Urchin slippers…

April 7, 2010 38 Comments by Kirsty

Sorry for being a tease. Quite a few people had guessed they were slippers anyway so I don’t feel too awful.

I really didn’t mean it, they just took so long to make up. Stitched entirely by hand over the Easter break & finished off in haste this afternoon so I could snap a couple of pics in the fading light.

I think that I probably could have achieved a very similar effect by sewing them up on the machine (in around 15 minutes)!

I do feel enormously proud of them though & maybe I wouldn’t have if I whipped them up on the Janome?

The embroidered embellishment came about because after I’d stitched the first slipper I noticed the blanket was almost worn through on the soul. I did a bit of decorative darning to buy a bit of time & liked the way it looked so much that I’ve added it to the top of the slippers as well.

So there you have it… Urchin Mary Jane slippers fashioned from an old blanket.

38 Comments

Linda
771 days ago

they are gorgeous Kirsty…so very sweet indeed, I think it's just what we all should make for winter. love them

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Ooty
771 days ago

I love it! For winter it is great!

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mel @ loved
771 days ago

I LOVE them! They are fantastic, clever you!

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Kirsty
771 days ago

Awww, thanks lovely girls.

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Knicky Knacks
771 days ago

You've outdone yourself there. They are absolutely fantastic. Setting a very high benchmark for the next creation!

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Cassandra Allen
771 days ago

Clever you!

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Tania
771 days ago

Lovin' the urchin bit, the cosy stuff and most especially the sock marks! He he he.

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Melissa G
771 days ago

Very cool. Very medieval.

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CurlyPops
771 days ago

Oh wow, I had no clue! They are just fabulous and just in time for the cooler weather.

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One Flew Over
771 days ago

Seriously…is there NO end to your creative abilities?

Love the slippers, bet they keep the toes nice and taostie x

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Jennie
771 days ago

They look very comfy indeed!
Gorgeous!

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Baa-Me Kniits
771 days ago

oh they are beautiful….I was just thinking it is time to start thinking about slippers. Lovely

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Tas
771 days ago

Oh I love them. I am a closet slipper lover so appreciate all things…erm…slippery?

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Carolyn
771 days ago

I was clueless and a little teasing is always fun.They look comfy.

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m.e (Cathie)
771 days ago

very cool indeed!
I like them!

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Melissa
771 days ago

I really enjoy the decorative darning. I'll have to remember that. very nice footwear.

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Stephanie and Carlos
771 days ago

I didn't even guess it… I kept calling back and had no idea…lol.. They look awesome and yeah sometimes you just gotta do it by hand!!

xo Steph

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Andi
771 days ago

They're great.

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june at noon
771 days ago

Very cute.

That's the trouble with hand sewing. sometimes more pride, but lots more time too. Well worth it this time, I think.

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Kylie
771 days ago

Love them… just love them. Kx

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michelle
771 days ago

walk tall and proud in your mj's they are ace.

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Violet and Rose
771 days ago

And I bet they are so warm and cosy

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Anonymous
771 days ago

I absolutely love them!!

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Chasing Purple Dreams
770 days ago

Very cute! Probably for the best that the cream blanket wasn’t right – the grey is much more practical for slippers. My felt slippers were also looooong project, but I am so proud of them – we will both have very self satisfied and toasty warm toes this winter!

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teddybearswednesday
770 days ago

Oh Kirst, I LOVE them, they are just fabulous and they look so cosy and comfy….xo

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Lily
770 days ago

fantastic!!!

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Crayon Chick
770 days ago

I'm a slipper junkie and these are just fabulous! I love your work, you are so inspiring.

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Gina
770 days ago

So great. I love them to bits. Can you make me some

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Stacey
770 days ago

Aren't they gorgeous! Much more appealing than the pink acrylic fluffies currently adorning my feet.

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My One Brown Mouse
770 days ago

They are the cutest.
I love them!!!

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Kirsten
770 days ago

Ooooh, they're adorable and quite chic at the same time. I think these might have to go on my list…DH might take me more seriously than in the pink fluffy socks that were favourite last year.

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dash robin
770 days ago

so gorgeous…there is just something so lovely about grey wool.

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Leah
770 days ago

To clever…love how comfy they look. nice job Kirst.

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Cathy {tinniegirl}
770 days ago

I had no idea what you were up to. But then I never do. I love the embellishments. They remind me of Campers.

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Jennifer Rose
770 days ago

well done well I feel like an idiot for not guessing slippers lol

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Chicken Willow
770 days ago

So sweet, love the stitching and love thqt you did them by hand. I'm getting the bug to do a lot more by hand these days.

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helena / little mo
769 days ago

they are cute though! Are they warm? And are those sock lines on your feet hehehe! xoxox

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the textured leaf
759 days ago

I agree with Tinniegirl, they remind me of Campers also but couldnt place them til she spelled it out. Absolutely lovely!
I love how brown your feet are, jealously going to spray tan mine! (not really)

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