Santa's Little Helper

I've been wanting to make Hotaru a seasonal dress but I was so caught up with crafting presents and commissions I could only work on it after Christmas.

This is my first attempt at making clothes.

Hotaru is wearing a felt two-piece dress & hat made by me while she's leaning on my Engagement Ring box.

As you know the Poinsettia is also made by me in felt.

Water Lily

Freshly made this morning with one of the patterns I worked on 15th November.

I studied both Water Lily & Poinsettia and realized I couldn't use the same pattern for both flowers.

Note: I think some felt flowers would look better with yellow beads as pistils.

I might try with other patterns if I find the right beads.

PS I hope to make a Ponyo plush soon!

Moon Flower

Ever since adopting my Ddung Doll from Ebay I've been wanting to take her picture with MoonFlowers.

Unfortunately a bad freeze killed our plants in October before Hotaru reached her new home.

When I started making patterns for felt flowers I immediately decided I had to make a MoonFlower for Hotaru.

As you can tell from the pictures Hotaru seems to like the flower!

Poinsettia

Yesterday I worked on different patterns for felt flowers I plan to make, starting with a Poinsettia to remain in the Christmas spirit.

I think it would make a lovely candle holder or coaster.

I may add golden sprinkles to it.

Note: Poinsettia is known as "Christmas Star" in Italy, how appropriate!

I think the same pattern can be used for a Water Lily as long as lighter colored felts (example pink or cream) are used for the petals and the leaf pattern is changed.