Finished a new prototype plushy. It has snap-on limbs and face with a write-on/wipe-off surface underneath. The eyes are buttons and the color shapes around the eyes have button holes so they can be removed or changed around. The stuffing includes some poly beads so it sits up nicely.

I made some simple felted wool hand warmers from a sweater I had mostly chopped up for Christmas ornaments.

Back to altering felted sweaters. This one is cropped but scoops lower in back. I added second cuffs to the sleeves because I like mine really long. And of course I had to add the nested rectangles.

Stella is helping to make crayon heart necklaces to give to friends for Valentine’s Day. Crush the crayons into small bits. Melt in 250 deg. oven. Add straws to wax (for the holes) as it is just starting to cool and set. When completely cooled and hardened, pull straw out, gently, with pliers. Smooth any rough surfaces off of crayon by rubbing on paper. Add a cord of your choice. Adin is the lucky recipient of the first necklace made.

I felted and altered an XL men’s wool sweater – cut out the turtle neck to be a wide scoop, cut off the cuffs and bottom rib, blanket stitched all raw edges, and needle felted my signature nested rectangles to the bottom.

Day 365 – I’ve arrived at the last day of my yearlong creative journey. While many projects remain incomplete, I was faithful to the goal of spending time each day making something. Today I finished piecing and gluing the playmap, although much sewing and finish work remains to be completed. Although the daily posts will end, the making will continue as I pursue new goals of publishing and manufacturing or licensing some of the projects I created this year. A big thanks to all who shared thoughts and encouragement along the way. You inspired and motivated me.
Imagine. Make. Play.

Day 364 – Finished the doodle that I began several days ago.

Day 363 – Felted and altered a large men’s sweater into a fitted Aline with pockets from the scraps.

Day 362 – Inspired by the art & craft of Jennifer Collier, I challenged myself to make a slipper out of fused plastic. Adin tried it on and proclaimed it to be totally uncomfortable. No Surprise.