Some might say I have an obsession with peacocks. I do love the way they look, the way they have two appearances, really. I'm not too big on their attitude, but whatever. Can't have everything.

I have a love/hate relationship with Amy Butler patterns. Her ideas and final products are awesome....but making them can be a bit of a pain in the something. This bag is no exception! Yes, it turns out great, but trying to decipher the pattern pieces and instructions would make anyone quit! This is the fifth time I've made this bag, numbers 2, 3 and 4 were a hot mess, all because of the stupid inside pocket. This time trough, I just didn't do the pocket, whew, that cut a lot of issues out. I also added the peacock to the front to make it a little more festive.

Materials:
Outside: 100% wool
Lining is 100% polyester
"Interfacing" is 100% cotton
Decorative stitching: 100% cotton

k1, pm, cb7, pm, k1

Last year I made a few sets of stitch markers for some friends as Christmas gifts. Instead of waiting until the last minute, I started them tonight! When!

Skirts, Skirts and more skirts!

I rarely see my sister-in-law, mostly because we live pretty far apart. There are a few other reasons, but those aren't important. She was here for a few days in August, so we did normal girl things, like shop. Shopping leads to the statement "I can make that", which leads to projects. So here's Aly's new skirt!

As with anything in a solid neutral color, it needed a little bit of "something". That something was this cute little tree. It's going to be incorporated into more stuff.