Limber Lulu
The collection grows. Cute hangar, huh? What I can't believe is that her ponytails are still intact.
And, as bloggy-voodoo would have it, she looks an awful lot like Hillary's recent mobile and Sarah's subsequent magnet set, both adorable. How old is she? I have no idea. But, she had to be mine.
Yesterday was Elijah's birthday -- ten years old. How'd that happen? I'm certainly not ten years older than when I had him.
We took him and a gaggle of his friends to an indoor play-shangri-la: buffet, tokens, bowling, the works.
It was the first birthday party I didn't have to decorate for (mixed feelings here). But, with his birthday following Christmas so closely, I can't deny that it was a welcome break.
Lulu is too cute!
Today is my little boy's birthday...somehow I blinked and he turned 7.
This was also the first birthday party for us that wasn't at home! We took a bunch of small people to the movies. I was a tiny bit sad not to have it at home as usual... I think I might enjoy the chaos leading up to party time!
Happy belated birthday to Elijah!
-Amy Rue
Posted by: amy rue | January 16, 2007 at 12:31 PM
That's got to be the best hanger ever. Limber, indeed.
Happy birthday to E. No matter what you do, time flies when you become a parent.
Posted by: Sarah | January 16, 2007 at 12:32 PM
That is by far my favorite hanger in your collection... love it!
Happy birthday, Elijah!!
Posted by: Amy | January 16, 2007 at 12:41 PM
Love her! She is darling!
Posted by: Laurie | January 16, 2007 at 01:17 PM
Happy b-day Elijah! I can't beleive he's 10. Last year I took Lily and a friend to Chucky Cheese. Also had mixed feelings about not doing all the fluff. I loved Elijah's cowboy party a few years back. Lily still has her cowgirl vest in her dress up trunk. Call me!! love you.
Posted by: Laura Gunn | January 16, 2007 at 01:22 PM
That is by far my favorite hanger.
Very, very cool.
Posted by: Stephanie | January 16, 2007 at 01:40 PM
Love the hanger! I wonder what caused her to jump so? Lucky for you that she did!
Posted by: Sarah | January 16, 2007 at 02:15 PM
That hanger is simultaneously adorable and a total riot!
Happy Birthday, Elijah!!
Posted by: Dannielle | January 16, 2007 at 03:05 PM
Fabulous hanger! I'm looking for some cool hangers - Can you share where you find them?
Posted by: stacy | January 16, 2007 at 03:33 PM
Yep I agree, I am not 11 years older than when I had that baby boy either.
Great idea to go OUT for the birthday, keeps the house tidy too.
Posted by: Maddy | January 16, 2007 at 06:28 PM
Love the hanger! :)
Posted by: denise | January 16, 2007 at 07:36 PM
My oldest (of 4) dd turned 10 yesterday as well. And I agree...Where does that time go? Thanks for all the fun stuff you share. Were do you store/display it all?
Posted by: Heather H. | January 16, 2007 at 07:51 PM
If I had that hanger I would hang it on my bathroom door FOREVER. Too cute!
Posted by: RAchelle | January 16, 2007 at 07:54 PM
My eldest turned 13 yesterday, and the time just seems to fly by. Love the hanger too, just so adorable, and Happy Birthday to your son.
Posted by: Sue | January 16, 2007 at 09:24 PM
Happy Birthday Elijah!!! Wow two digits! That is so cool, Nicolas will be nine & is so excited that only another year until he's two digits. Isn't Charlotte's right around the corner?
lots of happiness to all, xo,AM
Posted by: Anna Maria | January 16, 2007 at 09:34 PM
What a cute hanger! She looks alot like the remains of a Christmas ornament I have patched for about 15 years. LOL!
Mine was a girl with braids sticking out straight from the sides of her head...needless to say they are loooong gone. I am thinking my oldest daughter has a secret plan to try and rejuvenate her for me.
Happy Birthday to Elijah...great name!
Posted by: Lori | January 16, 2007 at 10:16 PM
Thank you, Heather, for your excellent "Bind a Quilt" tutorial. I have printed and laminated it to keep it close by my sewing machine!
I enjoy your blog.
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Keery | January 17, 2007 at 12:24 AM
This hanger is adorable!!! :o)
Happy Birthday to your son! Sometimes it's quite shoking how time passes by so fast... :o/
Posted by: Nic | January 17, 2007 at 01:28 AM
A very Happy Birthday to Elijah. I know it is cliche, but how does this happen? I have yet to figure out this whole time thing and am banking on this "theory of relativity".
I have a very similar hanger that is a little sailor boy I found at a rummage sale in Zambia. Limber indeed.
Posted by: luckybeans | January 17, 2007 at 02:01 AM
I remember the nursery in my childhood home very well. Since I'm the second oldest of six there was always a baby in the house while I was growing up. The closet was full of such treasures and I thought they were wonderful even then. I think I will go on a treasure hunt the next time I visit my parents. They never throw anything away....
