was inspired to make something for my Dad for his birthday. So I present to you: 

Super Grandpa

My Dad is winning the battle against prostate cancer, and I wanted to give him something to remind him of the super hero strength he has inside, so he flips to:

(his alter ego name is Thor)

Here you can see his cape:

...which is a necessity for flying:

 

Knitted Flip Dolls

Knitted Flip Dolls (with matching storybooks) for the nieces and nephews for Christmas last year.

All toys based on patterns by Susan B. Anderson:

Pattern modified from Egg To Penguin

Pattern: Egg To Alligator

A story about a frog who ultimately outsmarts a tiger

Frog pattern modified from Frog And Turtle, 

Tiger pattern modified from Cat And Mouse

A princess who is awake on one side, and sleeping on the other 

Pattern modified from Top-Down Seamless Petticoat Dolls

Cinderella- before and after Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo

Pattern modified from Top-Down Seamless Petticoat Dolls

Cashmere Sweater Skirt

My latest project; a skirt constructed from 4 felted cashmere sweaters.

It is incredibly warm and snuggly

All stitched by hand using crochet cotton (size 10)

Picture Pie

Inspired by Ed Emberley's Picture Pie:

 

Fred & I created our own pictures:

 [Fred]

[Heather]

Sister Camp 2013: Finished Projects

 Sally & I were productive this year!

(See photos of us creating on the Ueckert Project blog)

Sister Camp T-shirts [Heather & Sally]

Ring #1  [Heather]

Ring #2  [Heather]

Ring #3  [Sally]

Ring #4  [Fred]

Yes, even Fred got in on the action...

Bracelet #1  [Heather]

Bracelet #2  [Heather]

Wine Charm #1  [Heather]

Wine Charm #2  [Heather]

Flower #1  [Heather]

Flower #2  [Sally]

Flower #3  [Sally] 

Flower #4  [Sally] 

Flower #5  [Sally]

Flower #6  [Sally]

Flower #7  [Sally]

Flower #8  [Sally]

Flower #9  [Sally]

Flower #10  [Heather]

Flower #11  [Sally & Heather]

Patchwork Challenge #8

The Challenge:

(Use the bag of fabric scraps + ONE other fabric of choice to make something)

Using gingham as her extra fabric, Mom U made an apron:

Using muslin as her extra fabric, Mom W made Patches the Bear:

 Using a recycled white twin sheet, Heather made a baby quilt: