Fun with socks and gloves
July 19th, 2007 by CandaceI just remembered that I didn’t post an update on the gift show we went to this weekend. Truth be told, there’s nothing to post. Vendors didn’t care about free press and links and why we were there – they were worried about people stealing their ideas, so as soon as they saw the camera (and neglected to see the press badge), they began giving us the third degree. We couldn’t even look without questions and disapproving glances being thrown our way. So unfortunately, nothing to show. Which is their loss, b/c there was some cuuuuuuute stuff we would’ve loved to show and thrown some business their way. Moving on…
I picked up more craft porn this weekend and got a copy of Sock and Glove
The last time I ventured into this arena, I didn’t fare so well. But after seeing the adorable elephant on pg. 27, I decided to give it a go, and so without further ado, I give you Nigella
I made her with a certain little girl in mind, but truth be told I hate to part with her. Lucky for me, I have an extra set of socks identical to the ones I used, so I shall fashion another one for myself. While the project wasn’t super quick (three hours from start to finish), it was easy and was done while enjoying some evening down-time. Now, I have a pair of striped socks that are longing to become a zebra.
July 19th, 2007 at 2:46 am
Love her! She is so cute … can’t wait to get my hands on this book
~Heather
July 19th, 2007 at 4:04 am
She’s so cute. Job well done! Where did you find the book?
July 19th, 2007 at 4:05 am
oops! After I wrote “where did you find the book” , I saw it on the righthand sidebar.
July 19th, 2007 at 4:27 am
Adorable! I have a copy of John Murphy’s Stupid Sock Creatures, but am scared to try them, they look so complicated. THIS looks like it might be a bit closer to my skill level. Thanks for sharing!
July 19th, 2007 at 10:00 am
SO CUTE! I have a half-done elephant from this book sitting on the floor of my craft area … must. finish. elephant!
July 19th, 2007 at 11:48 am
Can these socks pets be sewn out of socks that have wear holes? I have a bag of cute character and patterned socks that I can’t dare to throw out but can’t wear anymore because of GIANT holes in the typical spots (toe and heal)…yes, I could mend them but there’s such a large bag of them now that it would be quite the task. The idea of turning them into something new sounds great- especially if it turns out as cute as your little elephant!
July 19th, 2007 at 3:45 pm
I love that little guy. I liked your little doggy too. That’s just me.
July 20th, 2007 at 10:10 am
Nigella is adorable. Craft porn. Interesting term describing my obsessive crafting behavior
July 21st, 2007 at 2:44 pm
I love her! The socks are just right and she is just adorable!
July 24th, 2007 at 9:07 am
In your catagory Silkscreen where would I be able to find a machine like the one shown to do at home silkscreening? Any ideas, make, website etc?
thank you
shari
http://www.beadsforacure.com
July 28th, 2007 at 3:28 pm
Oh, that’s adorable!
September 17th, 2007 at 6:28 pm
I stumbled across this website and fell in love with your little elephant. I ordered the book even though I haven’t sewn since Home Ec in Highschool. But being 8 months pregnant I am in my nesting stage and I made the lamb and the zebra back to back. They were very fun and easy. Now I have a pair of rainbow polka dotted socks that I think would look cute as an elephant. Thanks for the inspiration!
I have my sock creations on my Made by Sarah album of my myspace pics. http://www.myspace.com/sarahlandry
February 6th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
I have this book and have been making tons of the animals for my kids. They adore them because they are small enough to fit in their hands.
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