Thursday, December 4, 2014

The world of little plates



What does one do with plates only about 2½ by 3½ inches in size? I asked a few folks. Bill said, “Put sushi on them.” Pat said, “Keep my rings on it overnight.” Molly’s response was to use it as a spoon rest, Doug’s as a soap dish. Liz immediately envisioned her wee tray as a “tea bag cradle.” Jon feeds his cat on one small Kahoka plate. He points out that he has two so that Little Annie does not go hungry when one is in the dishwasher. He says this started when he learned that cats don’t like eating out of bowls that force them to bend their whiskers. 


These little plates come in many colors and textures. Some are a bit rounded, others nearly flat. They make great stocking stuffers and inexpensive small gifts for the holidays. I started making them when someone requested a couple dozen little plates last year. She covered them with holiday treats and then plastic wrap, added a bow and a tag, and passed them out at her office celebration. I love it when people use my pots (and little plates) creatively! There really is no excuse for bent whiskers!

 





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