I have always loved gift guides.  I am intrigued by what others find, what they are inspired by, and what’s on their very own wish list.  I’ve been following the lovely guides at Creature Comforts.  I think you should check them out too, I’ve been introduced to the loveliest things, many of which have ended up on my very own wishlist.

Iz needed a new hat, so I found a bag of brown/red yarn at Value Village, threw in some eyelash yarn and knit her up this quick little hat.  I used the Clover pom pom maker.  Let me tell you, it is my favorite pom pom maker OF ALL TIME.  So quick, so easy, doesn’t fall apart, it’s a dream.  I’ve made pom poms, just to have them.

I don’t know about you, but I have become a fan of Clover, BIG TIME. You can shop on their US site if the Japanese site is tough (but so worth clicking around).

Birds. Yep, on the brain, like everyone else.  You’ve seen them all I’m sure.  I’m working on my own little pattern, a few variations.  Thinking about a possible class at LuckyStitches when it opens in Seattle.  These are so quick and take just minutes to cut out, sew and stuff.  Next step – off to Value Village to find the fabrics for my little flock.

I found these at Value Village too.

I’m going to be using them for the ornaments for the Ornament Swap.

I can’t believe Thanksgiving is next week.  Why is there so much Christmas stuff in the stores already!  I know why, I just wish those retailers wouldn’t do it.  It makes me so crazy, I’m not buying anything this Christmas, I’m making it all from found stuff.  So there.