I am Lily - stitcher and part time bookseller. Mother to my gorgeous girl, Abigail and wife to Julian. I make time each day to let my imagination potter and add quirky prettiness and handmade comfort to our home and lives. You can email me at lily(at)blockaday(dot)com
the yo-yo trick
Gosh you know, once I learn a new trick, I just cannot stop repeating it …. over and over and over … such is my love of making yo-yos at the moment :-)
And then there’s the whole lamp trick - ooooh!
So, Abigail left yesterday for a week’s camping with her gorgeous friend Sacha, and I got to sit in bed this morning until 11am - making yo-yos. That was definitely the time-consuming part. Then in a flash, they migrated to an old Ikea lampshade and here we are …
The yo-yo lamp, mark II.
I love how all the old favourites from my stash nestle so prettily beside the sweet embroidery.
Now I just need Julian to re-wire this particular lamp - the base is from a second hand shop and after working nicely for a few years, recently gave up.
28 December, 2008 at 3:47 am
Oh, so pretty - a great idea!
Hugs - Lurline?
28 December, 2008 at 4:41 am
definetly a nice touch. Lovely.
28 December, 2008 at 5:41 am
Very nice! I’m going to have to get me one of those yoyo making thingos :)
28 December, 2008 at 8:15 am
Hey, I have the matching cushion from Ikea, love what you have done with the lamp.
cheers
Christine
28 December, 2008 at 8:31 am
The lampshade looks very lovely now! I am sewing doll clothing and princess dresses here. Have a nice weekend!
28 December, 2008 at 1:27 pm
The lamp looks beautiful with the added yo-yos. I like the ideas you get, I love making yo-yos, but I have such a hard time finding use for them. Lol!
28 December, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Lovely little lamp! Did you embroider the cloth on the shade?
28 December, 2008 at 4:46 pm
they look great! I love yoyos, they’re definitely addictive!
28 December, 2008 at 9:37 pm
The lamp is so cute with added yo-yos–the perfect enhancement! I was going to make yo-yos on our car trip but didn’t have time to pick out the colors I wanted. That is probably more time consuming than actually making the yo-yos. :-)
29 December, 2008 at 12:03 am
Boy… wish I had an “old Ikea lamp” like that! It doesn’t even need yo-yos to be adorable.. but they make it even more so!
29 December, 2008 at 12:38 am
ohhhhhh I LOVE this!
wonderful job!
29 December, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Simply clever and beautiful!
30 December, 2008 at 9:00 am
Hi Lily,
Long time no visit. Finally I get time to get back to the blog and visitng my blog friends. What a lovely lamp!
Happy New Year friend!
Louise
31 December, 2008 at 12:09 am
what a fabulous use for yo yos. wonderful lamp!!
31 December, 2008 at 3:10 am
I love the lampshade…what a great idea!
so pretty..
31 December, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Hi, Lily !
Some time ago I had asked if you would share your French Hen face cloth pattern in exchange for some of my hand crafted soap ! I would so love it as we keep chickens - I would send you some fresh eggs but they would not be fresh or in one piece by the time they got to you !
I really enjoyed looking at all your posts and the beautiful things you sew.
Have a blessed New Year and I hope to hear from you !!!
Thank you !
Sincerely,
Gail Kidder
31 December, 2008 at 8:35 pm
What is it about yo-yos? If I make one, I end up making dozens. They’re so addictive. I love your lampshades! Such a great idea.
Happy New Year! Love your blog!
2 January, 2009 at 3:12 am
Such a sweet lamp. The yo-yo’s finish it off nicely.
2 January, 2009 at 7:35 am
Yo-yo-rama! You’re on a roll…
2 January, 2009 at 4:07 pm
That is so pretty Lily - the perfect touch!
4 January, 2009 at 4:28 am
Oh that is so pretty and after your earlier yoyo post I have gone and bought my own yoyo maker!! Haven’t had a play yet but can’t wait to!