Blissfully Busy...

Brynwood Needleworks - The Wanderer Traveler's Clutch - Black

I completed the clutch for a commission I recently received. Once I make the wristlet and key fob (this morning), it will be on its way to a new owner. (This client didn't want the shoulder strap.)

It also has the compass embroidered (tone-on-tone) on the exterior of the flap - in black, this time. In addition, I added the initials my client requested to the inside flap.

Brynwood Needleworks - The Wanderer Traveler's Clutch - Black - Interior

 

The interior is a different map fabric from my collection. I don't have a lot of it...perhaps enough to make one more wallet interior, but that's it.

I can also see I'm going to have to learn to take better photographs of the black cork. (I'll have to ask Handsome, who used to make a living photographing black Mercury Marine outboard motors, to share his expertise.)

I also completed another Acorn Woolen Pincushion, which was delivered to its new home last night. Today, I'll be completing two more orders for Woolen Strawberry Pincushion/Sachets, with two more wallets waiting in the wings. Yes. I'm blissfully busy.

 

Number 48 And Another Corgi Project...

Brynwood Needleworks - 48 The Wanderer Travelers Clutch

Last weekend was a busy one in my online shop. I spent Monday shipping, and then got busy with the special orders that also came in.

Number 48 is another "The Wanderer Travelers Clutch", and I sent it on its way yesterday morning. I have two more wallets on order to complete this week, so I'm working on them now.

Brynwood Needleworks - "The Fairy Steed" Corgi Hot/Cold Pack

 

I made a new woolen Corgi piece, too. My client doesn't sew, so this one became a lavender-infused, rice-filled hot/cold pack. I also shipped this out yesterday. (I might have to make one of these for myself!)

I'd like to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has been so supportive of my creative efforts - whether you're purchasing items I'm listing, or just cheering me on as I develop and make my handcrafted items. I really appreciate it.

Well, I guess I don't have to tell you where I'll be today. No complaints. The old adage is really true..."When you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." Such are my daily blessings.

Three Quarters Finished...

Brynwood Needleworks - K. Schmitz' "Peter Cottontail"

 

Yesterday was Nifty 50s, so I decided to get back to my handwork. I took my kit and supplies for Kathy Schmitz' kit, Peter Cottontail from the "Sweet Stitches" set I've been working on and got busy.

I traced out the design, attached the background fabric to my scroll rods and got right to stitching (while I gabbed with the ladies, of course!).

Brynwood Needleworks - K. Schmitz' "Peter Cottontail"

 

I made quite a bit of progress before I left Harbour Heights. I took this photo when I set it aside for the rest of the afternoon, and then Handsome and I met an old friend for dinner. 

Brynwood Needleworks - K. Schmitz' "Peter Cottontail"

As soon as we got home, I put on my jammies, grabbed a bottle of water and (Tag and) I retired to our favorite spot so I could continue stitching.

If you look at the pattern in the first photo, you can see that all I have left to complete Peter Cottontail are his pant legs and feet (paws?). I'll do those over my morning coffee today and he'll be ready to set aside until I finish the final three designs.

The rest of the day will be spent making another (#41) The Wanderer Travelers Clutch, as I was blessed to sell the first one I showed you in yesterday's post. I'm so thankful for my wonderful clients. 

I wish you have a great day today. I pray everyday that all my friends, near and far, can be as happy and content as I am.

xo