Little Snowman Hooked Mat Create & Decorate February 2010

The latest Create & Decorate issue should be out about now, or soon. This is a simple little mat to hook, good for a beginner too. I have kits available on my website. The background is a charcoal grey although it does look a little green here. It's actually darker than this photo. The snowman is a white wool with a little overdying to give it a bit of an aged looked. This photo is not doing it justice.

Christmas 365 Magazine

There is a brand new magazine called Christmas 365. Christmas365 It is a sister magazine to Create & Decorate. The premier issue just came out and one of my designs is featured in this issue. These are my Christmas Treats canning jar lids. You can't see the jars in this photo but they are the little half pint wide mouth canning jars by Kerr. I use them to keep all sorts of little things. The holiday jars hold little peppermint candies. My floral lids, which are in an older post, sit on my sewing room counter full of old buttons and beads so that I can see at a glance what I have. There are more patterns for all seasons including Halloween and Autumn that can be seen on my website Cabin Creek Designs Kits are available for this Christmas design.

Needle Felted Wool Sheep

This was a fun little project! I just took wool roving and needle felted this cute little sheep. So easy to do! I can see this could become addicting!

Punch Needle Doily

Well, I'm not real sure what to call this but it's pretty. I found this on Etsy and couldn't resist buying it. It's old but I don't know how old, it is hand made using a punch needle tool and a nice thread with a sheen to it, not stranded embroidery floss. The lavender flowers have faded on the front. It has a wonderful feel. It measures 12" x 9". If anyone has an info please leave a comment. Please click on image for a close up view.

Wool Acorns

These are felted acorns using hand dyed roving. We have oak trees and tons of acorns so I thought I'd try making a few of these. I just wet felt the roving into an acorn shape and when dry I glue a real acorn top on it. If you want to purchase wool acorns there are many vendors on Etsy that make and sell these. They're kind of fun to set out in a little dish.

Sunflower October Block Of The Month

The latest block in the Block of the Month hooked rug. Block number 4. Hooked by Karen Haskett. I also stitched this as a wool applique pillow on a dark navy background, it turned out very well....will post it at a later time.

Star Christmas Tree Skirt

Featured in Create & Decorate Magazine December 2009. My most recent project in the magazine. This tree skirt is made with National NonWovens WoolFelt. The wool felt has a nice texture but not as costly as 100% wool, although it certainly could be made using all wool fabric. I've blanket stitched the stars and all the edges. A few beads and simple embroidery in the center of each star. Kits are available on my website Cabin Creek