Felted sweater "blanket"

So, for years(?!) I've been collecting shrunken wool and cashmere
sweaters at the thrift store whenever I find them. I now have 2
shelves worth. Shelves which are desperately needed for other things
in our one-bedroom apartment I might add.
My plan is to make blankets. But, I haven't been excited by the look
of other blankets I've seen - too patchworky, too country cottage.
But I finally found a photo. And was inspired. And spent the weekend
cutting several of the aforementioned sweaters into strips. At which
point, I decided I didn't LOVE the colorway, and wasn't sure I had
enough, and promptly lost interest.
But I did spend some time cutting the remaining scraps into hearts.
And sewed them into garlands. For Valentines Day gifts. Or to sell.
And here they are. Bad lighting and crappy iPhone photo as usual.

Kung hei fat choi

He invented and implemented it. I love the scales.

Happy Chinese New Year!

New Pajamas

These were supposed to be for Christmas, but since when do I finish anything on time?

I used the Sleepover pattern from Oliver + S. I love that company! They make me feel so talented.

Knights and Castle

A variation on Cheryl's Pipecleaner People. These have paperclips
attached to feet so they can stand. And I made their hands with larger
loops so they can hold miniature weaponry (cocktail toothpick swords,
balsa wood shields).

Much of the fun stuff we used to make them (and the Star Wars spaceships) came from the Depot for Creative Reuse in Long Beach.  Such an inspiring place to visit if you're into creating things.  And the owner Lisa is such a kind, generous person - she really creates community in the East Village.

Frank created castle out of scrap lumber. Stonelike facade carved with
dremel tool. It even has a drawbridge-

May the force be with you.

Made by Frank. So far, adults have been far more appreciative of them
than the child who received them as a Christmas gift...