Another Wednesday. Another post about . . . Not Knitting.
But y’know. Sometimes one just gets charmed by a project. Maybe a little obsessive. And . . . SHINY things.
Right now, I am ALL IN on these sweet little gingerbread house ornamements I’m making. The design comes from DropCloth Samplers, and it is a project that really hits all my craft-y buttons: stitching, attaching shiny things to my stitching, plenty of room for creative interpretation, and . . . gingerbread houses.
So I gathered up all my most fun embroidery thread and all the shiny things I have on hand . . . and created a Tray of Sparkle to “house” my frenzy. (Naturally, and despite my attempts at “wrangling,” there are sequins and glass beads all over the place anyway. . . )
Here’s where we are so far (and keep in mind that the camera doesn’t seem to pick up all the “shiny” and “sparkle” very well; plus it is so gloomy out these days). . .
And that barely-started one? It’s almost finished now — after last night’s frenzied stitching session. So imagine a lot of teal and orange-y red and gold . . . with added sparkle. (It’s just too dark to take a fresh photo this morning. . .)
After I finish the stitching/attaching shiny things part, I will cut the houses apart and create individual ornaments. I can’t wait.
These are So. Dang. Fun.
Knitting can wait.
(Can’t stop won’t stop. . . )
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How about you? What are you working on this week?
OH MY! These are beautiful, Kym. The houses are all stunning. Even your tools – (that basket of colorful thread!!) – are gorgeous. This post is a feast for the eyes. Welcome on a November morning in Massachusetts. Thanks!
I’m always so charmed by your DropCloth projects, Kym! And your set-up is its own feast for the senses. (That makes a difference, doesn’t it?!) Have fun. Can’t wait to see the next phase!
I managed to resist purchasing these when you mentioned them before but my resistance is decreasing! I’m also wishing I could see the Tray of Sparkle in person and appreciate all of that gorgeous, shiny stitching. It’s great! 😉
I saw those when I was browsing her shop recently. Very fun. I got the heart embroidery kits.
What fun Kym! So sparkly and glittery. I love how you have everything corralled – even if some things “escape!” You areright – knitting can wait!
Oh wow. How fun are those??? Gah!
Those sparkly houses are adorable! I know the camera seems never to adequately capture sparkle, but imagination fills in.
Those are delightful!
These are sitting in my project basket and I haven’t had the —whatever I need—to start on them. But now I’m inspired!
PS — did you put these in a hoop to stitch?
Those are adorable and it’s such a YOU project! Fred & George would have a field day with that tray full of thread and sparkly things!
Can’t wait to see them in sparkling action!!
I’ve been seeing those ornaments all over the @dropcloth Instagram and hoped I see them here, too! They seem like just the thing to brighten these darker days!
These are just so awesome, Kym! I love all the sparkles!! (and with a project like this… Knitting can absolutely wait!)
They all look great!
Oh those are so so sparkly cute! And now I’m wondering where some beads and silk I bought long long ago have got themselves to. I’m still stitching around Alabama Chanin reverse applique. And still finding it fun. But almost ready to start a parallel knitting project, which will slow it down a bit.
Those houses are nice enough to eat, and I totally get the attraction. I have some new and sparkly things on their way to me in the post, and I am pretty excited. So my plan now is to do some finishing of things before I am bedazzled
You have some great threads and fun stitches, too! How fun to create a beautiful little village of ornaments.