I will expose a rather untidy table later, but firstly I wanted you to see the needle felted picure that I made for a birthday gift for a very special little girl and her family.
I was asked to make a dragon fly picture with a beautiful sky and lots of twinkly bits.
I had such a lovely time creating it and adding all the little details - my problem is knowing when to stop.
Now I know the recipients love it too, I am happy!!!
So what's on the work table then.......
- the bright cheery knitting is one of 3 little girls' hoodies that I am knitting for Annie's munchkin bunch.
- there is an idea in my Stitch mag than I am thinking of adapting. I love the sea-theme and colours.
- little Katie Morag is waiting to be claimed. Annie's daughter had the other and I made her another story sack, like the one I made last week.
That's about it. Hope you all have a great week and if you pop over here - thanks for coming and leaving lovely messages - you are a fab bunch!
See you soon
x Jo
The photo of your latest pic doesn't do it justice at all Jo. It's so much more.....perfect.
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A x
Our knitting season is almost over thank goodness, welcome to spring and then summer
ReplyDeleteBridget #7
Beautiful felt picture. I've never seen anything like this before. I love the twinkly bits. I have to say the dragonfly is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW #66 AJ-
Wow Jo, I totally adore the dragonfly picture, it's gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteSuper knitting going on too - do you ever sit still and just meditate? Snigger, I thought not :)
Happy WOYWW, Di xx #10
The dragonfly picture is gorgeous!!! Have a great week, Helen 19
ReplyDeleteMy Doodly birds are in love with Katie Morag and want her to come and play. Be warned though a big scary Doodly will be guarding our gate this week. Even I don't like him and I made him. Watch out on Saturday on the blog
ReplyDeleteLynn xx 65
I think the beauty of dragonflies are underestimated compared to butterflies but you've done a fantastic job of proving its worth there - such a gorgeous project.
ReplyDeletegorgeous dragonfly picture! I love the colorful yarn you are knitting with! Very bright and cheerful...need that for winter. Have a great week and thanks for sharing. Vickie #68
ReplyDeleteThat must have been one very pleased little girl :) I have my second and third top ideas ready to start and then I plan to make some patchwork trousers (material waiting) once I've made a basic pair :)
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to see the little dolls still please little girls!!!! Back again from AWOL (Hospital) so am catching up with you all. Happy WOYWW! Karen T 96 x
ReplyDeleteThe felted picture is beautiful Annie. Afraid my first attempt went in the bin as it fell apart - must try harder.
ReplyDeleteLove the colours in your knitting, very cheerful.
no WOYWW number for me this week as my desk is clear (again). Must get going sometime as I have a special birthday card to make.
Ann B
Hi Jo, your dragonfly pic is absolutely stunning! I love dragonfies and butterflies most in the world of nature and you have captured the beauty so well in this piece. Stunning. Happy WOYWW, Anne x #32
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty and if it hadn't been snapped up I would be after it for myself. Absolutely stunning. Do I spy a frog or two in the water. Hugs Mrs a.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dragonfly pic Jo, love it, so etheral!!! Trish #90
ReplyDeleteLovely needle felt piece!! The hoodie looks like it will be warm and comfy.
ReplyDeleteKaren 107
Hello Jo, your needle felt picture is beautiful - there's something of the Monet's Waterlillies about it I think. Busy desk as usual, I see - lovely bright colours in the yarn you are using for the hoodie. Happy WOYWW, Elizabeth x #105
ReplyDeletePeeped about abit to catch up..love the finished dolls. Here oh the feltings are so pretty, you've such a variety of talents girl. Enjoy
ReplyDeleteWow, that dragon fly picture is Awesome (overused word here in Canada but fits your picture perfectly). Yu are very talented.
ReplyDeleteKnit looks good, love the colours.
Famfa #28
Oooh - lovely dragon fly picture!
ReplyDeleteLove the dragon fly dreams.
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Beautiful dragonfly pic. It will really be a treasure for the little girl, I'm sure. Lovely to see all your busy goings on and it's not a mess just actively creative!
ReplyDeleteLove JoZarty x
The dragonfly picture is beautiful and I always love to see other people's knitting, especially when it looks so colourful :o)
ReplyDeleteFiona xx #131
Such a lovely dumf-ed dragonfly, so dreamy and pretty!