Posted by: Martha | January 17, 2007 at 06:12 AM
Happy b-day to Elijah! The years pass by way too quickly. My oldest niece is nearly 16 already and it seems like just yesterday she was a little chubby-cheeked papoose wrapped up at hospital.
BTW, I love Elijah's bowling tshirt. Someone like Napoleon Dynamite?
Posted by: nightowl | January 17, 2007 at 09:47 AM
How adorable! It reminds me of an ornament that my mom got for my 2nd Christmas. I just love little faces like that : )
Posted by: Saige | January 17, 2007 at 09:48 AM
Hi Heather,
You inspired my post today:
http://www.betzwhite.com/blog/2007/01/today-in-blogville.html
Thanks!
Betz
Posted by: betz | January 17, 2007 at 10:39 AM
I"m sure lots of people do these, but I came across these sweet hangers on Etsy today and thought of your collection:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5091757
I love your blog and happy birthday wishes to your son!
Posted by: gaia | January 17, 2007 at 11:58 AM
Hey Heather... this is my first time visiting your site and I have to say I love it. I'm just getting my own blog up and running this week so I'm looking around to see how other people do it. You make some very adorable things... something for me to aspire to.
I have a son named Elijah also. He just turned 2 on the 8th. Great minds think alike I guess.
I look forward to seeing more of your posts.
Posted by: Corah | January 17, 2007 at 12:00 PM
Hey Heather-- great site, great inspiration. My sister is having a little girl in May. I love the 2 felt booties you have pics of on flickr. Where can I go to buy 2 pair of these....please email me and let me know.
Thanks,
Brooke
Posted by: brooke | January 17, 2007 at 01:25 PM
Thanks for all the Happy Birthday wishes everyone. I enjoy it a lot.
Posted by: Elijah Bailey | January 17, 2007 at 04:13 PM
my gosh, that's adorable! i love all the toys recently. also, i have to ask, whatever happened to that sweater you were refashioning (at http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/heather_bailey/2006/12/this_n_that.html)? i was totally in love with that neckline and collar, and couldn't wait to see what came out. don't tell me you abandoned it!
cheers,
anna
Posted by: Anna | January 17, 2007 at 06:02 PM
Cuuuute.
Posted by: Alicia P. | January 17, 2007 at 08:13 PM
What a sweet hanger and such a nice addition to your collection.
Posted by: Vickie C | January 17, 2007 at 09:59 PM
What a cutie patootie!
Posted by: Morgan | January 18, 2007 at 12:24 AM
What a nice find! We also had a bday party following Xmas. I did take Xmas down and put up the pink and yellow banner I made...just for fun.
Posted by: Lizette | January 18, 2007 at 11:57 AM
Hi Heather
I am new here! ... where have I been not to find your lovely blog before?
I am not a good needlewoman but i still love fabric art by others in its many forms.
It may seem strange but I don't think I have ever seen a clothes-hanger like the one here (or anything like it) in the UK (my birth country), or New Zealand (where I now live). Such a pretty little thing and so unusual.
I wonder if they are a North American invention? Or have I just not come across one?
Just wonderful to collect though. I will certainly keep a sharp look out for any here after seeing this one!
Posted by: Lesly | January 19, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Hello Heather,
this is the cutest hanger that I've ever seen! The fabrics are so wonderful and now these hangers - wow! A very good addition to your collection ;-)
Posted by: Karin | January 22, 2007 at 12:22 PM
That hanger is so cute! I just saw this one on ebay that I thought was cute. (but expensive like you said) http://cgi.ebay.com/FAB-Vintage-Childs-Wood-FIGURAL-Clothes-HANGER_W0QQitemZ110081017059QQihZ001QQcategoryZ20291QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Posted by: jodi | January 22, 2007 at 07:19 PM
How cute is that hanger. wow.
Your blog is so colorful. I mean that in a good way ;D
Posted by: nik | January 23, 2007 at 01:26 PM
Heather your blog rocks!! So will you be at quilt Market it would be wonderful to see you again..best regards, Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Paganellli | January 23, 2007 at 01:39 PM
Das ist der schönste Kleiderbügel den ich je gesehen habe.
LG
Claudia
Posted by: claudia | January 24, 2007 at 08:50 AM
I saw this and thought to myself, "Heather, HAS to see this."
http://www.inspirecompany.com/ballerinas.html
Everything on this site is awesome.
Posted by: Alecia | January 25, 2007 at 09:57 AM
"I'm certainly not ten years older than when I had him..." Ha, I just love that! And now that I think about it, my kids are certainly growing older faster than I am, too ;)
Posted by: melanie | January 26, 2007 at 12:22 PM
Just want you to know I have the "brother" of your hanger. It was my stepsons when he was little in the mid-70's. It's now waiting for granddaughter Chloe's dress when she comes for a visit!
Posted by: June | February 09, 2007 at 01:19 PM