The Lovebird Collection: Volume 1

I've got birds on the brain...

The obsession began this weekend when I decided to paint some old plates I found at my mom's house. Why? I have no idea.

Exhibit A: I discovered I can sorta kinda paint a bird.

Exhibit B: I took the bird thing and ran with it.

But the bird thing didn't end there. Today, I checked out some sewing books from the library. I can't sew. I can't even thread the sewing machine my grandmother gave me for Christmas. But, I've sort of figured out my own way of doing things. So, here's a bird-brained pot holder I stitched together today:

And I'm currently working on a second one. My ever-faithful boyfriend suggested that I add little feet to the next one, so I did. I'm a rebel, I know. Don't be jealous.

Oh, and before I forget -- today I discovered that crochet thread is pretty much the same as embroidery floss and is a bazillion times cheaper. Are you flabbergasted and ready to faint with excitement? But seriously, if you decide to try your hand at embroidery, getcha some crochet thread. You can thank me with a mocha grande latte later.