Wool felt project

 The week between Christmas and New Years I worked on my wool felt needle case hold all project. This is the first time I have worked with wool.

I whip stitched all the shapes on first

Then I pulled my threads 

 and started stitching

I was worried to touch the eyes but they worked out great.

Time to pull coordinating fabrics for the pockets and lining. I knew I had some gum leaves (I thought the right colour). The one I wanted to use was to grey/blue

So I went with the yellow and green and wattle.

The inside zipper went in well

Just finishing hand stitching the binding

A place to store needles and packets, scissors and extras

I am very happy with this finish.

Pattern by Jill Christian

Some finishes for May...

I have been busy this month. I have actually got some things finished....
My Wool felt elf from a Debbie Busby workshop.

My little wool felt ELF

My felt toy.. When we were told to make a felt toy I struggled with what to do.. I don't do the normal thing. I like unexpected strange or different items... I haven't the need for a toy but I know that's what I'll get. I can pass it on to the grandkids. Now I have boys and girls... For me to enjoy what I make it needs to be different.
I hope it was liked...

Rabbit Stew

He's just hanging there

You can see the veggies

A skinned rabbit

The top of the Carrot, onion and herb pouch

If you want the pattern it is in HANDMADE  Vol  21.. No 11
Pattern by Helen Woods

My stitching day out with a friend

Up nice and early, grab a coffee and hit the road. Through the city peak hour traffic and then we arrive. Yes, e are in Narre Warren East for a Gail Pan & Debbie Busby stitching day.
Here is my friend Nikki happily getting ready to stitch....

Nikki

Here is my friend Nikki happily getting ready to stitch.. She was surprised when I took her photo

Jo & Illene

Then I caught up with the sweet, lovely Illene from
http://retdairyqueen.blogspot.com.au

It's always good to catch up with blogging friends.

It was the first time all 3 of us attended one of these days

Before we opened our goody bags I grabbed a photo with GAIL & DEBBIE BUSBY.

Of course there was a shop to spend 

Beautiful projects designed by Debbie from http://woodenspooldesigns.blogspot.com.au

some of Gail's work for show..

This is my first project I decided to work on. I have not used wool before so this was a great introduction for me....
I decided to start with the wool project for the day instead of a stitchery. There was a choice of patterns to start with. 4 in all. 2 wool kits/patterns were included, 2stitchery patterns were drawn out and you could buy the finishing kits for them. There was also a wool pin cushion for us all. Made by Debbie, a container of lil pins, a reindeer cookie, a pencil with a cotton reel topper and a Xmas ball decoration. We were all very spoilt.
I will add a photo of the contents of my goody bag later when I show my finished elf...

I was going to join in last night with but I was just so tired after I got home.

So my days wool work is what is going to count. 

I know of a few more bloggers going to the workshop so I decided to do this post after they had been.

Shez, Cheryl & Melody will have a great day.

I'm sure there will be lots more photos on their blog.