The Culprit

I really meant to have pictures ready to post today about Elisabeth's final costume. (And thank you all so much for your kind words about the others! They're really just simple, but she's been so happy with them.) But it'll have to wait, once again, because we didn't manage to take any over the weekend.

Remember my finger crisis of Christmas 2007? It healed up so nicely. Until, at the end of last week, I bumped it into the headboard of my bed when I was waking up one morning. Then it suddenly started hurting really badly again, and started to swell. Unfortunately for me, the skin had already healed over, so soaking it in epsom salts isn't going to do the trick this time around. I have to go to the doctor today.

Anyway, I thought it would be fitting to share pictures today of the thing I was sewing when it happened. The culprit, if you will. I was just happily appliqueing this little t-shirt for my littlest niece.

I have a hard time with satin-stitch applique anyway, finger crisis or no. I think it's because I don't have a clear-sole foot for my machine, so I can't really see what I'm doing. Anyway, it's not perfect. I could use some more practice. But, that Superbuzzy Snow Play fabric is so fantastic (I've decided that "fantastic" is my new word for 2008, by the way), and it just demanded to be appliqued onto a t-shirt for a sweet little girlie.

I loved the idea of this little wrist detail, but it didn't turn out as well as I wanted because I did it after the finger injury and I was really jumpy the whole time.

I also made these little button bobbie pins for both nieces, having seen them around quite a bit. They are so cute, and made perfect package toppers. (We opted for The Daring Book for Girls for our older niece, not an applique t-shirt.)

A shot of my little niece in the shirt.

Oh, and incidentally, I was just looking in my Bernina accessories booklet for the clear-sole foot, and I noticed that they actually sell a zig-zag foot with a guard on it to prevent fingers from being sewn over. Sounds like just what I need! Except the sole isn't clear. Too bad. ;)

Comments

[Ram in the Thicket]

What a cute idea for the shirt. I wouldn't have thought of that ;o)

[Bluebirdbaby]

Love the shirt. Hmmm, I wonder how much that guard is? I just looked into a buttonhole foot and found it was $85!!! Aaah!

[Alicia A.]

I hear fantastic is the new lovely.

[cloth.paper.string]

sweet details, grace! and, good luck with the swelling!

[molly]

sometimes I catch myself saying lovely and fantastic and love, over and over again....i need to strengthen my vocabulary in 2008!

the button bobby pins are, are....awesome! can you tell me how you did it, because we are a family of bobby pin (and barrette) girls--we all wear our bangs pinned back and out of our face. i guess maybe i'm guilty of passing that fashion trend on to all my children....
all that to say, I want some bobbies!!

[misschris]

Cute, cute, all the way around. Those bobby pins are adorable! I hope your finger is better soon. :)

[erin]

the shirt is super sweet!

[emily]

my husband makes fun of how often i say fabulous. that must be my fantastic. and how is your finger!? waiting and wondering.

(and the shirt, grace...it looks fantastic to me.)

[kelly]

this is adorable, the wrist detail is so nice and it looks so professional. considering your injury i think it looks fantastic! :) -kb

[Claudia]

Ouch! Hope you fully heal soon!
BTW, I've been using "fantastic" for a few months now too just because it's a much better word than "cool" and it not used much.

[Melissa]

I love the fact you placed the appliques as well on the shirt sleeve cuff, very cute idea. Sorry to hear about the finger problems.

[Crystal]

I ran across the pattern for the hat from The Golden Compass. I remember you said you liked it a few posts back. Find it here- http://www.lionbrand.com/

It was right on the homepage today. Love your blog!

[carrie]

Great project! It turned out so well--I don't know how you managed to avoid getting any blood on it?

[Kimberly]

I bought that Bernina zig zag foot with finger guard a few months ago--or, maybe just the finger guard (now I can't remember)--after my mother sewed through her finger while visiting me. You should know that the finger guard actually fits on most of the other feet by screwing in. Very simple. And never a bad idea, right? I hope you are feeling better this evening and your finger is on the mend!

[Kelly]

Oh no about your finger! Keep us updated on what the doc says and prayers that it heals again smoothly.

ADORABLE appliques! I wish that I could sew, sigh! I'm too intimidated by the process of threading my sewing machine, LOL! You may just inspire me to give it a try. :o)

[randi]

Lots of cute goodies here today!

Too bad about the finger--hope it is better soon!

[Natasha s]

cute shirt.we have the daring book for girls,It totally rocks.
I think splurging for the finger guard might be a good idea!!!
I hope your appointment went well and it is not something serious.

[shukr]

sorry to hear about your poor finger again.(

i do 'fantastic' too, so here's to a fantastic year, ( God willing after the finger calms down!).

it must be a slowing down, taking it easy year too...

[JoAnna]

I have never seen those button bobby pin! What a cute idea!

[amanda]

Those really are fantastic. I haven't visited in a few weeks and I'm really enjoying catching up. That hat in your latest post looks fabulous!! I have the meanest knitting envy . . . grrr . . . but it's SO sweet!!