Blue Moon Art

Decorating an Apron

I bought this plain white apron a few months ago with the intention of embroidering things on it. I finally got around to playing with it yesterday. I had such a good time, I went out to buy more aprons, but the store didn't carry the same kind anymore and I didn't like the new ones. There's a lesson learned. When you see it, buy it! Here's a photo and you'll find it in my etsy shop now.

Embroidery Combined With Felt

I drew this Queen of Hearts on a piece of yellow cotton fabric with the intention of practicing my embroidery and learning new stitches. It was sitting around for almost a year and I finally picked it up a couple of days ago. The background is so yellow, I added felt pieces to a couple of the larger areas on the dress to balance it out. My stitching will probably never be perfect because I tend to sort of draw freehand with the needle and thread instead of planning out the design in advance. Ahh, if I could only learn to have more patience!

Another Cat and Bird

Here is smaller piece of felt art I just finished, about 8 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches. I had fun with this one! It was in my etsy shop but I took it out and now it's going to my mother!

Girl Holding Black Cat

Here is my latest piece of felt art based on a small painting I did in college. There was something about the image that I always liked, so after finding it in the attic and dusting it off I decided to do it over in felt this time. It is presently for sale in my etsy shop.

The Charmer Mouse

Here is the charmer, trying to charm you with flowers and he's doing a good job of it but WHERE ARE THE CHOCOLATES??

Some New Critters

I didn't want to post any new critters in my etsy shop until the craft sale at work was over. Now, little by little I will be adding these to my shop. I did get a request for a squirrel and he is in the works right now. I also sold Pirate the glove dog, a mouse and a few caterpillar pins. It was a lot of fun! Here are some of the critters in my shop at the moment:

MEOOOW says the New Kitty

OK, so this one was actually half done when I put it aside about a month ago. I finally got around to finishing him today! As soon as I stitched in his mouth he said, MEOOOW! I'll translate. It means, "About time!!"

Baby Blanket Completed—Finally!

I have been working on this baby blanket for my hair stylist for ages. She is probably having her baby as I type this post. It is a crocheted blanket and I got through making the bulk of it alright but when it came to adding the edging I froze up. I was clueless as I've never added an edging on anything before. Thanks to my friend Marci who is a whiz at all things crochet it is now complete. Marci weaved in all the loose ends for me and crocheted the entire edge in one night! Last night I added the ribbon and now it's ready to be shipped. I was very happy with the yarn—organic cotton, very soft and a pleasure to work with. I have one skein left to make a little toy perhaps.

Three Little Kittens

Three little kittens made for three little girls, who are all the same but different.

Glove Dog

My friend, Virginia went upstate last weekend and made a trip to the dollar store there for some toothpaste, and guess what she found!! The work gloves that are used in all the awesome Japanese craft books for making adorable critters!! Two pair for a dollar! You can't beat that. She's going again next week so I gave her money in advance to get more. Here is my first attempt at making a glove doggie.