fantastical felt
FELT.
I’m a fan. It’s soft, sturdy, and is available in the uber-saturated Crayon colours that turn you sappy for elementary school craft time. Felt projects tug me into a fantastical Roald Dahl world.
Here I sewed orange-, coral-, and rosebud-coloured felt hearts onto a persimmon satin ribbon for a quick bunting fix.
Free-style embroidery is an excellent character-building exercise for perfectionists. Freestyling on felt? Let’s just say it’s a double whammy of good stuff for the soul.
I have lots of littles in my life, and among other things this means I’m allowed to make finger puppets with impunity.
To end on a cynical note, I’m typing this inside while drinking iced Earl Grey to weave the illusion that it’s warm enough to sit outside under the bunting. But no matter, because….
…tomorrow, armed with enough stitchery and dried cranberries for a 15 hour trip, I’m escaping winter and flying due West to be with my family in beautiful Northern California! My heart and my skin are SO ready to soak in some warmth. See you on the flip side, friends!
have a safe trip and have fun! i hope you get all the vitamin d you’ve been craving :)
Thanks, Chels!
Have a fun trip! Wish I was in California so I could see you!
I would have loved that! Hmm, is a European honeymoon part 2 in your future, perhaps? (:
oh i can’t wait to see you!
Soon and very soon.
Safe travels! Enjoy the sun on your shoulders :)
Thank you, thank you!
so so so cute. love these adorable creations.
and so happy you’ll be in glorious california soon!
(:
I had no idea felt had so many purposes beyond finger puppets! I love the little nook you’ve made for yourself — the red felt adds the perfect touch of whimsy =)
If you have time whilst in NorCal send me an email! I’m back from my many journeys abroad. Hope you have a safe, fun trip with lots of sun and iced tea!
xo
-Jessica
http://www.threadandbones.com
I’m always thrilled to see your posts. You always have your way to synchronize the words and the photos. I love love love your blog. (I don’t know how many times I’ve said it).
Have a safe and fun trip with the endless cranberries! =)
You are so very sweet, thank you for the lovely compliment! (:
It’s snowing here in the Netherlands right now so I’m a bit jealous you get to fly away :-)
Have a great time with your family!