World's longest scrunchie
First, I must issue heartfelt thanks to you all, for the positive, encouraging comments about my book project. You've made me feel SO much more confident about this undertaking. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Now.... what could this be?
Well, it looks like fabric flowers made using Blair's tutorial, connected by what appears to be the world's longest scrunchie.
And yes, each flower has a tiny light bulb poking out from the center.
And leaves are added here and there, twisted on with pipe cleaner stems.
Let's plug it in and see how it looks!
By now, you've probably gathered that my latest borderline insane idea was to make a flowery garland from a string of party lights. The string came from World Market, and originally the lights had paper lanterns on them. I popped those off and fitted the flowers onto the rubber grommets that held the lanterns, and added a pinked circle to hold the fabric away from the bulbs. (I sewed the flower petals further out from the middle so I could cut an opening in the center) Then in my usual fashion, I decided perhaps it needed some leaves, then had the brilliant (not really) idea that I could cover the wire with a sort of scrunchie effect. Well, try turning a one inch-wide, sixteen foot long tube of fabric and then tell me how great an idea that was. But it turned out pretty darn cute when it was all said and done.
It is now entwined in the lattice over my studio work table. Its really quite festive! If you'd like to see more fabric flowers, check out the Flickr group!
Well... onward to the next zany adventure!
Cheers,
Jenny
J, you are just a genius!!! What a fantastic idea to make your own flower garland. I love it!
Posted by: Blair | April 14, 2007 at 06:36 PM
LOVE it! It looks fantastic in your studio as well.
This is the first time I have ever commented on your blog. I read it daily and am inspired by your words, photos, ideas, illustrations and, well, everything. I've even made my own crazy 9 patch quilt after seeing your beautiful one. :)
Best of luck on your new book adventure. I look forward to reading it (and about your progress in the writing process here on your blog).
dana
Posted by: Dana | April 14, 2007 at 06:43 PM
ADORABLE! WOW! Love it Jenny!
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | April 14, 2007 at 06:51 PM
That is so stinkin' cute.
xo,AM
Posted by: Anna Maria | April 14, 2007 at 07:29 PM
It was a brilliant idea!
Posted by: Mama Urchin | April 14, 2007 at 07:34 PM
That is one of the cutest things I've ever seen! Of course, I had to chuckle about turning a 16-foot long, 1 inch tube. I'll have to remember that the next time I'm kvetching about turning a tube.
Posted by: Mary | April 14, 2007 at 07:35 PM
This is toooo cute! How creative you are. How long did it take you to do this?
Posted by: Lynette | April 14, 2007 at 07:52 PM
I love that! It's so fun and original!
Congratulations on your book request; I'm sure that it will be the sweetest eye candy once you work your magic.
-amy rue
Posted by: amy rue | April 14, 2007 at 07:57 PM
What a great idea and beautiful result!
Love reading your blog!
Yvonne in Antwerp/Belgium
Posted by: Yvonne | April 14, 2007 at 08:04 PM
I'm having an allsorts-a-uphoria moment. To say I love it is an understatement!
Posted by: Happy Zombie | April 14, 2007 at 08:25 PM
I'm speechless. Seriously. What an amazing, creative, clever, beautiful project! Wow. Jenny, you rock my world!
xo
Meegan
Posted by: Meegan Blue | April 14, 2007 at 08:36 PM
That's a wonderful idea, and it turned out so pretty! As I was reading the description, I was thinking "ow" about the tube turning!
Posted by: Amanda | April 14, 2007 at 08:55 PM
You're amazingly creative!
Love this!
Posted by: Dawn | April 14, 2007 at 08:57 PM
Oh, that's just darling! I don't know how you had the patience to turn such a long, thin tube, but it looks wonderful!
Posted by: Lisa | April 14, 2007 at 10:00 PM
Ohhh you crazy--you didn't!
But they're sooooo cute.
Posted by: Kat | April 14, 2007 at 10:10 PM
That is such an awesome idea!! And excellent execution!
Congratulations on the book project!! That is a *major* dream of mine.
Just wonderful all around!!
Posted by: Dannielle | April 14, 2007 at 11:42 PM
mildly insane but so FREAKIN cute!!!!!
Posted by: Heather | April 14, 2007 at 11:56 PM
geesh,i swear your my idol!
Posted by: leeanne | April 15, 2007 at 12:04 AM
I LOVE it!!
Posted by: Stephanie | April 15, 2007 at 01:23 AM
The garland looks so pretty all lit up - I also noticed that you have two lampshades in the picture(Ikea). I love and adore this pattern so much that I also have this lampshade (daughter's bedroom) as well as roman blinds in craftroom/upstairs landing (which can seen from bottom of stairs) as well as a selfprint of this patten (again Ikea) as another lampshade (dining room). just a slight fan! I also love the red 'wallpaper' of your blog - always cheerful!
Posted by: Bron | April 15, 2007 at 01:23 AM
Just fantastic!
Posted by: Violet & Rose | April 15, 2007 at 01:56 AM
Adorable! Brilliant! And Incredibly Cute! Thanks for the treat :-)
Posted by: Denise | April 15, 2007 at 02:58 AM
Certainly put a spring in my step today. Fantastic fabrics and just all round loveliness, I'm going to give it a try ... let's hope I make it through the "turning" stage, sounds like a Herculean task.
Now of course I'm salivating at the prospect of a book :D
Posted by: Velda | April 15, 2007 at 04:41 AM
It must have kept you busy for quite a few hours! Great idea and lovely work.
Posted by: biscuitbear | April 15, 2007 at 05:04 AM
The flower lights are so cute, but the idea of hanging the trellis over your studio is fabulous! And do you display lots of your work that way?
You are so darn creative! Wow!
God bless.
Terri
Posted by: Terri Pollhein | April 15, 2007 at 06:15 AM