i received a beautiful and thoughtful gift from Jodi last week including 1 of her prenatal yoga meditation cds (i love love love listening to her voice and accent) as well as some organic woolen yarn that is so very soft and in the colors i seem to be most attracted to recently - purple and teal/turquoise. she’s the best! my new mantra is k1 p1. i’ve been so crabby and down lately and the knitting really is a meditation. i guess that’s why there’s so many wip around. most of them are near completion, needing i-cord trims or a bit more wool - minor setbacks. i was getting tired of losing things out of my knitting bag pocket so i splurged on a bolga basket to keep stray needles and such from rolling away. i love how everything is now mildly scented with sandalwood - makes me want to knit even more. i can think of many uses for these baskets…i’m thinking portable diaper station, market basket, “what we’re reading” basket… oh man, i just realized that even the basket i chose is purple and teal.
the little one has his own size too which has had many uses over the years;
the following pilots caps and longies are knit with a long time favorite merino yarn. there have been many scarves but mostly it’s been stashed until recently.
Little A’s wish list includes a pilot cap in red (of course);
oh and i’ve joined ravelry as ellap(as if i need any more computer linking and perusing).
edit April 14th the red pilot cap;
if the little one wasn’t so eager to celebrate i’d probably let this one slide but he follows the calendar curiously, wondering which party we get to plan next. he’s been talking Easter since Vday.
“will i get a bunny every year for Easter?” so far that’s the case but can you imagine how many bunnies we’d have? i guess multiples like real bunnies. he spotted this one from afar and eyed it up for 2 days deciding it just had to come home with us. i felt the same way about the tulips.
6;30am sunday;
Spring equinox gifts for my little one - the place mats are for everyone but i think he appreciates them and their color the most;
so i’m quite certain that i am finished making my matryoshka dolls. They have been a load of fun to make and it’s been successful beyond what i anticipated but with the cost of wool from my local suppliers having more than doubled since i began stuffing, i am having a hard time charging what they’re currently worth. i have about 20 gals remaining, some of whom are in the shop (sale until Feb 15th).
what’s next? i’m entertaining the idea of a pdf pattern some time in the future but don’t hold me to it as life is busy and ideas plenty. i have yet to finish the Waldorf style doll that i started a couple weeks ago at Miriam’s workshop (mine is the bald, armless one in the right photo);
the little one would like me to work on more puppets…?
i’m planning ahead for holidays. Valentine’s is pretty much covered;
Easter is in the works and i’m going to try and stockpile for all those May babies that i know. i’ve got a number of bunting flags in the cutting stack and will set to work on those next. my ideas are far more plentiful than my production at this point but i’m getting to it here and there.
from 1 - 86, the little one picked the number 60.
Malka will be mailed within BC to Tai and her 2 boys over at Small Wonder. it’s been such a long time since i’ve spent time perusing blogs, linking here and there getting lost and led to further inspiring sites. From Tai’s own inspiring blog i’ve tucked away a link to Enki Education for future thought and reading, i signed up (finally) for a year’s subscription to Living Crafts and i discovered Molly’s super sweet and awesome beeswax acorn tutorial. i’m certain there’s much more to explore so thank you Tai. Please send me your mailing address (my contact info is on my “about” page).
ps. a little sweetness over breakfast;
mostly the house is one big mess (inside and out) but these messes sort of make me smile.
My 5 year old taught me how to play chess again and we’re having some pretty good games. Grandma P passed on the uno from way back when and we also scored a mini snakes and ladders. it’s really not the weather for these sort of indoor games but it’s all perfect for these lazy stay near home kind of days.
Something is becoming of all those days of rolling and wet felting little merino wool balls. This has been a perfect on the go project to keep my hands in constant motion….while waiting for ferries, at a home birth, while reading bedtime stories, sunning on the porch, over coffee at the cafe and today the little one and i got to do the fun part of gluing them in their tops. While we have gathered some fresh tops in the hood, the ones i’m currently using are dried from last year;
i got to check out an awesome tomten puppet show earlier. i love that he can set the stage for an hour while i busy myself stuffing dolls after which we can come together for awhile before finding our interests separating once again. it’s mostly been an easy dance and flow today (aside from cleaning up).
these are from a couple days ago but it looks and feels much like today.
now the boys are catching up on their morning missed…playing alley hockey and hopefully venturing off to the park so i can tidy up a little.
come and see us at got craft? this Sunday May3rd 11-5.
First 30 people through the doors will receive a promotional swag bag. Be forewarned the line up will be long and lengthy and, i trust, well worth the wait.
Hopefully you won’t miss me tucked into the far left corner as you enter the room. The space will be colorful of dolls, crowns, wool felt balls, picnic placemats and other bright and natural items for wee ones and their folks. i will have just a few wee dresses for ages 2-3yrs as well as a few pairs of lightweight corduroy pants ages 2-5yrs.
Though it may not seem to be the season in Vancouver, these fabric scarves suit the transitional weather.
In time for Mother’s Day, these organic lavender eye pillows make a perfect gift for a mom in need of some extra relaxation. Pair it with a massage gift certificate and you will have a very happy mom.
May is the month of birthdays for me and so i have been busy sewing festive bunting flags. (photo credit - Jen from Beebee Mod is also carrying Little Red Caboose flags.)
While papa bear is away doing papa bear things, grandma P and i are pitter puttering about in the studio in to the wee hours. i have some events that i’m readying myself for, building up stock once again. this is much harder to do on those brighter days when the sun beckons me out and away. making a mess is essential and leaving the mess to return to is a bit of a luxury. i love having the space to leave my messes.
for me it’s the beginning of birthday season. From now until July there seems to be at least one birthday each week and come May i think a group of us cover close to 2 weeks of consecutive celebrations.
caught in bunting flag photo shoot action from Little A’s Sunday photo files;
i still need to take some detail shots before i can post any bunting in the shop but that will happen next week as we’re taking a wee break and heading to the Okanagan in search of sun, asparagus and other Spring events such as a little one’s very 1st birthday - looking forward to it all.
on the topic of birth and days… little O is a big sister, S is a mommy times 2 and i got myself a good dose of newbie cuddles with little J. xo. grandma P and little A stayed home to mow and rake and get up to their usual silliness.
totally random, i know. i’m ever so sleepy. goodnight.
i have some new crowns with new trims in the shop (more to come in the next weeks). i also have received the 2nd order of 100% wool felt sheets available upon request for your own creative designs and projects;
Spring Bird;
Snow White;
Easter Bunnies (on SALE);
Ballet Dancers;
Thank you to everyone who ordered from my first order and for reordering this 2nd time around. i really love to see the projects that you are working on. Here are a couple favorites to share;
Kikiknits bodum cozies;
little bird designs;
Julie’s awesome whale!
