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A bit wretched today. I had grand plans to craft the weekend away (starting 6pm Saturday, I worked til then), but all I managed to churn out was five sets of note cards and one large-size card for the mister to give to a colleague of his who is getting married & moving away (my first commission! Wee bit of excitement there). I was hoping to dive into my recently acquired fabric haul, make a few bags, polish off some owls, try my hand at a cat softie design I have been planning too long and not actually doing anything about, and have a go at the May Month of Softies theme (ideas! All these ideas buzzing around in my brain! I haven’t even started on this yet, will I make it?).

Lately I’ve been feeling like I’m in a bit of a rut with the softies. I’m still very fond of the general design (wool/felt bodies, felt faces, cotton/button embelishments), but I feel like they are lacking a certain something. Clothes, maybe? I’m not very handy with the sewing machine when it comes to miniature clothing (I adore the details on dolls like Hillary’s, but the actual sewing is a bit fussy for me), so I’m thinking of having a go at little knits. Scarves shouldn’t be a problem, maybe hats too, although I can’t say I’m thrilled about knitting little sweaters! Will keep you posted, but for now, all this is to say that it’s been a bit of a wretched weekend and a decidely grumpy Monday. Don’t let me put a damper on your spirits though, especially all you south-of-the-border types. Happy long weekend to you!