ReplyDelete:)trisha #36ish
I think you've got the colours and feel of the dragonfly and the water just right. What a pretty picture, I'm not surprised the little girl loved it :)
ReplyDeletehugs, LLJ #71 xx
Jo, that picture is beautiful. I don't know much about the sort of work you do, but I love the finished articles. I clicked on the photo for a closer look and was amazed at all the little details.
ReplyDeleteI had three of my sons quite close together so I've done several knitting projects that need to be X3. I always found the third one quite hard to get started, but I loved to see them all wearing something 'different but similar' when they were all finished. Kate x #80
Love the picture - such talent you lucky lady. Thanks for sharing. Anne x
ReplyDeleteO my word... the painting is AmAzing... Gorgeous work.. simply Perfect... Hugs May x x x#4
ReplyDeleteOh, the dragonfly scene is so delicate and serene. You've made it just perfect. Your desk is quite full but has a lot of happy things and happy colors on it.
ReplyDeleteWha ton earth do you need a replacement, thingummybob... er ironing board for??? Heh he!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes... I used ours a few weeks ago for steaming some knitting.
Love jo x
Wow!! Lots of goodies being made at your desk!! The doll and felted picture are amazing!!!!!! You go, girl!
ReplyDeleteJeannie #62
Your dragonfly picture is stunning. The dragonfly is so beautiful and that sky, gorgeous. You really are so clever with the felt. The hoodies look really bright and cheerful. I had a closer look at the magazine picture and I can't believe that wave is sewn, so good.
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Von #45
What a beautiful stunning dragonfly picture Jo,
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it will be treasured forever...it's so special :D
Your desk also looks like there's so much creativity going on...and such fun! ;D
Thanks for sharing and visiting my desk earlier ~ Happy WOYWW to you Neesie #11
I do so like a busy desk. Love your felted creation. Something I have yet to venture into. Keep smiling and creating, hope all your creations are claimed soon.
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented. How do you look at wool etc and come up with such inspired ideas. Thank you for your visit this week and your advice to calm down. I have camed down, so much I have given up all hope of finished my project before we go away. Today was sorted - deliver Grandson's card and pressie this morning and craft this afternoon. Didn't happen - we had a visit from some very good friends who have been traveling the Yorkshire canal system all summer. No craft, but it was good to see them and catch up. have fun with your wool. xx #102
ReplyDeleteYour Dragonfly picture is fantastic! It hasn't arrived with me yet though!! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI was at NEC last week and there was needlefelting kits everywhere and I kept thinking of you two. I was sooo tempted to buy a kit to give it a go but I have way too many projects on the go already!
xx
Oh my. that dragonfly picture is AMAZING!!! Love. love. love it!
ReplyDeleteI am in the process of knitting for the grandies, but it is taking longer than I thought.
Happy belated WOYWW!
Tertia #52
I never see untidy on your table Jo, funny how our perceptions are so altered! Love the knotty colours, the munchkins are going to look sooo well dressed this autumn!!
ReplyDeleteThat's 'Monet felted' and more - it is so beautiful just like his paintings and whilst it is under the sea I hope you can see (pun!?)where I am coming from.
ReplyDeleteLove your desk - such a hive of industry - now I need to clear mine after the weekend dumping session and hopefully I can get some fabric out and have a play/create.
Thanks for sharing (apologies for being so late) - Hugs, Neet #58 xx
Sorry to be so late letting to you this week JO.
ReplyDeleteYour picture is beautiful, the colours remind me Monet’s paintings. May be you’ll be selling it for millions at some time in the future, Lol.
Happy Crafting!
Sue
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LOVE it is a complete UNDERSTATEMENT! was blown away by it!
ReplyDeleteI would think you will have quite a few orders when people see how lovely it is, although the picture doesnt do it justice....especially the twinkly bits
caroline
Hi there Jo, ah ah how absolutely delicious and beautiful this is - just adore the soft colours and subtle tones - your requester put in a great request and you answered it so very very well!! thanks for sharing Shaz in Oz. x
ReplyDeleteWas scrolling thru your blog trying to see what 'felting' is...don't know what it is but what you do with it is drop dead gorgeous!! Love the dragonfly piece. Very lucky little girl to receive this as a gift!! Nan G 134 from WOYWW #172
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