SnB B-day swap

I love partaking in the stitching group swaps.  Not only do I get to spend time with adults who can think for themselves (try spending 8 hours in a retail environment..i love my job..i really do) but  I love making something for someone else and seeing what these creatively inspirational woman in the group have made for each other.

The best part of this swap - I was honored to make something for a new mommy, well almost new mommy...her second kid really, but its still thrilling!  I thought about making a layette set for her, buuuttt...how many pregnant mommies actually get something for themselves, something that has nothing to do with their newborn or other children?  I know I am wearing shoes to work that have holes in the bottom and a pant or two with holes in the pockets.  So if I cant even get myself out to the store to get pants with no pocket holes I'm guessing my swap buddy would not have the time or energy to get herself something nice.  But I could be wrong. 

So I made her this felted purse:

I am so excited as to how the felting turned out.  And I hope Jen has a wonderful time using it and the little purse that came with it:

And as I sit here procrastinating from doing house chores or studying or anything mildly productive I am sipping away at the fancy hot coco I got from Sam.  Can't wait to use the gloves she knitted me and the little ear warmer thingie..not to mention I am trying to decide what to make with that lovely yarn I got as well...mmm...

Start em Young I say!

Last month I went on a spinning spree, from spinning up some frizzy stuff for Craft Akron, to teaching a friend how to use my extra wheel and drum carder so she too can be addicted to the spinning craze.  This brought about my son's endeavor to learn how to operate the wheel -

Who can ignore this cuteness?

I also blame this on the Moswolt spinning wheel I bought on ebay and is now sitting in my garage being stained. I'll post photos once the wheel has been dressed and is ready to see the world.  However, my mother has added to this addiction by buying me another moswolt wheel ( i admit to prompting this early x-mass/b-day gift)...

I just have to find the time to spin now :)