Sunki - a pocket dress and leggings

It had been a while since I had sewn any clothes for S and I was itching to get back to my sewing room after a little break over the holidays. I had purchased this pattern in December by Figgy's Patterns called Sunki. I was immediately drawn to it's lines, the pockets and the sleeves. Of course I also really love the Ikat fabric it was made in. How gorgeous is that fabric? That it included a pattern for leggings too was a nice touch.

This was my first time sewing from Figgy's Patterns and I really give it good marks because the instructions were very clear and easy to follow and the design was great. I made the size 4/5.

My goal was to use fabric I had in my stash which I sort of worried about because I wanted it to be a pattern and not a quilting cotton. When I laid out my pattern pieces on this Liberty of London cord I couldn't believe I had enough. You may remember I used the fabric before when I made this dress. I was happy to use it again and also thrilled that I found a knit fabric for the leggings that went with it because the only other knit I had enough of was pink.

Now I have my eye on the Ofelia pattern and the Bubble skirt in the Figgy's line.
A label is included with the pattern which I placed on the leggings for her.

Things I made July- December 2011

Here is a selection of some of what was made between July- December 2011.

Lots of knitting and sewing, some embroidery, paper flowers but most importantly I finished my cathedral window quilt.

Things I made January- June 2011

It is nice to look back on a year and see what was made. Here are a few of my favorite projects from January-June 2011.

The first half of the year I made three quilts, tried reverse appliqué, combined knitting with fabric and made lots of wonderful items to wear.

clove hood

Happy New Year.
Wow, 2012.

Today marks 5 years since I started this blog.
I still really enjoy it and am grateful to all of you who stop by here.

I don't really have any resolutions this year but, I would love to learn a new craft and I hope to take a class or two.

I recently finished my second Peaks Island Hood. Here is my first. This time I used the colorway, clove in Green Mountain Spinnery Mountain Mohair.

I think the cold weather is coming. I am sure it is. Today was actually warm enough to walk around without any knits even up on the High Line in NY.

Wishing all of you the best of everything for the year ahead.

louise cardigan

This cardigan is from Vintage Baby Knits and I was really drawn to the pattern. I also like the one on the cover a lot. It is currently in a drawer since I didn't really have any reason to knit it but, I am sure I will find someone to give it to one day. I knit size 0-3 months.
The yoke is very pretty and I love the details on the cuffs. I used Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino.

christmas

Christmas came and went and now here we are at New Year's Eve.
This week was busy with the business of the holidays, of the kids being off from school.
We attended a party, hosted Christmas, enjoyed biking on the paths in the woods, went to the movies and took a trip to the city to visit the MOMA where we saw the de Koonig exhibit and ate in the cafe. M sketched as he went along without anyone suggesting it to him which was super cute. I also did a fair share of knitting in the evenings which has been great and relaxing.

We bought ourselves new dining room curtains for Christmas. They were on the wish list for so long.

This is the image we used for our Christmas card this year.

horses

A horse shaped cookie cutter was purchased over the summer at an antique store in Cape Cod so horse shaped gingerbread cookies, clouds, trees, tiny men and christmas trees -recipe from Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook. Shortbread: recipe here. Winter cookies: recipe here.
I have been thinking of chocolate mousse. I had no idea you could make it with good quality chocolate and a little water so maybe I will try it soon. Find out how here.



A hanging horse and bird mobile inspired by this one. I love that shop and indulged in the leggings which are amazing.



My flowering quince branch brings me a lot of joy as we enter the winter season. I also found pink peonies from Chile at Whole Foods today which I am over the moon about.