Poppies in November

I buy a remembrance day poppy every year and think I will continue to do so, however I do find the regular poppies rather difficult to wear. After seeing Amy's godmother wearing a very pleasing crocheted poppy, one evening at our church concert, I decided to have a go at making one myself. I went on to make several poppies one of which now belongs to my niece.

Hearts and Flowers

'Hearts and Flowers' is the sentimental violin or piano tune played in old black and white films at moments full of pathos like when Charlie Chaplin's character is at his saddest and most downtrodden. I recently rediscovered the joy of working with felt, it is very forgiving as it doesn't fray and have only recently learnt basic crochet. I enjoyed making these felt hearts and crochet flowers, but can see that they could benefit from further development.