Dusting Off The Old Blog

So, it's been a long time since I updated this blog.  I have taken some time to re-evaluate, regroup, refresh, re whatever.  I spent the summer learning how to grow a garden.   It was challenging and enjoyable and I'll be doing it again this spring/summer.
 I have renewed my determination to have a successful Etsy shop/craft business.  On that note I have been busy making things for my shop and  probably a venture into the craft show world.  Since it's so cold and I am trying to get a good bit of items into my shop I have been working on lots of fleece hats and scarves.  I have had a lot of fleece sitting around here and love working with fleece. (I am all about the comfort)  So I will leave you with a few pictures of what I have been working on and I will be updating again soon. 



Brown and Gold Flower Burst Set



Black and Red Round Drawstring Bag



Shades of Brown Striped Fleece Scarf



Felting Wool?

Is there such a thing as CADD? Crafting Attention Deficit Disorder. If there is, I surely have it. As soon as I've made a few of something I am wandering off to do something new (to me). The latest thing I am going to try is wool felting. I have been reading and I've been to the thrift store and found some nice old wool sweaters to try it with. I like the idea of upcycling stuff and trying a new craft. I'm still not clear about the right terms. Is it felting or fulling? I don't know and I guess it doesn't really matter. So, I am going to try felting these old sweaters and making something really cool out of them. We'll see how that goes. If I make anything that is showable, I will post some pictures.

Before I go, I want to leave some links. This one has some nice projects for felted wool.
http://www.woolcrafting.com/using-felted-wool.html
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/28190/how-to-make-a-machine-embroidered-felted-wool-tote