beetle bug softie detail

beetle bug softie detail
Originally uploaded by djbebe

Two blue beetle bug softies emerged from my studio today. Pattern from Softies book 1. I only just restrained myself from buying book 2 when I spotted it the other day, on the grounds that I've only made two softies from book one. But they're so cute and adorable! Sensible vs cute. My sensible side won, that day. But not today. I ignored the pile of dirty dishes and the floor that needs mopping - how cute are these bugs? My mum said "what's that, a fish?", I said "no it's got legs" but she still didn't get to beetle. I think maybe they should have six legs? That would be more of a clue...

macro 1 of 30: felty brooches and a giveaway

I'm jumping on this macro bandwagon - hopefully it will help me in my goal to post more often... You can join too!

felty brooches detail
Originally uploaded by djbebe

These are some felty brooches - I crochet these while I'm visiting my two nannas in the old people home. Or waiting for the doctor. Seriously, the other day I had to wait for an hour and I made 5 of these!


And it seems I missed the traditional 100th post anniversary by a few, but 125 is a special number too... So I'm going to have a giveaway - leave a comment on this post and you might win something! I'll throw the names in a hat on Sunday and then I'll think of something to give away!