I made these cute little thistle beads for Susan Schwartzenberger at Stony Creek Bead and Gallery. She used them in her beach scene embroidery last fall and needed some more, so I made about a dozen and sent them out to her this week. The ones pictured are the original design. I have since improved them so that they are "sturdier" but they still are very attractive, I think.

It's still snowing here in Michigan. Big gentle flakes with not much drifiting and blowing, thank goodness. But my boy, Robert, the king of dogs, is battling arthritis pain today despite taking his medicine every day. I wish I could make it better but the cold damp Michigan weather just doesn't help. From the sad expression on his face, I know that he doesn't understand. He is laying at my feet while I blog. Hopefully, tomorrow things will be a little better for him.

Speaking of tomorrow, it will be Valentine's Day, so happy Valentine's Day, all!