Inspiration and Winners

October 8, 2009

in Embroidery, Knitting

INSPIRATION OF THE WEEK

My shoes have to have great arch support or I’m a hobbling, wincing mess by noon.  Nevertheless, these Converse creations are awesome, aren’t they?  All it takes is a sharp needle, a little embroidery floss and some creativity.

altered converse tennis shoes 8I mentioned that I like reading international blogs.   Facile Cecile’s blog is one of those wonderful French blogs that I can’t read.  Good thing pictures say a thousand words.  I think she had either a stitch along or a contest.

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I'm not certain that these baby blue shoes are Converse, but I love the color and the pompom trim.

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A close up of the stitching and pompom trim.

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Love the crochet flounce at the ankle.

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And, of course, we must have a knitted pair with pink polka dot laces from Craftzine.

OCTOBER’S GIVEAWAY WINNER

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The winner for September’s giveaway is Nancy!

Remember these beautiful Opera Glasses? That’s what Nancy won. Congrats, Nancy! Nancy’s blog is called Live, Laugh, Love. Give her a visit, okay?

Of course, I’m having another giveaway in October. I just haven’t taken a photo of the prize yet. I will soon and post it.

In the meantime, every comment (and/or trackback) left during the month of October qualifies as an entry for October’s giveaway. Again, my only rule is that you MUST have a U.S. shipping address to win.

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Nancy October 8, 2009 at 3:56 pm

Inis,
So excited to hear that I won the opera glasses! I will find a very special place to display my treasure! You are so generous; thank you again. Hey, I love those Converse shoes! Wouldn’t it be fun to decorate them!? I don’t think my kids will let me wear them, tho’!
~Nancy
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Alberto Aburto December 12, 2009 at 10:58 pm

is there any way i can maybe buy a pair

Jess May 31, 2010 at 5:36 am

OMG!! You’ve totally inspired me to do this to my plain brown Chucks, thank you!
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Lovely May 31, 2010 at 7:06 am

You’re welcome, Jess! I wanna see when you’re done. Come back and post a link, OK?

Karen May 31, 2010 at 8:00 pm

Awesome feature….makes me want to dig out my embroidery floss and commit random acts of thread vandalism on my unsuspecting footwear. Thanks for posting.

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