Two small projects.

I'm actually glad I had to stay home today - I didn't spend any money, and I spent some time sewing!  Fortunately the pain in my arm doesn't extend to my hand, so as long as I support my elbow on the arm of a chair, I can sew quite comfortably. 
I spent some time on the memory quilt project I'm doing for a friend's anniversary, then I finished off a little stitchery that is the first part of a mini quilt project organised by Lyn Briggs here.  The participants received a pattern every Monday, and have a week to stitch it, and put a border around it.  At the end of seven weeks, we have a nice little pile of framed stitcheries which are made up into blocks with charm squares.

I made this little cutie last night after seeing it on Pinterest. I love all these cute things you can make with felt, so when I found out how Pinterest works, I 'subscribed' to any new links to do with felt crafts.  I have no idea who did this lion originally, so I can't give credit where it is due, but if the creator is reading this, please feel free to claim credit! 

So simple - just a white crocheted doiley attached to a round of yellow felt, with the features stitched in black embroidery thread.  And the paws added separately.  Isn't he a darling!