FO Friday

Thank Goodness Friday is FINALLY here!!!  And I'm soooooo excited to share this week's FO's with you!

First of all, here is my "Darling Dumpling" for Mini-Me:

You can purchase the pattern here.  The embroidery (read: blue splotches) are "supposed" to be stars... I got lazy and didn't do a very good job on them.  However, I am so in love with this project that I'll probably whip up a few for end of the year teacher's gifts.  This was also my first experience felting, which is something that I didn't think I would like but wound up really enjoying!  I made a few modifications because a) apparently I can't count OR measure and b) I didn't have the rings which the pattern calls for.  I'm still pleased, however, and so was the recipient!

I am also quite proud to say that this was the first week I've actually stuck to the "one project a day" rule that I set for myself.  Of course, I keep modifying the rule - I believe that rules were MEANT to be flexible - but for now, I am feeling accomplished and like I just might make some headway over the next few weeks.

Here are some embroidered shirts I did for one of the mom's at my childrens' preschool:

I have even posted this style in my Etsy shop for purchase!!!

I also ventured into the world of bags this week and made these two little cuties:

I've already gifted them to a friend with apologies for the imperfections.  However, I think they're cute and have picked up zippers to make a few more.  

And can you say YUM?!?!  I took a tip from The Pioneer Woman and made Macaroni and Cheese and Meatballs for dinner on Wednesday night.  They were ridiculously easy and a total crowd pleaser... even the littlest one ate them!  And in case you were wondering, YES! cooking counts as an FO in my house!  I rarely do anything that requires more than five minutes of preparation, so this is a big deal that deserves notice!

Here's a picture of the yummy goodness.  I cannot tell you how delicious and easy these were... which says a LOT because I am not a fan of meatballs or any meat product that even resembles a meatball.   Run, don't walk to The Pioneer Woman's website and check these out!!!  You MUST make them!!!

And last but not least, I am so excited to gift these to one of my best friends who just had a baby!  My irrational fear of flying kept me from going to Seattle to see her during her maternity leave.  Fortunately, however, she is not irrationally afraid of flying and is coming to my neck of the woods this weekend!

I am so in love with this set, it's pretty ridiculous.  I want to eat it, it's so damn cute!

And here is the CutieT and matching Hambone Huggers... Yes, I made BOTH of these!! And although you can't tell from the crappy picture quality, they are brown and teal and everything coordinates perfectly.  

Love.  Love.  Love.  Love.  Love.  Love.  Love.  Love.  

If you have any FO's to share, I'd love to see them!  Leave a comment with a link to your blog or flickr and I'll check it out!!!

Love, hugs, and blessings,

The Mama