a-tisket a-tasket

a-tisket a-tasket A mothers day basket. I made this for my mum for mothers day, I liked it so much I have made one for us too. I just need to felt it. I have made 1 sock for Imogen and have just cast on the 2nd sock! I am enjoying my little break from work!

What I have been working on

I have been busy crafting up some Steiner toys.

Something different.

A photo Jay took out the back! So pretty! I have been busy working on some Steiner toys again lately. I will take a photo of them in the next couple of days. I have holidays coming up, 4 weeks off, I have lots of crafting and reading in mind as well as a trip down to the Blue Mountains to see dad and maybe a camping weekend. I have been enjoying reading numerous beautiful blogs out there and have decided its time to incorporate some of our family adventures and the beautiful things around us into my blog. Thanks for all the inspiring blogs out there!

Head warmers.

I whipped up a new beanie for Jay with some leftover wool and finally made myself a calorimetry in some yummy Noro. So we are set to keep our heads warm when we go to visit dad in a couple of months. Better make sure the kids don't need any woolies................

Rainbow Doll

I have long been admiring my friend Anne's beautiful dry felted standing dolls and finally decided to have a go at making one myself. Imogen will be turning 7 this month so I made her a rainbow doll. I am happy with my first attempt, she is not perfect but I am sure she will be loved!

I finished dad's socks but our camera died and I didn't get a picture before I sent them off for his birthday. I have made a heap of new dishcloths aswell and sent one off to dad's partner for her birthday with some cut little coasters.

I am deciding what to cast on next atm and think I might make a couple more dolls in the meantime..........................................

TY KALS

I joined in on a couple of KAL's at Tangled Yarns. For the first one I made the spring garden tee for Laura's 5th birthday! It is a little big for her, but at the rate she is growing that is not much of a problem. I love the pattern and it is made with one of my faves - Jo Sharp dk summer soho cotton.

The second KAL was the simple yet effective shawl. Such a nice relaxing pattern and SQUEEL its in NORO! I just love using Noro, its never boring and I always love the result!

crafting with the girls

A little while ago the girls and I had a wet felting day. They so love to do this and we used the felt to make some xmas tree decorations!

Jay did some work with air drying clay with them. We are really enjoying the use of the back deck for some messy crafty goodness!