Pieces of me ...

The right-side picture is a good shot of what the pieces look like before them become the character. Each snowbowl has a character 'inside' him so I just watch to see what personality trait is the most evident. That is the part I love the best.

Terri's snowballs

Meet the guys I spent the day with today. I turned the snow bowls last night and left the fun stuff for today. Using bits of yarn and pom poms I started making the stocking hats. Same principle as the the snowbowl but instead of going in circles I "stacked" the fabric-covered cord forming the cap as I went. The eyelash yarn gave the cap a sense if whimsy.

Herby heads to his new home....

The flash caught the white and makes him look startled. Either that or he saw the box I plan on shipping him in. So far, during his short life in my sewing room, he has had free range. He perches on my antique sewing machine in front of the window and watches the squirrels play outside. This has been one truly spoiled snowman. Before he leaves my home for Helen's, I believe I need to give him a nose job. Either way, I promised him I would give him a few air holes and a good book to read on his trip. I christened him Herby (in honor of the Nebraska Football Team's masket) then learned they lost today. Drats!

Pieces of Me

Helen's Snowman is finally finished and ready for his journey to her home. Tonight, I wrapped the cord for the six snowbowls heading to Texas and tomorrow will finish up the three snowbowls heading to the nice ladies at my doctor's office.

At the Guild meeting on Tuesday night, I offered to teach basketmaking at the Lauritzen Garden's event on November 14th. That has motivated me to wrap up what I have on my to-do list so I can focus on getting ready for the Garden Event.

My sewing room has been rearranged and my organizational efforts are coming together. I am always amazed at the amount of fabric I have and the limited amount of time I have to work with it.

As I write this, I have a lady bug crawling around my desktop. I believe ladybugs are an indication of good luck when found in the home. I am hoping there is more fact than myth to that. More about my life-changing events later. This weekend is all about creating and enjoying the process.

Take care,

Elaine