Got the Patternworks Holiday Catalog Supplement in the mail yesterday. If you got one too, check it out! There's my fish bag on page 42 next to the Folk Bags book. That's not MY fish, of course, because mine is not felted yet. I'm starting to fear it never will be.

I'm having a terrible time with the straps. The patterns calls for twisted cord straps. No problem, except that it directs one to thread the strand through the body of the fish before twisting, placing the fish at the halfway point. Thus, when the twist "breaks" and begins to twist on itself the fish is in position at the bottom of the cord. The problem becomes the weight and the fuzz of the wool of the fish. It provides enough resistance that the strands won't twist and break like they are supposed to do. And the strands ends are supposed to be at the opposite end of the fish because they are incorporated into the strap design when finished, so I couldn't simply put the fish at the other end. I finished the longest one finally but it is Very Aggravating.

On a more positive note, click HERE to gaze upon the gorgeousness of Ann's Clock Vest. (Hi, Ann!)