French Market Bag: Pre Felt

Let me start by saying that this is not how I envisioned my French Market Bag. I had intended to use only the dark blue (Sapphire) and fushia from my stash of Elann's Peruvian Highland Wool. I would have preferred a much more solid color to my bag, but when using one's stash, one has to be flexible. So, entre stripes.

This is how she looks pre-felt. I hope to get her felted in the next day or two. This will be my first REAL felt project (my little bunnies last year were to small to really count in my mind).

I am also hoping to get some better pics out in the daylight so the colors are more realistic. I darkened this shot up to get a better representation, but nothing beats natural light.

As for St. Patrick's Day, I was in the Windy City with a bunch of friends from college/sorority sis's. Fun was had by all (despite a little drama from time to time). It was a great weekend, and I wish I had taken more scenic pics to show of Chicago. And yes, the Magnificent Mile proved to have some good shopping...I scored 2 pairs of rockin' jeans and a couple of cute tees. And, stocked up again on my new favorite lotion.

Hope everyone had a great St. Paddy's!