Needle Felting Fun

I recently checked out the book, Warm Fuzzies by Betz White from the library. (You can also buy it at Amazon). It makes needle felting look so much easier! She gives lots of very helpful tips to make your projects turn out great and directions are easy to read. I'm so excited to try this craft again!
You can make pretty things for your home or to wear. I haven't read this book but I like the cover.
Aren't these little animals adorable? There are a few more felting ideas on the turkey feathers blog. Let me know if you try it.

Summer Skirt

I did some sewing and am really loving this VERY comfortable skirt. I found the material at Hancock's. These pictures don't show it very well but there are several inverted box pleats, front and back. I started this with a pattern, but then didn't like how it was going, so, I just did it my own way. I love it when something turns out, don't you?! The wind was blowing so I'm trying to hold down the skirt- it really has an even hem line!

Bracelets

I had a few outfits that needed some bracelets to match. Here they are. One of the beading books I read recently suggested using silk thread because the author felt it draped better. I tried it and I agree. The thread should be found near the beads in your local craft store.

Twirly Skirt

I was so surprised to see how much E loved picking out the material for her skirt. I insisted on the bottom row fabric by Barefoot Roses. Then, we went to the fabric store selected several bolts of possibilities and E picked out the other fabrics. Fun.

To be Fair, Car wreck part 3

Just to be fair, I need to let you know that after Farmers insurance agreed (finally) that their driver was at fault they were a pleasure to work with. They ordered me a rental car to use while the car was repaired, etc., etc. We may need to use the insurance money to buy a second car, but I appreciate their help.

Healthy Drink

Hello, I've noticed how many of you are eating better so I thought I'd mention this product. I buy the unsweetened vanilla (at a health food store or on Amazon). I mix it with milk, one banana, and 1/2 cup frozen berries. It makes a very filling smoothie, Mark thinks it needs some sugar.

I don't particularly like their other flavors but I really like the vanilla. It also contains a lot of vitamins, etc. It's not just protein. Three cheers for all of you that are eating better- keep it up!

For Jane Austen Fans

If you like the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice (it's GREAT), then you might like Wives and Daughters. Clarissa and I really enjoyed it. Added: We checked it out from the public library. I think it was originally shown as a mini series. Netflix has it, but I don't know about other rental places.