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rocking the vote & barrettes
The barrette-making continues round these parts. I'm justifying it by giving most away to friends' little girls. I bought some alligator clips off ebay and sewing up little felt slipcovers for them is the perfect tv-watching activity. They've kept me busy for the complete Jane Austen on pbs, new-to-us Joss Whedon show Firefly (so good!) on hulu and tonight I'm going to work on some Super Tuesday barrettes while watching election results...if I can figure out how to sew while my fingers are crossed.
February 5, 2008 | Permalink
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So adorable! As usual. I can see that I'll need to add barrettes to the must try list...
Posted by: mollie | Feb 5, 2008 7:31:32 PM
Oooooooh, I love those! If I could get away with wearing them at my age, I would.
Posted by: Snippety Gibbet | Feb 5, 2008 8:20:56 PM
Oh holy moly, I have some of those little buttony things (have been meaning to paint them up as tiny cupcakes) but the doll-faced barrettes are too cute! Yay Firefly!
Posted by: daria | Feb 5, 2008 8:27:31 PM
What lovely barrettes! I absolutely love the little girl ones in the bottom pic, especially the Snow White-esque one.
Posted by: alicia policia | Feb 5, 2008 8:28:16 PM
I'll keep both my hands with fingers crossed! just in case you have to tie a knot or thread a needle ;).
Posted by: carol | Feb 5, 2008 8:31:22 PM
I delurk. You are one of my faves.
Just the cutest little clippies. After 2 boys I now have a nine month old little gal, but she is still nearly bald... I actually tried a clip recently but it fell off of her 4 strands of hair as 2 yr old brother tried to rip it out.
I will live vicariously through your posts. At least I have plenty of time to whip some up.
Oh, and Firefly? Love it.
Posted by: margaret | Feb 5, 2008 8:38:43 PM
So adorable! Oh, I need a baby girl! (Isn't that awful?! I need a baby so I can make little tiny outfits and barrettes! I'm hanging my head.)
Posted by: Jen @ Sew&Sox | Feb 5, 2008 8:39:35 PM
Precious!!
Posted by: Whitney of lilli tutu | Feb 5, 2008 8:40:03 PM
That one with the little doll head is adorable!
Posted by: Ash | Feb 5, 2008 8:40:18 PM
These are adorable! I really need to try making some of these soon.
Posted by: Regina Casner | Feb 5, 2008 9:28:46 PM
Cute.
Posted by: lera | Feb 5, 2008 9:35:40 PM
We are big Firefly fans..Kaylee is my fave...so sad that it had to end...only one season, the only complete season of anything we own! "Serenity" rocks!!
WE love the way they swear! I love to knit and watch!
Holly
Posted by: Holly | Feb 5, 2008 9:53:24 PM
ah! well, if you make too many and run out of friends... I'm sure Astrid would volunteer to help you out (only teasing, but it was the first thought that popped into my head!!)
Posted by: charlotte | Feb 5, 2008 10:18:51 PM
If you decide to delve into the world of ribbon barrettes, you might want to look at http://www.theribbonretreat.com/custom/free_projects.aspx (the bug ones at the bottom left are so cute).
Posted by: Michelle | Feb 5, 2008 10:50:53 PM
Those little girl barretts are amazingly cute. Maybe if I make some like that my girls will keep the barretts in their hair. I'm amazed at how "Hillary" you can make even little things look.
Posted by: mary | Feb 5, 2008 10:51:49 PM
I love the little face barrettes! I am also in love with The Complete Jan Austen series. I keep re-watching Persuasion while I knit. I think tonight made viewing number six.
Posted by: Wanett | Feb 5, 2008 10:57:42 PM
firefly = so amazing and so sad that it's just one season
Posted by: geek+nerd | Feb 5, 2008 11:01:36 PM
sweet!
Posted by: christy | Feb 5, 2008 11:47:23 PM
Oh my goodness my husband and I just finished watching firefly. Make sure you watch Serinity the movie at the end. I thought it was really good. Now we have moved on to Wonderfalls. I find it very funny...I'm not sure my husband thinks it is as funny as I do. LOL.
Posted by: Natalie | Feb 6, 2008 12:04:25 AM
I have to say that my husband (just dating at the time) and I saw Serenity and I was really opposed to seeing another stupid scifi movie. Boy, I was singing a different tune when it was over. I LOVED the movie. Then when the series was finally available on DVD we bought two copies and gave one to my dad for Christmas of 2006. This is one of the few series/DVDs I'll watch over and over again. Well, that and the A&E P&P - I can sit and watch both from start to finish in one sitting.
I love your barrettes! felt is a fabulous medium for little things like that.
Posted by: chelsea | Feb 6, 2008 12:09:41 AM
I'm happy you're enjoying The Complete Jane Austen!
Posted by: Daphne | Feb 6, 2008 1:25:04 AM
Very cute! I haven't seen the wooden doll face used before. Clever!
Posted by: Lotta | Feb 6, 2008 1:26:47 AM
Ditto - love those wooden doll faces, and love your blog, too!
Posted by: Paige | Feb 6, 2008 1:32:36 AM
Another fan of Firefly here. The only bad thing about it is there are too few episodes!
Posted by: Sarah | Feb 6, 2008 5:44:18 AM
Oh, you have done it again! Those little faces are so amazingly beautiful!
Posted by: Melissa | Feb 6, 2008 7:54:58 AM
Those are really wee wonderfuls, absolutely precious.
