Renee from My Vintage Mending sent me a box of goodies last week (thank you!). Included in the box were two items that she asked if I could use for a spun head gal for her.
A ribbon spool with some cute graphics and a tiny thimble.
I put on my Magpie Ethel thinking cap and headed out to the studio. I was tickled with what I came up with for the thimble.
The thimble Renee sent is in the center. I had some old floral pieces and used them to make these darling flowers.
One spun head gal with sewing needle rounded out the little scene.
I added an old wooden spool and the name of Renee's blog.
Fun project and love the little thimble flowers. Enjoy, Renee!
Happy Day to all!
p.s. A few more birthday swans have made their way to Etsy.
Ack!! Those thimble flowers are so freaking adorable!!
Posted by: My Vintage Whimsy | July 20, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Is that ever CUTE! I know she'll love it.
Posted by: Angela | July 20, 2011 at 10:20 AM
The thimble flowers make me weak in the knees. I am still planning on mailing a box to you. I am just waiting to have to go to the post office again! LOL
Posted by: Sarah | July 20, 2011 at 10:45 AM
She is just the cutest mini me ever....I love her. Can't wait to have her wave to you in blogland...Thanks for the magic. She graces my desk every day...smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee Dahl | July 20, 2011 at 11:45 AM
That turned out so cute! Love the work you do. h
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | July 20, 2011 at 12:21 PM
I live the thimble flowers with their spool trunk!!
Posted by: Lynn | July 20, 2011 at 02:29 PM
Thimble flowers!!! So adorable. And then using the needle...you are a clever Magpie!!! I din't realize you do custom work.
Annette
Posted by: Annette | July 20, 2011 at 03:32 PM
It's perfect. It's soooo Renee.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | July 20, 2011 at 03:47 PM
I'm joining the thimble flower fan club ... very sweet!
Posted by: barbara | July 20, 2011 at 04:24 PM
You must make some of these to see on etsy. As I am an avid counted cross stitcher, I know I would love one.
Posted by: Carol T. | July 20, 2011 at 04:40 PM
that's supposed to be to "sell" on etsy - not see!
Posted by: Carol T. | July 20, 2011 at 04:41 PM
Laurie, That was so cute! Your creative mind is amazing. I love the spool for the flower pot and the thimbles as flowers are precious. And what better thing for her to hold than a needle. You should be proud.
Mary B.
Posted by: Mary B. | July 20, 2011 at 05:16 PM
Great spun head gal! Love all the sewing touches, especially the flowers. You think up the greatest stuff!
Posted by: Marci | July 20, 2011 at 06:44 PM
Oh Laurie, this is just too adorable and Renee is going to LOVE it. Making flowers from the thimbles is just inspired - bravo!!
Posted by: Kathy | July 20, 2011 at 09:00 PM
So cute!!
Posted by: GardenOfDaisies | July 21, 2011 at 08:52 AM
This is absolutely adorable!! What a clever idea! It's getting my wheels churning...I might have you make a little character for my husband for christmas...I'll email you!
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 21, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Laurie, this is so insanely creative! Hats off to you. All your creations are just divine, but this one really raises the bar. Love, love, love it :->
xo, suzy
Posted by: georgiapeachez | July 22, 2011 at 07:09 PM