November was not the best month for me in terms of physical activity. I took a bit of a tumble on some black ice in my driveway at the end of October! The heavy rain had frozen on the edge of the deck and as I headed out with the good intention of going for a brisk early morning walk around the walking track in town, my feet just disappeared from under me and I wacked both shins on the edge of the wooden deck and skinned my knees, hands and chin!
Craig came rushing out to rescue me when he heard the loud shriek expelled from my lungs and almost slipped himself but managed to regain his balance and help me to my feet. I had deep bone bruising on my shins as it turned out but luckily no fracture or breakage. Maybe the calcium supplements do work!
The recovery time however I have discovered does take longer the older you get and it was almost 6 weeks before the swelling went down and my shins ankles and knees had gone through various colours of the rainbow. It was nice to finally be able to walk properly again without feeling pain.
November was on the other hand quite eventful in my shop and I was very excited to receive another lot of beautiful soft merino wool blend felt in the mail from BenzieBazaar.
I had chosen colours for my most popular animals in earthy tones suitable for deer, squirrels, bears, hedgehogs, puppies and kittens. Also some ivory white and dark grey for the wedding topper birds.
The first order I made up in the new felt was a set of Alpaca's to be used as a wedding cake topper. I designed the pattern to be slightly larger than my usual 2" size which is what the bride to be wanted. Then I had a request for some birds in mustard yellow and golden brown, rainstorm blue and cream, with contrast stitching in silver grey.
When I mention to people that I make up cake toppers in the form of animals they often look a little perplexed. When you are in love and planning a wedding it is often the little details that make all the difference and to have a cute keepsake, especially if it has a special meaning (Craig and I have referred to each other as bunnies since we got engaged over 20 years ago!)
Well, it's back to the land of felt and stitchery for me this morning, interrupted only by the need to put another log on the wood stove to keep my fingers nimble and the occasional mug of hot tea to warm my toes!
I hope you are all enjoying the run up to the Christmas holidays :)
Hazel x
