rainbow skirt

March seems the perfect time to make something like this.

I came up with a simple formula on how to make my own version of a rainbow skirt. It is comprised of lots of rectangles. I used muslin and voile and even though the weights of the fabric are a bit different it worked out nicely. It was a lot of fun to sew and the result is most definitely worth it...she loves it! A little bit trimmed off of the fabric and a ribbon wand came into place. Now what are the magic words to make Spring arrive?


S is so proud of her skirt and really enjoyed taking these photos. She lost her first tooth a few weeks ago. This girl is really growing up.

baby knits and a trip to the met

Some baby things that have been knitted over the past week.

A tiny pullover sweater knit in eco alpaca wool. The pattern for the sweater is called organic guernsey and is by f.pea.


An organic cotton washcloth. Another one has been started in blue. The pattern is called leafy washcloth.

I'll post more pictures on my Ravelry later this afternoon of both knits.





I have been trying to get into the city as much as possible lately. This weekend we went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I loved the Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity exhibit. It was too good to be true. I loved seeing the dresses and accessories alongside the paintings. My breath was taken away more then once. The gauzy day dresses as well as the highly detailed formalwear and the beautiful fans made of feathers.... there was not one item not to like. I could have spent hours and I may have to go back. The children however were not so blown away mostly because they were hungry and wanted to see the mummies and armor so after an hour we headed to the cafeteria and went to the exhibits they wanted to see. A little something for everyone.

the sky will turn blue and the flowers will bloom

Rain outside and in (the basement) and projects scattered about in the bedroom, in the attic. Tired but, so thankful for the morning alone in the house to putter about.

I finished this quilt top last night which was inspired by this one. It's made from voile, liberty cotton lawn (the prints) and muslin. I hope to finish it soon.

I've been dreaming of the garden a lot and had a really strange one the other night- I went out to start moving the soil around and add compost and there were people in all the raised beds all over my front lawn and everyone was so happy like they were at some sort of music festival all smiling, singing and chatting and like it was all so normal for them to be there. There was a kid who had found a large hallowed out tomato that survived winter and was wearing it around as a hat. I started to become agitated as the people started digging in the dirt like you would do in the sand to make a seat because they were going to upset the bulbs and seeds from the fall. I woke up and wondered what it all meant. Maybe it's because one of the prints in here is of vegetables that appear to be dancing..... Who knows...

wallingford

My laced edged shawlette that I have been knitting for a few days was finished last night.
Here is the link to the pattern on Ravelry. I will be adding mine over there shortly. I like the result of this pattern a lot. It's a bit different then most shawls as it works sideways and it more narrow.

The yarn is from Periwinkle Sheep and the color is called truffle. I purchased it in October at the sheep and wool festival and it's a sock yarn comprised of superwash merino and nylon.

I am debating what to start next. SO many choices.

swingset tunic and skirt

A new spring/summer outfit was made last week. I was given this fabric and I can't help get excited about sewing spring clothes once the end of Winter is in sight. Also, it was too tempting not to make something out of this sweet Liberty fabric.

For the skirt I cut a size 4 since I have made it before I know how the sizing works on her and the peacock print one I made last year still fits well. For the top I cut a size 5 but, somehow managed to fudge it up and I am now in the process of reworking it in the back below the buttons. Thank goodness I have a patient model who does not mind trying on as I fix it.





I do want to get back to work on my quilts which I have not shown here (several in the works) though the process of clothes is so enticing for me. And, then there is my knitting.

The pattern is by Oliver + S.

Happy Valentines Day

Valentines Day is actually one of my favorite holidays. I was so excited to pick up S from preschool to see the Valentines she got from her schoolmates and in a few minutes I'll be off to pick up my son so I get to relive the excitement yet again.



Flowers are on my mind and I am dreaming of the garden. Almost all of my sewing projects lately have been with florals. This fabric was given to me by my friend Jaime a few weeks ago and I was pleased to find I had enough to make the Wiksten tank top. This is my third and I love this top.



I'm planning to start some of these seeds over the weekend. I am crossing my fingers that I have good luck with the sweet peas.


xo

mint

I finished the dress which is really a tunic. I actually like it as a tunic better then I think I would have as a dress and with shorts underneath it will be great this summer. The straps need to be shortened a little bit though. I made a few modifications to the pattern which is only written up to a size 2. They are on my Ravelry page.

She is a good sport trying on summer clothes on a winter day. The straps do lie flat....I just didn't notice they were twisted when we took the photos because I was rushing.
She earned a cookie for this photo shoot.


On another note, Blogger's format of uploading shifted and I'm having trouble putting photos in order and getting them the right size. Anyone else?