Holy productivity, batman!

So after my day yesterday of not doing anything, I went the opposite today, even though I was feeling fairly crappy myself. Colds with fevers tend to put me into a mild depression, so I really pushed myself to do things today. I knew that if I did nothing but sit aroundon my bum, I'd really feel bad. I did some errands, and discovered there's a new book in the Paksenarrion world! I *love* this author, and I love the Paksenarrion books - they changed my life. Yes, I'm a big geek, and a big reader. I am not ashamed to admit that I love (decently written) fantasy fiction, and I think Moon's stuff is wonderful. So that was a happy moment!

I got back, and decided to do some sewing...First up, new hats for my daughter. She doesn't need any more hats, far from it, but she's getting a new winter coat. A wiser woman might have waited until the coat actually arrived to purchase fabric, but that is not me.

I had originally planned that the whole hat would be in the owl fabric, but I actually really like the two-tone look. She seemed to love it, and I think it's just adorable. Then I put this together:

I love this fabric, and I'm hoping the green around the flowers will pick up the green from the coat. Which is really green. I had thought about doing a different design but she wanted the floomfy hat (as we call it).

A woman at church had admired my daughter's hat, so I decided to make her little girl one as well. Now, these aren't typical little girl colors, but I think it's really cute! So cute that I'm struggling with my generous impulse, as I want to keep it!

Then, because I love the fabrics so much...

This process also highlights for me my love of fraternal socks.