Hail and Patchwork

The last day of winter and we were treated to a crazy hail storm that lasted for about 10 minutes resulting in a not-very-springy, and not-very-Santa-Cruzy, look outside...

In spite of the frightful weather, I finally finished my patchwork pillow!

Mismatched buttons seemed to work with the crazy patchwork

(and besides, I didn't like any of my matchy-matchy ones).

It looks really pretty on our bed.

Another recent project that's turned into more of a collaboration with Angie is this bag:

I made it a few weekends ago, wasn't thrilled with the way it turned out, and gave it to Angie.
Now she has added the tassel and the buttons on the appliquéd heart and turned it into
something totally unique and really beautiful!