Flowers, Friends, Chocolate and an Unwelcome Guest

Leave it to my dear friend C to throw a sensational Valentine's and Birthday celebration for A complete with flowers- 20 or 30 of these little party favor garden rose vases!

Tulips and roses everywhere with hearts and of course-chocolate dipped treats which the teenagers created!

Is it any wonder why I always leave their gorgeous homes and dinner parties inspired?

Make these chocolate dipped velvet strawberries with kits from ilovefiberart store or embroider your own with ilovefiberart CD Vol. 1 embroidery designs, also available in store.

These were my party favors for my dear, dear friends C & A: Embroidered silk sachets with cashmere roses. I made tubes of cashmere knit, then rolled up little buns for roses and tacked them atop the lavender filled treasures.

As for the unwanted guest- A has a sense of humor, sometimes as twisted as my own, (which is another reason I love her!) She gave treats to her boys, her hubby and son, which included this little porcelain guy who keeps showing up everywhere.

Happy Friends, Flowers and (welcome) Guests!
-EE

CD and Ornament Class!

Last week we met in a local sewing/software store to create silk & velvet ornaments from ilovefiberart.com CD Volume 1 (see store). The classroom at B-Sew Inn was light and cheery, with Christmas decorations hung and festive holiday music playing. Our group was a delightful band of sewers/crafters with a wide range of experience and lots of fun stories from all! I loved getting tips from them on beading, bag making, pincushions, and other various topics!

Thank you Ladies! I can't wait 'til the next one! We'll make "Present" or "Gift Box" pillows for home and holiday decorating! -EE