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In the clouds…

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Oh dear, has it really been 3 weeks since I last posted!?

I can not tell you what I’ve been doing that has kept me so busy – I don’t know! Other than growing a baby of course 😉

Only 4 weeks till our due date now and goodness I am tired and uncomfortable, I’m quite keen for a slightly earlier arrival it has to be said. One thing is for sure though, whether you believe ‘baby brain’ is a genuine thing or not I do feel like my head is in the clouds these days, my concentration and ability to think clearly and quickly is pretty shot!

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I’ve also been in the clouds with my little bunting project too, you might remember I mentioned it in this post. I finally finished it and have it hung over baby boy’s crib in our room. I feel much more prepared for his arrival now I know he has his own little cosy corner to come home too… while my hospital bag remains only partially packed, daft really!

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I thoroughly enjoyed making this, there really is something so therapeutic about hand stitching with felt, so simple and so easy. I really want to make a felt quiet book for baby boy like the one I made for Emma (see it here!) but it was quite time consuming so I will see how much time I have on my hands in a few months!

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At some point soon(ish) I want to crochet a couple of 3d hot air balloons to go with the bunting when it is moved into the childrens bedroom in 6 months or so… Ooohh I just had this vision of a big crocheted hot air balloon cushion. So love that idea!

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Have to point out the canvas, in case you missed it! Isn’t it lovely! The lovely ladies from our church held a baby shower for me a few weeks ago and gifted it to me. It is baby boy’s church family tree, throughout the party each of the women added their thumb print to it. We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful church family.
The scripture reads – ‘How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.’ Psalm 119v9

I hope you have all had a wonderful weekend and wish you all the best things for the week ahead!

Naomi x2

Nesting?!?

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I think I must be in that phase of pregnancy where nesting begins. I had really hoped I would ‘nest’ in a wonderfully practical way – an uncontrollable desire to clean the house from top to bottom would be pretty helpful – but no such luck.

My creative/crafty streak is in full swing however. I have more baby boy related projects in mind or on the go than I can feasibly ever hope to complete. I sort of love it.

I have started some hand stitched felt bunting for above the crib in our bedroom. We have a white crib, against a white wall and it is in need of some colour! It will be hot air balloons among clouds and I am really pleased with how it is coming along. (Please excuse the late night instagram progress photo with terrible lighting!)

wpid-img_20150226_121742.jpgBut I have come to a temporary halt on this project this last week. I was overcome with an idea I had for a teddy bear. A crochet teddy for baby boy of course! One of those ideas that is all consuming and nothing else can move forward until it has been freed from my minds eye and made reality.

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I can not remember the last time I was able to crochet so freely. I knew exactly what I wanted and it all just came together so simply and quickly. I haven’t really designed anything in such a long time but I have loved this little bears process.

So I’m thrilled to introduce you to Bertie Bear, designed for my little boy on the way, and his sister Beatrix Bear, made for the big sister to be. Even better I will be sharing the written pattern with you here in the next few days, as soon as the typing is done!

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I’m off to finally carry on with my felt bunting and to not think about the baby blanket I am slightly desperate to get crocheting… Or the button initial for above baby boys cot to coordinate with Emma’s… Or the fabric that is asking to be sewn into a changing bag… Or the cushion cover I’d like to add to Emma’s new bed… Or… well you get the idea!!!!

Back soon with a pattern for Bertie & Beatrix!

Naomi x2

 

 

Emma’s Crochet Summer Dress

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A little while ago I came across a tutorial for a little dress with a crochet yoke on Mon Petit Violon. I finally got around to making a similar dress for Emma!

I used the original dress idea as inspiration but tweaked it here and there to suit and fit Emma.

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The crochet top basically comprises of a band of Summer Garden granny squares form Attic24 and rows of simple treble stitches. The neckline is finished with a row of little chain loops that double up as button holes. The bottom of the yoke is finished with a single row of half trebles and a single row of doubles.

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I also added a little patch pocket to the front of the skirt (which is just another summer garden granny with an extra round added on and a row of doubles) to pull the whole dress together.

The skirt of the dress is made of a really pretty and soft polycotton that I picked up as an off-cut in my local fabric shop a while back. If I was going to remake the dress, this would be the part I’d alter. I’d add more gathers at the top an give the dress more fullness (i.e. not skimp on fabric!) but I love how it has turned out anyway.

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Actually I love LOVE how it has turned out!

Although it’s not pictured, it will be perfect with a little white t-shirt underneath now the weather is starting to warm up (fingers crossed!) for days at the park or paddling at the beach.

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Although I have now realised she has no shoes that really go with this dress…. good thing she adores her pink wellies… LOL!

My mind is already spinning with ideas for different versions of this dress… and a grown up version for a top for me! But I have a list of other projects and commissions (read unfinished WiPs!!) that must be prioritised first.

I don’t know why it has taken me so long to think of combining crochet and fabric together.. especially in a clothing context… but I’m very excited by the new possibilities!

Do you combine your crochet and fabric/sewing skills? What have you made? I’d love to hear!

Naomi x2