Mini Me

When I thought about making a smaller version of myself, I never thought it would turn out like this -

LOL! This was one of the projects I was working on while My Lady's Quaker has been on hiatus. Isn't he/she cute?

This has been my second attempt at needle-felting and I really love it! Of course I wasn't too pleased when DH said it looked like an orange apple >:o( Granted that was before I added the finishing touches...but still. I've got enough orange wool to do two or three more pumpkins but I'm going to put that aside for now.

I've been playing with my Blog background, trying to find something festive for the holiday season. What do you think of this one? I don't know about you, but I find it so frustrating trying to find something that appeals and feels like me. I've been so bummed out since I lost my pumpkin background and I haven't been able to find another one since. They either have Happy Halloween or Happy Fall and I want something for The Patch that I can keep up year round. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas?

SQUEAL!!!! I just got back from getting the mail and guess what was waiting for me? My Chimney Dust thread! Anita is a life SA-VOUR! From what I can tell, the dye lots look pretty similar so hopefully once I start stitching again, it will be close enough that you can't tell. Fingers crossed :o)

Hot! Hot! Hot!

Not only has it been hot weather wise but I managed to find a hot little find the other day :o) My in-laws had been here visiting from New Brunswick and since it was their first time here, DH and I took them to Mahone Bay on Wednesday to show them the area. Somehow I managed to miss this little store each time we've been there but on that day, something told me to go in and I'm glad I did.

What did my wondering eyes see? Needle felting kits!!!! I can't tell you how excited I was :o) They had all kinds by Woolpets and I had a hard time deciding between the pony and the bunny but in the end this is who won -

It does say easy so I hope I have enough experience to pull this little guy off. So now I'm torn between stitching and needle felting. LOL! DH says that I have too many hobbies. Is that even possible????

I love fun things :o) Who doesn't? Check out these t-shirts. I guess you might have to have a fishy sense of humour to appreciate it though. LOL!

Meet Willy!

What can I say...my needle felting class was a blast!!!! I wish I had known how easy and fun this was long before now. LOL!

The class was held in an old mill that was used to process wool. The grounds were lovely, with a pond full of ducks and a waterfall gliding over huge boulders. Inside the mill, there were many of the old machines that were used to mill the wool brought in by the shepherds.

There were at least seventeen ladies in attendance and as usual, there was no one there around my age. What else is new? LOL! I came prepared with my two inch upholstery foam and was then given a needle that was four inches in length! We were then informed that there were plenty of band aids available if need be :oS

Needle felting a three dimensional object is pretty basic when you break it down. You create each part separately and then join them together. Wool is bunched together and then jabbed with a needle, condensing it while you are trying to form your piece. The main thing is not to accidentally jab your fingers in the process. I did a few times and it hurts! Luckily, my jabs didn't break the skin.

I knew that we were going to be creating an animal but I didn't know it was going to be a sheep until I got to class. So everyone, I want you to meet Willy -

Willy is made from 100% wool from Nova Scotia :o) His curly locks are real ones sheered from a sheep.

Handsome, isn't he? ;o) I think now that I know what I'm doing, I might actually be able to buy this kit, or maybe this one :o)

If you have been waiting for my sale's list to go up, I apologize that it's been late but it IS up now! Just head over to the Market. There is still a bit of fabric to go up and unfortunately it won't be until later in the week. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.