Angry Bird for Kelly

While I wish she'd never told me to get the iPhone app, I thought that this Angry Bird would be a cute gift for Kelly. Obsessively Stitching has this great tutorial, and also tutorials for the pig and blue birds. I also like the Christmas tree ornaments; if I only had more time...

I used felt for my Angry Bird instead of fleece, and hand-stitched it. Next time I will try doing some of the sewing by maching. I'd also use wool felt instead of cheesy craft felt.

Quilt & Craft Show

I went to San Mateo last week with Lara to the semi-annual Quilt & Craft Show. Sadly, it seems to get smaller every time. It mostly focuses on quilting, but there are a few booths that feature yarn, stamping or card making.

A couple of years ago, I got a starter kit for rug hooking and loved it! But now I have to go online for supplies.

I've been working on a design using felt and embroidery, and this time Bird Brain Designs of Kelseyville, CA was there. They specialize in felting with wool roving, embroidery, and wool felt fabric. So now I have the materials to try out some prototypes...