Felt Obsession

Just popping in quickly to show everyone what my latest addiction is............Felt! It all started with this idea of mine to make proper 'Tea Sets' for the kiddo's Christmas prezzies. Instead of buying plastic 'Made in China' new tea sets from trendy stores, I collected a variety of frilly 'Made in England' tea cups, saucers, etc. from the Charity shops, to then arrange on some wooden serving trays I'm going to hand paint. Throw in some frilly teaspoons also found at the Charity shops, and some frilly ladies handkerchiefs that make perfect tea-napkins...oh! and little silver bells and frilly milk jugs, sugar bowls, etc.............I've created some cutesy special gifties. BUT, I wanted to have some Felt Goodies to go with the sets, thus, I started sewing Fairy Cakes, Strawberries and fancy doughnuts. I can't stop sewing these non-edible edibles. It's fiddly work I enjoy. The tea sets are not ready yet, but I'm posting some pics that show the basic idea. I've even put a 'boyish' one together for Zephyr. Well, I MUST put down the needles soon, because I've many other Christmas gifties to make. This year is going to be a merchant-free Christmas, and so far, it's become the most special holiday season ever for us! Check out the photo's below..........these have only just begun, but I will post finished results soon :)