A new dress

What is a mother to do when she realises that her daughter has (finally*) had a growth spurt and all her current dresses just cover her bottom.

Hit the sewing machine.  Cut out and sewn up in a day,  Amelia chose the fabric the last time that we were in Spotlight.  She has always looked great in hot pink so who was I to say no.

The pattern is the Cowl Neck Jumper Dress by the talented Heidi and Finn. The pattern comes in sizes 12months - 6 years. Amelia is only a small 6 year old and she is at the very end of the pattern sizing's, but I'm thinking that with a little alteration I should be able to up size it for at least another year or two and we still have two little nieces that will fit the size range for a while.

I have not sewn in months, actually this is the first time I have sewn since our move and the first time I have used my new (to me) Horn Sewing Cabinet.  I think I may be getting my sewjo back finally.

*Now measuring 112cm, she best keep growing before Baden passes her (he currently stands at 111cm)

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{My Creative Space} Owlette

Look at who came home with me after a weekend away.

This cute little owlette.  Designed by the lovely Claire and using a sock, a little felt and material and a stich here and a cross there, it came together before our very eyes. Thanks Claire for you expert advise and tips on all things socky.

I attended SIT with 40 other crafty types for the second time.  Last year I spent most of the time chatting and meeting and not alot of crafting occured.  I am glad that I managed to get something achieved this time.
I had a great time and meet lots of lovely blogging friends and a few new ones. Being in the national Capitol which was once home for us for a few years. I also managed to catch up with a few friends and also gave the girls a quick tour of Canberra on the way to the airport.

Make sure you grab a cuppa and pop over to Vintage Voices and check out what is happening in the crafty blogging world. You may even spot a few more owls.

Another Milo

27 Blue Elephant, dancing around a little Milo

Another little Milo is off the needles and awaiting the arrival of the next baby.
This one will be for my brothers little man (the first in our family to carry on my maiden name into the next generation, as you can imagine we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of this little man)

There will be a few more Milo's appearing over the next few weeks.  It appears to be breading season around here at the moment. For more creative posts, take a look over here.