Some of the things I am inspired to make come from people tagging me in pictures on social media sites. Here are a few items sparked from one such encounter.
Above: Heart Applique fingerless Mitts. These were made as a raffle donation for a vendor event. While I was working a pair of fingerless mitts (in pink) I looked at the picture where I had been recently tagged and decided to change course. Instead of solid pink I decided to incorporate red and play with decorating. The result was this pair of highly coveted fingerless mitts.
Below: Heart Applique Cup Cozie. Around the time of the fingerless mitts above, I was in conversation with a lady through a networking group who is interested in cup cozies for her business. In fact, I believe it was this lady who tagged me in the inspirational picture. So, between a picture, a pair of fingerless mitts, and the idea of a cup cozie, this particular design was realized.
This flowered cup cozie was the second in line. I dug out my wool yarn to play with the effect of using different yarn types. By the time I made the first row I figured the wool cup cozie would need to be felted... so that is exactly what I did. By felting the wool it creates a tighter appearance to the design and "fluffs" the flower. Before felting the flower laid flat and after the flower took shape. I am well pleased with this experiment.
And finally this multi-colored cotton cup cozie came about. Using the idea of feeling different yarn types and a taller stitch, I originally determined to make a multi-colored base (cozie) and use a solid color for a flower, however I like the multi colored so much I changed my mind on the flower! Maybe I'll make another one with a solid base and a multi-colored flower. I like that idea.
Overall, all three designs for the cup cozies made a great debut. The lady wanting the cup cozies and her barista couldn't decide which one they liked best! Although, there is a flowered theme for the "pin-up-girl flavors," so that's likely what we will be going with for future designs.
I hope you enjoyed this little adventure!
Blessings and Peace!
Tabi
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