Pendant Kit
Most people who know me, know that I have a strong dislike for doing handsewing. It’s not that I can’t do it; it’s more that handsewing makes me fairly cranky. Because handsewing makes me irritable, I can appreciate those who have the mindset and skills to find enjoyment doing said type of work.
With that being said, there is one particular website that I’ve been a fan of for years. Yes, years. I own both books and a couple of the kits. I have no clue if I’ll actually do anything with any of it, but I do know that the designer often comes up with something that just strikes me as being spot on and incredibly funny. (Fair warning: I enjoy snark and sarcasm.)
The latest kit, Rectangular Pendant Kit, made me giggle – on so many levels. I don’t think I paused long enough to take a breath before I was placing my order. I still wasn’t exactly sure if I was going to make it or not, but I wanted the kit – just in case.
It just so happened that last weekend, while I was on a 4-day weekend with my husband, I packed my kit and supplies. I figured if I had the time and the inclination, I’d make one.
Uh, yeah. I had so much fun making the first pattern that I kept right on going into the second and third. I got asked if I’d make one of the designs into the pendant. So, of course I made it. It didn’t take more than an hour to make the second one. It was so easy and fun!! Plus, I was done with the design before I even had time to get all “Grrrrrrr” about what I was doing.
Wanna see?
The other designs:
I know I should probably find some way to display these. They’re too cute not to.
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 LOVE THEM I would have someone frame them and hangi them on the wall those are too good to not be displaced and my favorite is the one that you did first. Perfect!!!