It’s RedNesday at “It’s A Very Cherry World”.

I call this little mouse “Matilda” because I think she looks like she’s ready to waltz. My dear Grandmother made her several years ago. Grandma discovered that when you open up an old feather pillow, the feathers line the inside of the ticking and make wonderful mice. She made several, but I think little Matilda is made from wool.

Matilda is complete with toes, a tail, whiskers, eyes and a seed-bead nose, plus a little hat and shawl.

Normally modest, I didn't think she'd mind if I showed you her little toes.

She’s a treasure to me, as are the pincushions shown in the background. My Grandmother made several of these as well, with the thimble holder attached. She decorated them with tiny pieces of lace and tatting.