Tis the Season

I just listed all these treasures in my shop.

Whenever I list bags with Michelle Palmer's

Ah-mazing artwork,

they tend to sell out the same day.

I just want to keep them all!

I've decided to add custom scissor fobs

made by my very talented friend Cherise Smith.

(https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/stitchinglyalong). 

Now I want to keep them even MORE!!! 

Serious cuteness!

I know I added lots of photos today,

but I just can't help myself.

I just have to share :) 

Stop by tomorrow for some more

"Purr-fection" by Michelle :)

This mouse is just too cute!

If it doesn't sell today,

I may just have to keep this one myself :)

I love felt....yes I do...I love felt...how bout you?

I've been playing with felt.

What have YOU been up to?

Everything from Angels to Wild Kratts

Stocking Angels I by The Cricket Collection

I finished up this darling little angel a few nights ago.

Of course I changed the colors :)

Those french knot curls just remind me of my 

granddaughter Sofie.

How could I resist?

I also made 9 Creature Power Vests

for my oldest grandsons' birthday party.

He's a HUGE fan of the Wild Kratts.

Since there aren't any ready made vests available

his Mommy asked me to do it.

There are plenty of great tutorials online to make your own.

The kids were big fans!

Here are the "Kratt Brothers" aka "Torres Brothers" :)

They wore them every day since the party.

I also got the sweetest email from another Mom that her son

wore his to church, school and even slept in his.

I'd say that was a worthwhile project.

Makes my heart happy!

A lot to be thankful for!

Hard to believe it's already November!

It's a time to think about all the blessings in our lives.

There is so much to be thankful for.

I am especially thankful for my November boys/men.

My firstborn, Brandon was born Nov 7, 1980.

Brandon's firstborn, Elijah was born Nov 3, 2003.

My daughter's firstborn, David was born Nov 22, 2007. (on Thanksgiving :)

That's a lot of happy to fit into one month !

I thought I'd share my progress on the DMC "Red Crockery" kit.

I'm almost done.

Just the finishing touches

and then I can add it to the stack of projects 

waiting to be finished/framed at some later date :)

Today I'm working on Christmas items for the shop.

These little felt owls are going to get added

later in the week.

The larger owl is a pin  

and the smaller owls are necklaces.

Here's a peek at another gift set in progress.

I'm loving the scissor fob that was made to match

by my friend Cherise!

So what are you thankful for today?

Now why didn't I think of that????

I seriously have the BEST customers!

I had an email from a very special customer of mine

who asked me if I could make cup cozies

with artwork by Michelle Palmer

that could be made into a pin

that could be removed

and used on a jacket or scarf.

Seriously GENIUS!!!

So I contacted Michelle

and of course she amazed me again!

These little treasures measure 2" square.

How adorable on a scarf, hat or jacket?

What a neat gift idea for a friend.

I'm so happy that my customer is happy 

and she gave me a new idea!

It's a win win :)

What makes you happy?

What makes you supremely happy?

For me there are many things.

One of them is being organized.

Looking at my thread

sitting neatly in my new thread cases

(that I got for 70% off at Joann's)

just makes my heart happy.

Am I a neat freak

with my home ready for a surprise guest

at any given time?

NO

(that's why I took the photo of my thread

in my kitchen and not my sewing room.....)

But just because my house is usually a mess,

doesn't mean I don't love it when it's neat and tidy.

But like most people,

I can't sew all day and have a spotless home.

Something's gotta give

and I'm lucky that my hubby is understanding :)

Here is a photo of my sewing room wall.

Makes me smile every time I look at it.

So what am I doing all day?

(because I can assure you it's not housecleaning.)

I'm working on some new tiny treasures

drawn for me by Michelle Palmer.

These little darlings are part of a custom

order for a special customer of mine.

I can't wait to show you when it's all done :)

And I finished up "Friendship" by LHN.

I can't wait for the next chart to arrive!

Wisdom.....Now there's something I can use more of :)

I finished "Wisdom" last night.

It's #8 in the LHN Little Sheep Virtues Series.

I changed a few colors

and I'm SO lovin' these little sheep!

As soon as I stitched my final "x",

I started on "Friendship" right away.

They just released "Kindness"

and I don't want to fall behind!

Wisdom can now join her brothers

and sisters :) 

I found the perfect fabric to use for the table topper

I'm planning to make with these little treasures.

I can't wait to finish them all up so that 

I can get started :)

Have a lovely weekend everyone!!!