Cold Season

After an unseasonably warm autumn, the cold season has finally arrived. With it came one heck of a cold virus to our household. I got sick on Halloween, didn't go to work for a week, and am still in the process of recovering from a lingering sinus infection. SB managed to elude the bug for a week, but it caught up with him last weekend; fortunately he managed to power through his work week and has recuperated surprisingly quickly.

Since feeling better I've started a few new craft projects. I have been motivated by that familiar nesting feeling that I always get in November and December thanks to the beginning of winter and the holiday season. This is the first year we have space for holiday decorations so, naturally, I want to make a few seasonal items! Did I mention that we are hosting 8-12 people for Thanksgiving this year? I thought a banner was in order...

fabric pendant banner with felt lettering - it still needs to be assembled. I will share pictures when finished!

Here is another project that I started. It was inspired by an embroiderer I follow on Instagram, although I changed the design a fair amount. I'm still plan to add a few more stars - maybe in silver floss.

SB paid me the highest compliment on both of these projects when
he told me that they remind him of a Wes Anderson movie! 

Once these projects are complete, my goal is to make a skirt in December and perhaps even a dress in time for New Year's Eve... more to come soon.