I would’ve added this to my list of crazy things about me if I had remembered, but you know here is the thing - I have the memory of a gnat. Two things triggered the idea - “oh yeah, I can embroidery the felted hat.” These are seeing my friend Jackie’s wonderful embroidery on felted pot holders at her blog - go visit her they are really nice and a comment from Julie about some beading she has to do for her hat. They happened nearly simulaneously and it was a light bulb moment.

I headed back to the embroidery shop and picked out some wool and here is my first stab at it - not too bad. The best thing is I’m trying not to beat myself up - I just want to have fun and see what happens. I think this flower will be the main one and then I will just do some vines and outline flowers in the background.

After that I headed over for a haircut, but I was really early so I headed into Barnes & Noble where I found Inspirations.
Now I’ve looked at this before, but thought kinda pricey, but now being a huge Jenny McWhinney fan, I had to have this issue. She has the cutest bunny with bluebirds in it. I found you can even buy the kit to make her. She is just the sweetest and since I have a niece that will be born this spring - I’m thinking maybe a good gift.

I also loved every other project. I thought this bag project was super cute.

Anyway the verdict is I think I have to have a subscription. It’s not much different than if you buy it in the store, but at least you know you will get one. I would love some of the back issues as well, but that will have to wait.

~ Madame Purl