everlasting wonder soaker - need ideas

abigailvr · 08-03-2004, 11:33 PM

I finally finished my Everlasting Wonder Soaker from the previous class. I was grappling with how to do the cuffs without enough orange yarn left. I was just about to email Cass (from holysheepyarns.com) to beg her to dye me more, when BethyM Suggested brown and I had this jo sharp brown lying around that worked perfectly! I just wish I ahd thought ahead and done the waist with it as well.

I want to embellish it with some embroidery. I'm thinking leaves, to make it fallish. I think I need to do at least one on the front to cover up the very visible seam from my graft.

Any other ideas?

http://www.abigailvr.net/temp/ww101/ews.jpg

Meredith · 08-04-2004, 03:18 AM

Hmmm... would it look dorky if you outlined a pumpkin with the other embroidery you are thinking?

that is about all that my little brain can come up with at 6:20 am.

ravingcutie · 08-04-2004, 06:20 AM

Do a row of small fall leaves!

pmcgary · 08-04-2004, 07:42 AM

a hay stack?

ravingcutie · 08-04-2004, 07:58 AM

Cute Scarecrow?

Jack o' Lantern face on the bum?

ladydemetreis · 08-04-2004, 09:49 AM

I like that!!!

dandelions2 · 08-04-2004, 09:57 AM

I second the small row of leaves.

BethyM99 · 08-04-2004, 10:15 AM

Indian corn? Turkey?

Aside from what we've already talked about, that's what comes to mind.

It's lovely!! When do we get to see it on the model??

abigailvr · 08-04-2004, 03:11 PM

I like the small row of leaves idea. I need to find some tips on embroidering leaves. Stitchguide, here I come!

Thanks for all the compliments, here are couple of pictures of it on my DS. He was not a very willing model today.

He's 2 years old, approx 36" tall and approx 32lbs.

dandelions2 · 08-04-2004, 03:13 PM

The soaker fits great!

BethyM99 · 08-04-2004, 03:29 PM

What do you think of the fit? I think it looks terrific... and an adorable model!!

abigailvr · 08-04-2004, 04:32 PM

I think the fit is perfect! I worry that the legs might be too big on a smaller baby, but they do get tighter if you fold the cuffs. I might have to try it on my neighbor's son once he is over 18lbs. He's close already!

MiaPia · 08-04-2004, 06:49 PM

That's such a pretty soaker! I think fall leaves would definitely look cool on it! I can't wait to see the finished product!

Jester · 08-05-2004, 08:44 AM

I like the turkey idea. You could put a cute little turkey face w/ a hat on over the graft in front and a "rear view" of turkey feathers on the back. Would make for some fun embroidery!

abigailvr · 08-05-2004, 03:04 PM

Jessica, that does sound like a cute idea, but I think it might be too complex for my first major embellishment! I am still new at all of those.

pamelamama · 08-05-2004, 11:47 PM

Abi, there are some good leaf thingys in the nikki epstein embellishment book. xoox

abigailvr · 08-06-2004, 04:38 PM

I wish my library had it! Darnitall.

abigailvr · 08-26-2004, 11:05 PM

I'm thinking of not embellishing them, because I am working on a thousand other things and Niels keeps asking to wear them. Is that a total cop-out?

BethyM99 · 08-27-2004, 07:20 AM

leave it, its cute!!! Let the poor kid wear his new pants

Lauira · 08-27-2004, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abigailvr

I wish my library had it! Darnitall.

I have a copy if you want to borrow it.

08-03-2004, 11:33 PM	#1
abigailvr Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: under a pile of UFOs Posts: 735 Reputation: 1553 Rep Power: 45	everlasting wonder soaker - need ideas I finally finished my Everlasting Wonder Soaker from the previous class. I was grappling with how to do the cuffs without enough orange yarn left. I was just about to email Cass (from holysheepyarns.com) to beg her to dye me more, when BethyM Suggested brown and I had this jo sharp brown lying around that worked perfectly! I just wish I ahd thought ahead and done the waist with it as well. I want to embellish it with some embroidery. I'm thinking leaves, to make it fallish. I think I need to do at least one on the front to cover up the very visible seam from my graft. Any other ideas? http://www.abigailvr.net/temp/ww101/ews.jpg __________________ Abigail, mama to Niels (7/02) and Stefan (1/06)

08-04-2004, 03:18 AM	#2
Meredith Mod Mama Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 2,460 Reputation: 1552 Rep Power: 62	Hmmm... would it look dorky if you outlined a pumpkin with the other embroidery you are thinking? that is about all that my little brain can come up with at 6:20 am. __________________ Meredith These Two Sticks Necessitae Blog

08-04-2004, 06:20 AM	#3
ravingcutie Mod Mama Fluffo's Super-Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: My Bungalow! Posts: 3,768 Reputation: 4654 Rep Power: 137	Do a row of small fall leaves! __________________ Katie - mama to Emma & Grace, Xavier Maximilian arrived 11/7! ------------------------------------------------------------ www.bungalowbuns.com handpainted yarnswoolenscustom slots*blog Tiny Tether at Knitty.com & Tiny Tether II at my blog!

08-04-2004, 07:42 AM	#4
pmcgary Mod McGary USM Queen Fluffo's Fiancée Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Kansas City area Posts: 8,174 Reputation: 11615 Rep Power: 320	what about a hay stack? __________________ PamM http://www.xanga.com/gorillakeeper (see my 'pictures a day ') "Knitting is learnt by doing, not by thinking, and it is far better understood with the fingers than with the head." Montse Stanley Creating & Knitting Your Own Designs For a Perfect Fit Critical Thought....The other national deficit.

