Summer Sport?

Junior Tennis begins this weekend, we have had an Arctic blast weather wise, so it will not be hats and sunblock this weekend.  Instead it will be layers of clothing and running, dashing and staying on the move to keep warm.

Not sure if the littlies will need gloves or mittens - standing out in the cold.

I am parent help for the youngest / newest players - this Saturday --that will mean for me-- warm socks, my gloves, scarf and coat whilst I am umpiring / assisting, wiping tears for those littlies - when the ball just does not go where they had intended it to.

I had best take the stickers / encouragement rewards - A) for them having a go, and

                                                                                     B) for braving the elements

Our trio braving the elements at a winter clinic.

Ball picking up made fun!

Careful careful!

Spring Jacket

Some free time this morning,and the house to myself - I made the most of the quiet time, and set up the sewing machine.  I set out to make another Molly Jacket using the DS fabric.
Again, instructions were clear, second time round, it is always much quicker.

Red and Aqua blooms



Short sleeve Spring version

Lined in Sand - Homespun cotton



Loving the heart detail in the centre of the flower



Miss 5BN has a birthday party to go to - tomorrow, this will be layered and worn

Nana Knitting

 

Now I do enjoy a good cup of tea, and yes we do occasionally use the Teapot - but I do not own a Tea Cosy.  Nor did I ever have a desire to knit a Tea Cosy.

All this changed when a family member requested a Tea Cosy for her impending MIL.

MIL knew exactly what she wanted, - all the gorgeous, innovative and creative tea cosy's on Madeit and Etsy just did not fit her requirements.  Darker pink and a cable pattern!!

A pattern was purchased, I bought the wool, and away I went.

 

Making progress

A few little false starts to begin with, and I had the pattern repeat sorted, quietly chanting in my mind, I left the kids and their school mates to make their own entertainment!  -- gently supervised of course!


 

One side completed

I had not made a pom pom since Primary School, so enlisted Google for a quick tutorial and a refresh of the memory --on how to make a pom pom. It was simple and very fast to make.

soft and fluffy pom pom

completed Tea Cosy


This was a quick and simple project to do, the members of the 5BN family were quite fascinated to watch the formation of the tea cosy, and curious as to why we don't own one.  I feel the pressure is to knit a repeat of this tea cosy - just to stay at our house.
More mumblings and counting of pattern repeats- under the breath will be in order!



Tennis begins this weekend, -- the forecast is 14c and showery.
The Tea Cosy may be multi functional - and put to use on the head for warmth!  Not a sight to be imagined - but in our local community - we have an interesting / eccentric lady - who we all believe to wear a Tea Cosy throughout winter on her head. There is often much guessing and mumbling amongst ourselves as to wether it is a hat or a Tea Cosy that is being worn for warmth-- not for fashion!

Cowboys and Aeroplanes

 

I found some time this week to sort through the fabric stash and claim some Michael Miller fabrics from the growing stash.
Two name / nappy bags for two robust new boys born this week were in order.

Michael Miller -- Lil Cowpokes  fabric

 

Yee Ha Cowboy!

 

This bag is for the newest Great-Nephew
 

Michael Miller - Wild Blue Yonder Aeroplanes

A work colleague ordered the BEN bag for her new Grandson born earlier in the week.

Welcome to the world - Dustin and Ben

Up Up and Away





I expect that both these bags will soon be filled with the requirements for little boys,
nappies, wipes, quilts, toys, books and changes of clothes.



 

I Spy bags

Whilst chatting away and cooing to the school teacher's new baby, I noticed an interesting toy in the pram, stooping to admire it, and investigate further -- I learnt that it was an "I Spy Bag".

This clever crafty mumma has been making these play / educational / learning bags - whilst on maternity leave from her paid position.  A friend and I quickly put an order in for several of these -- already some have been gifted to a work colleague's new baby --- Miss Pippa and my new great nephew- only  hours old as I type--- Master Dustin.

fully lined,- reinforced sewing -, well made.

can you find all 22 items!!

sturdy durable wipe clean window!

Hours of entertainment provided here.



This clever mumma will be at some local Christmas Markets, on Saturday December 1st, and Sunday December 2nd.
Should any one wish to place an order prior, please contact me with your details, and I will pass onto this busy Mumma.

I best go and pull some fabric from my stash to make a gift for Master Dustin-- to add to the I Spy bag!

In Appreciation

I was lucky enough to be given these delightful roses  -- both the flowers and the choccies this week.
A grateful customer / client / consumer was appreciative of what I have done in my normal everyday paid work over the  past few months for her and her family.

This was totally unexpected, and gratefully received.  This is a reminder of why we keep doing what we do -- these gifted rewards are a bonus,  but I do love to see the progress of my clients/ consumers/ customers  -- that they make on their journey through life.


Vibrant colours



Yum yum


Both these will be going home from work with me tonight!

Molly jacket

covered button detail --made by Miss 5BN
 

 I have had the Molly Jacket pattern for several months now, and I decided to set aside some time to make it for Miss 5BN.

pale grey cordouroy

The instructions were clear, easy to follow.
Jacket is reversible, this was very quick to sew - cut 2 of everything, and sew 2 of everything!

 

Cuff folded back

 house print in purples--- from Spotlight - similiar to a Liberty print

Spring version of the same jacket pattern

Miss 5BN receives gushy comments -- whenever she wears this jacket.
This yellow birdie jacket was purchased from the busy Elaine of Apple Crumble on FB

Another Molly Jacket in mind -- using this fabric