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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Felted Bird's Nest Hairpins for Valentine's Day

I'm working like mad to replenish stock after the holidays. First up are some new Bird's Nest Hairpins! I found the most beautiful silvery pink freshwater pearls for this new batch. I like how they complement the silver of the hairpin. In honor of Valentine's Day (which is fast approaching!) I've named them Passion Pink and Romance Red.Passion Pink Felted Bird's Nest Hairpin with Freshwater Pearl EggsRomance Red Felted Bird's Nest Hairpin with Freshwater Pearl EggsI also strayed from my usual farm where I buy my wool and picked up this very silky grey wool the other day. It's very wispy and soft. It didn't look quite right with the freshwater pearls, but looked just awesome with turquoise! So, the grey ones will sport three little gemstone turquoise "eggs". They are a little bit more because of the gemstones, but totally worth it!The Nature of Nests Felted Bird's Nest Hairpin with Turquoise Gemstone EggsI have more scary medical appointments scheduled for the next two weeks and am trying to keep too busy in the studio to think about them. I am taking a break to watch "The Duchess" tonight on Netflix. It looks really good and the costumes to die for! I haven't had time to visit any of my sweet bloggy friends yet this year, but my thoughts are with you all!

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9 comments:

Mary Timme said...

It is so good to hear you are keeping busy when faced with scary medical appointments! Has it stopped raining and snowing there?! You guys have really gotten hit with bad weather this year!

Anonymous said...

I love the grey and turquoise colourway.
I know you don't want to be thinking about them, but I hope everything is OK with your appointments.

I still need to watch The Duchess!!

Jamie said...

Oh Heather! I LOVE these! Especially the gray aand blue combination. Enjoy the Duchess. Somehow all my Netflix choices are at the end of the list and my husband's are all at the beginning. Hummmm? I wonder why? LOL! I'll be thinking of you these next two weeks. Love, Jamie

Lori said...

Heather, i hope all goes well with your medical appointments and that you are in good health very soon...those little nests are darling...i like the turquoise and gray combination the best...i just watched the duchess, it was pretty good...

Waterrose said...

My thoughts are with you during your medical tests. Hugs to you.... Your newest bobby pins are lovely! I especially like the grey with blue.

Heather said...

I haven't been by in too long. Scary medical appointments? I'll be there in spirit, holding your hand and giving you hugs for courage. The blue egg nest pins are beautiful!!

erinberry said...

I love the little nests!

Anonymous said...

Thank u for your comment n my blog, I think these hair pins are wonderful!

Unknown said...

Your felted birds' nests are darling! I've already entered your OWOH giveaway! I just came over to say thank you for entering my tatting giveaway for OWOH! Good luck to you. I hope you do learn to tat someday! :)