There were a bunch of projects I completed recently I didn't want to post as they were thank-you gifts for the people who helped out with our wedding. Now that we are mostly recovered...
I decided to make gift bags full of fun goodies, pretty bits of silliness, and where I had time a hand made item to express my sincere thanks for everything people did for us. It still amazes me how awesome our friends are and our day would not have been successful without everyone's help.
My former roommate likes froggies and has a kitchen painted a lovely fluorescent green (it is a much better color than this and much better than you are probably thinking). She was a huge help organizing and implementing successful cleanup after the wedding so my groom and I could retire to our hotel. I found this pattern and thought it appropriate for her gift bag.
This was my first attempt at hardanger. My maid of honor and dear friend did such an amazing job with the bachelorette party and keeping me sane in general. She recently purchased a home and her front room was decorated in these colors. I am not sure I like doing hardanger work but I really liked this pattern.
These were originally going to be a holiday gift for a friend until I found out (shortly after finishing them) that she doesn't like wool - not even the amazingly soft cloud like wool I used on my wedding socks. These are a thicker tougher wool designed to be worn with boots so I figured they would be right out. Happily the wonderful woman who made all of the tasty-tasty food for our wedding liked them and has been enjoying their thick cozy warmth.
This was a silk scarf form I had purchased and did some embroidery on as a gift for the woman who made our unbelievably flavorful cake.
