December 24, 2012

Wiksten Tank

I've been meaning to make this post of my first Wiksten Tank for weeks now, but unfortunately my DSLR is dead so I've given up trying to get a nice shot of this on me, here's a phone image of my tank instead.

Wiksten Tank

I made this tank a couple of months back.  Overall this is a great pattern to follow, I love the beautiful finishes and french seams, it makes for such a nice product to wear.  Unfortunately as I'm still nursing/feeding Violet, I'm really in between sizes, so I had to make some modifications to the medium and it's not a great fit.

Like many others, I also think the neckline could be just a cm or two higher to avoid the feeling of having to check for my underwear constantly, but overall I will definitely make this one again - it looks and feels fantastic in the Liberty Tana Lawn.  Next one perhaps in a soft and floaty Voile like Ros'...gorgeous!

Happy Christmas Eve - I have one very excited 4 year old today.  :)




December 19, 2012

Shop update

I've been very busy this week making and crafting for Christmas, but just a quick post tonight to let you know that I have a small bunch of new bibs in shop for those interested.  Great for baby showers/new baby gifts and special little people.  The latest batch I've made with some gorgeous Maze and Vale prints. 





Bibs by me


Bib by me


Bibs by me

If you'd like one you can find them here.





December 15, 2012

This moment.



Violet 10 months



{this moment] - a Friday ritual.  A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week.  A simple, special, extraordinary moment.  A moment I want to pause, savour and remember.

Playing along with Soule Mama.

December 13, 2012

Love this vintage:

1920's black dress from Dear Golden (LOVE!).  Just perfect for a Christmas party over a lovely black underdress.  Stunning beadwork!

1920's dress
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December 12, 2012

Easy Handmade Christmas Cards for kids

Yesterday we made our own Christmas cards!  I loved Merrilee's idea last year, but alas, at 8.5 months pregnant and with family stuff/illness going on I didn't get the chance then. I'd forgotten all about it until I was reminded of it again over at Grace designs last week.

Handmade Christmas Cards

Handmade Christmas Cards

This was a super easy craft and therefore great for a four year old to manage.  We just used watercolours instead of fingerprinting inks, and it turned out fine -  I printed the image onto blank cards I already had and it took about 30 mins for the lot.   It's safe to say I loved this craft.  It was just like colouring in to me -  placing all those little coloured dots onto the page....so therapeutic.  I wished I could keep going and going and I think I liked it more than the 4 year old!

Now we have cards for preschool teachers and a few other special people, handmade with love.  *High five!*


If you need to make some too, you'll find the template here on the Mer Mag blog.



December 7, 2012

This moment.



{this moment] - a Friday ritual.  A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week.  A simple, special, extraordinary moment.  A moment I want to pause, savour and remember.

Playing along with Soule Mama.