Posted by: Maya Sara Matthew | Feb 6, 2008 8:14:24 AM
We sat down & watch the entire series one weekend! I'm not a huge sci-fi fan, but anything with Nathan Fillion has my attention. Waitress & Slither are also good.
Posted by: lola | Feb 6, 2008 8:19:14 AM
I've been reading your blog for sometime...I LOVE what you do. I must say I'm thrilled to learn that you also like Jane Austen and Firefly. The two genres completely clash with one another - but, they are oh, so enjoyable! Happy watching and crafting!
Posted by: Lydia | Feb 6, 2008 12:20:39 PM
Had to give a shout out for Firefly!! So glad you like it.
Posted by: jenne | Feb 6, 2008 12:23:52 PM
I love these! So, so adorable.
Posted by: Anne | Feb 6, 2008 1:30:12 PM
These are too cute! What a funny coincidence that I just got back from the craft store. I was shopping with a friend to buy things to make clips for our girls!
My favorite is the flower button one!
Posted by: Beth | Feb 6, 2008 2:06:02 PM
I am a Jane Austen fan as well! Your barrettes are so whimsical and adorable!!!!!I know what you mean about crossing your fingers while watching Super Tuesday..it looks like I'll be crossing my fingers a while longer...
Posted by: Carrie | Feb 6, 2008 3:25:36 PM
I just made some barettes - just used ribbon though. Not that my daughter would leave them in her hair...
Posted by: Lil' d | Feb 6, 2008 5:27:12 PM
I LOVE the little doll face barrettes. I've been making felt barrettes lately, too, and I agree, it is the perfect TV-watching activity. Some nights I just don't feel like starting a new project or working on a big project, and barrette-making is a perfect solution. They're super cute too.
Posted by: Ashley | Feb 6, 2008 8:59:50 PM
I just got my website up, you were such an inspiration! Thanks!
Posted by: Samantha | Feb 6, 2008 9:20:30 PM
you are doing great with these little cuties!!!!! it is amazing the types of multitasking mamas learn to do huh? sewing with the fingers crossed is a new one. i will have to try that :)
Posted by: nathalie | Feb 6, 2008 10:03:26 PM
yeah!!!! firefly, so sad you did not continue.....wait till you watch the movie Serenity. answers a lot of questions but keep the tissue close at hand!
Posted by: maltagirl | Feb 6, 2008 11:31:12 PM
Love, love, love them. The little face ones are just gorgeous!
Posted by: Rosalind | Feb 7, 2008 3:02:16 AM
Love the barrettes. I've got to make sure my girls don't see them or it will become yet another new project.
Loved Firefly! Too bad it was so short-lived.
Posted by: Shellie | Feb 7, 2008 8:43:11 AM
I thought that since I lurk around your site all the time, going "Oh that is so cute! Oh I must make that!" That I would sign in. I have really been enjoying the Complete Jane Austen on PBS as well. Thanks for the crafting ideas to do while watching TV (it's not vegging if you are crafting while you watch, right?
Posted by: Rebecca | Feb 7, 2008 9:24:06 AM
I have been crazy making felt covered barrettes and hunting down the snap clips on ebay. I was thinking of covering buttons and putting those on snap clips. I have 3 boys and have a girl now and swore I would never go girly, but guess what? It happens!
Posted by: Traci | Feb 7, 2008 7:51:29 PM
Those are adorable! As are the Jane Austen movies. I thought Northanger Abbey was especially fantastic. And I am so excited to see Colin Firth again this Sunday night, in his white ruffly shirt!
Posted by: lynne | Feb 7, 2008 10:50:26 PM
I love the barrettes...are you going to post a tutorial or pattern? I love it! Puts my blog to shame :)
Posted by: Erin | Feb 7, 2008 11:46:46 PM
Cute, cute, cute barrettes! I wish my wee one had more hair. I just love little hair clips.
I love the smock you made too. My baby is only a few days older than yours and she's already standing up unassisted! I'm so not ready for this early of a walker!
Posted by: Casey | Feb 8, 2008 11:36:34 PM
They are so cute!!! All really lovely. You are so talented!
Posted by: Toni | Feb 9, 2008 11:39:36 AM
I finished my own sets of clips last night- just in time for Valentine's Day presents for my daughter's daycare class (3-6 yr olds). The moment I read your post I KNEW I had to make them (the flower/button ones)!! It took me a while to come up with an equally cute thing for the boys in her class. So 12 hair clips and 17 alligator clothespins later I can finally relax. I really enjoyed making those clips and will make more for my daughter again very soon- maybe next time I'll make the ones with the little faces. I just love your ideas!! Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Posted by: Clara | Feb 14, 2008 5:36:18 PM
I finished my own sets of clips last night- just in time for Valentine's Day presents for my daughter's daycare class (3-6 yr olds). The moment I read your post I KNEW I had to make them (the flower/button ones)!! It took me a while to come up with an equally cute thing for the boys in her class. So 12 hair clips and 17 alligator clothespins later I can finally relax. I really enjoyed making those clips and will make more for my daughter again very soon- maybe next time I'll make the ones with the little faces. I just love your ideas!! Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Posted by: Clara | Feb 14, 2008 5:37:03 PM
Those clips *almost* make me want to have another baby in the hope of it being a girl - ha!
Posted by: SeaBird | Feb 16, 2008 1:11:34 PM
I'm a little late in saying this, but I LOVE Firefly! And the barrettes, of course. *B
Posted by: SummersCamp | Feb 27, 2008 4:18:14 PM
