The good news is that I got some punctal plugs yesterday for dry eye. The jury is out if it will help, but I am crossing fingers.
And since it is Friday, Fiber Arts Friday, here is something I started yesterday:Ballet slippers! Well, actually not for dance, but to look nicer on the feet than slouching around in my old LL Bean moose footwear. Don't even try to picture it. Not a pretty sight.
The feminine footwear pattern by Julie Weisenberger can be found here. Slippers on her site look this this:
Mine are used from these yarns, mixtures of wools and acrylics, held double and are in progress. I plan on making several pairs.
Foot bottoms will be painted with puffy paint I found on Amazon, but it is available at any craft store as well. The puffy paint helps keep the slippers from sliding on hardwood floors.
Update: 10.22.13
First pair frogged. Second pair much better and finished. Fun making the little pleats. Here is the yarn and also the finished product:
Can't wait to see how your slippers turn out, those are so pretty.
ReplyDeletePuffy paint? I had no idea...that sounds really cool. Love your chosen colors for your slippers. They will be great Nancy! Hope the plugs help your eyes. Have a good weekend-YAY, it is Friday! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI concur on the puffy paint idea. Baby socks use them all the time. This is a super cute pattern.
ReplyDeleteI hope your eyes get better.
DeleteThank you, thank you
DeleteYour comment section is acting weird today, just to let you know. I like that pattern and the yarns you picked will look great!
ReplyDeleteVERY cute! I love them! I didn't know about the puffy paint trick!
ReplyDeleteCute slippers... and as we had our first snow today, I'm realizing I could use a pair. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI hope your eyes are feeling better.
Oh those are TOO cute! I am enjoying a pair of knitted slippers right now:) Sooooo comfy! Have a blessed weekend dear Nancy, HUGS!
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