Monarch Wings made entirely out of thread
While teaching myself how to use the embroidery machine at the Maker Studio where I work, I came across a technique to create a one-color bookmark. I thought that was boring, but realized I could add to the process and make multi-colored earrings.
After many failures, I perfected the technique and designed dozens of pairs that library patrons can remake for themselves. I also teach patrons how to make custom designs.
Lime Slices. Can also be lemons or oranges if they change the thread color
The earrings have become a trend at the local elementary school. Every few days a new kid will come in and tell me about how their friend made "awesome" earrings at the library. We then make awesome earrings of their own.
11 year old library patron showing off the pair she created