The Fantastic Mr. Hobby Fox

I haven't been as focused on Christmas gifts as I probably need to, but I was able to whip up this hobby fox.  I found the free pattern on Ottobre Design (I love them).  

Who knows if Clark will have any interest on riding around on a hobby fox, but I remember liking hobby horses when I was younger.  The head is made entirely of felt.  This was a quick (less than 45 minutes), and inexpensive project.  I would highly recommend this project if you are in need of any extra projects or gifts.

You can find the free pattern here.  Thanks Ottobre.

I'll be linking up here.



PS- I am working on some larger projects, but they probably won't be published for another week or so. Bare with me...I'm working.

Just because I FELT like it

Yesterday as my son was napping I was feeling pretty exhausted and uninspired. Normally I try to craft during nap time, but sometimes I don't even have the energy to get going. I had just received a large order full of felt for some projects that are on my to-do list, but I just couldn't get started (I am supposed to be making another quiet book, and am working on a felt alphabet, and play tent) so I decided that I needed a quick little project that wouldn't take much time or energy. I didn't do a lot of planning or revising so this project is what it is, but I am kind of pleased with it. I have been really inspired by some of the adorable felt headbands out there. I love Blueeyed freckle's headbands, and also all of the ultra feminine flower headbands out in blogland. Anyhow I decided to try my hand at it. I definitely need practice and to invest more time in planning, but for a "craft quickie" I am quite pleased. I went out with some friends last night and sported my latest creation.

I think that the little flower needs a button in the center as well, but I don't have one on hand that suits it.

My Felt Needle Book

This is a project that has been on my Craft To-Do List for quite some time. I am known for misplacing needles-my husband seems to be the one that normally finds them (in his foot, or hand). So in an attempt to organize my craft life (remember my blog post with craft room organization ideas) I finally made this needle book. It was so simple and fun to make. I used Kunin Rainbow felt, embroidery thread, a button, and some thin white batting for the pages (I didn't have any white felt on hand). I cut out 3 pages for the inside and rounded the corners. I then wrapped my gray felt around the pages and cut to fit the bulk of the book form. I rounded the corners of the cover, and stitched around the outside of the cover with my bright pink embroidery thread. After stitching I added my little pink rosettes and attached them to my cover with a few quick stitches. I sewed my pages into the needle book, attached a small flap that I cut out with a button hole, and sewed on my button to the front of my cover. That's it and that's all. It was such a fun and quick little project.

I love how the pink and gray felt coordinate with the pincushions that I made earlier.  The button flap was an afterthought so it isn't shown in all photos, but I am quite pleased with my kitchy little needle book. Have I mentioned that I am becoming quite fond of felt. I really am...wool felt is too rich for my bones, but maybe one day.