At the end of a long day, there is not a whole lot of crafting energy still hanging around. However, there are still things to be done, and still children who need a bit of mommy time - finding the right crafts, that will be fulfilling for the kids, and yet not completely draining for me, has been the big thing here lately.
When I came across this book, Creative Play for your Toddler, I knew right away there were one or two things that Gwenyth in particular would get a real kick out of. I was surprised, though, when she chose this little swing as the project she wanted to work on together.
Wonderfully simple, sewn from some thrifted fabric, with a bit of dowel for support, and some sparkly yarn for hanging, this seat has seen stuffed toys and dolls in regular rotation, and spends most of the time inside, hanging from the corner of the bunkbed. Every now & then, on a freak warm day, it gets out to this little branch, to give whichever toy is in favour that day some "fresh air".
This is definitely my kind of sewing project - straight lines, quickly finished, and useful in the end. Now - back to my secret Christmas knitting; there's not much time left...
It looks great, and sounds like it's getting a lot of use.
Posted by: Jennifer | November 26, 2009 at 07:22 PM
that is so cute! what an awesome idea. Gwen's package will be shipped in the next day or 2 (and give her someone else to swing!)
Posted by: colleen | November 27, 2009 at 09:44 AM
i love this project! simonne would get such a kick out of it!
Posted by: SpiderWomanKnits | November 28, 2009 at 07:07 AM
How cute! It looks like the perfect imaginative toy for a young child to play the hours away. Thanks for the link to the book. :-)
Posted by: Fiberjoy | November 29, 2009 at 09:11 PM
That is adorable Charity - now I want to make some of them for Christmas too!
I've just finished two of the doll carriers from that book - am hoping they fit OK as the straps look a little long and I can't exactly try it on them for fit...
Will try to blog them soon ncase you feel further inspired to sew!
Posted by: Karen | November 30, 2009 at 03:36 AM