A Felted Pincushion

I have a Lovely Friend who gave me some amazing embroidery threads 

and look how I used them !

Thanks Lorraine, so happy : )



Christmas Boot Serviettes

Every year I make loads of these cute little boots for the table.

They're a great idea to spread cheer and give to friends and neighbours.

Here's how to do it .... visit my Christmas Boot Tutorial above or click on the photo below!
...... a bit fiddly at first, but hang in there, they're well worth the effort.

You are guaranteed to hear lot's of oooh's and aaaah's of delight from your guests !

Get the family together and have a go - they're fun ! 

Preparing for Christmas

Every year a new decoration for the tree...

This little pixie slipper

is destined for my daughter's Christmas tree this year.

She decorates with bright pinks, oranges greens and purples.

It's about 12 centimetres long and made from hand made felt.

Sending love

I remember a day in my childhood

when I felt lonely and lost

and I burst into tears on my Nanna's stairs.

She sat beside me and we talked for a long time,

ending with one of those 'Nanna Hugs'

that made you feel you could do anything in the world

and even if you couldn't, it didn't matter, because she loved you.

When I left to go home

she slipped a note in my pocket and told me not to loose it.

This is what it said .. .

 

 

Every so often

it's pleasant to find

That some little thing

will have brought you to mind

 

 

A warm happy glow

comes to brighten that minute

Simply because

of the thought of You in it !

 

Wow, I did have a place in this world . .. my Nanna's heart.

Are there Fairies in your sewing basket?

This little Fairie will keep your pins and needles safe.
She has little silk wings and makes garlands from threads we leave behind!

She is a perfect gift for someone special

. .. but there is no guarantee that she will do your mending for you!    
... sorry, this little Fairie has found a new home !

Friendship grows here

 

 

Take some morning sunshine

add a smile

. .. some kind words too

sprinkle in some happy hours

It's not very hard to do

 

Add a little thoughtfulness

. .. stir just enough to blend

 

 

serve it warm with loving hands

It's the makings of a Friend

Every girl should have a pretty needle case

 

 I love felting

 and I believe .. .every girl should have a pretty needle case!

The old and the new ...

I made this needle case years and years ago adding synthetic fabric flower petals

to each nuno felted page. It survives today in spite of being attacked by scissors

in the hands of my young son (along with his doonah, pillowcase and a pair of his shorts)

- I should have known better - instead of blessing the rare silence,

I should have been afraid of it and asked myself what he was up to ...   

 I like to make needle cases and pin cushions

Last night I felted the cover of this one to add to my collection.

Pretty pastel needle case

I embellished the fleece with silk fibres, silk fabric strips

and a small amount of opalescent pink fabric.

Champagne pink is such a gentle colour.

Blue Star Nuno Felt Baby Wrap

Here's another baby wrap nuno felted onto white cotton muslin.

 I'm not sure if it reminds me of stars in the sky

 or starfish in the ocean.