Thursday, October 29, 2009

my creative space

... is all about belts this week.
I started making belts a year and a bit ago and they turned out really well. Nice fabric belts with buckles or d-loops. I gave them to my sisters for Christmas and they were very much appreciated (at least that is what they told me).

This week I pulled out my belt making box again and found a very-almost-finished belt sitting in there, along with all my other bits and pieces (it is becoming a bit of a theme in this blog that I am finding all my unfinished projects and finishing them off. It is very rewarding at least! To say nothing of a possible personality trait of never finishing things properly...). So I attached the D-rings and voila - a finished belt which I can now wear (and am, today).

The belts are quite quick and straight forward to whip up. And they are a nice way to showcase some really gorgeous fabrics. I think I might try and make a few more for my sisters in law - on the other side of the family - for Christmas this year. And maybe another one for me too.

Whip on over (sorry that's a bad belt reference) to Kootoyoo to check out other creative spaces.

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14 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 29, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Always nice to finish up things undone especially when they are so lovely and very wearable...YAY

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  2. yardage girlOctober 29, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    Very clever - I've never made a belt. Have fun making the next one!

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  3. CurlyPopsOctober 29, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    Oooh they're lovely! I have some d-rings in the stash with the same plans.

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  4. BeckOctober 29, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    I've never attempted a belt but I can see they would fun to make. I like the fabric you are using, lucky sister-in-laws! xo

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  5. GinaOctober 29, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    These are great Pam! I don't think I've worn a belt in years, but you make them look like an appealing option. I suppose you wove the fabric yourself? Strand by strand?

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  6. KirstyOctober 29, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Yes...excellent gift I think.

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  7. Tracey@bountifullyOctober 29, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    love the colours in your belt, some of my favorites! I am thinking this would be a great made into belts for my little, hipless little people!

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  8. Aussie-wafflerOctober 29, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Very clever, I wish I could make belts, I'm a belt girl for sure.

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  9. KateOctober 29, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    I love that feeling of discovering an almost finished project. I think it is such a great gift.

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  10. NikkiOctober 29, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    So are you getting excited or scared to open boxes, wondering what forgotten, unfinished projects lie in wait??!! The belt looks great and is probably very excited to finally be finished and worn. They would be a great present. I'm onto it....

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  11. UnknownOctober 29, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Like the fabric on the belt- so summer-esque. xo m.

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  12. OotyOctober 29, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    This is great!!!! I love belts!!! would make a great gift!

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  13. tea with lucyOctober 29, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    Love these.

    I have an old tin of buckles around here somewhere. I'm insprired to make some for Christmas pressies too!

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  14. DebraOctober 30, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    better make more for some unclaimed family...:)
    beautiful

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