#2 Set for a Yacht

This one has been sitting on the computer awaiting it's pattern release.  If you are on Ravelry you may have seen it pop up. 

Another test knit for the talented Elena and happily named Yacht Club Skirt, this pattern is part of her "Back to the Sea" Collection, so expect to see more.

Amelia loves this skirt and every where she wears it she has recieved comments and I have been asked where I bought it from (why is it so hard to believe that not everything is bought in a store with a label attached)

Knitting in Biggan Designs 8ply Merino it is lovely and soft and has fantastic drap. 

I have another test knit on the needles for Elena - but more on that later (I still have 29 posts to go this month)

#1 Let the fun begin...

I could not help myself.... 

What a great way to get me to blog again and to get my creative urge going.  I love Blogtoberfest and have participated for the past few years.  I find it beneficial for myself in the this little blogging world as I find new blogs and in return they find me.  I am also pushed to create something to share.

So here goes.  If you want to join in too pop on over to {tinniegirl} and join in the fun.

I thought that I would start it of with a few last photos of Amelia in her princess dress.

Pattern details:  McCall's Costumes M5494  Design D

Modifications:  I just did it all in a satin and then stretched elastic on the side seams and at the centre front and back after I hemmed it. 

I made the same dress earlier in the year and after one wear with the chiffon it had frayed at the bodice and I had to unpick it (re: cut it off)

We are slowly building up our Princess collection and now have Belle and Sleeping Beauty - fingers crossed we dont have any more fancy dress' for a little while.

A little girls creative space...

I have been creative this week.  But there has been a little girl who has been creative as well. 

Her Princess dress was made in the dark of the night and under top secret means.  She knew what she was getting,  well she hoped and prayed that she would get what she asked for and even told me the day before that I "had better sew it tonight!" Bless her.

She descided that PJ would require a new outfit for the occassion as well.  On Monday she sat and traced around her beloved bear and drafted a pattern.  My Mum helped her to cut it out. 

On Tuesday I cut out the material for her as she took photos in preparation for the blog post.

We then set up the machine and she helped to sew the dress.

An hour later and PJ was set for a party. 

With PJ sorted it meant that Mum had to sit and finish the dress for a Princess.  Make sure you grab a cuppa and hear over here.

A Birthday Princess

Just a few photos of the birthday girl.  I think that I successfully pulled of an almost handmade birthday party and gifts this year.

The cake, may I present to you Princess Dolly Varden.  I am so impressed that I pulled this off and that the cake was not a flop (I read some horror stories on the net)  When it came out of the tin perfectly I was doing a happy dance around the kitchen chanting a little chant.

 Thanks must also go to my lovely friend Steph who bought along the cutest crown biscuits and mini pav's that were devoured by the Mum's.  Also to my Husband who stood and put the tea cups together and to my Mum and Dad, who cut, threaded, stuck and helped to watch as little 2 year old fingers threatened to lick, suck and taste every thing that was happening around him.

And every Princess needs a dress, and this princess asked for a pink Sleeping Beauty dress.

Hugs

A busy week of organising and running around and the list of things that I want to do just keep getting longer.

We took a little drive during the week and I managed to get on the other side of the camera.

Hugs with my little miss - where on earth has the last 5 years gone.  I can hardly believe that she will be five on Wednesday. Breath in - ahh and wiping away the tears and looking forward to what the next 5 years bring.

My Creative Space...

Well this knit has been a few weeks coming. 

Love Love Love it.  Another fantastic pattern by the wonderful Tikki. Happily named Cassia and is the second petal to be released in this super cute range. 

I was going to stop at tunic length - But the dress/skirt loving Princess had other ideas. 

I was going to save this for her birthday - but could not wait to try it on her.  Thinking that if Georgie ever takes the sizing to Adult I will need one in my wardrobe as well.

Grab yourself a cuppa and sandwich and check out the other crafty peeps around the globe at Kootoyoo

More details on the Ravelry project page.

Shadow Shot Sunday #2

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