In the midst of this crazy fortnight, there has been one sane stress-free crafting interlude. For a little while, I'd been keeping my eyes on the class lists at a new crafty shop in Oxford - Darn it & Stitch. Autumnal felting caught my eye. Well, if truth be told, felting for Christmas caught my eye, but was already full up. Such is the popularity of Jo's wonderful business venture.
But Autumnal felting turned out to be just perfect - Amanda, the lovely tutor, taught us how to make little felted acorns, and some flat felt which got turned into a beaded flower corsage. And then, a mushroom, which I have big plans for and promise to show you when it is done.
And as soon as a little pocket of time appears at the end of this week, I'm planning to get going on some ideas of my own that have been simmering away on the mental back burner. So often what we would like to do gets trampled in the scrum of what we must get done. More so when your own projects lack an external deadline and end up being leapfrogged by things which seem more essential.
But making for pure pleasure is one of life's joys (my life, anyway) and that is worth prioritizing. Even if it is just one acorn at a time.
From little acorns and all that...........yours looks perfect!
Posted by: simone | 14 October 2010 at 07:54
That's lovely and so sweet - a perfect little gift for this time of year.
Posted by: Di | 14 October 2010 at 08:17
Your acorn is stunning, truly. I've got several ideas of my own that have been simmering away for so long with not enough time to address, the list is getting out of control ..
Posted by: harmony and rosie | 14 October 2010 at 08:19
That acorn is lovely. Can we persuade you to share you secrets?
Posted by: Amaranthine | 14 October 2010 at 08:33
I completely agree!
Posted by: Petit Filoux | 14 October 2010 at 08:36
Oh, it's perfect. As is your photo.
Have you seen the courses on offer at Waterperry Gardens?
Posted by: Dragonfly | 14 October 2010 at 08:56
A fabulous little acorn. Good luck with all your projects.
Lisa x
Posted by: Lisa | 14 October 2010 at 09:20
It's stunning. There's something in the air - I made another silver acorn yesterday. Here's hoping you have time to fit in your makes over the next few days.
Posted by: Emma | 14 October 2010 at 09:24
Reminds me of a little poem my Dad used to tell me: "The elfin knight, he put his little acorn helmet on"
Your picture is beautiful. Is it OK to copy and send to a friend?
Posted by: Maureen | 14 October 2010 at 09:27
Perfect for autumn! Have fun playing!!!!
Posted by: Karen | 14 October 2010 at 10:38
That's gorgeous! What a fun sounding class. I look forward to the mushroom.
Posted by: skirmishofwit | 14 October 2010 at 10:41
Hmmm making for pure pleasure - not sure I've done that in a while. I love your acorn - simple and lovely!
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawlo57PZ42aA2Ksa9ZPwBWtq_7VtzbnzLUg | 14 October 2010 at 11:02
oh that is cute. I was so tempted by that workshop. I was hoping to do the Xmas one too. And I wanted to learn lace making but my parents are coming to visit. Darn it...
Posted by: mooncalf | 14 October 2010 at 11:18
Oh I love your little acorn and very much looking forward to seeing the mushroom. What a fabulous idea for a class. K x
Posted by: kristina | 14 October 2010 at 12:13
I love all the felted acrons you see and how wonderful that you know how to make them
Posted by: TheMadHouse | 14 October 2010 at 12:57
Making something just because is good for the soul. Felting is so satisfying, your acorn is just perfect.
Posted by: French Knots | 14 October 2010 at 19:43
so sweet!
and well said. Life is so frantic this week that little acorn of crafting would make all the difference!
Posted by: Monica | 14 October 2010 at 20:39
Very nice. Such soft colours. And made for pleasure only. Lovely to have a place like that nearby.
Posted by: Tracy | 14 October 2010 at 21:25
I was ging to say something about mighty oaks from little acorns..etc., but its been said, so I'll go onto hoping your ideas mushroom ....
(Sorry)
Posted by: jackie | 14 October 2010 at 21:44
wow that acorn is fab, well done! I must keep an eye out for courses like that here.
Posted by: Scented Sweetpeas | 14 October 2010 at 22:10
So simple and beautiful. And I agree with you about making for pleasure. It's such an important part of my life and one that gives me so much satisfaction. Happy making!
Posted by: lina | 15 October 2010 at 01:11
Beautiful acorn! And beautiful words. It's good to remember to enjoy life's little pleasures.
Posted by: Katherine | 15 October 2010 at 05:33
I love it!!
Laura from Italy http://chebirba.blogspot.com
Posted by: Laura from Italy | 15 October 2010 at 10:17
yes, loving the acorn...i'd like a hundred of them in my window please.
Posted by: Tiel | 15 October 2010 at 11:09
For three years I have looked out for the acorn hats and never been lucky enough to find the, I love the felted acorns they are so adorable.
Posted by: suzie sews at Dotty Red | 15 October 2010 at 16:07
Great acorn, did you make the stalk too or is that real?
Posted by: Lema | 15 October 2010 at 21:40
That's one super-duper acorn there. Glad you managed to bag yourself a quiet interlude for some peaceful creativity - sounds like a lot of fun!
Posted by: Julie | 16 October 2010 at 12:37
Interesting....I follow you and Autumn Hall .....I was over on the CreativeLittleDaisy blog and saw you comment. What do they call that...six degrees of (digital) separation.
Posted by: kathy | 16 October 2010 at 19:25
so beautiful - and your photograph is inspired.
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