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Forget the four horsemen of the apocalypse. It's going to be three gleeful tykes in footie pajamas who usher in the end of the world.
"Creepy Children" is already well on its way to being a regular feature here at Pattern Junkie -- there are just too many to choose from. For another truly jaw-dropping kids' pattern illustration, check out Kwik Sew 1653 over at the fabulous blog Clothed Minds. It's honestly sort of disturbing.
One out of oh, every three pattern illustrations featuring kids creeps me out. I don't know why. I'm not freaked out by kids in general, but somehow pattern illustrators find a way to bring out the worst in them.
Take for example Simplicity 8377, which is for sale right now in the lovely Sandritocat's etsy shop:
First there's the disturbing image of an eight-year-old boy dressed like he's about to hit the disco. A medallion?! Turtleneck? Those shoes? Is he Superfly's sidekick?
The ones who really scare me, though, are the Yellow Girls. Let's face it, these aren't innocent tykes -- they're incarnations of Satan himself. Yellow Skirt's already laughing, because she knows just what horror will befall you when you take that apple. Yellow Jumper's pigtails are barely disguised HORNS, for crying out loud, and she looks like she can't wait to see the world burn.
Oh, and don't expect any help from Flowered Jumper, Plaid Jumper and Plaid Pants. When the world turns to ash they'll be watching with the same bemused expressions they're sporting here.
Nothing beats being well-prepared. When it comes to sewing, I really have to work on that. My space isn't organized AT ALL, which means it's not uncommon for me to spend 20 minutes searching frantically for a seam ripper. This weekend I found a great 1971 book on decorating that has a chapter on sewing rooms -- check this inspiring example out:
Really, who hasn't wanted to shoot their sewing machine at some point? (Don't even get me started on the violent thoughts an uncooperative serger can inspire.) Having a whole rack of rifles also guarantees that you don't have to worry about any pesky reloading!
I have to say, though, that I'm worried about what's happening outside the photo borders. Note the project abandoned mid-stitch and the missing top rifle -- I don't think that white carpet is going to stay that way for long.
