Under a toadstool crept a wee Elf,
Out of the rain to shelter himself.
Under the toadstool, sound asleep,
Sat a big Dormouse all in a heap.
Trembled the wee Elf, frightened and yet
Fearing to fly away lest he get wet.
To the next shelter—maybe a mile!
Sudden the wee Elf smiled a wee smile.
Tugged till the toadstool toppled in two.
Holding it over him, gaily he flew.
Soon he was safe home, dry as could be.
Soon woke the Dormouse—"Good gracious me!
"Where is my toadstool?" loud he lamented.
—And that's how umbrellas first were invented.
While doing a January destaff and sort I found a collection of this wonderful if now discontinued fabric called Elf and Toadstool by Acufactum and just had to make Mia. Her dress is in this striking fabric and she is wearing a dark crimson wool cape heavily embroidered with toadstool motif from the print. With a toadstool spotted bonnet and tiny red wool felt boots this little lady is ready for a walk in the woods looking for her favourite elves.
