my latest little distraction
Main Entry: 1pom–pom
Pronunciation: \ˈpäm-ˌpäm\
Function: noun
Etymology: alteration of pompon
Date: 1873
1 : an ornamental ball or tuft used especially on clothing, caps, or costumes
2 : a handheld usually brightly colored fluffy ball flourished by cheerleaders
There is something strangely exciting about the moment when you cut the edges, pull the drawstring tightly together to reveal the pattern you have unknowingly (well almost) created. In my mind this makes me thing of protein folding and embryology. One day I hope I have some time to describe why if anyone is interested. For now I only have pretty pictures of my very low tech pompom making method.
Don't you love the little guardians of the pompoms or perhaps they call them pompons since these are Parisian owls made by Mathyld. They are already world famous, having made it to explore on the weekend.
Main Entry: pom·pon
Pronunciation: \ˈpäm-ˌpän\
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Middle French pompe tuft of ribbons
Date: 1751
1 : 1pom-pom 1
2 : a chrysanthemum or dahlia with small rounded flower heads
Don't be surprised if you see these colorful creations turning up just about everywhere this holiday season. We have plans....
Hope to see you tomorrow where the BIG SECRET PROJECT will be revealed!!!!
The pompoms obviously made me think of Mathyld right away ! They're so fluffy & colorful ! Can't wait to see all the uses for them you will find !
TOMORROW ?!! I can hardly wait, my friend ! My own project not happening, I'm even more excited by yours ! xoxo
Posted by: Sonia | November 24, 2009 at 08:13 AM
Aw Margie & Sonia
I am so glad to be associated with pompoms, Sonia :D
Pompoms pompoms everywhere ! Yay !
And I can' wait for the unveiling of the project, either !
I send puffy kisses, like fluffy & colourful pompom bullets with my pompom kiss-gun !
x x x
___mathyld___
Posted by: Mathyld / encore petite | November 24, 2009 at 09:01 AM
love love love pom poms!
Posted by: Lisa | November 24, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Love so much your happy "pompons" too !!! They bring such joy and softness. You're definitely gifted for the colors.
Can't wait to know more about your pompoms plans ... and about your so mysterious "Big Secret Project" !!!
And wish you good luck for your very busy and tiring Wednesday at work. Do you plan to make some pompoms during your breaks to relax ? :)
Posted by: nanou | November 24, 2009 at 03:13 PM
ooh- secret project?! can't wait!
those pom-poms are so lovely- now i want to make some!
Posted by: melissa | November 24, 2009 at 08:33 PM
I love pom poms too. CAN'T WAIT for your revealing!!
Posted by: Earth Girl Knits (Emily) | November 24, 2009 at 10:27 PM
ooo, i'm so loving the idea of colorful fuzzy pom poms coming flying out of those guns. SOMEBODY with photoshop PLEASE mess with that photo to make it happen!
A few years back I went through a little pom pom making phase...pom pom snowballs on the mantle and the christmas tree.
Today at the thrift store I came across a perfectly fitting pair of ice skates and, while trying them on for size, started having visions of ways to accessorize them....paint, pretty colored laces, fuzzy woolen pom poms....
We have some of those Clover pom pom makers now but I always used cardboard before that. Never seen it done quite the way you do it here, though. I like how you don't have to feed the yarn through an ever decreasingly sized hole in the middle of the cardboard. Clever!
Posted by: Siri | November 24, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Oh, Margie, you crack me up! I recently made some pom-poms for my daughter's hat I knitted, and was grumbling about them. But yours are so colorful and sweet, they made me smile. Thanks!
Posted by: Jennifer | November 25, 2009 at 02:13 AM
OMG!! im a super fan of pom poms, i also have a store call "pompon's party"!!!!!
love the post! n your blog.
Posted by: daniela | January 20, 2011 at 05:40 PM