suddenly...
...i've taken to embroidering trailers and turning them in to small pillows. i'm working on a whole trailer park you could say. don't ask why, i already told you i was weird.
also, here is the japanese craft book i made my slippers from and a photo of the style i chose. ISBN 4943309430771. there are patterns in the back that you enlarge with a copy machine. lets just say i enlarged mine much more then they suggested..ahem..i do not have petite japanese feet. the book has several cute slipper styles, some from leather even. you can click on the photos to get a better look.
Trailers? on pillows with pom-pom fringe? I'm laughing hysterically about this and then wondering why you have so many great ideas. Wouldn't these be a great gift for a child (okay maybe lose the fringe) who loves transportation? Please show us all the little trailers together.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | January 28, 2007 at 05:17 AM
That tailer pillow is adorable! Makes me think of that crazy Lucille Ball film from the 1950's was it, "The Long, Long Trailer." Too cute, Toni! Happy Days! :o)
Posted by: Tracy | January 28, 2007 at 07:24 AM
love this!!
Posted by: kerry : k8tykat | January 28, 2007 at 09:09 AM
haha - I love it, it's so cute! You should make a line of pillow with trucks/cars towing trailers hehe.
Posted by: geek+nerd | January 28, 2007 at 10:40 AM
Right I know you said not to ask but seriously my husband wants to know why?
Posted by: Kristy | January 28, 2007 at 11:41 AM
Very cute pillow ...yep I'm wondering why trailers??? Love the slippers too.
Posted by: Di | January 28, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Totally cute little pillow. Love the teardrop trailer. Where's the little car pillow pulling it? LOL
Posted by: annieelf | January 28, 2007 at 02:19 PM
You are too funny.
You have to do a classic Airstream in silver metallic.......totally retro.
And as long as you are on a vehicular kick.....how about a VW doodle bug? Those cars just make me smile.....
Posted by: Nancy | January 28, 2007 at 08:14 PM
not weird at all, darling!!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 29, 2007 at 07:37 AM
While I was waiting for the pic to load, I read that you had "taken to embroidering trailers". In my vast lack of embroidering knowledge, I assumed it was some sort of fabric or remnant or something embroidery related.
Imagine my surprise and delight when I realized you meant trailers, real trailers!
Great post. And I might vote you as weird too. LOL.
Rebecca.
xox
Posted by: Rebecca. | January 29, 2007 at 08:58 AM
Hi, what a wonderful blog! I sit here with my dictionary (!) and admire your beautiful work. Sorry,I´m a bit rusty with my english.
Best wishes from Germany/Berlin
Barbara
Posted by: Barbara | January 29, 2007 at 10:14 AM
i love that trailer!! And I love the pompom fringe. Couldn't be more perfect. Please be sure to post the whole trailer park, i gotta see it!
Posted by: julie | January 29, 2007 at 12:45 PM
So, so sweet! (de-lurking a bit late because I'm terrible at keeping up with the blogs I like and end up reading a month's worth of posts in one go...)
Posted by: Veronique | January 29, 2007 at 01:37 PM
the pillow is adorable! It would be a great way to outfit an RV or trailer itself... (my mom has one that looks a lot like this that I love).
very fun.
oh and thanks for sharing the slipper book :)
Posted by: NessieNoodle | January 29, 2007 at 03:06 PM
Your trailer pillow is so cute! I love those little trailers and now that they've come back into vogue, it's so interesting to see creative interpretations of the trailers in other ways.
Posted by: June | January 29, 2007 at 03:46 PM
i love your trailer inspiration.
and those colors are great.
what a cool project.
Posted by: kristin | January 29, 2007 at 04:14 PM
I, too, at first thought a trailer was some embroidery lingo I didn't get. The pillow is adorable.
PS: I love your new banner.
Posted by: Rachel | January 29, 2007 at 05:43 PM
this is the best. idea. ever. and even inspires a trip down my own memory lane, er, park...
Posted by: Crystal | January 29, 2007 at 09:34 PM
That is so cute. As a fan of trailers and camper vans I am especially taken with it
Suzie Sews (UK)
Posted by: Suzie Sews | January 30, 2007 at 06:29 AM
Trailers - who woulda thunk it?
How about a zoo trailer with a giraffe head sticking out?
I'm a seriously late delurker due to techie problems, but coming out now to say I love your blog, inspired by the slippers, beautiful tulips, great fringe, and best of all - your new year's list. So personal and practical and admirable. I'll keep reading!
Cara :)
Posted by: Cara | January 30, 2007 at 09:37 AM
Why not trailers? They're cute!
Posted by: Michelle Marr | February 01, 2007 at 08:15 PM