With two kids under the age of 5, my dressing-up days are on hiatus. When someone says accessory to me, I don't think fashion. No, no pins, earrings, bracelets or belts on me, and my bags are big and bulky, more functional than stylish. So what to make for this month's Whiplash?
I can't sit still without something in my hands. When the kidlets have finally fallen asleep, and I have a chance to watch some TV, I grab my knitting needles, a crochet hook, or something to sew before I can get into trouble with a bowl of Ben & Jerry's. So I decided to make a craft accessory that you can also wear. For the design category, I suppose?
I saw some fabric thimbles in a book by Kumiko Sudo, and the image of them stuck with me. At first, I thought they were rings, they were so beautiful. Mine are made of a strip of wool felt with some scrap fabric appliqued on top, and then embroidered. I haven't actually used them as thimbles yet, we'll have to see how well-suited they are to the task.
But even if they aren't all that useful, wouldn't a half dozen or so of these look yummy in a small ceramic bowl?
little reading
Joanna Cole: The Magic School Bus: All Dried Up: A Book About Deserts
Mary Pope Osborne: Vacation Under the Volcano (Magic Tree House, No. 13)
Yona Zeldis McDonough: Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? (Who Was...?)
Higashi Glaser: Hello Kitty Hello USA!: A Celebration of All Fifty States
Emily Bearn: Tumtum & Nutmeg: Adventures Beyond Nutmouse Hall
big reading
watching
playing
- Tangoes
- Picktureka Halloween Edition
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These have got to win Michelle! They are absolutely delightful! So bright and cheery. Love 'em!
Posted by: Regina | Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 02:00 PM
these are absolutely GORGEOUS!!! love all the meticulous little stitches
Posted by: kristin | Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 02:17 PM
Very ingenious. Love them.
Posted by: Sarah | Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 03:23 PM
Quite cute. Let us know how they work!
Posted by: dorie | Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 04:20 PM
Those are so cool! I would give these a whirl because I'm always poking myself with my beading needles, but metal thimbles are so annoying...you may havecreated a solution = )
Posted by: Mandi | Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 07:21 AM
Hey those are awesome! BTW with kids under 5 dressing-up days don't stop, it just takes on a new meaning! As in Snow White-like or Cinderella-ish! I've been seen with a tiara on in public before.
Posted by: Stacy | Friday, October 20, 2006 at 01:22 AM
Those are so cute!!!
Posted by: ragan | Friday, October 20, 2006 at 11:25 AM
Very cool..I love them!
Posted by: Amy | Monday, October 23, 2006 at 06:02 AM
what if you stuck something hard under the fabric you applique on? in case the fabric isnt enough? like maybe a rectangle of cardboard??
these are so adorable, and one of the main reasons i bought the book you mentioned. yours really are pretty
Posted by: susan | Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 07:17 PM