Craft Day

I love crafty Sunday's. I finally finished my felt hearts for Valentine's Day...only a day late, not too bad. I love the heart's that Elizabeth of Creative Breathing creates. I was inspired by her to create some little felt hearts for Valentine's Day. Mine are by no means anywhere as elaborate nor do they have those tiny little perfect stitches, but I love them just the same. I love the way it feels to stitch. It is much different than knitting. To hold the needle in your hand is a "little" or precise feeling. Once you get grooving-it sort of becomes rythmic and soothing.

Also, today I am making another project from Alicia Paulson's book. I love this book. I think I am going to set myself a goal to make each of one of these fantastic projects. Back to the blanket stitch. I couldn't resist taking a photo of the new embroidery floss I received from PURL. So springy!

Thrift Store Score!

On Thursday's I like to stop in at the local thrift store. This week I found the most amazing Easter figurines. They caught my eye and I had to have them. They do have some peeling paint, but the colors are just beautiful. I am amazed at the details on such small pieces. These are all stamped on the bottom stating they were made in East Germany-a major plus I told my husband. My favorite one is the angel pulling a sled with a bunny and an apple...her wings are beautiful.

Mushroom

I have always been terrified of inserting a zipper. I just could not understand how this was done!
Well, this weekend was monumental in overcoming the zipper fear. With the help of Cassie and her book, The New Handmade, I successfully inserted my first zipper. This is a wonderful book with simple, clear, instructions on many practical projects. I made the zipper pouch. I have made two already and can tell there will be many more to come! I purchased my fabric from Etsy at Above all Fabric. I love these little mushrooms, they are just plain old cute. Today while the world is watching the Steelers and the Cardinals battle it out on the gridiron, I will be zipping it up! Happy Superbowl Crafting!