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Ages ago I happened upon a pair of screenprinted napkins at a thrift shop and knew immediately that they would make excellent bean bags. Yesterday, when the allure of the scrap bag had worn off, I dropped my sewing project and engaged the little one in the selecting of fruit and the stuffing of little bags.
In addition playing food and shapes and colors, we've been tossing around the some new word combinations today: 'buckwheat hulls' and 'hands tucked in' (you know, what you do when you're sitting on your mama's lap and she's about to start sewing). I'm so glad to have saved -- okay, procrastinated -- this little project until I had a bit of help. Making with adds a whole other dimension to making for.
So sweet! And you are oh so correct that it means so much more when done together.
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | 04 February 2008 at 09:58 PM
I love the bean bags, great idea, i wouldnt have thought of making them into bean bags
Posted by: knit, crochet, stitch, stick | 05 February 2008 at 04:11 AM
oh cute! i have forgotten how fun bean bags are! thank you for the reminder! -kb
Posted by: kelly | 05 February 2008 at 04:53 AM
What a great basket of colour, fun, learning, tastes. And so lovely to make them together.
I just nominated you for an Excellence Award. Thank you for your beautiful blog.
Posted by: Ellie | 05 February 2008 at 05:51 AM
Beans on the brain...I just made some baggy type things with all manner of old legumes from the pantry. I love the feel of bean stuffed objects!
Posted by: Tracy | 05 February 2008 at 07:24 AM
these are SO cute and you are awfully sweet.
Posted by: Alicia A. | 05 February 2008 at 08:03 AM
Bean bags.....I love bean bags! But would never think to make any... These are sooo cute and inspired.
Posted by: asti | 05 February 2008 at 08:11 AM
"hands tucked in" - i love that.
Posted by: emily | 05 February 2008 at 08:25 AM
what a sweet project to do together.I just started my daughter on embroidery,for a five year old,she ain't half bad:0)
Hands tuck in is such a warming expression.I can envision a little bundle on your lap with their hands safely out of the way
keep warm
Posted by: natasha s | 05 February 2008 at 11:46 AM
So many fun games you can play with these! :)
Posted by: Molly | 05 February 2008 at 03:03 PM
I love these! what a fantastic way to use the fabric.
creative you!
Posted by: nessie noodle | 07 February 2008 at 09:45 AM