Well Market is over for another year. I sold all but one of my Christmas ornaments.  I am constantly stimulated by the number of ideas I see every time I attend. I saw some small penny rugs while at the market.  That had me looking at a book I ordered earlier this fall...specifically because it included small penny rug designs.  The last few days I've been perusing this book - "Four Seasons in Flannel" by Jean Wells and Lawry Thorn.


It's an excellent book on working with flannel and wool felt. I walked to the store Saturday and bought some felt to try. Was greeted with the information the company who makes this wool felt is going out of business. Not good. I have no idea where to buy more if I need it. For now, I just hope I have enough to play around with.

So what did I do? I started this project...


They are called "Mug Rugs". So far I'd say I've put a couple of hours into them. I'm already bursting with ideas. I have a lot of my own templates and stencils I'd like to use. My thoughts are, whatever I do, can always be gifted away or put up for sale at next year's Market.