Back again so soon?

So here are the new burp/clean up drool/something or someone is messy so wipe them up with this, cloths. They are long and narrow so they can hang over one's shoulder neatly. They are also thin so as to avoid too much bulk. They end up being about 7 1/2 X 19 1/2 inches when they are finished. I think they are super groovy.

dogs and polka dots are so very baby.

listen, you, the photos will improve when i gets me a new ca-mer-ah.

for those rock-and-roll babies out there.

Ah, here we are. A special bloggy-blog all to myself. Now I can be self-involved and sound off about all things important to me. Hence the aptly titled "fuzzy ears in my pocket and other good things." I'll explain later.



It is the second to last day of October, and I find myself thinking about all of the reasons I love this month so. First off, being fortunate enough to live in New England is reason enough to adore autumn, and I am sad to see October's 31 days draw to a close. The colors, the harvest and the smell are among my favorite aspects of life these days.



And let's take a moment to honor kid art. Seriously. The pumpkin you see to the left- the one all dolled up- was crafted by one of my students. Looks like it took a few stabs (ahem) before Jack here really and truly came to life. But what a clever creation! Adorned with pushpins and sewing pins he is happy as a clam in gourd clothing. The photo doesn't show it all that well, but he is also wearing a "leaf-and-other-bits-of-nature" hat. Kids are the best.



I have a box full of notions that was given to me by a textile company owner. I can't wait to give it to the students to see what they create. They always come up with the most innovative, interesting ideas.

Speaking of ideas...I have been oh-so-crafty recently.

I don't know if I have any talent at all, but I am enjoying making things with my hands.

That being said, I need to be cautious.

I have always maintained that the word CRAFT is a mere consonant from the word CRAP.

I've seen more cinnamon sticks hot-glued on to wooden pieces of ridiculousness in my years than I care to recall.

Don't want to be caught in that category.

In addition to which, my creations might be considered off-beat.

Nonsensical.

Unnecessary.

Whimsical.

Silly.

But I love them. I love them and they make me smile.

Par example:

Une collar pour chien avec fleurs.

A beauty queen, c'est vrai?

It is a simple fabric collar with a brightly colored button. Cool.

They serve no purpose save to make me happy. Want one?