"I'm surprised the Olympics hasn't gotten after the embroiderers too, they sure took Ravelry to task. Silly people. These are such a nice idea. Lets everyone celebrate the spirit of the games as they are able to, and who's to say that…"

"I've used Gypsy Ribbon, which I bought as variegated hand-dyed ribbon with a black or gold edge, to make small gathered flowers p, rosettes, and twisted and beaded borders. I got mine in the USA where I live. It's fun stuff and I'd…"

"Ah, I know that story as Stone Soup. Same idea. When I was a Girl Scout leader a very long time ago we actually had a couple of meetings where we made stone soup, everyone brought something and the hostess provided a nice clean rock (with a string…"

"Thank you so much! After thinking it over I will probably make them for my daughter's cat who is really funny. He spends a lot of time going around like someone has put a stick up his behind. And his normal expression is one of indignant…"

"Meg, they are so cute! Any chance you could share the pattern with me? I'm thinking they might fit my cat..."