Mummy Beads

I saw everyone wearing these at a market once and had to buy one for myself.  I later decided that I would attempt to make some for my sister-in-law when she had her baby.  The idea is that as well as looking nice on the mother, they give the baby something to play with while on your lap feeding, instead of pulling at your hair, and teething toddlers something to bite down on while being carried around on your hip, instead of sinking their gums and teeth into you! They are made by sewing a thin strip of material together and filling it with wooden beads and then knotting the material between each bead. Easy!