Stuffies

Has it really been that long since my last post? I really thought I was posting more regularly. Clearly, being unemployed doesn't make me a more prolific blogger.

I've been busy...two or threes at the bakery each week, twice at the afterschool program, sewing Moravian costumes (well, just the bonnets so far...which I have yet to blog), and most recently, I'm signed up to volunteer at the local hospital. All last week I was assembling my application for licensure in PA. You wouldn't believe how much paperwork and bureaucracy there is when you're from just across the border. They don't seem to believe that my degree is legit.

Anyhow, craft time has involved knitting mostly toys...


There's some bread in the oven which I'd better check on...

Cork Gnomes

Cork Gnome pattern (Korknisse)

I got addicted to making these a few weekends ago...now I mourn the loss of all those corks I threw out before!!

Guess what everyone is getting for Christmas this year :)

Pointy Kitties

Kitties up to no good...

Pointy kitties! These guys are so cute. It's a free pattern too, by Wee Wonderfuls, so go download it! I used some leftover cotton from my apron project, as well as some thinner quilting cotton (which was easier to turn out). I know their heads are bobbing in funny directions, and looking up, but sewing on the head is harder than it looks! I'm still indecisive about the stripes, mainly because the colour selection in felt is really limited, so I just got some ivory and light blue. While I was hovering in front of the felt rack, this woman kindly advised me, "Looking for red and green? I know how you feel. They've got tons left at Walmart...". I kind of just looked at her blankly and said um, thanks. Thoughtful of her, anyway.

Our Christmas tree is up now!

These two cushions were part of last week's crafting