Knitting & Felting - oh Wow!

My first time felting, I feel like maybe I am a real knitter now :D Before this, my knitting consisted of acrylic fiber and usually items without much shape (scarves/afghans). I hadn't knitted in years, but my friend Rosemary re-awakened my interested last winter and I've been venturing into yarn stores ... just looking, but thinking 'maybe someday'. ..

Well, about 3 weeks ago I happened on a cute little store on Whidbey Island in Coupeville (Coupeville Yarns). Now, this town is tiny - so I was surprised to see all the exciting yarns/fibers they had, plus awesome samples for inspiration. And there I saw my first felted handbag. And thought it was so cute, but more than I could attempt. So I came home and emailed Rose, and she sent me a link to some online patterns ... and here is my first felted handbag! Isn't it adorable?