I have more than one project on the go at the same time, as most of us do – it’s a blessing and a curse, isn’t it?! Sometimes it’s good to switch from machine-sewing to crocheting, for instance, or from beading to hand-stitching, but sometimes my brain wants to work on all the things at once. Result = chaotic mind (not to mention work space). I’m trying to focus on one thing at a time, make lists, plan my days, be more productive.
In the meantime, here’s my contribution to this month’s ScrapHappy initiative. I needed to shorten a jumpsuit (why are they called that? no jumping is going to happen around here, that’s for certain!) so I kept the pieces I chopped off from the bottom of each leg and turned them into little balls of fabric-stuffed beads and made them up into a necklace.
It was a bit overcast when I took these pics, my apologies. Over the last 30 years I’ve built up a goodly collection of embroidery and crochet threads, so they’re perfect for the wrapping part.
ScrapHappy is hosted by Kate in Australia and Gun in Sweden; it’s a day for showing something made from scraps every month. Here are the links for everyone who joins from time to time:
Kate, Gun, Eva, Sue, Lynn, Lynda,
Birthe, Turid, Susan, Cathy, Tracy, Jill,
Claire, Jan, Moira, Sandra, Chris, Alys,
Claire, Jean, Jon, Dawn, Jule, Gwen,
Bekki, Sunny, Kjerstin, Sue L, Vera,
Nanette, Ann, Dawn 2, Bear, Carol,
Preeti, Edith, Debbierose and Esther
Nice piece of work 
Do we get to see a photo of the updated garment in use, with matching beads? Lovely bit of ScrapHappiness, ma’am – I especially love the red contrasting thread.
Was planning to wear it this afternoon for a function, but the rainy weather has told me otherwise. I’ll need to wear boots and something cosy instead! The thread is orange – I find it contrasts brilliantly with almost everything :)
excellent recycling.
Thanks! Not much goes to waste around here….
They are lovely… I still haven’t got round to making beads like this, but every time I see yours I am inspired and then all those other projects get in the way!
Ah yes, all those other damn projects that we were itching to get started on once upon a time….
Like the orange and grey combo!
Thank you. Glad something meets with your approval. xx
Another lovely make. I imagine people wearing ‘jump suits’ jumping out of planes with parachutes but don’t know actual origin.
You’re absolutely right, which I now know thanks to Kate :)
What a brilliant way to use the offcuts! Guaranteed co-ordination
Ah, I’m not keen on too much co-ordination, I like a nice mix-up of colours! These will be perfect for brightening up a plain white top :)
Jumping for joy at the gorgeous beads and your squashed-up little balls of scrappiness!
hahaha! Thanks, they do have a happy, squishy look about them, don’t they?!
so pretty!
Thank you :)
I would never have thought of that. Brilliant use of usually throw away fabric.
The two strips were actually already in the bin when I realised I could use them – I had to fish them out and rinse them before turning into beads *heh*
Love it! What a great idea!
Thanks – and quick and easy, too :)
Brilliant!
And fun to make!
Fantastic use of scraps. Do you wear it with the jump suit?
No, haven’t worn the jumpsuit yet. Waiting for a sunny day ;)
great idea – and of course a new object from what you initially put in the bin!
Thanks, Catherine. I’ve worn this one a few times already (but still not the original jumpsuit)