Sorry again for the huge blogging pause, things around here have been so hectic!
I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas yesterday, celebrating the birth of Jesus with family and friends. We certainly did, despite both the girls being unwell. Poor Grace was running a fever all day. She spent most the time lying on the couch, but still managed to enjoy the day.
Hasn't my baby boy grown! He is such a sweet little man.
I had wanted to sew the kids an outfit each for Christmas, but didn't quiet get there.
Here's the skirt I made for Grace, I ended up buying a top to go with it. Pattern is from Ottobre 1/09 with a few changes. Fabric is by Kaffe Fassett. I am so in love with his fabrics right now! Fresh, summery and gorgeous.
Here is the skirt for Maeve. Fabric is also Kaffe Fasset. The lace was some I found at the Op shop, and was a perfect match.
I also made her a top to go with it on Christmas eve (not really something to write home about, but she loved it all the same). There is a giraffe appliqued on the front.
And some new gear for Jude.
The baby essentials, plenty of cute bibs and a sleeveless bodysuit. These ones were so fun to make!
The baby essentials, plenty of cute bibs and a sleeveless bodysuit. These ones were so fun to make!
I stenciled the designs on using freezer paper. The wolf and crocodile were from this book, and the fish were my idea.
The clouds on the bodysuit were also from the same book.
This was also my first attempt at fold over elastic on a garment. It was quiet easy to do, and turned out fairly neat.
Another suit the same I made a few weeks ago and he has lived in.
envelope necks are great!
And this is a little pen and notebook wrap I made for my sister in law Kate.
I made up my own pattern for this one, to suit the notebook and pens I had.
Fabric is a beautiful natural linen, with a small piece of vintage floral fabric.
Phew! I really should update my blog more...sorry for the long post.
I have lots more to show you, but we are heading off for holidays in the morning (yay!!).
Then we will be home and getting things ready for Grace's first year at school. Lots of changes coming up.
Happy holidays and New Year to all of you!
xx
I have lots more to show you, but we are heading off for holidays in the morning (yay!!).
Then we will be home and getting things ready for Grace's first year at school. Lots of changes coming up.
Happy holidays and New Year to all of you!
xx
7 comments:
I love it all, simple or not. Really love the stripe suit. Hope you all feel better soon!
They are great Naomi - I love the bibs - so simple but very eye catching - that skirt fabric is great too - you have been busy! Have a great New year!
And I LOVE the notebook wrap...it's fabulous and so is everything else in this update! Have a wonderful time away :) xo
I love the skirts - expecially the bead detail on the tie - what a great idea. Also love the bibs - still to try freezer paper stenciling - maybe next ear:)
I love your stencils! I would so love to try some. Can I ask where you get your freezer paper in Australia? I don't think I have seen it in the supermarkets in Melbourne.
Hi Mia. Spotlight now sells freezer paper, which is fantastic! Just ask at the cutting counter. They sell it by the meter, which is great if you want to give it a try without buying the whole roll. I love stenciling!
Thankyou so much Naomi for letting me know this, particularly as it is an older post of yours! I had no idea that Spotlight sold it, I thought it was only in the U.S .....and to think I only live about 400m from Spotlight!!! I will definitely head over there ASAP!!! Thankyou for inspiring me and sharing all your wonderful creations!
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