Cindi's sewing

Monday, June 26, 2006

I liked Randi's idea on get real Monday. What would my shoes have to do with sewing? Here is my favorite shoes. Now these have little to do with sewing. A few years ago I was diagnosed with bone spurs on both feet. It was a so painful. Between the physical therapist and changing to wearing Birkenstocks I now have no pain. I love these shoes. The General thinks I might should start buying some that are more colorful and cutsey. The ones I have are pretty plain.

These are the reason I thought my shoes would go with my sewing blog. My friend Debbie turned me on to crocheting flip flops last summer! She went bonkers and made 100's of pairs. I made Captain Kitty several pairs and I made these three for myself. These are my fun shoes that I wear when I don't plan to walk far or be on my feet much.

I have to run work on a skirt I am making for some one. I will try to post some cute "purple" fabric later.

Sew Long for Now!

7 comments:

Susie said...: Hi, I'm here from Randi's...
You are so creative! I would have never thought of crocheting flip flops :-); 1:26 PM
Randi said...: The flip-flops are fun!

I have never owned a pair of Birks but people who wear them seem to love them! I think they come in crazy colors like pink and apple green--the General may like those!; 1:46 PM
Anonymous said...: I have heel pain as well and always look for shoes that say "EVA cushioning". I never thought of trying Birks, what a great idea! I've also heard that Crocs are great on the feet. My MIL who has bone spurs wears those and loves them - and they come in all kinds of flashy colors. :o); 2:05 PM
Anonymous said...: Hmm, I wouldn't have thought Crocs were good on the feet; they seem flimsy. But then again I've never tried them!

Cindi, your flipflops are cute! I tell ya, sew-ers can do just about anything!

And, yet another thing we have in common--I always have to be sure I have very comfortable shoes because of heel spurs. I had surgery on both heels back in '97 to get them fixed. So now I never go barefoot. But I've never tried the Birks you mentioned.

Thanks for the fun post.; 3:03 PM
Joanna said...: I have a heel spurs too...from walking barefoot on wood floors. They are so painful if I don't wear good shoes. I haven't tried Birkies yet, but have heard lots of raves. I wear Keens and LOOOOOVE them!; 5:45 PM
Lisa said...: My boys' stepmother was just wanting to buy Birkies for the same reason. She also has really small feet, so it's hard for her to find them.

I love the crocheted flip-flops. I would definitely recognize you in those now. LOL; 6:06 PM
Tammy said...: My mom wears Birkenstocks a lot. I don't currently have a pair, but they are comfortable!; 3:08 PM