Because I Can
I have this friend. Every now and again, we’ll send a surprise to the other – for no other reason than “because I can”. In this particular instance, she sent me a delightful pair of socks that I’m still giggling about. Knowing what I do of her fandoms, I thought I’d surprise her with a “Because I Can” gift of my own making.
I downloaded this app to my phone and set about putting together my idea. While I was creating the images I’d need, in a format I could use, I began assembling the supplies. My original idea was to hand embroider the complete set. However, I really didn’t want to take a couple of weeks (that I can’t afford to use up) to get the project made. This is where having a decently stocked sewing/craft room comes in handy.
I spent the better part of a day playing with my printer and fabric markers. All in all, I’m rather pleased with the results. Take a look:
For a more detail look at each design, please see the following:
I can only hope she’ll enjoy them as much as I did making them.
Why Fibre Ninja... Partly because it's a neat name, and mostly because I can work with so many different kinds of fiber and craft mediums. I do a lot of different kinds of needlework and create even more things using those skill sets. I like to make things. I grew up in a household that firmly believed in "make do or do with out". If you could make it, all that much better. I come by my skill sets naturally. Or, if you prefer, my dad was a mechanic and mom was always doing some sort of needlework. My grandmothers, on both sides, were pretty handy with needle crafts, too. What skill sets I didn't grow up using, I learned. Some of skills were self-taught, while others I was fortunate enough to have friends help me out. I don't kid around when I say books are some of the most important tools a person can have. If you're willing to read and figure it out, you can teach yourself how to just about anything. Speaking of getting to know me, here are some basics, I've been - Quilting since I was 20 - Crocheting since I was 5 - Knitting since I was 38 - Bobbin lace making off and on since I was 32 - Embroidering since I was old enough to be trusted with a sharp needle and scissors - Tablet/card weaving off an on since I was 42 So none of this has been a "flight of fancy" for me. I'm not saying some of things I've made haven't been for the pure joy of "why not?" Because, let's face it, if it's not fun to make, why do it?
I absolutely love them. I enjoy so much the “Because I can-ness” Creative minds and sending little bundles of happiness is just as much fun sending/making as receiving. I think the only thing I can love more than these is the love and thought that you put into them as well, sending me fun stuff that I enjoy means the world to me.
These are fabulous!