Because the world is still on fire, while the people in charge pretend not to notice how well aimed the flames are (they are not, after all, first in line to burn), I continue to struggle to read. Making things, on the other hand, is happening.
I hope to write a post for each of these things once I finish them, but in the meantime, a few teasers:
Alas, none of these are yet ready for “prime time”, so to speak.
Her Hands, My Hands 
The pin cushions are such fun! Well, I’m assuming that’s what the dress forms and sewing machine are. Hope I’ve not guessed wrong.
You are correct, they are pincushions. More decorative than practical, given the size, and I need to work out a couple of kinks, but that’s the idea.
Oh,so cute! I want to commission a sewing machine for my mom, I think.
I’ll be happy to make one for her!
*beam*
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