08-04-2004, 07:58 AM	#5
ravingcutie Mod Mama Fluffo's Super-Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: My Bungalow! Posts: 3,768 Reputation: 4654 Rep Power: 137	Cute Scarecrow? Jack o' Lantern face on the bum? __________________ Katie - mama to Emma & Grace, Xavier Maximilian arrived 11/7! ------------------------------------------------------------ www.bungalowbuns.com handpainted yarnswoolenscustom slots*blog Tiny Tether at Knitty.com & Tiny Tether II at my blog!

08-04-2004, 09:49 AM	#6
ladydemetreis Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VT Posts: 5,253 Reputation: 13663 Rep Power: 332	I like that!!! __________________ ~Rachel~ My Blog

08-04-2004, 09:57 AM	#7
dandelions2 Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 4,301 Reputation: 8509 Rep Power: 220	I second the small row of leaves. __________________ Patti - Momma to Beth, Dom (ASD), & Lily

08-04-2004, 10:15 AM	#8
BethyM99 Admin Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,183 Reputation: 213 Rep Power: 22	Indian corn? Turkey? Aside from what we've already talked about, that's what comes to mind. It's lovely!! When do we get to see it on the model?? __________________ Mama to Jacob (5.5yrs) and James (2.5yr) and Suzanne (10mths)!

08-04-2004, 03:11 PM	#9
abigailvr Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: under a pile of UFOs Posts: 735 Reputation: 1553 Rep Power: 45	I like the small row of leaves idea. I need to find some tips on embroidering leaves. Stitchguide, here I come! Thanks for all the compliments, here are couple of pictures of it on my DS. He was not a very willing model today. He's 2 years old, approx 36" tall and approx 32lbs. __________________ Abigail, mama to Niels (7/02) and Stefan (1/06)

08-04-2004, 03:13 PM	#10
dandelions2 Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 4,301 Reputation: 8509 Rep Power: 220	The soaker fits great! __________________ Patti - Momma to Beth, Dom (ASD), & Lily

08-04-2004, 03:29 PM	#11
BethyM99 Admin Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,183 Reputation: 213 Rep Power: 22	What do you think of the fit? I think it looks terrific... and an adorable model!! __________________ Mama to Jacob (5.5yrs) and James (2.5yr) and Suzanne (10mths)!

08-04-2004, 04:32 PM	#12
abigailvr Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: under a pile of UFOs Posts: 735 Reputation: 1553 Rep Power: 45	I think the fit is perfect! I worry that the legs might be too big on a smaller baby, but they do get tighter if you fold the cuffs. I might have to try it on my neighbor's son once he is over 18lbs. He's close already! __________________ Abigail, mama to Niels (7/02) and Stefan (1/06)

08-04-2004, 06:49 PM	#13
MiaPia Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 141 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 8	That's such a pretty soaker! I think fall leaves would definitely look cool on it! I can't wait to see the finished product! __________________ ~Mia~ newbie-knittin' Mama to Harrison (2 1/2) and Isabella (1)

08-05-2004, 08:44 AM	#14
Jester Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Honeyduke's Posts: 231 Reputation: 82 Rep Power: 10	I like the turkey idea. You could put a cute little turkey face w/ a hat on over the graft in front and a "rear view" of turkey feathers on the back. Would make for some fun embroidery! __________________ Jessica Mr. Padfoot would like to register his astonishment that an idiot like that ever became a professor.

08-05-2004, 03:04 PM	#15
abigailvr Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: under a pile of UFOs Posts: 735 Reputation: 1553 Rep Power: 45	Jessica, that does sound like a cute idea, but I think it might be too complex for my first major embellishment! I am still new at all of those. __________________ Abigail, mama to Niels (7/02) and Stefan (1/06)

08-05-2004, 11:47 PM	#16
pamelamama Your Host Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: woolywonder.com Posts: 8,240 Reputation: 6915 Rep Power: 227	Abi, there are some good leaf thingys in the nikki epstein embellishment book. xoox __________________ Updated Perfection Pants and WonderPants Patterns available! See this announcement for deals! Pamela, mama to Sam and Eli, wife to Scott blog \| fiber arts avengers \| wooly wonder soaker discussion forum \| knit your own darn soakers \| boutique flickr \| facebook \| twitter \| ravelry knit your own darn soaker.

08-06-2004, 04:38 PM	#17
abigailvr Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: under a pile of UFOs Posts: 735 Reputation: 1553 Rep Power: 45	I wish my library had it! Darnitall. __________________ Abigail, mama to Niels (7/02) and Stefan (1/06)

08-26-2004, 11:05 PM	#18
abigailvr Fluffo's Friend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: under a pile of UFOs Posts: 735 Reputation: 1553 Rep Power: 45	I'm thinking of not embellishing them, because I am working on a thousand other things and Niels keeps asking to wear them. Is that a total cop-out? __________________ Abigail, mama to Niels (7/02) and Stefan (1/06)

08-27-2004, 07:20 AM	#19
BethyM99 Admin Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,183 Reputation: 213 Rep Power: 22	leave it, its cute!!! Let the poor kid wear his new pants __________________ Mama to Jacob (5.5yrs) and James (2.5yr) and Suzanne (10mths)!

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