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Friday, February 16, 2007

Bluebird of Happiness

Posted in Hearth and Home
This past summer the girl chicks and I took an embroidery class taught by a friend of mine. As I was the only adult actually taking the class I spent most of my class time helping the other students--tender young maidens ranging in age from 7 to 13--with such things as threading their nededles, untangling knots and other assorted things. As such I unfortunately never finished the project we started. However my interest was renewed upon receipt of the bookWee Felt Folk.
My first and only project so far resulted in this:felt bird purse. This little purse measures 4 3/4 inches wide and 3 3/4 inches high. It took a total of about 2 or 3 hours to complete, however, I spread out the work over several evenings. I think I am going to give it to my mom just because. Perhaps she can keep her hearing aid batteries in it or rather I might include a small mirror. I hope she likes it.
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Monday, February 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by takingthechallenge
What a lovely purse! Makes me want to give it a try :)
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Thursday, February 22, 2007 - Oh my!

Posted by Anonymous
It is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!

And you are going to give it to your Mama! Just because... oh. I have tears. ((((Mother Hen))))

You've done such beautiful work. But the greatest thing of all is the giving it away. Especially to her.

You move me....
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Monday, March 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
I love that bird. You did such a great job.

Cindi
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