Easter Wreath

I was going to start putting pictures of stuff I make on my usual blog, but realised that making stuff doesn't really tie in with reading books.  I mean, I can *sort* of knit and read on my kindle, but not particularly effectively, and only really, really easy patterns. So, I decided to start another blog, about my craft creations.

Yep, my life really is that rock n roll - not only do I love reading, I also love knitting, cross-stitch and sewing.  It's pretty edgy, but I like to take risks.

I am totally rubbish at sticking to just one project at a time. Yesterday evening, I was working on my latest kit from Seamstar. I am a member of their craft club, which means they send me a rather lovely kit each month to make something fabulous.  This month the kit is based around felt flowers in Spring colours.  I happen to have acquired a willow wreath type affair from my mother-in-law, and so decided I would use that as a base for my creations. 

I was originally planning to just add a few felt flowers, and be done with it, but last night I found myself knitting a cover for a polystyrene Easter egg that I just happened to have lying around.  Then, in true gilding of lily style, I added a bit of felt, ribbon, and a button for good measure.  Because who doesn't want a nice pink button on their wool and polystyrene Easter egg? The wool is 4 ply and from Five Moons, and the colour is Acid Drop. The pattern can be found here and the eggs which fit the egg shell (so to speak) can be ordered in packs of 10 from Baker Ross.

The kids and I are planning to do a few more felt flowers and leaves and then add them all over the weekend.  But here it is so far.